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  • May 9, 2007, 06:03 AM
    pergammano
    Ocean Otters
    Ocean/sea otters have invaded a home that I caretake. Does anyone know how to get rid of them, soon... they have the most obnoxious odor, how do you get rid of that?
  • May 21, 2007, 04:16 PM
    rankrank55
    These are precious animals, you should not be trying to get rid of them!
  • May 21, 2007, 04:18 PM
    shygrneyzs
    They may be federally protected - you need to check with Fish & Wildlife and find out from them, how to relocate them. You cannot just terminate them.
  • May 22, 2007, 04:49 AM
    pergammano
    These animals are not protected in B.C. Yes, they are cute, but NOT when they live under your house. The odor is worse than skunk & penetrates even the wood structure. My question was how to get rid of them? NOT exterminate them! Does anyone know if the "sonic" devices deter them/what deters them? Thank you.
  • May 22, 2007, 05:31 AM
    shygrneyzs
    Yes, the odor is highly offensive and the noise they make can be irritating. I still think you need to call an outside resource for this. How long have you been in this house? Was this house built on one of their breeding/home grounds?

    There must be some agency you can call to help you relocate them. I know there have been several attempts in other places to trap and relocate otters but not with much success.

    Good luck in finding these otters a new home. Outside of live trapping them and moving them yourself, you need help with your problem.
  • May 22, 2007, 05:42 AM
    pergammano
    Thank you,shygrneyzs, as stated it is a home I caretake. The home has been there 32 yrs.As I live on a small island with no resources, like you state, I have a live trap & will move them myself. Now, the odor... and suggestions to eliminate other than tomato juice?

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