Latest Humanwildlifeconflicts Podcast Episodes

MWM Podcast Episode 015 DIY Advice for Trapping Flying Squirrels

Maine Wildlife Management Podcast - January 31, 2019 18:04 - 17 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode of the Maine Wildlife Management podcast we're discoing DIY advice for trapping flying squirrels. While one of the best ways for handling flying squirrels is to seal up the entire home and instilling one way doors, that isn't always practical or cost-effective. For those times wh...

MWM Podcast 014 Why Relocating in the Winter isn't Always A Good Idea

Maine Wildlife Management Podcast - November 07, 2018 15:56 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Why Relocating in the Winter isn't Always A Good Idea. Relocating, removal, one way doors, lethal and live trapping are all tools that the professional wildlife control agent uses to help resolve wildlife conflicts with people. However, things aren't as easy as just setting trap and walking away...

MWM Podcast Episode 013 Fall is Mouse Time, Trapping Time

Maine Wildlife Management Podcast - September 24, 2018 16:01 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
The weather is starting to drop off pretty hard lately. Our phones have been ringing with flying squirrels and mice moving into homes. They're seeking the warmth and comfort of living inside your home.   We always recommend a full home exclusion in almost all cases. However, some scenarios j...

MWM Podcast 012 Common Mouse Entry Points Along the Foundation

Maine Wildlife Management Podcast - September 04, 2018 00:50 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
There are a number of common failure points along the foundation of your home. Mice and rats will exploit these gaps and holes all the time and get inside. Some folks will go their whole lives and never even be aware that these gaps and areas exist. In this episode of the Maine Wildlife Manageme...

MWM Podcast 011: Relocation, Translocation, and Catching Unexpected Animals

Maine Wildlife Management Podcast - August 28, 2018 16:34 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
This topic stemmed from a recent overload of folks calling in with problems with animals they caught that they did not intend to. Typically someone will set a trap for a mouse/rat/squirrel and winds up with a large species like raccoon/skunk/groundhog. A little advance planning is always a good ...

MWM Episode 010 Human Behavior Ramblings in Wildlife Management

Maine Wildlife Management Podcast - August 22, 2018 00:54 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
In nearly all cases of wildlife management the focus is on how to control the wildlife. Humans are very much a part of that conversation, although they are often in the background. By that, we mean that wildlife is often viewed from an anthropocentric model, or utilitarian model. As in, how can ...

MWM Podcast 009: Bats that are Flying Inside Your Home

Maine Wildlife Management Podcast - August 15, 2018 00:32 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Bats that are flying inside your home are almost always an indication that there are bats in your attic.  In this weeks show we talk about some of the concerns and issues when a bat enters your bedroom, bathroom, dining room, or any other living space in the home. Where they come from, why the...

MWM Podcast 008: How to Get Rid of Skunk Odor!

Maine Wildlife Management Podcast - August 07, 2018 00:32 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
MWM Podcast 008: How to Get Rid of Skunk Odor! We want to you to be able to remove skunk spray as fast and as cheaply and easily as possible. In this episode we talk about the most effective recipe on the planet, why you may or may not need it, and other tips and tricks involving skunk essence a...

MWM Podcast 007 Groundhog trapping, removal, and advice

Maine Wildlife Management Podcast - July 31, 2018 01:23 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
This summer we've been trapping and removing a number of groundhogs lately. In this episode we go over traps, sets, why and when groundhogs show up, what to look for, and what to consider when trapping our removing groundhogs. 

MWM Podcast Episode 006: What to Do About Baby Bats on Your Floor

Maine Wildlife Management Podcast - July 09, 2018 16:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
MWM Podcast Episode 006: What to Do About Baby Bats on Your Floor. In this episode we are discussing the calls coming in lately regarding bats and baby bats that are found in homes. There are a lot of concerns and issue dealing with bats in the middle of summer, and we want to cover a few points...

MWMPodcast Episode 005: Spring Time Raccoon Problems

Maine Wildlife Management Podcast - June 05, 2018 18:29 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode of the Maine Wildlife Management Podcast, we talk about some of the common complaints and issues with raccoons in and around the home. As of the time of the recording it is Spring in Central Maine. The raccoon mothers are having young babies, and looking to have them inside attic...

MWMPodcast 004: Inspecting Your Home For Bats

Maine Wildlife Management Podcast - May 10, 2018 17:45 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode of the Maine Wildlife Management Podcast we're going over 4 of the big primary places that bats get inside a home. We'll also talk briefly about the issues associated with each of these, as well as some big considerations when it comes to excluding bats from the attic in your hom...

MWM Episode 003 Q and A from Customers about Humane Squirrel Removal

Maine Wildlife Management Podcast - April 26, 2018 18:06 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this short episode we're talking about getting long term mice and squirrels out of a customers home. This is a super common question that we get all the time. Or at least some variation of this question. 

MWM002: Wildlife Control vs Animal Control

Maine Wildlife Management Podcast - April 12, 2018 14:16 - 17 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
When it comes Wildlife Control and Animal Control folks can get confused relatively easily. There is a lot of overlap in terms. However, the job titles and responsibilities are very separate. In this episode we dig deeper into the differences and similarities between these two common job descrip...

MWMPodcast 001: One Way Doors for Skunk Removal

Maine Wildlife Management Podcast - April 10, 2018 13:49 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
This episode we talk about using one way doors for skunk removal in your home. These are not the best choice in all situations, however they can be a great tool for the right places.  

MWM Episode 000: Welcome to the Maine Wildlife Management Podcast!

Maine Wildlife Management Podcast - April 03, 2018 18:15 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Ever have a skunk spray under your home? Or wake up to find bats in your attic have flown into the bedroom? Wildlife and people are intimately linked in a constant give and take. Sometimes these animals find their way into our homes and create all kinds of conflict while just trying to carve out...