Hello again, anyone offer a maintenance plan for beavers, muskrats etc? Questions I have are: Do you charge for an intial eradication and then a monthly maintenance fee? If so, what is the minumum number of months you do it for and are the maintenance contracts transferable from one location to another if one location is beaver free or has dried up etc?

What I'm trying to put together is a monthly maintenance program for my customers(they have mentioned they are interested)that is good for them and profitable for me.My customers are mainly government agencies.Any helpful tips and suggestions would be appreciated.
And before someone mentions it.Some locations here in the south you will never totally eradicate and new beavers are always moving in.It may take 1 month or 6 months, but they always do. Thanks for the help, Dale

If the price is right why not, pick a per animal price that is right for you, maybe have to use a radius of miles. Say $125 for beavers withi. 10 miles of your city. $175 10-20 miles ect. Ect. Ect. And have it on a they call you when needed basis, not you having to check for activity. Unless they want to pay a fee for you to check known problem areas once a month.

Just use your imagination on what works fro you to give service and make a profit

While I agree with Michigan, I understand that dealing with government agencies is like dealing with some kind of alien being from

another planet. We have been fortunate in our dealings with state, city, and local governments in that we have a mutual understanding

and no contracts. As crazy as it seems, we send them a bill and they send us a check. I hope someone who has beaver contracts can

help you out. I'm sure once they get used to you, things will go a lot smoother.

Same in the north. If it's a good location, beavers will find it. We even have what's called "historical nuisance beaver site" areas. Although that's a F&G classification, it's the same with towns and individuals. There are some spots that will always attract beavers.

I end each job with a "if you have any more problems, give me a call".

I would suggest you do initial eradication. Then a monthly or quarterly fee to check and reset traps or clean culverts/ break dams.
If your area is anything like the southern states I've worked. You are wise to stay away from trying to get paid by the beaver. By the hour or by the job is the only way to go IMO