No. Relocating a trapped animal off your property is a direct violation of California Code of Regulations Title 14. Furthermore, releasing a predator like a skunk or raccoon near an ecological reserve poses a catastrophic threat to endangered ground-nesting birds (like the California Least Tern or Snowy Plover). Trapped animals must be euthanized or released immediately on the exact site where they were caught by a licensed professional.

OC Animal Care will not trap healthy coyotes that are simply passing through or resting in residential yards, as coyotes are native and highly adaptable to urban green spaces. They will only intervene during an active public safety threat or attack. To deter coyotes, homeowners should install “coyote rollers” on fencing, clear out dense brush, and eliminate all outdoor food and water sources.

No. While the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) manages data on vector-borne diseases and can cite homeowners for creating harborages, they do not provide private residential trapping or extermination services. Waterfront properties naturally attract rodents seeking harborage. The homeowner is legally and financially responsible for hiring a licensed pest control operator to secure the dock and structure.