Bobcat Removal
Bobcats are not usually a threat to humans in Florida, but they can be dangerous to pets and livestock
Threats to pets and livestock
- Bobcats are strong cats that prey on small domestic animals, such as cats, poultry, lambs, goats, and small pigs.
- Bobcats can dig holes in yards and around homes and businesses.
Threats to humans
- Bobcats can be rabid, which can pose a threat to human health. However, the incidence of rabies in bobcats is very low.
- Bobcats may also carry Bartonella (cat scratch fever) and Toxoplasmosis, but transmission to humans is very rare.
Fox Removal
Foxes are wild animals that can be dangerous through disease transmission, property damage, and attacks on pets and livestock
Disease transmission
- Foxes can carry rabies, a serious and fatal virus if not treated promptly
- Foxes can also carry other diseases like mange, a skin disease that can be transmitted to pets
Property damage
- Foxes can dig up gardens, lawns, and under structures like sheds and porches to create dens
Attacks on pets and livestock
- Foxes can prey on poultry, lambs, piglets, and small pets
- Foxes can also hunt and prey on kittens
Coyote Removal
Coyotes are generally not dangerous to humans, but they can be a threat to small children, pets, and dogs
Coyotes are more active at night and are most protective of their young in April through August. They can be defensive if they feel threatened or to protect their pups.
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Don't feed coyotes.
- Don't let pets run loose.
- Don't approach or touch a coyote.
- If you encounter a coyote, make a lot of noise by yelling, waving your arms, or throwing something at it.
- If you have a small pet, pick it up and walk away.
- Keep your pets on a leash, especially at dawn and dusk.
