What does NWCO mean?
People who handle wildlife damage problems can be designated by a number of terms. • NWCO – means Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator • WCO – means Wildlife Control Operator • PAC – Problem Animal Controller; term used in Massachusetts • PCO – Pest Control Operator – This is who you would call for insects control such as termites or ants. Exterminators also fall into this category. • ACO – Animal Control Officer – This is who you would call if you have an issue with DOMESTIC animals such as dogs or cats. They do not not handle wildlife complaints. These are township or county employees. In most of the United States, it is against the law for you to own any wild animals or non-human primates (monkeys) without a permit. However, people sometimes come into contact with these animals. Like other animals, wild animals and primates can get diseases. Some of these diseases, called zoonoses, can cause illness in people. Since wild animals (including monkeys, raccoons, and skunks) can carry dise
