Here Tony is going to head to head with a skunk that has been residing behind a giant pile of tires at a local Firestone. Will Tony be able to get to the skunk without getting sprayed? If you are dealing with a skunk be sure to give the guys a call at: (847) 884-1057
Brandon found a few bats in an attic in Chicago recently. Here he shows the details of the roost areas and what the bats look like up close. If you suspect that you have bats residing in your around your home, call us today!
Who wants a snapping turtle!? The “dinosaur of the turtle world”, these snuggly little creatures love to be handled… just don’t get anywhere near it’s mouth! They have one of the strongest bite forces of any animal!
Chimney Swifts, nature’s pesticide free insect collectors, are nesting in a chimney near you right now. They are a protected bird, hence we cannot mess with them; but really, they are super beneficial and will be gone before you know it. Have a quick look at what a nest of these beauties look like!
Today Tony from Animal Trackers Wildlife Shows you want the next of the Chimney Swift looks like. This protected bird species is truly remarkable. Because they are a protected species we cannot do anything to remove them if they get into your chimney. The good news is these birds will migrate south in the fall, in which we then recommend installing a new chimney cap to prevent them from coming back next season.
Cool and Interesting Facts about Chimney Swifts
These birds fly constantly, if they aren’t sleeping or nesting they are in flight. These birds even bathe in flight by sliding down to water.
They have a glue like saliva that they use to “cement” their nests to chimney walls and rock faces.
These birds feed solely on insects such as mosquitos.
This is one of our most memorable baby animal rescues we participated in. Here we were asked to rescued stranded baby geese from an office park courtyard that had no way out. After many different approaches, walking them (and mom) through the office proved the best! If you are experience baby animals that need removal or rescuing from your home or business be sure to call us today at: (847) 884-1057
Here, our very own Tony Miltz takes you into the scary world of Yellow Jacket Removal. In this particular instance Tony is taking care of a Yellow Jacket nest that was visible behind a sheet of plastic covering insulation in the unfinished basement. Usually we do not get to see this great of a view. Please enjoy! If you are concerned that your home may be host to a Yellow Jacket Nest please call us immediately (847) 884-1057!
Hello, Chicagoland! What a busy last couple weeks it has been for us. Baby season is upon us, and as always, we have a great time sharing our experiences with our customers. Social media has helped us share our crazy lives and experiences with you, and we thank all of our Facebook followers for tagging along! We have really enjoyed bringing you new content and we have been thrilled with the feedback we receive on a daily basis. It is fantastic to know that even though you may not need need our services at the moment, you enjoy seeing the wild situations we find ourselves in on a daily basis. All of us here very much appreciate all of the support and hope that you will continue to watch our new adventures here, as well as over at our new Instagram page! We hope to continue to prove to you that we are the only company you will ever need to contact when it comes to your wildlife needs!
Watch as Tony from Animal Trackers Wildlife rescues a baby fox that has fallen down into a window well. We are happy to report that the little guy got back safely to his mother.
We receive calls all the time from local homeowners in the Chicagoland area who don’t know what to do now that they trapped a skunk. Below is a video of how we at Animal Trackers Wildlife transfer live skunks from your traps to ours. We do this so you don’t have to put it the trunk of your car…can you imagine the results!
We are your number one option for wildlife removal, animal proofing your home, and ensuring you will never be bothered by animal nuisances again.