Bobcat Removal

Bobcat Removal

Extremely territorial animals, bobcats typically only venture onto private property if it’s within their native range. Additionally, yards featuring abundant prey, shelter, and access to water attract the large cat. Bobcats most likely wouldn’t enter homes unless confused or trapped involuntarily. Since they are particularly shy, bobcats will not attack unless cornered and usually run away instead of engaging with humans.

While they usually prefer to capture prey in the wild, bobcats will occasionally target animals in captivity, like small pets or chickens. Still, these attacks tend to occur when other food sources are not available or if bobcats have especially easy access to domesticated animals and livestock. Bobcats rarely kill out of aggression.

Property owners can employ exclusion methods to reduce the possibility of bobcats wandering onto yards.  Erecting fences can be helpful, but bobcats are excellent jumpers. If they are truly motivated or enticed, bobcats can easily scale fences of considerable height.

Keep pets and pet food inside the home or in secured, covered coops to discourage bobcat interaction.

If a bobcat gets aggressive with little prompting and seems ready to attack, it could have rabies or be protecting nearby young.

Attempting to trap and remove bobcats without professional assistance can be dangerous. Contacting a trained wildlife professional ensures that both the people and animals involved remain safe. DO NOT attempt to deal with a bobcat issue on your own Wildlife Damage Solutions specialists have the knowledge, tools, and experience to remove bobcats safely and humanely.

A bobcat can cause damage to your property and can be difficult to manage, with risks and legalities to consider before you begin. We recommend professional bobcat removal to reduce the risk of harm to you or your home, keeping both your loved ones and your wildlife neighbors safe.

If you need professional bobcat removal, contact Wildlife Damage Solutions today.