Bobcat Guardian Program
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Rodents and other pests are a common occurrence on the sea islands, and many residents and businesses have turned to local pest control companies for assistance in preventing or eliminating rodents from their property.
Unfortunately, the use of some pesticides, known as second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGA's), have resulted in significant impacts on local wildlife. Smaller predators like hawks, foxes and raccoons are known to consume rodents infected with SGA's, which may result in their deaths. Bobcats, at the top of our island's food chain, may also die because they feed on infected rodents as well as these smaller predators. The Towns of Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island consider our respective communities to be a shared range for local bobcats. Samples taken from recently deceased bobcats in our area identified the presence of SGA’s, such as Brodifacoum, Bromadiolone, Difenacoum, and Difethialone, in many of these animals. These chemicals were found to have contributed to a majority of the premature bobcat deaths. Both communities are now recommending alternative approaches to rodent control, such as Integrated Pest Management and the use of alternative chemicals, such as Cholecalciferol and Bromethalin, which are less toxic to bobcats and safe for pets when used with tamper resistant bait stations. The Town of Seabrook Island has initiated the Bobcat Guardian Program in an effort to raise awareness among residents and business owners concerning the adverse impacts of SGA's on the local bobcat population and to reduce or eliminate the use of such chemicals within the town. Take the PledgeTo assist in these efforts, the Town of Seabrook Island has asked local pest control companies to consider joining our Bobcat Guardian Program by voluntarily pledging to eliminate their use of SGA’s within the town. Pest control providers who take the Save Our Bobcats Pledge will be highlighted below for their support of the town’s efforts to protect our local bobcat population.
Pest control companies who wish to participate in the Bobcat Guardian Program may complete and return the Save Our Bobcats Pledge form by email:
Program Participants(The following pest control companies have taken the Save Our Bobcats Pledge and committed to cease their use of SGA's in the Town of Seabrook Island:
American Hi Tec Pest Control 1994 Nitsa Street Johns Island, SC 29455 (843) 224-8976 Website Atlantic Pest & Termite Management Inc. 1720 Signal Point Road Charleston, SC 29412 (843) 795-4010 Website Kopex Pest Control 228 Muirfield Parkway Charleston, SC 29414 (408) 786-7333 Website Lightning Termite & Pest Control 1239 Red Bank Road Goose Creek, SC 29445 (843) 569-0374 Website McFadden Pest Control Inc. 413 Fleming Road Charleston, SC 29412 (843) 763-4533 Website Mosquito Mitigators 461-B Jessen Lane Charleston, SC 29492 (803) 397-0787 Website ProForce Pest 3820 Faber Place Dr., Ste. 400 North Charleston, SC 29405 (843) 926-9555 Website Shoreline Mosquito Defense 2422 Boy Scout Rd Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487 (843) 819-9651 Website Titan Termite & Pest Control PO Box 71415 North Charleston, SC 29415 (843) 556-1449 Website Mosquito Authority 1643B Savannah Highway 193 Charleston, SC 29407 (843) 513-8660 Website |
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