Best practices for nuisance wildlife control operators in New York State

Home | Wildlife control | NYS DEC | CCE | NYS IPM

Ch 4: Zoonotic diseases in the Northeast

Health issues from other NWCO job hazards

1. Falls
    
2. Car accidents
    
3. Heat-related illnesses
    
4. Tetanus infection (puncture wound, contact with infected nail) or other infections from wounds
    
5. Exposure to toxic substances such as pesticides, and fiberglass, that are often found in attics
    
6. Electrocution, and other hazards caused by dangerous sites

Next Section (Chapter five: Best Practices)