Facts & Information
What are Weasels?
Weasels are small carnivorous mammals with sharp teeth and claws. They have slender bodies ranging from 7 to 12 inches. Weasels are part of the Mustelidae family, which includes mink and ferrets. They are elusive and efficient hunters that prey on chickens and rodents. There are three species of weasels in Wisconsin: the long-tailed, the short-tailed, and the least weasel. Weasels have short brown fur with a cream-color belly. During the winter, a weasel’s coat turns white to help them blend into the snow.
Why Do I Have Them?
Weasels are the sly, sneaky predators of the chicken coop. Most people rarely encounter weasels, but many poultry farmers have witnessed the massacre a weasel can leave in its wake. A weasel can slaughter an entire coop of chicken in a night. On the bright side, weasels also prey on rodents making them a good source for rodent control.
Treatment & Control
How Do I Get Rid of Weasels?
Weasel Removal & Trapping
Advanced Wildlife and Pest Control specializes in weasel removal. Live trapping is the most effective and humane way to remove a weasel. Our wildlife specialist will conduct a thorough inspection of your property to identify problem areas. We will safely catch and relocate weasels 30 miles away from your residence.
Exclusion
Preventative exclusion services are an essential step in effective animal control. Our technicians can seal up all entry points to prevent weasels or other wild animals from entering your home.
Weasel Removal & Trapping
Advanced Wildlife and Pest Control specializes in weasel removal. Live trapping is the most effective and humane way to remove a weasel. Our wildlife specialist will conduct a thorough inspection of your property to identify problem areas. We will safely catch and relocate weasels 30 miles away from your residence.
Exclusion
Preventative exclusion services are an essential step in effective animal control. Our technicians can seal up all entry points to prevent weasels or other wild animals from entering your home.
Breeding Season
The breeding season for weasels occurs in July. The average litter size ranges from 4 to 6 young born sometime from April to May. Baby weasels will typically stay with the parents until late summer or early autumn before going off on their own.
Where Do Weasels Live?
Weasels are common in Wisconsin. The long-tailed and least weasels are more common in the southern part of Wisconsin, while short-tailed weasels are more common in the state’s northern region. Weasels like to stay within half a mile from their dens, typically in hollow stumps, tree roots, or under old buildings. Burrows are also typically near a water source and an abundant food source, making farmlands a prime area to live near with plenty of rodents or chickens to eat.
What Do Weasels Eat?
Weasels are carnivores. They primarily prey on chickens, mice, chipmunks, and rabbits. Weasels will often kill more than they can eat.