Humane Wildlife Control in San Diego, CA
The Humane Wildlife Control Society recommends non-invasive solutions to resolve human-wildlife conflicts. This includes:
Determining if the issue needs to be addressed at all
Opting for preventative measures first
Opting for wildlife exclusion as opposed to trapping
If trapping is the only way to solve the problem do so humanely
The Humane Wildlife Control Society screens candidates prior to recommendation. Our process requires any company we recommend to meet the following criteria:
Is properly licensed in California for wildlife control
Carries appropriate business licenses and insurance
Complies with all California laws and regulations for wildlife control
Adheres to the humane principles listed above.
In San Diego, California we recommend Humane Wildlife Removal San Diego for professional wildlife control services. This is a private company that charges for their services.
Contact Information:
Best Pest & Wildlife Control
858-257-3420
If you have any wildlife issues that can be handled by the state government agency for free, the California Wildlife Commission can help.
State Contact Information: (916) 445-0411
The State Department of Agriculture may also be able to address your wildlife problem for no charge.
USDA Contact Information: (916) 654-0466
Effective Wildlife Management: A Priority for San Diego Communities Hantavirus concerns from deer mice in canyon areas adjacent to residential developments Infrastructure Protection: Ground squirrels undermine retaining walls and foundations in San Diego’s hillside developments Biodiversity Conservation: Strategic management prevents dominance of adaptable species like raccoons and coyotes San Diego-Specific Wildlife: Cliff-nesting raptors Habitat Modification Strategies: Install drought-resistant, native landscaping that minimizes wildlife attraction Legal Framework: San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 4, Article 4 governs wildlife management practices
San Diego’s coastal-desert ecosystem creates distinctive wildlife challenges as urban areas increasingly intersect with natural habitats. Scientifically-sound management strategies are essential for community wellbeing and environmental sustainability.
Zoonotic Disease Prevention:
Potential rabies vectors including bats and skunks require specialized management
Tick-borne illnesses associated with deer show seasonal patterns in foothill communities
Bird-transmitted pathogens when nesting occurs in ventilation systems
Wildlife damage to solar panel installations impacts sustainable energy infrastructure
HVAC system intrusions disrupt energy efficiency and create repair costs
Water infrastructure vulnerability poses challenges in drought-prone Southern California
Control efforts protect vulnerable native species from opportunistic predators
Targeted practices preserve San Diego’s distinct ecological communities
Prevention techniques maintain critical wildlife corridors throughout the county
Pocket gophers
Western rattlesnakes
Canyon-dwelling coyotes
Coastal raccoon populations
Create buffer zones between natural areas and structures
Implement canyon-edge management for wildland-urban interface properties
Deploy deterrents effective for coastal and desert-adapted wildlife
California Fish and Game Code sections applicable to protected species
Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act provisions affecting numerous bird species
Special considerations for Multiple Species Conservation Program areas
