The following links provide more information about a specific species, including additional tips for coexisting peacefully. Each fact sheet will open in a new browser window in PDF format; you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them.

Mammals		Birds
Bat [PDF 449k]		Crow [PDF 182k]
Black Bear [PDF 156k]		Roosting Birds [PDF 247k]
Deer [PDF 191k]		Woodpecker [PDF 229k]
Opossum [PDF 263k]		General Information
Raccoon [PDF 213k]		About Wildlife Center [PDF 467k]
Skunk [PDF 166k]		Education Programs [PDF 211k]
Squirrel [PDF 233k]		Coexisting with Wildlife [PDF 211k]
Woodchuck [PDF 179k]		Cat Facts [PDF 138k]
		Rabies Facts [PDF 187k]

To remove skunk odor from people or pets, combine:

• 1 quart 3% hydrogen peroxide
• 1/4 cup baking soda
• 1 tsp. liquid dish or laundry soap
  

While solution is still fizzing, use a rag to rub it on affected areas. Leave for 3-4 minutes. Rinse well. Discard unused portions.

Warning: Hydrogen peroxide may give a dark-furred animal "rust-colored highlights."

Read more about preventing wildlife problems around your home in our brochure, Coexisting with Wildlife [PDF 211k].

Mix together in a blender:

Pour into a covered container and let stand for 24 hours. Strain and mix with 1 gallon of water. Apply to plants with a sprayer.

If you do not want to wait for animals to leave on their own, make their surroundings less inviting. Turn on a bright light and leave a radio tuned to a talk show near their den site. It is most effective to deploy as many deterrents as possible at the first sign of a problem.

If young are not present, you can exclude adults (that is, discourage them from returning) during their active times. Nocturnal animals such as bats should be excluded while they are out feeding at night, whereas squirrels can be excluded during the day. Set up a one-way door or stretch a piece of plastic across the entrance. When you are sure the animals are gone, close the opening permanently.

If young are present, do not trap them inside. The young will be unable to escape and their mothers will not be able to return to care for them. It is better to wait until they are grown and leave with their mother.

The fact sheets above provide more information about techniques for dealing with specific species of unwelcome wildlife, both in and around your home and garden.