In The News - Recent National And International Coverage
Skunk Whisperer Ned Bruha and his humane wildlife control techniques are becoming increasingly popular, nationally
and internationally, with coverage spanning the globe from Boston to Berlin to Beijing and back.
The Raccoons In The Pepsi Machine:
Also recently in the international news, the Skunk Whisperer was called upon to rescue some young raccoons residing in an
apartment complex Pepsi machine. The popular story was
seen world wide by over 6,000,000 people and was
featured on the front page of Yahoo and AOL,
covered by the Associated Press and on international TV by CNN, CBS, NBC and
Keith Oblermann.
This raccoon story was big not only nationally, but was particularly popular
around the world with fan mail pouring in from as far away as China and Israel.
The Story Of The Young Raccoons In The Pepsi Vending Machine
Two darling juvenile raccoons had decided to make their home in a vending machine next to an urban apartment swimming pool.
The Skunk Whisperer
was called upon to remedy the situation without harming the raccoons. A Pepsi vendor helped safely
open the machine so The Skunk Whisperer could remove the raccoons with as little stress as possible. After some quiet coaxing,
the Skunk Whisperer was able to gently remove the endearing youngsters and take them to a local wildlife rehabilitator to be prepared for release.
The Barn Owls In The Chimney
An Oklahoma City family presented local OKC area Skunk Whisperer® wildlife professional Chris
Greenlee with an interesting situation - federally protected barn owls living and raising their young in the
family's chimney. The owls had been terrorizing the neighborhood, damaging homes with their talons and
leaving droppings and a mess in their path. Greenlee was able to gently evict the birds and give them a
nearby owl house to call their own.
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Rescuing The Goose Shot By An Arrow
After reading about a goose found in a suburban Tulsa neighborhood with an arrow shot through it's chest,
the local Skunk Whisperer® team sprung into action. Previous attempts by others to catch the injured bird had
been unsuccessful but after some patient pursuit by Stormy Cole, Ned and Betsey Bruha, the goose was caught and
gently transported to a wildlife rehabber, thankfully it's expected to live to enjoy another day on the pond.
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The Skunk And The Peanut Butter Jar Videos, Rebuttal & Complete Coverage
You may have seen the latest internationally covered story about The Skunk Whisperer's adventures on the CBS Morning Show, MSNBC, BBC, The Bonnie Hunt Show, YouTube or your local TV station. The story is about a skunk who got his head stuck in a peanut butter jar while searching for something to eat. The Skunk Whisperer was called in to help the skunk get free from his predicament - the humane way - without the skunk getting hurt or overly stressed out from the rescue process. A little gentle handling and the skunk was soon freed unharmed, happy, and on his way home.
A Widely Recognized Humane Wildlife Management Professional
The Skunk Whisperer has been featured many times in magazines, newspapers and
on television, radio, and the internet, in a wide range of stories covering topics from urban foxes to
bats invading government buildings. KOTV TV described Ned as "a different breed" and KTUL
said "He has the look of a safari guy, the eyes of a naturalist, and the persona of Ace Ventura
meets Dirty Harry. He is The Skunk Whisperer". Flash News, the pop culture wire for
media professionals described Ned as... "Skunk Whisperer 'frenemy' to critters.
One good ol country boy has molded himself into one the greatest animal 'trappers' of all time."
The prestigious Tulsa People Magazine featured The Skunk Whisperer® Ned Bruha in their special edition
"Living Green" issue, in an interesting article on prevention, Live and Let Live, authored by
The Skunk Whisperer® himself, covering oklahoma's troublesome critters and how to prevent them the humane way.
Other Media Coverage - Helping People With Their Wildlife Problems - The Humane Way
More and more people are seeking out truly humane wildlife management methods for their wildlife
issues, Bruha's expertise is highly valued in the industry and his stories shared with millions through the media.
The Tulsa World - Rabies In Bats Is On The Wing
An article published by the The Tulsa World in October 2009 about rabies in bats being on the rise in the area. In the article,
Skunk Whisperer Ned Bruha offers his input and expertise on the subject. Please note, that Bruha is misquoted as saying that
"Bats can get through holes that are a quarter of an inch wide", but rather, the quote should have stated that
bats require a hole that is one quarter by one half inch wide.
The Claremore Daily Progress Newspaper - Bats In Government Building
The Skunk Whisperer® Ned Bruha was called upon for his professional experience when bats
invaded the planning commission building at 212 South Missouri in Claremore, Oklahoma. The story also featured
his opinion on the dangers of bat guano.
KOTV Channel 6 - "Attack of the Squirrels!"
If the media comes to your home because of the extent of your wildlife problem, it has to be bad. Most folks
have an easy, inexpensive solution to their wildlife problems. This family had conflicts with squirrels and woodpeckers.
The squirrels were chewing on the electrical wires, and dying in the walls. The woodpeckers decided to live rent-free in
their stucco wall... KOTV Channel Six was there. Formerly known as Bruha's Nuisance Wildlife Control, this took place
immediately before the business name changed
to The Skunk Whisperer®, Inc. Because there was more than one active drey
in this large home, and because of the floor plan, some trapping was required to avoid territorial killing at their
common entry point. There was only one entry exit point for the multiple squirrel families.
The Bruhas Accepting The 2007 Award
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The Skunk Whisperer And The Tulsa Spirit Award
Founded to reward the entrepreneurial spirit, The Tulsa Spirit Award is designed to recognize Tulsa
businesses. A prestigious panel of judges pick who best meets a list of predetermined business criteria, including
a strong business plan, potential for growth and development, and a commitment to Tulsa.
In November 2007, Ned and Betsey Bruha were proud to accept the third place award for their business
The Skunk Whisperer®, Inc., which offers humane wildlife removal and prevention services. In 2009,
the first annual Skunk Whisperer Award was added to the ceremony. View Complete Story
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