More and more households get “infected” with various types of wild St Louis animals. As humanity pushes its territory into the habitat of wild animals, these creatures are learning how to use humans as a source of food, water and shelter. They tend to nest inside human’s houses, gardens and farms and more and more homeowners are concerned for their safety and the safety of their relatives and pets. That’s why working a as a wildlife control operator is a growing career



Becoming one
To become a nuisance Missouri wildlife control operator you will need a set of competencies and permits including:
• Completing the National Wildlife Control training program and also the certification exam
• Renewing the aforementioned training program annually
• Applicants should be 18 years of age or more
• Applicants should be certified by the department, and should also be equipped with the right tools, experience, knowledge and ability to control wildlife species causing damage to humans and property
• Once a person is granted the certification he must apply for a permit to harass, kill or release wildlife into the wild.

Don’t just jump into it
Becoming a St Louis wildlife operator is not easy, and should be approached with great caution. Not everyone is suitable for everything. Knowing the traits of different animals is crucial and may save your life or other people’s lives. These animals are dangerous, and they often carry sharp teeth and claws and life threatening diseases. So always investigate and keep informed about the type of animal you’re dealing with and how to get rid of it. Buy the best equipment possible and use it well. Never use poison to kill the wild animals; it tends to cause more problems than benefits

Understanding the animals
Try to always remember that the Missouri animals are not intelligent and are more often more scared of you than you are of them. Try to always be humane and to catch the animals involved alive and afterwards release them in the wild. The animals are not some evil beings trying to harass you or other people – they are just seeking a way to provide food and shelter for them and their children.

Visit our St Louis wildlife control home page to learn more about us.