Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Industry releated FAQ:
Q. What is a "NWCO" or "WCO?"
A.
"NWCO" stands for Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator. "WCO" stands for
Wildlife Control Operator. Both titles equate to a service industry
entity that controls and/or manages wildlife or other vertebrate
species. A WCO might be licensed to perform invertebrate ("bug") work,
but his/her main occupation is wildlife management and control. WCOs
are generally self-employed businessmen of the private sector. Q. What is an "ACO?"
A.
"ACO" stands for Animal Control Officer. Persons of this title are
generally involved with the management and control of domestic
animals, such as dogs and cats. ACOs are usually employed by
government agencies. Q. What is a "PCO?"
A.
"PCO" stands for Pest Control Operator. PCOs generally concentrate on
invertebrate species management and control (spiders, termites, ants,
cockroaches, etc.). Some PCOs also perform wildlife control work.
PCOs are generally self-employed businessmen of the private
sector.
Q. What is a "CWCP?"
A. "CWCP" stands for
Certified Wildlife Control Professional. Any person possessing the
CWCP title has proven to the National Wildlife Control Operators
Association Review Board that he/she has demonstrated 100 hours of
developmental education and 36 months of experience. CWCP status must
be updated through proven, current educational experience on a regular
basis. The owner of Northwest Nuisance Wildlife Control, John Consolini, is a Certified Wildlife Control Professional. Q. What is "NWCOA?"
A. NWCOA stands for the National Wildlife Control Operators Association. NWCOA is a trade association representing WCOs across the nation.
Northwest Nuisance Wildlife Control related FAQ: Q. Do you provide your services for free?
A. No. We are a private wildlife control business and charge fees for our services. We are not funded by public tax money.
Q. Are you a state or federal agency?
A. No. See above question and answer.
Q. What are your fees?
A.
Service fees vary greatly depending on the task at hand. Please call us
and we will do our best to offer a figure over the phone. If the
situation requires us to visit the site before offering a quote, we
will tell you this during the initial call. Q. Are you hiring employees? A. Yes. Please see our description of duties at career.htm.
Q. I thought that Initiative 713 outlawed and banned trapping in Washington State. Is this true?
A.
No. Initiative 713 banned fur trapping using a specific type of
trap referred to as a "bodygrip" trap. Fur trapping is allowed using
cage traps. Q. Do you trap and remove moles?
A. No. Initiative
713 bans the use of mole traps (see above Q&A). Our code of ethics
prevents us from partaking in illegal activities. Anyone trapping moles
is breaking the law. Q. What do you do with the animals that you catch?
A. Some
animals are relocated to suitable habitat, such as beavers, river otters
and mountain beavers. Some have to be euthanized because they are not
native to Washington State or are sick. Q. Is this an animal rescue group? Do you take in sick, abandoned or injured wildlife and animals?
A:
No. We can sometimes transport injured, sick, abandoned or displaced
wildlife and animals in need of help to the proper facility, but we do
charge a fee. Call or contact the Washington Department of Fish and
Wildlife at 360-902-2156 for more information regarding sick or injured
wildlife. Q. But can't you just let the animals go somewhere?
A.
Research shows that animals living in the city do not make it
out in the wild. Also, the Washington Department of Fish and
Wildlife does not want us to move animals around because they might
carry diseases. Furthermore, Initiative 713 voted in by the people,
does not allow for this. Q. I have heard that the relocation of animals is not a good thing. Can this possibly be true?
A.
This is true. Even the Audubon Society is against
relocation. Check out their Northwest site on relocating wildlife.
"Wildlife Relocation: Not a Solution" Q. My dog (or cat) is lost. Can we report this to you?
A. You should report lost dogs and cats to King County Animal Control at 206-296-PETS, or the appropriate city or county animal control facility.
Q. We have a stray dog running loose in our area. Can you remove it?
A. Stray dogs should be reported to King County Animal Control
at 206-296-PETS, or the appropriate city or county animal control
facility. If the situation involves an emergency, we might be able
to help. We do charge a fee for dog removal and transport.
Q. I'd like to report a case of animal abuse. Am I calling the right place?
A.
No. Reports of animal abuse and wildlife violations should be reported
to King County Animal Control and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife,
respectively.
Q. Do you trap and remove stray cats?
A. Yes. Please call us for more information regarding feral cat trapping, removal and control.
Q. My dog (or cat) has escaped and won't come back into the house. Can we hire you to catch it?
A. Yes. We have performed many such captures.
Q. I just need some information on how to control some problem animals on my own. Can you help me?
A.
For free consultation regarding do-it-yourself work, try contacting wildlife related
government agencies.
Q. Do you offer consultation services?
A. Yes. Please call us and we will gladly discuss the situation at hand.
Q. Are you licensed by the state?
A.
Yes. We are licensed by the State of Washington and also by the
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. We are also bonded and
insured. Q. Is your company insured?
A. Yes. Northwest Nuisance Wildlife Control is bonded and insured. Q. Do you get rid of ants, spiders, scorpions, bugs and termites?
A.
No. We handle nuisance wildlife. Please call an exterminator or Pest
Control Operator for the control of invertebrate species.
Q. Do you control problem birds?
A. Yes. Managing and controlling problem birds is one of our specialties.
Q.
Is there anything you can do to help us get rid of the bats roosting
above our porch, in the garage and in our home? We do not want them
harmed.
A. Yes. We specialize in bat removal and keeping bats from
roosting in and entering undesirable places. No bats are harmed during
the process of removing bats from your home and property.
Q. We have something trapped in our attic/stove vent/fireplace. Can you get it out?
A.
More than likely, yes. We commonly remove birds, rats, squirrels,
raccoons and other animals from attics, crawlspaces, stove vents,
fireplaces and other locations in homes, garages and sheds.
Q. Do you remove skunks and raccoons?
A. Yes. We remove skunks and raccoons from homes, sheds, garages, gardens and anywhere that they are a problem.
Q.
Do you remove snakes and provide site inspections for the prevention of
snake presence?
A. Yes. We provide snake removal and control.
Q. Do you trap coyotes and bobcats in town? They have been killing and eating my pets and hanging around.
A. Yes. We offer predator control
in town. Please call us and explain the situation. There is always a
way to prevent coyotes, bobcats and foxes from killing dogs, cats,
birds and other animals of value.
Q. Do you remove dead animals from walls, attics, etc?
A. Yes. We can usually find and remove dead animals from inside structures.
Q. Can you pick up a dead animal from my yard or inside the house?
A.
Yes. We offer dead animal removal and disposal services.
Q. Do you have anything to get rid of the smell from dead animals and skunks?
A. Yes. Please call us regarding the specifics of your odor removal needs.
Q. Beavers are flooding my road and property and destroying my trees. Do you trap and remove beavers?
A. Yes. Beaver trapping and removal is one of our specialties. Q. Do you remove beaver dams?
A. Yes. Removing beaver dams is part of our beaver control program. Back to HOME
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