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We service the city of Detroit and surrounding towns, such as Waterford, Pontiac, Rochester Hills, Shelby, Bloomfield, Troy, Sterling Heights, Clinton, Novi, Farmington Hills, Southfiled, Royal Oak, Warren, St. Clair Shores, Livonia, Canton, Westland, Allen Park Wyandote, & more. We service all of Wayne County, Washtenaw County, Oakland County, and parts of Jackson County.

Is it legal for me to trap a squirrel? If you have a squirrel problem you may decide that trapping this beast to release it somewhere else may be the best option for you, but then you realize that there may be laws against this. Truthfully your concerns are warranted. There are so many crazy laws out there that it is smart to be cautious about what you will do and not take the risk that just trapping the squirrel can cause you problems.

For centuries many animals were hunted to the extent that the numbers became low enough that they became protected by federal, state or local laws. There is also the concern in many areas that some animals are not safe for consumption. They carry disease or parasites so local lawmakers wanted to stop people from eating the critters to preserve their health.

This leads to the squirrel. Currently there are no federal or state laws that ban the hunting or capture of squirrels in a trap. That is in general. There are so many squirrels out there that there is no need to protect the animal, and they have become a staple in the diet of many people throughout the country. While some may think squirrel eating is gross, it is a tasty treat to so many others and so this is not outlawed.

There are some exceptions however. Some species of squirrels, like the gray squirrel, are hitting low numbers, and they have become protected in some areas. Even if your intention is to simply catch the animal and release it somewhere else, you may find yourself in hot water legally if you do. This just isn't allowed.

The best thing to do is to check with local officials about what is legal to catch in your community. A quick phone call can answer your questions and keep you from getting into trouble.

If you are a person who has a squirrel in your home and you were looking to trap it to get rid of it, you should be aware that many city or county animal control units will come out and assist you with this problem, especially if there is a question of illegality of hunting or trapping these animals. Most are required by law to come and get them in fact, to ensure that the safety of the animals is maintained. This means that you can get the assistance you need if you simply call and ask for help.

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If you have animals in your house, it's important that you hire a company that will do the job correctly. We do a complete job from start to finish, for a permanent solution to your Detroit pest control wildlife problem. We inspect the house, remove all of the animals humanely, repair the damage, and seal the entry holes with guarantee, so that you never have crittes in your attic again. Call us any time at 313-355-1666 for complete wildlife removal in Detroit. We look forward to hearing from you!