IMPORTANT NOTICE

A.S.K. has provided our species specific tips based off of years of field experience and reported
research; we are NOT in the business of wildlife damage control. A.S.K. does not profit from any of
the tips provided. The tips, are "tips"--they are not all-inclusive and we recommend discussing your
specific issue with A.S.K.'s  wildlife biologist (877-596-7776), or your local wildlife biologist.


Fact: Many of the human-wildlife conflicts that are deemed "nuisance" are often easily prevented
via human behavior modification.

Solution:  There are ways to live near wildlife without there being a constant struggle for property
rights! Number 1: Identify the Attractant.


Before you check out A.S.K.'s useful tips to keeping nuisance wildlife at bay, keep these
things in mind:

You can't always "cherry-pick" the wildlife that you encounter everyday! Many of us want to feed
songbirds, but cringe in disgust at the site of squirrels and raptors at the feeding station we have
created for a select few favorites. Some may enjoy White-tailed Deer browsing and munching in the
backyard, while nerves may rise for some at the mere thought because of the large herbivore's
palate preference for our ornamental landscaping. Some find one of the many pleasures of owning
lakefront property to have the opportunity to feed waterfowl, especially the Mallards and Trumpeter
Swans, but in doing so, we may be quick to judge when Canada Geese or Mute Swans want to join
too, bringing a wealth of fecal matter litter to our manicured lawns.

There are an array of human-wildlife conflicts that can occur in our day-to-day lives; it's
important to recognize that while it may be a hard pill to swallow, we humans are
generally to blame for the nuisance behavior that drives us crazy! We know that's not
what you want to hear, but there IS good news!  We humans have the capacity to
eliminate attractants by modifying our yards and behaviors so that all species, the
popular and unpopular, can co-exist peacefully among us!

A.S.K. provides quality assistance to mitigate human-wildlife conflict to the benefit of ALL!
Use this page to help guide you!
Woodchuck lounging on
lawn furniture. Your
backyard likely provides all
of the habitat needs a
woodchuck requires!
Bird feeders may attract
more than just songbirds!
This raccoon is using this
bird feeder as a sleeping
platform. Can you really
blame him?? It fits his needs!
HUMANE NUISANCE WILDLIFE TIPS
ALL SPECIES KINSHIP: DIRECT-OUTREACH ANIMAL PROTECTION
Be a wildlife defender: If you suspect or see someone harming or
disrupting wildlife, it is likely illegal. Report your concerns to the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources at 1-800-292-7800.