Towson, Maryland
Professional Licensed Wildlife Removal
Wildlife Removal and Exclusion Specialist
Shumaker's Animal Control
David Shumaker
443-854-8072
call me anytime
24 hours 7 days a week
shumakeranimalcontrol@yahoo.com
* Attic or crawlspace noises?
* Towson Garbage cans raided?
* Excessive digging around foundation?
* Bad smells in walls or vents?
*Need A Towson Bat Removal Service?*
All your wildlife problems from squirrels destroying your attic to animals digging up your yard can be solved by calling
Towson Animal Control. We are wildlife professionals that deal with all types of wildlife problems on a daily basis, and what may surprise you, is an ordinary everyday occurrence to Towson Animal Control Call us any time of day or night to allow us to help solve your Towson animal problems
We service this county everyday. We are your local wildlife professional.
After removing the nuisance animal we can repair the damage the animal has inflicted on your dwelling or structure.
What is Rabies?
Rabies is a viral infection of the central nervous system. People usually get rabies from the bite, scratch or lick of an infected animal. If rabies is not treated before symptoms begin it can result in death. Most people who get rabies have symptoms two to eight weeks after exposure.
Which animals can be infected?
Skunks, raccoons, bats, foxes, and unvaccinated dogs, cats, and livestock can have rabies.
How do I recognize a rabid animal?
The first sign of rabies in an animal is usually marked by a change in behavior. Animals with rabies may become unusually withdrawn or tame and friendly. Some become excited, irritable, aggressive, and may bite or snap. Staggering, convulsions or frothing at the mouth are sometimes seen.
What to do if you are bitten...
A safe vaccine and immune globulin is available through the Baltimore County Department of Health. The vaccine is usually given in the upper arm for a total of 5 injections over a period of 28 days. You should get a one time dose of rabies immune globulin along with the first dose of vaccine for immediate temporary immunity until the vaccine gives protection.
While the treatment is safe, there can be side effects. So, it is only used when there has been exposure to a confirmed or suspected rabid animal.
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Do not try to decide on your own whether an animal is rabid or whether a bite could be dangerous. |
| Report animal bites |
Baltimore County Police Department Phone: 410-887-2222 E-mail: police@baltimorecountymd.gov |
| Report sick, injured or dead animals | Baltimore County Animal Control Phone: 410-887-5961 E-mail: animalcontrol@baltimorecountymd.gov |
| Questions about rabies | Communicable Disease Division Phone: 410-887-2723 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) E-mail: diseasecontrol@baltimorecountymd.gov |
Problem nuisance animal links and information.
Towson Opossum Trapping
Towson Squirrel Removal
Towson Raccoon Removal
Towson Skunk Trapper![]()
Snake Removal Towson
Towson Beaver Trapping
Towson Birds Removal
Towson Feral cats
Towson Bat Removal
Towson Deer
Towson Dead Animal Removal
Towson Rodent Removal
Towson Groundhog Removal
Towson fox Towson Coyote Trapping
Towson Killer
Bee Removal
Towson Squirrel removal and Towson squirrel control can be very challenging. It will require many different types of tools and ladders to complete this task. There are many different types of squirrel traps. Live traps in the attics aren't as effective as you might think. Trapping Towson squirrels at the roof entrance and near the entrance can be very successful Most Towson squirrel control service work is at the roof line if the house or dwelling. Getting the Towson squirrel out of the attic may require trapping, although it can be done through exclusion. A combination of exclusion and trapping is the best way to permanently keep Towson squirrels out. Properly trained & licensed exclusion professionals will make Towson squirrel Removal, problem free. Towson animal control officers will respond free of charge when a squirrel is in the living areas of your home. How to Trap Squirrels & trapping Squirrels Squirrel Removal Prevention Choose Towson squirrel Removal
Towson Raccoon Removal and Towson Racccoon Trapping is very dangerous work. Towson Raccoons have a higher possibility of carrying rabies and will be aggressive if cornered in the attic or inside your chimney. Most county and state animal control officials will respond to a Towson raccoon inside you living areas of your home at no charge. When the Towson raccoon takes up residence in your yard, crawlspace, attic, and chimney then you need a professional. Most Towson wildlife removal and control professionals have had a rabies pre-exposure vaccine administered to them. A contaminated attic may need Attic Decontamination is a most after removing these animals. Look here for Center for Diseses Control information on Towson raccoon fecal matter removal.
The raccoon is a warm blooded mammal that is as big as a medium size dog. The adult raccoons weigh from about 10-30 pounds. The total body length, including the tail measures from 26 to 40 inches. The raccoon is also known as the "masked bandit" beacuse of their unique facial coloring, the raccoon is also called a bandit because of his thiervy. Raccoons are a noncturnal animal. The paws of a raccoon can manuver and open almost anything offered. They have been known to be able to open garbage can lids, garage doors, and windows. They can be found living in caves, rocks, hollowed out trees, and in your attic!
The gestation period for raccoons is about 63 days with a litter averaging four to six young being born in April or May. About 60% of the female raccoons breed and produce litters when they are one year old while males typically do not breed until their second year. Mating season for the raccooon is at its peak in February and March. When about two months old, the young begin accompaying the mother as she hunts for food. Young raccoons remain with their mother throughout the year. Raccoons are typically active from about sunset to sunrise. Researches indicate that the average life span is about three to four years.
The intellegence of a raccoon is such that it can pick an avocado from a tree, aim, and throw it at a barking dog. They can also turn door knobs, without a lock. When they climb down a tree, he backs down, except for the last few steps, when it turns around. Swimming comes easily to the raccoon, who uses water for hunting;and, they have been known to drown dogs, who have pursued them into the water. Never approach a wild raccoon, when threatened, they can defend themselves against much larger animals. Sharp teeth, sharp claws, agility, and strength, all make the raccoon the survivor that he is. Though as many as four million are trapped or hunted each year in the United States, the raccoon population seems to be increasing.
People should not handle raccoons or their waste without protection and appropriate training. Raccoons in the United States are known to carry infectious diseases that can be transmitted to humans and animals that have contact with raccoons or their waste. Raccoons expose humans to disease when handled or if there is exposure to bodily secretions or feces. Salvia, urine, feces and bites or scratched are the most commom routes of exposure. 80% of all North American raccoons carry Roundworm. This disease is caused by a parasite. The roundworm larvae cause problems as they travel through the person's muscles and various organs, including the liver, brain, lungs, and eyes. Raccoons are the primary host of this roundworm whicn is commonly found in their small intestines. Raccoons shed millions of the microscopic roundwrom eggs in their feces. People may encounter the eggs through direct contact with raccoon droppings or by touching a contaminated area or object. If they don't wash their hands, they may later transfer the eggs to their mouths, Small children are particulary vulnerable because they tend to put their hands, and other objects into their mouths. Symptoms in people may include nausea, skin irrations, tiredness, liver enlargement, loss of coordination and muscle control, blindness, and coma. Other common diseases found in racoons are: Giardiasis, Leptospirosis, Salmomella, E Coli, and Rabies. Raccoons are one of the most common species to carry rabies.
Towson Skunk Removal and Towson Skunk control will always be unpredictable. The spray from a Towson skunk can linger for weeks. unless you are very brave and or very confident, always have a Towson skunk professional remove these friendly but smelly creatures. Dogs that get sprayed by the Towson skunk usaully try to rub the smell from a Towson skunk onto your carpet or couch.
Towson Opossum trapping and Towson opossum removal is less dangerous than most other wildlife control, it is still not for everyone. The opossum is part of the kangaroo family. usually the opossum resides in the lower areas of your dwelling. The Towson opossum usually feeds on the dead caucus of other animals. Trapping Towson opossums removal and exclusion is the best way to handle these creatures. Towson Opossums usually are geound dwelling animals, if you hear noises in the attic and saw Towson opossum in the back yard, it doesn't mean its in your attic, although it can be if the attic has easy access. These Towson opossums are sometimes referred to Towson possums
Towson Snake Removal Towson snakes get the worst publicity of all. They have been feared since biblical times. Although Towson snakes are sometimes thought to stalk humans that's quite untrue. they're very east to predict. Food, heat and water is all they pursue. Take any of these things out of the equation and the snake leaves. Towson Wildlife control professionals know how to remove the factors and then remove the Towson snake problem.
Towson Beaver Removal Towson Beavers destroy man made habitat, but create much needed wetlands. The Towson beaver will never stop tearing down trees and blocking waterways. Most humans cannot tolerate beavers when they devour the ornamental trees that humans plant . Tree replacement can be very expensive. some trees such as weeping cherry and weeping willows can be hundreds of dollars to replace and Towson beavers can fall 5 trees per night. If you remove these trees the Towson beaver will fall anither tree the next night olny to eat the tops first.
Towson Bird Removal from Vents Towson birds crap all over everything. from Towson starlings nesting in vents to Towson pigeons roosting at areas where humans do business, Towson birds create many environmental hazards..After Having the Towson Birds it is very important to have the area decontaminated.Bird Netting And bird Spikes in Towson are good solutions to your Towson bird control methods
Towson Bat Removal Bats in Towson are considered carriers of rabies and should be excluded by professionals. There are to many variables in which to consider in Towson bat control and exclusion. Every situation in Towson is unique and should be evaluated and handled by a Towson licensed wildlife animal control professional. Experience is the key in removing these Towson Bats. From vents with a maternity colony to completely infested buildings, Towson bat exclusion work is the most detailed work that can be done by the Towson Bat certified professional. After removing Towson bats in the attic one should consider Towson attic decontamination for further protection against disease.
Towson mole Removal Moles are one of the common species of wildlife that we are called upon to control in North Houston. Moles can be found living in at lawns and landscapes throughout Towson. Towson mole removal and mole trapping should be initiated as soon as the mole has been discovered living in these areas as Moles will tunnel through lawns damaging root systems and making it unstable to walk on the lawn. Expensive landscaping can be ruined quickly by this very small animal. Towson is home to the Eastern Mole. Moles also take up residence under porches and patios Mole Removal Is Very Important to protect these areas. Moles create tunnels underground and "push up" the dirt that is excavated and deposit it on the surface of your lawn or landscape. Moles commonly eat earthworms and grubs.
Some Job Highlights
4/6/10 Removed 1 way tunnel trap from a Towson townhouse for a successful removal of squirrels. Removed nesting birds from bathroom exhaust vent before they had babies. Inspected a job in Towson for squirrels, had been at the house 2 doors down 6 months ago, it seams that the middle house is still the squirrel entrance for both. Inspected behind siding for rat entrances, none to be found, to much dog poop in yard, Rat attractant. Removed squirrels from house at bottom of apex, entrance due to rotten wood.
4/7/10 Towson Customer thought he has mice, removed 5 baby squirrels Installed concrete and 1 way exit door to remove rats from under concrete shelf. Insulated 300 square Feet of insulation under addition, removed dead raccoon last week. Squirrel in wall , cut hole in wall and removed 1 baby, when leaving we heard a new baby in different part of wall, cut hole to remove it also, cut 2 additional holes and found nothing.
4/8/10 Installed exit door / entrance trap device to remove squirrel, later that day customer noticed the returning squirrel carrying twigs back to entrance, so we decided to remove device and give the job 2 weeks for the suspect momma to raise her babies. I asked one of my old employees to remove it for me because I was no where close to job, he did and ill return the favor to him soon. Went to customers house and waited for her to show up........and waited.......and waited......20 min......i left, she showed up and asked me to return.....of she called when i wasn't there... i told her monday we will try again..... hope she shows on time Inspected job in Towson, saw baby squirrels, boy the were big, big enough to leave on their own, with no desire to with momma the milk truck delivering every meal, so we excluded them and as of
4/10/10 the customer reports complete silence....YEA! inspected a Towson snake infestation, summited an estimate
4/9/10 Towson Customer reported squirrel or raccoon infestation, HAD MICE, gave him traps, I didn't charge him anything, however he gave me 100.00 for my time, love it when that happens. Customer has squirrels, again another older litter excluded them with exit door, as of
4/10/10 Towson customer reports 1 out ,momma out and one more to come out. Returned to estimated job to remove bats that customer has received special permission from state to remove bats from her vents, set up nets exclusion nets. Estimated elderly care facility for squirrel infestation, vent ridge has blown off and building in dis repair. Removed 1 way door for raccoon that customer reported was a success. Customer had home improvement contractor close gable end vent, trapped raccoon in, we set exit door to get raccoon out. Started Squirrel exclusion at facia board above gutter.
4-12-10 Removed 3 skunks from A Towson property. Installed a negative air machine to remove the smell from underneath the resisdence. Will be back to remove air machine and disinfect. the lady called me her god for solving her problems. That made the rest of the day go by good.
4-12-10 Arrived at a Towson clients house who previously had an animal under her concrete porch removed. I trenched around the entire porch and poured concrete to prevent further intrusion.
4-13-10 I had previously excluded a raccoon out of a Towson clients attic, and the raccoon punched out 8 soffitt vents, and I replaced them for free.
4-14-10 I applied eviction fluid in A Towson customers attic to get rid of her raccoons. All is quiet and job is complete.
4-14-10 Once again applied eviction fluid for baby raccoons and noticed over hanging branches on clients roof. I offered to trim the branches to keep them from getting back on the roof.
4-17-10
A Towson Client was complaining of hearing noises from his chimney flue. After
further inspection of chimney I saw a mother and 4 babies at the
bottom. I applied eviction fluid so the mother could safely remove the
babies.
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