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Expert Profile: Stephen Vantassel

Expertise: I was a professional animal damage controller. If you are having problems with squirrels, raccoons, beavers, moles, voles, etc. damaging your property, I can help give you information to resolve that damage. I was an assistant editor for Wildlife Control Technology magazine and have published numerous articles as well as two books in this field.
former Assistant Editor of Wildlife Control Technology magazine, the nation's only exclusive professional magazine for animal damage controllers. I have published two books, the Wildlife Removal Handbook and the Wildlife Damage Inspection Handbook.

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What do you like about this subject? Animal damage control is a growing industry. In a time where the public is increasingly coming under the sway of the animal rights ideology, it is great to see that people who know how to trap are still needed. Trapping is a great American tradition and is poison free.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I hope to expand my knowledge about animal damage control into learning even more non-lethal and less-lethal techniques.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Perhaps the most interesting thing that people don't know is that many wildlife species have adapted to urbanization. Thus we actually have more of some animals today then we had when Columbus came to the New World. Too often people think that we have taken away all the animal's homes, when in fact our activities have actually helped some species find homes.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject I want the world to know how much animal rights activist ideology is dangerous to the environment, endangered species and human rights. Too often the media fails to hold these groups accountable for the misinformation they are so famous for.

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Prestige Points: 11820
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Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		15
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		1073

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
9	10	9	10	10/09/08
10	9	10	10	09/23/08
10	10	10	10	09/22/08
10	10	10	10	08/21/08
10	10	10	10	08/12/08

User Comments

Thank you for the response. If the situation continues I think I will hire a professional. I have cats and worry about their safety as well.
(Carol on 09/23/08)

I'm in South Carolina. I have never seen the critter (s) I only know they are everywhere. From the links you provided I've determined that they are mo
(Tom on 08/12/08)

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Recent Answers from Stephen Vantassel

2008-10-07 squirels: I trust you have learned that squirrel control is legal in your state. Gestation for gray squirrels is 44 days. But I don't think reproduction is your primary problem, although it is an issue. Here...

2008-10-01 Scores of small divots in our lawn: Sounds like a skunk or armadillo. Control information can be found at http://icwdm.org look up skunks and armadillo. Remember, even if you think it is an armadillo you must be prepared to catch a skunk...

2008-09-23 Nightly mulch digging critters: Both are options. Without high quality photos it would be difficult to make a distinction. If the problem is turkeys, netting is the solution. Remember turkeys will be a protected species. If raccoons...

2008-09-22 groundhogs: It is possible. But highly unlikely. I would be thinking more of a raccoon using the pool as a toilette. Of course I can't be 100 percent sure as I have limited information. For the raccoon, you have to...

2008-09-21 chipmunks: Hmm. They are either climbing up from the bottom or they are accessing the roof perhaps by a tree branch or bush. Sounds like you need to have a thorough building inspection done to make sure they...