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Humane World for Animals (formerly called the Humane Society of the United States) works with community leaders and animal care and control agencies to create Wild Neighbors communities, where humane and nonlethal solutions are given priority when addressing conflicts between people and wildlife. Learn more about the innovative and effective approaches you can take to solve any wild animal problems you encounter in your home, yard or garden. 

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Humane wildlife management
Glue trap FAQs

Q: What are glue traps? A: Glue traps, also known as glue boards, are trays coated with an extremely strong adhesive. Any...

Coyote in a meadow
Humane wildlife management
Coyote hazing: Scare coyotes off to keep them away

Coyotes generally avoid people. But if you encounter coyotes who have adapted to urban or suburban environments, hazing techniques can teach them to keep away.

Mother fox nursing several kits
Humane wildlife management
What to do about foxes

Foxes are usually no cause for alarm, but if you have backyard chickens, you'll need to protect them. Here's what to do if you see a fox in your neighborhood.

Feeding birds in your backyard can attract guests like this robin
Humane backyards Humane wildlife management
How to keep cats from bird feeders and protect birds

Are cats stalking your backyard bird feeder? Here’s how you can help both birds and cats.

Wild turkey in the woods
Humane wildlife management
How to keep wild turkeys away and off your lawn

Too many turkeys in your yard or garden? Find easy, effective and humane ways to move them along off your property.

A wild mouse in the grass
Humane backyards Humane wildlife management
Naturally get rid of field mice and keep them away from the house

Many people keep mice as pets, but some wild visitors can be unwanted so learn how to deter mice and prevent their coming back with these humane tips.

Sparrow on a fence post
Humane backyards Humane wildlife management
Safely get rid of house sparrows from attics and dryer vents

Of all sparrows, the non-native house sparrow is most often in conflict with humans because the birds are so good at adapting to our buildings and nesting in crevices.

Gray squirrel eating in a tree
Humane wildlife management
Safely get rid of squirrels from attic and keep them away

Squirrels are smart and athletic, which might make them an annoyance. Here’s how to handle squirrel conflicts with kindness when they get in your house.

two deer in a yard
Humane backyards Humane wildlife management
How to humanely keep deer away from gardens and cars

Conflicts with deer are best solved by addressing their root causes. Here are steps that can be taken to humanely and effectively control deer populations where necessary.

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