Wildlife Removal in New York

Wildlife Removal Services in New York

New York City has one of the highest urban raccoon densities in North America, and raccoon conflicts are common throughout the entire state. Upstate communities in the Catskills and Adirondacks deal with bear encounters in suburban areas, and New York DEC regulates nuisance wildlife permits for most capture and relocation work.

Wildlife removal in New York is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. All contractors in our directory hold the required state permits and follow humane, legal removal practices. Raccoon denning and squirrel nesting peak in late winter, generating the highest call volumes in February and March.

Common Wildlife Problems in New York

• Raccoons — attic damage, chimney entry, trash raiding
• Squirrels — chewing wiring, nesting in attics and walls
• Bats — colony infestations, health concerns, roosting removal
• Snakes — identification, removal, exclusion
• Groundhogs & Moles — yard and foundation damage
• Birds — nesting, exclusion, deterrents