Wild Neighbors: The Humane Approach to Living with Wildlife Second Edition [Perfect Paperback]

John Hadidian (Author), with Margaret Baird (Author), Maggie Brasted (Author), Lauren Nolfo-Clements (Author), Dave Pauli (Author), and Laura Simon (Author), Shane Dimmick (Illustrator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0974840084 | ISBN-13: 978-0974840086 | Publication Date: December 31, 2007 | Edition: 2nd

This long-awaited, new and expanded edition provides invaluable information to any homeowner who seeks to live in harmony with the wildlife in his backyard and in his community. Wild Neighbors provides practical, humane, and effective advice on how to share living space with 35 of the most common species, from alligators to woodpeckers, found in the lower 48 states. Advice focuses on how to: properly and accurately define a wildlife problem; determine what type of animal is causing it; identify the damage; effectively take action for a humane and permanent solution; and proactively avoid future conflicts. Says Edward E. Clark, Jr., President, Wildlife Center of Virginia: It is the ultimate tool for win-win problem-solving in human/wildlife conflict situations.

Editorial Reviews

Review

It makes interesting reading, is well laid out, and contains sensible advice. It clearly highlights how important it is to not only deal with the problem but also how to prevent it from reoccuring. Due to the large number of species discussed, the book is necessarily broad rather than in-depth. Although aimed at the American audience... it would be a useful addition to every European bookshelf. --K. van Driel, Animal Welfare 2008 17: 409 421

About the Author

The authors are current or former staff members of The Humane Society of the United States.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 283 pages
• Publisher: Humane Society Press; 2nd edition (December 31, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974840084
• ISBN-13: 978-0974840086
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,381,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive guidline to living with wildlife, July 4, 2000

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Book Addict "Sharon" (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wild Neighbors: The Humane Approach to Living with Wildlife (Paperback)

This is an excellent description of methods and techniques to use for the most commonly-considered "nuisance" species of wildlife. John Hadidian, the author, is both a wildlife enthusiast and a gardener, and he has edited a very balanced set of explanations on how to discourage wildlife when it has become a problem for a homeowner. The solutions are humane and can leave the homeowner proud that the situation was resolved peacefully. I ran a wildlife hotline with 50 volunteers frequently dealing with the public on these very issues, and this book was the reference the volunteers found most helpful.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent practical solutions to urban wildlife "problems"., February 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Wild Neighbors: The Humane Approach to Living with Wildlife (Paperback)

This book offers a wide range of practical solutions for resolving conflicts between humans and urban wildlife in a humane manner. The recommended approaches (such as exclusion techniques) not only prevent innocent animals from being killed by unscrupulous trappers and pest control services, they are permanent solutions which cost next to nothing. Ideal for enlightening residents and city councils on alternatives to destroying animals unnecessarily and wasting tax dollars in the process.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book Every Homeowner Should Have, April 12, 2003

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JC Wildlife Control Inc. (Stamford CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wild Neighbors: The Humane Approach to Living with Wildlife (Paperback)

If you own property in urban, suburban or rural settings, you should have this book. It's the definitive guide to understanding wildlife, common diseases, and problems they may cause, and how to effectively solve them.

The first few chapters explain how to prevent and identify wildlife problems - and the right questions you should ask before hiring a professional to help you. The book also explains what methods work - and ones that don't - to save you money. The most humane and effective methods are clearly explained.

The next 31 chapters each deal with specific animals: bats, crows, deer, mice, moles, pigeons, snakes, etc.