Little Rascals Wildlife Specialists
Nuisance Wildlife Removal
904-517-2248
Frequently Asked Questions
We get a lot of questions regarding to the what, when, how, where, and why of the way we conduct business. There are way too many to try and list them all, but we have compiled a list of the most common questions that we hear on our day to day life out in the field and as well on the phones. If, you do not see an answer to your question listed below, please do not consider it as a "stupid question" and please feel free to email us with your question. Hey, we don't claim to know everything. If we don't know the answer, we will find it for you or point you in the right direction to find it!
F.A.Q.'s
Do you handle Dogs and Cats? We DO NOT handle dogs and cats. This is best left for your local animal control department which may be found in the "blue" section of your phone book.
Do you resolve insect problems as well? No, we only deal with wildlife animals and leave the insect problems to the experts of a pest control company. We may recommend one to you if you have a insect problem or we discover a problem during an assessment at your structure.
Do you remove dead animals? Yes we do. It is one of the nastiest jobs we do in this line of work. We will remove any dead animal from inside, under or around a structure.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL US FOR DEAD ANIMALS IN OR ALONG ROADWAYS! Call the department of transportation (D.O.T.) for these matters.
What is this going to cost me? We are a private business and a service for hire. Every job is different, regardless if it is the same animal from structure to structure. We will be glad to discuss some flat rate pricing at the time of your call, but we must see the structure and surrounding area in person to know what we are dealing with. The majority of cost is due to difficulty of the job and the size of your structure and the amount of damage that has been done that we must repair & seal to prevent future wildlife problems.
What type of payment do you except? We accept cash, check, certified check, major credit cards (through Pay Pal), and money orders.
How long does it take to solve the problem? Typically it will take 5-10 days to resolve your problem. There are of course situations that make jobs last longer. Size of the property, structure, weather,and access, and quantity of the animals are all factors into the length of how long a job may take.
Do I have to have an animal problem to have my home/business inspected & sealed? Not at all! We highly recommend a home assessment to be done on any structure. Especially new home or business owners, people in close proximity to water, woods, commercial food establishments, apartments, condos or areas being cleared for building. Wildlife is at its highest concentration in these areas. It will save you a lot of money in the long run to have a home animal proofed before you have a problem. If a neighbor has a bat problem, where do you think the bats may go when they are sealed out from their structure?
Can't I just use mothballs? Sure. If you want to keep facing the problem over and over again. Mothballs are a temporary relief to your problem, at best. They will quickly dissipate and the smell will be non- threatening to the target animal. Most wildlife become accustomed to the smell and it does not affect them long term. You need a professional to assess your issue and resolve it as soon as possible before it costs you a lot more money. I have dealt with clients that put me off for months, only to call me back after they tried the "do it yourself" path. They did nothing and the animals had done more damage in that time, as well as now requiring more labor for us to remove their futile attempts at exclusion costing more money.
If I trap an animal will you pick it up? Sure. We will pick up a captured animal that you have trapped providing it is not a domesticated animal. We do charge a fee for the Pick-up and removal. It will also be necessary for us to retain the trap, due to the chance of an animal escaping during a trap to cage transfer.
Is there any type of wildlife you will not deal with? Alligators, bears, panthers, gopher tortoise and or any other Florida federally protected wildlife. We have provided a link on our home page for nuisance alligator removal. Each county has a state licensed trapper that will remove the alligator at no charge to you and can get it done quicker than we can.
I found/have an injured animal, what do I do with it? First and foremost, do not put yourself or other people at risk trying to handle an injured animal! This is a time when they are most likely to defend themselves to survive. Most birds are best left alone. They do not survive well in captivity. Most rehabilitators will only deal with predatory birds such as eagles, hawks, ospreys, and owls.
I have provided a link on our home page to rehabilitators according to states and areas. Keep in mind too that when you bring an animal to these folks, that they must treat and feed this animal just like a child 24/7 until it is able to be released back into the wild. Most are a non-profit organization. Please help them out with a donation of monies, food, materials, and or your free time! You may get hooked and find yourself around the rehab center more than you ever imagined!
Do you handle Dogs and Cats? We DO NOT handle dogs and cats. This is best left for your local animal control department which may be found in the "blue" section of your phone book.
Do you resolve insect problems as well? No, we only deal with wildlife animals and leave the insect problems to the experts of a pest control company. We may recommend one to you if you have a insect problem or we discover a problem during an assessment at your structure.
Do you remove dead animals? Yes we do. It is one of the nastiest jobs we do in this line of work. We will remove any dead animal from inside, under or around a structure.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL US FOR DEAD ANIMALS IN OR ALONG ROADWAYS! Call the department of transportation (D.O.T.) for these matters.
What is this going to cost me? We are a private business and a service for hire. Every job is different, regardless if it is the same animal from structure to structure. We will be glad to discuss some flat rate pricing at the time of your call, but we must see the structure and surrounding area in person to know what we are dealing with. The majority of cost is due to difficulty of the job and the size of your structure and the amount of damage that has been done that we must repair & seal to prevent future wildlife problems.
What type of payment do you except? We accept cash, check, certified check, major credit cards (through Pay Pal), and money orders.
How long does it take to solve the problem? Typically it will take 5-10 days to resolve your problem. There are of course situations that make jobs last longer. Size of the property, structure, weather,and access, and quantity of the animals are all factors into the length of how long a job may take.
Do I have to have an animal problem to have my home/business inspected & sealed? Not at all! We highly recommend a home assessment to be done on any structure. Especially new home or business owners, people in close proximity to water, woods, commercial food establishments, apartments, condos or areas being cleared for building. Wildlife is at its highest concentration in these areas. It will save you a lot of money in the long run to have a home animal proofed before you have a problem. If a neighbor has a bat problem, where do you think the bats may go when they are sealed out from their structure?
Can't I just use mothballs? Sure. If you want to keep facing the problem over and over again. Mothballs are a temporary relief to your problem, at best. They will quickly dissipate and the smell will be non- threatening to the target animal. Most wildlife become accustomed to the smell and it does not affect them long term. You need a professional to assess your issue and resolve it as soon as possible before it costs you a lot more money. I have dealt with clients that put me off for months, only to call me back after they tried the "do it yourself" path. They did nothing and the animals had done more damage in that time, as well as now requiring more labor for us to remove their futile attempts at exclusion costing more money.
If I trap an animal will you pick it up? Sure. We will pick up a captured animal that you have trapped providing it is not a domesticated animal. We do charge a fee for the Pick-up and removal. It will also be necessary for us to retain the trap, due to the chance of an animal escaping during a trap to cage transfer.
Is there any type of wildlife you will not deal with? Alligators, bears, panthers, gopher tortoise and or any other Florida federally protected wildlife. We have provided a link on our home page for nuisance alligator removal. Each county has a state licensed trapper that will remove the alligator at no charge to you and can get it done quicker than we can.
I found/have an injured animal, what do I do with it? First and foremost, do not put yourself or other people at risk trying to handle an injured animal! This is a time when they are most likely to defend themselves to survive. Most birds are best left alone. They do not survive well in captivity. Most rehabilitators will only deal with predatory birds such as eagles, hawks, ospreys, and owls.
I have provided a link on our home page to rehabilitators according to states and areas. Keep in mind too that when you bring an animal to these folks, that they must treat and feed this animal just like a child 24/7 until it is able to be released back into the wild. Most are a non-profit organization. Please help them out with a donation of monies, food, materials, and or your free time! You may get hooked and find yourself around the rehab center more than you ever imagined!