Measures against damage to life

In recent years, the distance between our lives and wildlife has become shorter, causing problems such as noise caused by wild animals and invasion of houses. In order to avoid such living damage, be sure to know the characteristics of animals, prevent damage, and avoid trouble.
Regarding Yokohama City's measures against wild birds and beasts, the Act on the Protection and Management of Birds and Animals and the Regulation of Hunting (hereinafter referred to as the "Beast and Wildlife Protection and Management Law") and the Act on the Prevention of Damage to Ecosystems by Specific Invasive Organisms We go based on. Specifically, please see "guidance of Yokohama-shi wild birds and beasts measures business" (PDF: 2,014KB). (You can print it out and use it.)

Living in houses (attic, etc.), agricultural work damage, harm to pets such as goldfish, carp, turtle, etc., impact on ecosystems, etc.

Measures in Yokohama City
Based on the "Kanagawa Raccoon Control Implementation Plan", we are capturing with the goal of "reducing habitat distribution area" and "reducing population".
Please refer to the following "Targets for Countermeasures Projects" for damages that are subject to countermeasures.

• Block the gap that becomes the entrance. (Below the edge, ventilation opening, under eaves, door pocket, etc.)
• Cut the branches that reach the roof and organize those placed in the garden.
• Do not leave any fruits such as leftover pet food or leftover oysters.
• A wire mesh is installed in the pond, and birdhouses are locked with strong wire mesh.
• Eliminate the smell of the beast (body odor, urine). In some cases, the smell of wood vinegar and bleach was effective.
• To drive out, smoke-free insecticide is fired.

If there is any of the following damage, it will be subject to countermeasures.

• I lived in the ceiling of a wooden house. (There is a sound of animals walking around every night. There was a stain on the ceiling and something like urine dripping.)
• Goldfish, carp, turtle, etc. kept in the garden were eaten.
• I was able to eat vegetables such as tomatoes and cucumbers in the vegetable garden.

• Issuance of a raccoon capture worker's card and lending of "Hakowana" to those who wish (up to one year: raccoon collection is performed by a specialized company contracted by the city). Please refer to environmental activity business section by telephone about stock of "hakowana" for rental.

　　　　Telephone: 045-671-3448

• Establishment of "Hakowana" by specialized contractors and collection of raccoons (in principle, 2 weeks)

• This project is a support project for general housing. Therefore, we do not lend to corporate facilities.

※However, even if it is a corporation, if there is a person such as a company house and the trap can be managed, exceptions may be made.

• Issuance of a raccoon capture worker's card and lending of "Hakowana" to those who wish (up to one year: raccoons are collected by a specialized company contracted by the city.)　　Please refer to environmental activity business section by telephone about stock of "hakowana" for rental.

　　　Telephone: 045-671-3448

It lives throughout the city, so it can appear anywhere. Because of nocturnal nature, it is especially important to take measures at night.

• Cats and dogs like food, so collect food outdoors at night.
• Keep kitchen garbage out at night.

Because there is a habit of dung in the same place, it changes the place where dung is made.

• Since the sense of smell is sharp, put chemicals with strong irritating odors such as bleach (chlorine: not directly sprayed), wood vinegar, and pepper extract in containers (plastic bottles, etc.) and install them around.

Animals often enter wooden houses and can search for food and pass through as passages.

• By asking a contractor, close the gaps that can be invaded with wire mesh etc.

If there is a damaged house, some people may be in trouble in the neighborhood. Working on measures in the area and the neighborhood, such as managing cats and managing garbage, in the neighborhood, will reduce damage in the surrounding area. Also, if you have any problems living in the ceiling, etc., please tell the zoo section to consult.

Lives in houses (attics, etc.), crop damage (especially fruits), impact on ecosystems, etc.

Measures in Yokohama City
We capture hakuubishin, which inhabits houses and damages crops in the residential premises. For details, please refer to the following "Targets for Countermeasures Projects".
Damage outside the premises, such as farmland, forests, and corporate management facilities, is not subject to the business of Yokohama City.
We obtain a wildlife capture permit and implement it based on the Wildlife Protection and Management Law.

According to the Wildlife Protection and Management Law, capture is not possible just by being on the premises.
If there is any of the following damage, it will be subject to countermeasures.

• I lived in the ceiling of a wooden house. (There is a sound of animals walking around every night. There is a stain on the ceiling, and things like urine hang down.)
• I was able to eat fruits from the vegetable garden.

• Issuance of a capture permit and lending of "Hakowana" to those who wish (up to one year: collection of hakubushiin is performed by a professional contractor contracted by the city.)　　Please refer to environmental activity business section by telephone about stock of "hakowana" for rental.

　　　　Telephone: 045-671-3448

• Installation of "Hakowana" by a specialized company and collection of hakubushiin (in principle, 2 weeks)

• Issuance of a capture permit (up to one year: Disposal of hakubushiin should be requested by a specialized contractor by yourself.)

After filling out the permission application for capture of birds and beasts based on the Wildlife Protection Management Law (style download: style PDF (PDF: 111KB) / style Excel (Excel: 64KB)), the Environmental Activities Business Division (Phone: 045-671-3448) Please consult. If you would like to borrow "Hakowana", please be sure to let us know. (If you wish, we will send you the form by fax or mail.)
In addition, please consult JA Yokohama directly about agricultural damage of JA (agricultural cooperative) union members.

Damage to crops such as fruit trees and vegetables that live in houses (door bags, etc.), bite trees and electric wires, and impact on ecosystems.

Measures in Yokohama City
Based on the "Kanagawa Prefecture Taiwan Squirrel Control Implementation Plan", we are capturing with the goal of "preventing distribution expansion".
Please refer to the following "Targets for Countermeasures Projects" for damages that are subject to countermeasures.

Pruning trees, cutting undergrowth, etc., which serve as the route for the movement of Thai squirrels.

If there is any of the following damage, it will be subject to countermeasures.

• I was able to live in the door pockets of my house. (Taiwan squirrel does not live in the ceiling.)
• Fruit trees and vegetables in the vegetable garden were eaten.

• Issuance of a Thai squirrel capture worker's card and lending of "Hakowana" to those who wish (up to one year: collection of Thai squirrel is performed by a specialized company contracted by the city). Please refer to environmental activity business section by telephone about stock of "hakowana" for rental.

　　　　Telephone: 045-671-3448

• Establishment of "Hakowana" by a specialized company and collection of Taiwan squirrels (in principle, one month)

• This project is a support project for general housing. Therefore, we do not lend to corporate facilities.

※However, even if it is a corporation, if there is a person such as a company house and the trap can be managed, exceptions may be made.

• Issuance of a Thai squirrel capture worker's card and lending of "Hakowana" to those who wish (up to one year: collection of Thai squirrel is performed by a specialized company contracted by the city.)　　Please refer to environmental activity business section by telephone about stock of "hakowana" for rental.

　　　Telephone: 045-671-3448

Increasing numbers, ruining garbage, noise, threat/aggression
Attention: Without a reason such as a chick, it basically does not attack a person.

For details on measures, please see the special page "Crow Damage and Response".

Dog pigeons are wild pigeons that have been kept by humans and are increasing in various places.

• They mainly eat plant-derived foods such as nuts.
• I act in a flock.
• The breeding season is one year, spawning several times a year (usually two spawning numbers).

• Stains caused by dung and feathers, odors, allergies, asthma, dermatitis caused by pigeons, troubles caused by feeding

In Yokohama, we do not get rid of pigeons.
In order to reduce the damage and trouble caused by pigeons, it is necessary to take measures to keep them in touch. Feeding pigeons is also artificially increasing numbers and gathering them in specific places, which is a major factor that causes problems. It is an important measure not to feed pigeons, so we ask for your cooperation.

• It is effective to put a tegus in a place where doves tend to stop, or to install something like a plastic Kenzan. It is effective to put a bird net on the veranda, etc. without gaps. (In addition, various countermeasure products are sold at home centers, etc.)
• In order not to build a nest, it is important to clean and organize the veranda etc. regularly. If nesting has begun, remove it as soon as possible.

• A lot of pigeons gather is feeding. Feeding is not an act regulated by the Wildlife Protection and Management Law, so it is often impossible for the city to respond. Let's talk and stop with the local community so as not to bother others.

Unnecessarily capture wild birds and beasts (including collection of bird eggs) is prohibited by the Wildlife Protection and Management Law. Self-defense cannot prevent damage to living and crops, and if individuals capture wild birds and beasts, a The Mayor of Yokohama capture permission is required.

• For more information.Page of permission for capture etc.Please take a look at it.