{"id":421,"date":"2019-09-16T20:56:09","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T20:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wildliferemovalindianapolis.com\/blog\/?p=421"},"modified":"2019-09-16T20:58:13","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T20:58:13","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-before-feeding-wild-animals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wildliferemovalindianapolis.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-before-feeding-wild-animals\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know Before Feeding Wild Animals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are someone who has great appreciation and admiration\nfor wildlife, you might be compelled to feed them. Feeding ducks and geese your\nleftover bread loaves is one thing, but feeding the rest of the local animal\npopulation can lead to a load of problems. Continue reading to learn the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts<\/em> of feeding wild animals\naround your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wild Animals Will Always Be Wild<\/em><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Although you find the wildlife around you cute and cuddly,\nthey are nothing of the sort. When feeding wildlife, whether at the state park\nor your own backyard, never get too close nor trust them. Wild animals take\nthousands of years to domesticate, which is why dogs and cats are most loyal\npets. If you think a squirrel will love you because you feed it, think again!\nWild animals are unpredictable. So before you start feeding them, be sure you\nthink it through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are Giving Them an Invitation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, when you feed wild animals on your own property,\nyou are fully inviting them onto your property. Now, you might think they will\ncome for the food and then leave, but not all species of animal will do this.\nIn fact, there are several species of wildlife that are smart, and will remember\nyour home as a source of food. Rather than coming and going, they can choose to\nsimply make your home their own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wild animals, like raccoons, opossum, birds, and squirrels\ncan enter into houses and cause a long list of damages. Not only will they soil\neverything with their droppings and urine, they will tear everything to pieces,\nstain floors and ceilings, rip attic insulation, chew electrical wiring, and\nmore. This can eventually happen if animals remember your home as a reliable\nand consistent source of food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to feeding wildlife\u2026.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

❌ DON\u2019T:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

❌ Use human food to feed wildlife.
❌ Use containers with narrow tops or openings that may suffocate animals.
❌ Attempt to touch, harm, trap, kill, or domesticate a wild animal.
❌ Do not attempt to hand-feed animals.
❌ Leave garbage cans open and available, overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✅ DO:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

✅ Use animal-specific feeders, such as bird feeders and squirrel feeders.
✅ Place feeders far away from your house and other houses and structures.
✅ Feed less during winter seasons so animals know to hibernate somewhere else.
✅ Contact a wildlife control company if animals become aggressive or annoying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indianapolis Wildlife Control Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call 317-257-2290<\/strong> for prompt and professional Indianapolis wildlife control<\/a>, anytime. We are DNR licensed wildlife control specialists who offer a wide range of residential and commercial wildlife removal and abatement services, including 24 hour emergency service, minor attic restorations, cleanup, free estimates, and more. Request a free estimate, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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