medium-sized cats and are slightly smaller but similar in appearance to their cousin, the lynx. Their coats vary in color from shades of beige to brown fur with spotted or lined markings in dark brown or black. Bobcats are one of those animals that, when seen by residents, they prompt a lot of phone calls […]
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Beavers
If you are reading this page, chances are you are currently very angry with a beaver. Maybe they are flooding your property, or felling your trees, but whatever it is, they have really ticked you off. We understand. We know that they can cause some trouble for private landowners. Before you decide to hate them […]
Bats
Bats are the only flying mammals. (Flying squirrels only glide.) Most bats in the North America eat insects. As a matter of fact, one bat eats about 2,000 to 6,000 insects each night. Many of the insects they eat include agricultural crop pests including the tomato horned worm, corn earworm, and many kinds of beetles. […]
Badger
Most people are unaware that badgers live in our area. They are rarely seen, and they don’t look like the typical ‘badger’ photos that you might see on television or in books, usually the European Badger. Missouri & Illinois and much of the Midwest is home to the North American Badger. The badger was built […]
Armadillos
In recent years armadillos have become a much more common sight in Missouri & Illinois. There is much debate over whether or not armadillos should be considered native or exotic species, but in the end, they are here and they seem to be staying. There are twenty different types of armadillos, but the only one […]
Help Wanted
We are now accepting volunteer applications for the 2021 Baby Season, currently in progress. Are you a true animal lover at heart?? Do you love all species of animals, even the ones that might not be as cute and cuddly as others?? When you are driving do you notice every animal on the side of […]
Company Info
Bi-State Wildlife Hotline, Inc. Founded in Oct. 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri Mailing Address: 375 Uthe Lane, Black Jack MO 63033 Missouri State Nonprofit, State of Missouri Tax Exempt Organization Our Purpose, as stated in our company bylaws: Bi-State Wildlife Hotline Inc. (BWH) is dedicated to wildlife education for the public in order to foster […]
About Us
The Bi-State Wildlife Hotline is a not for profit, tax exempt charity that provides sick, injured and orphaned wildlife with rescue, rehabilitation, and re-release services. We also operate a 24 hour hotline to provide the public with 24 hour easy access to wildlife information and resources. We do this by offering wildlife coexistence education, humane […]
Squirrel Proofing
Though they may be cute from a distance, squirrels can be quite bothersome when they reside in your gutters. Oftentimes, squirrels will use tree branches as bridges to get to your home’s roof. They’ll then make nests in the gutters, soffits, eaves, fascia, chimney, or even chewing through part of the roof to get into […]
Poison Risks & Consequences
Consider This: You purchase poison and put the bait out for rodents in your home or yard. Rat/mouse eats poison. Barred Owl swoops down to eat the mouse. Barred Owl dies in a neighborhood, close to your home but not in your yard for you to see. Raccoons find owl carcass and eat parts of […]
Mange by Mail Program
The Mange by Mail program is available for United States’ residents nationwide, excluding California*. However, just because it is LEGAL for us to ship this medication to you, that does NOT mean that your local wildlife authority is pleased by us doing so. Many wildlife agencies still believe that foxes and coyotes are “nuisance species” […]
Evicting Raccoons
If you have animals in your attic, 99% of the time it is spring time and the animal is a mother, preparing to give birth, or already nursing her young. Most Mothers choose a spot to rear young during January or February and approximately 60 days later they give birth. Typically they have a litter […]
Babies
What species of baby did you find? Wildlife baby season is officially upon us here in the Midwest, and while they are adorable to watch out of a window, they also can be quite a problem for many of us. Sometimes it is difficult to see the logic in Mom’s decision to have her babies […]
Find a Rehabber
If you are located in Missouri or Illinois and wish to speak to someone about a wildlife issue, please call us at 1-855-945-3435 24 hours a day. We have wildlife rehabilitators in most cities and counties in both states that we can direct you to if the animal needs care. If you live outside of […]
Hot Topics
Here are several of our most popular hot topics for you to choose from. These posts are for general educational purposes. If you need additional help or find an error, please feel free to call us at 1-855-945-3435 or email us. The Risks & Consequences of Using Rat/Mouse/Pest Poisons Wildlife Babies: How To Tell If […]
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The Bi-State Wildlife Hotline is a nonprofit organization that is 100% volunteer staffed. We rescue, rehabilitate, reunite, and re-release sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife in Missouri and Illinois. Bi-State Wildlife Hotline is a FREE service. You will never be charged a fee for any of our services. Bi-State Wildlife will not and does not […]