• Albany County Animal Services: (518) 434-8128
• Albany Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic: 518-431-4341
• New York Wildlife Commission: 518-402-8920
• Albany Police Department: 518-462-8013

Depending on the nature of your wildlife conflict, these agencies might be able to help you for free. Read the below description of each agency and how it works, and what you can say to get free wildlife removal services in Albany, NY.

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This is the government animal control services operating in Albany County and sponsored by the city of Albany. This agency typically deals with domestic animal issues involving dogs and cats. This includes things like dangerous dogs, stray cats, pet adoptions, etc. However, this agency will sometimes lend assistance with wildlife concerns. Call (518) 434-8128 and ask if they will assist with your wildlife problem. To increase the chance of success, do not lie, but if applicable, state that the problem is a public health matter in Albany, or that you feel the public safety is at risk, perhaps due to the spread of rabies or other diseases.

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This is NOT a government agency. It is privately run, and operates on volunteer donations. This is a wildlife rehabber facility that deals strictly with wild animals. They may be able to help you with your wildlife problem, depending on the type of problem. The level of help might depend on their resources at the time. They will almost surely help in any case of an injured wild animal, or an orphaned baby animal, such as a baby squirrel or bird that fell out of a tree, or a baby opossum, etc. Please treat Albany Wildlife Rehabilitation kindly and donate if you are able to.

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This is the statewide government wildlife agency in New York, using your tax dollars to address wildlife issues. Sometimes called the New York Fish & Wildlife Agency. New York game wardens address many wildlife management matters, from hunting licenses, to poaching, endangered species, and yes, wildlife management. They deal with wild animals outside the range of a pest control company, such as cougars or bears. But they also have resources that may apply to your wildlife problem. To increase the chance of success, state that the problem is a public health matter in New York perhaps due to the spread of rabies or other diseases.

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Yes, the Albany police department will sometimes help with wildlife problems! I've seen many cases of the cops chasing down an errant bat in your house or snake in your pool! To increase the chance of success, never lie to the police dispatcher, but if applicable, state that you feel your personal safety is at risk, or the problem is a public safety matter in Albany, or a public health issue perhaps due to the spread of rabies or other diseases. Success may come down to whether or not a police officer wants to show up to this call, or is available. It's not always consistent.

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If you can't manage to get free service, we can help. No free agency is going to provide the level of service we provide. We specialize in all aspects of wildlife control. It's what we do. If you have animals in your attic, for example, you need someone to inspect your home and attic, identify and remove the animals with advanced techniques and equipment, you need repairs to your roof or vents to keep critters out, and repair and cleanup in your attic. The Albany or New York government services aren't going to do that for you. Call us if you want to get:

• Fast Service: Usually Same-Day
• Animals Removed From Your Attic, With Home Repairs and Cleanup
• Complete and Permanent Removal of Rodents From Your Home
• Removal of a Bat Colony, or Prevention of Birds on Buildings
• Humane Treatment of Wildlife and Courteous Customer Service

We are not free, but our prices are reasonable and fair for the work we provide. Check our year 2020 prices for wildlife control work. Call us 24/7 to schedule an appointment: 518-874-0315

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• We are a full service Nuisance Wildlife Removal and Prevention company.
• We Humanely Remove and Exclude problem animals for Homeowners and Business.
• From Moles to Squirrels, Raccoons, Skunks, Woodchucks, Bats, Birds and more.
• CRITTER PROOF YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS TODAY!
• Going Batty? Bats in your Belfry? Want them PERMANENTLY REMOVED?
• Call Us Today to solve your Nuisance Wildlife Needs!

Go back to the main Albany Wildlife Control page to learm more about our company.

Meerkat Pest Control provides professional wildlife control for both residential & commercial customers in the city of Albany in New York. We offer custom animal 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, animals digging in your yard, or the destructive behavior of a raccoon or other critter, we have the experience and the tools to quickly and professionally solve your problem. For a consultation and price quote, give us a call at 518-874-0315

Albany Wildlife Tip:
What Is The Best Trap To Catch Squirrel In? - If you are hoping to trap squirrels, you need to make sure that you have a supply of foods they enjoy. This includes the stereotypical nuts and seeds alongside pieces of vegetables or fresh fruit. Humane traps that can be used for squirrels include "Raccoon traps" which are cage-like and can be filled with food to entice the little varmint into it. Squirrels should then be relocated many miles away in the country, as repellent devices and methods do not work and releasing the squirrel is more humane.

Other traps include ones that are fastened to or near trees and contain poisonous food. These can only be used for protecting trees during certain times of the year. Many people will instead opt to select for the live traps and this is often the quickest way to trap the squirrel. They are particularly great when they are in a building. Then make sure to seal it off so the animals can't get back in and relocate them many miles away from any homes. The most popular type of trap is the raccoon trap, but you should remember when handling live squirrels to wear protective clothing at all times, as they can transmit some very unpleasant diseases to you through contact.

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We are happy to provide the information for free Albany wildlife removal services. Hopefully one of these agencies is able to help you. If not, we are happy to help you solve your wildlife problem, quickly, professionally, and humanely. Our wildlife control work is superior to any of the work you will find from these free services. Feel free to call us 24/7 at 518-874-0315 to discuss your wildlife issue, and we can give you a price quote over the phone.