Same-Day Wildlife Removal — New York
Wildlife problem in your home? Call Wildlife NY now. Fast same-day response for bat exposure, raccoon in attic, skunks, aggressive animals, and more. NYS DEC licensed.
🚨 Urgent Wildlife Situation? Call Now.
Bat exposure requires immediate contact with your health department.
When Wildlife Needs Immediate Attention
Most wildlife problems are urgent — some require action right away. Wildlife NY provides same-day response across New York for situations that need prompt professional attention. If you're unsure how serious your situation is, call us now at (855) 705-5956 — we will help you assess the situation and advise on immediate steps.
The most critical wildlife situation in New York is a bat found in a room where people were sleeping or could have had physical contact. Bats can carry rabies, and because their bites are small and sometimes painless, exposure may not be obvious. The NYS Department of Health recommends that any situation involving potential bat-human contact be evaluated for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) — which is highly effective when started promptly.
Other situations requiring prompt response include aggressive animals, skunks in enclosed spaces, animals actively entering living areas, and injured wildlife creating public safety hazards. Wildlife NY's NYS DEC licensed technicians provide rapid, professional service across all of New York.
Wildlife Situations Requiring Fast Response
Bat in Living Space
CRITICALA bat found in a room where people were sleeping or could have had contact is a potential rabies exposure. Capture the bat if possible (do not release it). Call Wildlife NY and contact your local health department or NYS DOH immediately. Do not wait.
→ Call us NOW + contact health dept
Raccoon in Attic or Living Space
URGENTRaccoons entering living areas are a serious concern. They can be aggressive when cornered, carry rabies, and will cause significant damage quickly. Do not attempt to corner or capture the animal. Isolate the area and call Wildlife NY for same-day response.
→ Call us for same-day removal
Skunk Under Deck or in Crawlspace
URGENTSkunks are relatively docile but will spray if startled. A skunk in an enclosed space near your home can spray with devastating results — the odor penetrates walls and HVAC systems. Keep pets and children away and call Wildlife NY for professional removal.
→ Do NOT approach — call us
Aggressive or Disoriented Animal
CRITICALAn animal that is aggressive without provocation, circling, falling over, or active during abnormal hours may be rabid. Keep all people and pets away and do not approach. Call Wildlife NY and contact local animal control or police if the animal is a public safety risk.
→ Keep distance — call us + animal control
Injured Wildlife
MODERATEInjured wildlife can bite and scratch even when not aggressive. Do not attempt to handle the animal. For protected species (bats, raptors, songbirds), NYSDEC-licensed rehabilitators should be contacted. Call Wildlife NY and we will connect you with the right resource.
→ Keep distance — call us
Animal Trapped in Walls
URGENTScratching, crying, or movement sounds inside walls indicate a trapped animal. This requires prompt action — animals die in walls creating odor and secondary pest problems. Wildlife NY uses specialized equipment to locate and extract trapped animals with minimal structural damage.
→ Call us for rapid response
🦇 Bat Exposure — Immediate Action Protocol
If a bat has been in a room where people were sleeping, a child was present and unattended, or anyone had direct contact with the bat — this is a medical situation requiring immediate action.
- 1Do NOT release the bat. If possible, confine it in the room with a door closed so it can be captured for testing.
- 2Call Wildlife NY immediately at (855) 705-5956 for bat capture and removal.
- 3Contact your local health department or the NYS DOH to report the potential exposure and receive guidance on rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).
- 4Seek medical evaluation promptly. PEP is highly effective but must be initiated quickly. Do not delay waiting to see if symptoms develop — rabies is fatal once symptomatic.
NYS DOH Rabies Hotline information: Contact your county health department or call 1-800-4CANCER (for after-hours rabies exposure guidance).
What To Do While Waiting for Wildlife NY
Keep all family members and pets away from the animal
Close doors to contain the animal in one area if possible
Do not attempt to trap or handle the animal yourself
Note where and when you first saw the animal
For bats: turn on lights (bats avoid light) and open a window if you cannot contain it
For skunks: move slowly, avoid sudden movements or loud noises
Wildlife NY's Rapid Response Process
When you call Wildlife NY with an urgent wildlife situation, here's what happens:
Immediate Phone Assessment
We assess the situation, advise on immediate safety steps, and determine response priority — all within minutes of your call.
Same-Day Dispatch
For critical situations — especially bat exposure — we dispatch the nearest available licensed technician as quickly as possible.
Safe, Professional Removal
Our licensed technicians handle the animal safely, document what is needed for health reporting, and address the entry point to prevent recurrence.
Same-Day Wildlife Removal Across New York
Wildlife NY provides fast-response wildlife removal across our full New York service area — Nassau County, Suffolk County, Westchester County, Rockland County, and all five NYC boroughs. Our network of licensed technicians allows us to dispatch quickly across the metro region.
For critical bat exposure situations, immediate phone guidance is always available. We will advise you on how to safely contain the situation and get a technician to you as fast as possible. All technicians hold current NYS DEC Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator permits.
Same-Day Wildlife Removal — FAQ
Urgent Wildlife Situation? Call Wildlife NY Now.
Same-day wildlife removal across New York. NYS DEC licensed. Bat exposure requires immediate action — call Wildlife NY and your health department.