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Preventing Animal Injury and Death in Window Wells

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Animals that Typically Fall into Window wellsSkunk trapped in window well. Photo by Stephen Vantassel

  • Skunks (see photo at right by Stephen Vantassel)
  • Foxes
  • Opossums

 

 

 

 

 

Ways to Prevent Animal Entry into Window wellsplastic window well cover. Photo by Stephen Vantassel

  • Window Well Covers (photo by Stephen Vantassel)

Ways to Rescue Animals Trapped in Window Wells

  • Cleated board (8 inches wide with cleates every 6 inches to provide animal a foothold). Ideally the board should be no steeper than a 450 angle.
  • Place two 2x4's with 1/4-inch hardware cloth secured between the two boards. The mesh will provide a surface the animal can grip. Cut to appropriate size.
  • Place an appropriate sized baited trap in the well. (Cover trap if you are setting for a skunk). Check trap twice a day (morning and evening).

 

 

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