Are you thinking of becoming a nuisance wildlife control operator?
Want some advice from an insider?
If you do, this post could be for you.
Here, we present a seven part video series of advice for the aspiring nuisance animal control operator.
Episode 1
Often times people who like animals and want to work with animals assume nuisance animal trapping might be a good line of work.
Other times, people who like hunting and trapping think they could be suited for the work.
Ryan believes that these two groups of people need to consider what the job is really about: helping people solve an animal issue.
This is a customer-serving, people-oriented business first and foremost.
Episode 2
One of the most important tools and biggest investments in your nuisance animal control business is a work vehicle.
What is the best vehicle?
Ryan gives some thoughts on vehicle selection that affects the bottom line.
Episode 3
Nuisance animal removal and repair has peaks and valleys for work.
That’s because not all nuisance animals are active all year round.
And, like a lot of other construction jobs, some repairs and not doable in the winter because of ice and snow.
Because of the cyclical nature of the work, budgeting is important.
Here is Ryan’s take.
Episode 4
You never get a chance to make a first impression. Make a good one.
It’s a reality that you’ll be fighting a somewhat negative steroetype by being a nuisance animal trapper.
Ryan discusses how appearance and demeanor create good first impressions which enhances your relationship with the customer.
Episode 5
Being a succesful nuisance animal trapper means that you are always learning.
Be a learner and always try to improve. Learn from others as the industry changes.
Episode 6
When you get started you have to take care of yourself to stick with the job.
Staying comfortable and safe keeps you working; which is the goal.
Episode 7
Are you a critical thinker, creative and have common sense?
To be successful day in and day out, you’ll need to be able to think on your feet and sometimes think outside the box.
Here’s Ryan’s take on it.
For aspiring nuisance animal control operators, we hope you have found something useful in this series.
Nuisance Animal Control and Repair is an industry that is rewarding.
It is a competitive industry that can challenge newcomers. Good luck.
