While you’re enjoying cookout season, it’s a good idea for both you and the environment if you try to avoid any possible run-ins with the local wildlife. The humane animal control experts at American Bio-Tech in Sherman, Connecticut, serve Fairfield, New Haven, and Litchfield counties, and they know everything you need to stay safe outdoors. 

Wildlife biologist and owner Robert Boone offers the following four tips on avoiding wildlife during your summer cookout:

• Use  Bug Spray: Keep insects out of your cookout, picnic, or barbecue by spraying yourself with bug spray; you should keep a canister for guests handy, too. If you’re entertaining in your backyard, light some citronella candles or torches. 
• Clean Up Quickly: When trash and leftover food start to accumulate, this can attract uninvited guests to your cookout. If you quickly clean up garbage, animals are less likely to come foraging for food scraps.
• Leave Wild Animals Alone: You should stay away from wild animals and encourage your guests and their children to do the same. The animal control experts at American Bio-Tech also suggest keeping a close eye on your pets to make sure they don’t wander into another animal’s territory. 
• Stay Alert: Even when you’re having fun in your own backyard, remember that wildlife is likely nearby. Familiarize yourself with the the property and keep an eye out for nests and burrows. If a nuisance animal moves into your yard, you can count on American Bio-Tech to provide a humane solution for relocating them. 

American Bio-Tech has provided eco-friendly animal control, removal, and prevention since 1971. They also offer site evaluations to investigate damage to your property. To learn more about American Bio-Tech and their DEEP-approved services, visit their website. If you need animal control in Fairfield, New Haven, or Litchfield counties, call (860) 355-1231 today.