Welcome! Yonkers Wildlife Removal is a full-service pest control company specializing only in the removal of nuisance animals in Yonkers, New York. Whether you have a problem with squirrels in the attic, a raccoon in your garbage, skunks under your shed, rats or mice in your house, a snake in your yard, or a problem with birds or bats, we can solve it! We are fully trained and know everything about the wildlife of New York. We answer our phone 24/7, and can schedule a same-day or next day appointment. Call us at 914-750-4974 and see why we are voted Yonkers's best animal removal company! Some of the services we offer include:

We are fully licensed and insured, and carry commercial liability insurance to protect your property. Since every homeowner’s insurance policy is different, it’s important to talk with your agent and find out exactly what is covered by yours. Most standard home and mobile home insurance policies will cover damage to your home by a wild animal if the animal is not a rodent. Some common nuisance rodents are mice, rats, chipmunks, flying and ground squirrels, groundhogs, and porcupines. Bats, birds, raccoons, and weasels are not rodents, and are often covered. Usually, the damage must have occurred in a single, identifiable event. If it occurred over a gradual period and preventable action could have been taken, it might not be covered. We understand that there is a good bit of inherent liability involved in operating a wildlife control company. Some of the coverage highlights include; exterminator liability coverages, pollution liability coverage including cleanup, automobile transit pollution, pest Inspection damage liability coverage, personal injury liability, sudden and accidental pollution, product liability coverage which ensures the coverage of costs that are associated with certain damages, including medical bills and repairs to a property, as well as any legal fees and compensation that may be awarded. Another one is premises liability coverage- for instance, if a client slips on a wet floor or trips over a piece of equipment and suffers an injury, our insurance policy will cover the cost of medical care, any damages that may be awarded and legal fees associated with claims.

We are experts in the wild animals of New York. We treat these animals with respect, in a humane manner. We are not a typical Yonkers exterminator company. We focus on complete solutions, and have experience with every type of unwanted critter in Yonkers, NY. Example animals we handle include:

• Yonkers animals in the attic like squirrels
• Yonkers rodent extermination - no poisons
• Yonkers bat removal and Yonkers bird control
• Yonkers snake removal, Yonkers dead animal removal

Yonkers wildlife control Tip of the Month:

How to relocate a trapped opossums

Previously, relocating opossum was a standard practice which animal rescuers would follow blindly. However, recently people have started debating that relocating opossums isn’t getting rid of the issue. It’s shifting the problem from one place to another. Even if you relocate these animals far away from the area, consequences can be disastrous. These animals breed quickly and would grow into large numbers over time. This uncontrolled population of opossums can damage your property and destroy nearby places.

State Laws on Trapping Opossums
Apart from the free population, shifting opossums is a terrible idea because you’re only making room for other opossums. Therefore, in most states trapping opossums and releasing them elsewhere is banned. It’s illegal to do this activity, and you can be heavily fined for this. However, state laws vary a bit from each other so you’ll have to check the laws in the state you specifically live in. Opossums are territorial animals, and therefore if you relocate them to other places, chances are they will get attacked. Other predators in that area might attack them and kill them. Therefore, relocating them is seen as inhumane as well and therefore banned.

Risks to Release Opossums in Wild
Opossums are sensitive animals and, therefore relocating opossums means they’ll have to adjust to the new environment. The fear of the new place alone can stress them out, and they might die a painful death. Also, opossums are known to carry multiple diseases such as rabies, therefore, if you relocate them to another area. You might infect the animal or human population living in that particular area. This can have disastrous consequences and may spread an epidemic as well. Therefore, before relocating opossums, it’s imperative to take into account all the factors involved in this.

Opossums are Domestic Animals
Opossums have been living in harmony with humans for decades now. They have been domesticated overtime and live in sanctuaries near the human population. Therefore, releasing them into the wild means that you are killing them off. A more humane way to do this is to call the professionals for help. They’ll be equipped with your state laws properly and will know how to deal with the opossums.

What can you do about the issue?
Individually you can make your property unappealing to the opossums by removing any food sources for them. Also, you should seal off all openings inside your house so the opossums can’t make their way in. Be sure to especially check your attic as animals love to stay in it. Capturing and relocating possums won’t solve the issue and might land you with a hefty fine as well. Therefore, it’s better to be cautious than to be sorry!

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We service local towns such as North Riverdale, Alpine, Cresskill, Woodlawn Heights, Norwood. If in doubt about our service range near Yonkers, or the wildlife services we offer, give us call at 914-750-4974. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you with your Yonkers pest control critter problem!