Wildlife Damage Inspection Decision Tree

Because you can't control what you haven't identified...

Animal Damage ID Inspection Process

Introduction & Disclaimer

This decision tree will ask you various questions to help you identify the animal causing damage to your property. While the creators have endeavored to be thorough, they make no claims in that regard. We request that readers see this page ONLY as a guide which contains principles and insights that may prove helpful in identifying the cause of wildlife damage to one’s property. Please note that this guide doesn’t take into account damage caused by machines, people, or insects. Please read the information carefully.

Where is the problem occurring?

Indoors	Outdoors	Livestock	Vehicles	Unsure/Bad Smell

Other Inspection Methods

• Bones & Skeletal Remains - Help identifying bones of a deceased animal.
• Droppings - (feces) Helps you identify that mysterious dropping.
• Predator Feeding Patterns - Helps identify the animal by the manner it uses to eat.
• Noises - Gives tips on distinguishing animal noises.
• Tracks - Strategies for identifying prints.

Inspection Techniques & Strategies

• Inspection Principles & Techniques - A free course that guides you through the inspection process.
• Hole Paper Stuffing - Helpful way to find out if the hole in question is abandoned.
• Thermal Imaging - Population Studies (Tennessee State Wildlife Dept.)

Wildlife Identification