If you have any questions about the wildlife of Kansas City, you can contact the Missouri Wildlife Commission, sometimes called the Missouri Fish & Wildlife Agency. Missouri game wardens address many wildlife management matters, from hunting licenses, to poaching, endangered species, and Kansas City wildlife management. They deal with wild animals outside the range of a pest control company, such as cougars or bears. If you have a problem with nuisance wildlife in Kansas City like squirrels, snakes, bats, or raccoons, the state agency is very unlikely to help. You need to hire a private company (here are their prices) such as Catch-It Wildlife & Pest Control, Inc. at 816-912-0296.

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I also have listed several sources for free Kansas City wildlife help. One example, if you've found an injured animal or lost baby bird or other baby animal is the Kansas City Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic: 785-542-3625 Or just read below for more info about the wild animals of Kansas City.

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Missouri State bird: Eastern bluebird
State mammal: Missouri mule
State reptile: Three-toed box turtle
State amphibian: North American bullfrog
State fish: Channel catfish, paddlefish
State insect: European honeybee

Missouri is primarily flat, wet land for the southern half of the state and then gradually rises through foothills to the Ozark Mountains. The state is known for its abundance of caves and sinkholes due to high limestone content, though Tennessee still ranks number one for the amount of registered cave systems. The state is fairly humid, and has hot summers with cold winters. Cotton and rice are the predominate crops.

Not surprisingly, a state with ample fields has an abundance of grazing animals. Missouri has everything from elk to American bison. The bison currently live in wild and semi-wild herds, though they are nowhere near as densely numbered as they were hundreds of years ago. The plains also have plenty of badgers. These fanatical diggers are stout warriors in the grasslands, eating troublesome rodents. They are not particularly friendly, and won't hesitate to pick a fight.

Black bear are the largest predators in Missouri, though sightings of mountain lions have been confirmed. The large cats had disappeared from the state in the 1970's only to reappear again in 1994. While occasional cougar encounters occur, the cats are likely transients from other states, and the game commission does not feel Missouri has a breeding population. Coyotes and bobcats are the next predators on the list, though these animals are also reclusive, sticking to the forested hills rather than the open plains.

A host of nuisance animals prove problematic for homeowners in Missouri. The state has plenty of raccoons, opossums, foxes, armadillos, and bats. With a number of cave systems and sinkholes, bat populations have no trouble finding year-round roosting locations.

Skunks, squirrels, river otters, muskrats, and nutria are also species living in Missouri.

The swamp rabbit is a creature native to the region. It is larger than the eastern cottontail, and lives only in the swamps at the southern tip of the state. Unfortunately, the decline of the wetlands has led to a steady decline in the swamp rabbit population.

Missouri is home to the alligator snapping turtle as well.

If you need a professional wildlife trapper in Kansas City, MO call Catch-It Wildlife & Pest Control, Inc.: 816-912-0296

Kansas City Raccoons:

This masked animal is fairly common in Kansas City, MO. They frequently raid trash cans and steal pet food. They also often choose to live in the attic or chimney of your home. One of Missouri's beautiful animals, but often a nuisance. We offer Kansas City raccoon removal.

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Kansas City Squirrels:

Squirrels are often a pest in Kansas City. They love to live in an attic, and will chew on wood or electrical wires. They are agile creatures, and live throughout the state of Missouri. Call Catch-It Wildlife & Pest Control, Inc. if you need squirrel removal in Kansas City.

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Kansas City Opossum:

You may spot this animal in Kansas City at night time, perhaps rooting through your garbage. This opportunistic animal will take your pet's food or live under your porch. The possum is a great Missouri survivor, and not all that ugly.

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Kansas City Snakes:

There are many species of snakes in Kansas City, but few are venomous. If you need help identifying snakes of Missouri, browse this site or give us a call at 816-912-0296. We at Catch-It Wildlife & Pest Control, Inc. can provide Kansas City snake control any time you need us.

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Kansas City Rat Control:

The Norway Rat, Roof Rat, and House Mouse inhabit most areas of North America that people inhabit, including most Missouri cities. They contaminate food and love to live in the walls or attic of a home. Catch-It Wildlife & Pest Control, Inc. can get rid of them once and for all.

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Kansas City Bats:

Bats are special animals, and found throughout Missouri. They are good creatures and eat a lot of insects, but if you have an infestation of bats in your home or building, you can give us a call for professional Kansas City bat removal and control.

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REPORT WILDLIFE ISSUES: (816) 513-9821

To report a dead animal on the road, an injured bird, a lost baby squirrel, a dangerous bear, or anything like that, call animal services at (816) 513-9821

If they can't help, call the Missouri Wildlife Commission at (816) 513-9821. You can also call your local sheriff department at (816) 513-9821 - they often deal with public wildlife issues.

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We are experts with all kinds of MO wildlife and are familiar with the wild animals native to Kansas City. If you need Kansas City pigeon control, geese or other bird removal, we can help. We are experts with skunks and skunk problems, digging animals such as moles, armadillos, & groundhogs, and we offer Missouri beaver control and removal. Catch-It Wildlife & Pest Control, Inc. also provides dead animal removal services. 816-912-0296

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Kansas City Wildlife Tip
Getting Rid Of Field Rodents my crawl space - You would expect to see rodents running around in the woods, but not so much in the big cities. The District of Columbia is one of the exceptions to the rule. There are plenty of rodents in the city especially in the parks and places like the National Mall. But field rodents should stay in fields and not in your home. There are some solutions for getting rid of rodents my crawl space people have tried, but a lot of them turn out to be ineffective. Because of the city atmosphere finding a store that sells rodent control equipment are not that easy.

Some national chains of big home improvement stores will carry traps, along with hardware stores but that is as much as you will find. Gun laws make sports and hunting stores rare except in the Virginia side of the District. So as far as the city of Washington, the best way to get rid of field rodents is often calling your local exterminator. You should do your research about how they trap the rodents or if they use poisons because not all pest control solutions are legal in the city. You also want to know if they will use humane or kill traps and express your preference.

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Kansas City, MO Wildlife News Clip:
KANSAS CITY WILDLIFE - Jackson County: Mindy The nuisance wildlife trapper, a resident of Kansas City and general manager of Spay and Neuter Animal Clinic and Wildlife management habitat, suggested to critter legislators a tri-county animal wildlife containment unit and animal control that would include Jackson county. S.N.A.C.S may be an incorporated organization and has applied for nonprofit status, she declared. Jackson County would need to commit $25,000 for a yearlong contract with the wildlife containment unit and would pay fees for each animal picked up, boarded for a certain amount of days or put to sleep. Ideally, many of the animals would be adopted unless they are vicious, very sick or very old, The nuisance wildlife trapper declared. So far, The nuisance wildlife trapper declared, she has received commitments from at least 50 animal volunteer organization willing to help out with the extermination process. Also, a couple of home improvement stores seemed willing to pay for materials to build a wildlife containment unit, she declared. As a wild animal lover boarding 22 raccoons, 15 opossums and two wild hogs, The nuisance wildlife trapper declared she's committed to the idea and moving forward with or without the county critter legislators' support. "We're going to do this. It may be so necessary. It's something really needed," she declared. The Kansas City pest control specialist agreed that something needs to be done to control animals, and declared he may be looking for ways to deal with the problem. But nothing can be done this fiscal year because animal control may have been not in the budget, he declared. "This might be a viable option, but I don't know if it's the only solution," The Kansas City pest control specialist declared of the tri-county suggestion. "It would be more expensive if we got into the animal control business ourselves."

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Critter Problem at Your House? Hire Catch-It Wildlife & Pest Control, Inc.
Wildlife removal is not a free service.

If you have a Kansas City wildlife problem and need help, call Catch-It Wildlife & Pest Control, Inc. at 816-912-0296. They provide professional wildlife control for both residential & commercial customers in the city of Kansas City. They offer custom Kansas City wildlife control solutions for almost any type of wildlife problem, whether it be the noises of squirrels running through the attic, a colony of bats living in a building, or the destructive behavior of a raccoon, they have the experience and the tools to quickly and professionally solve your wild animal problem in Jackson County in Missouri. Check their prices, and for a consultation, give them a call at 816-912-0296

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We also service the towns of Rich Hill, Amsterdam, Lone Jack, North Kansas City, Pleasanton, and rodent removal in Grandview, Edwardsville, Concordia, MO and wild animal services in Trimble, Mission, Waverly, Alma, Osawatomie, Gower, Camden, Liberty, and extermination services in Turney, Polo, Orrick, Independence, Archie, Smithville, Emma, and animal exterminating in Tonganoxie, Pleasant Valley, Bucyrus, Mission Hills, Lees Summit, Garden City, and snake removal in Plattsburg, Bates City, Kansas City, Platte City, New Century, Corder, Hillsdale, De Soto, Amoret, Lexington, Linwood, KS and wildlife management in Cameron, Blue Springs, Edgerton, Edgerton, Lansing, and wildlife trapping in Higginsville, Belton, Princeton, Rayville, Shawnee, Spring Hill, Pomona, and animal capture in Richmond, Waldron, Parkville, Pleasant Hill, Lenexa, Kearney, Greenwood, Westwood, Mayview, Excelsior Springs, Paola, Cleveland, Kansas City, Williamsburg, Wellington, Lake Waukomis, Foster, Fairway, KS.


You're still reading this page? We do not operate Kansas City wildlife rescue, or a Kansas City zoo or nature center, or Kansas City wildlife sanctuary or refuge for volunteers. We are a privately owned nuisance wildlife removal service company. If you need a pro in Kansas City to solve your problem for you, call Catch-It Wildlife & Pest Control, Inc.: 816-912-0296 and they can help you with your Kansas City wildlife problem.