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Raccoon Damage Remediation, Rodent Dropping Cleanup Services, Attic Remediation And Decontamination Services, Rat Urine And Feces Cleanup Services In Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati And Akron, Ohio From $895+

Cleveland And Northern Ohio Wildlife Management Office: 440-236-8114
Columbus And Central Ohio Wildlife Management Office: 614-300-2763
Cincinnati And Southern Ohio Wildlife Management Office: 513-808-9530
Email: info@mcwildlife.com
Company Headquarters Address: 26765 Royalton Rd, Columbia Station, OH 44028

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Ohio Raccoon Feces, Bat Guano And Rodent Dropping Cleanup Services In Cleveland, Columbus And Columbus Ohio

Cottom’s Wildlife Removal provides raccoon, bat, bird, squirrel, rodent and attic cleanup and decontamination services for Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Akron, Central Ohio, Southern Ohio and Northeastern Ohio homeowners and businesses. We cleanup rodent, squirrel, bird, bat, mice and rat droppings (feces and urine) and decontaminate infected and infested attics, homes and buildings. We also repair damage that these creatures cause and install new insulation and building materials. We get rid of squirrel and raccoon poop safely.

PICTURED HERE IS CRW WILDLIFE CONTROL PROFESSIONAL, ALEX SVENSEN ON JUNE 4, 2021 – He is a humane wildlife removal professional working on-site at a raccoon exclusion and damage prevention project in the city of Hamilton, Ohio. Alex is an expert at using a full range of safe, ethical, effective and humane exclusion techniques to evict raccoons, birds, squirrels, mice, bats and rats from attics in homes in Ohio. He never works on raccoon removal jobs without his bite proof Kevlar reinforced leather animal handling gloves.

Rodent Dropping Cleanup Services From $895+

Costs in Ohio to cleanup animal feces and decontaminate a building, attic or basement after a bird, bat, raccoon, squirrel or mice infestation start at $895.
Mice, rat and rodent removal program costs in Ohio start at $450. CWR wildlife barrier installation experts also perform rodent exclusion services to seal up houses for Ohio homeowners. Costs for CWR to remove dead mice, rats or rodents start at $399 in Ohio.

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CWR Cleans Attics After Raccoons

Although kids in Ohio think that raccoons look like cute cuddly bandits because of their signature black masks, adults know all to well that they are well adapted to urban living, are expert thieves and can be a nuisance – and a potential health hazard.

Before you try to clean an attic after a raccoon infestation, you have to first get rid of raccoons and keep them out. You can hire a professional raccoon removal and exclusion service such as the Cottom’s Wildlife Removal company or do-it-yourself.

Please do not use an attic fogger, bug bomb or a smoke bomb to get rid of raccoons because it is not humane. The most humane way to get rid of raccoons in an attic or chimney is to use a one-way door and exclude them from returning.

Learn how you sanitize an attic after rodents, here. Get a quote for raccoon attic cleanup costs, here. Request raccoon cleanup services, here. Find out about attic cleanup and decontamination, here. Schedule a time to have your attic inspected for raccoon damage, here.

Schedule a time for attic cleanup services near Cleveland, Columbus or Cincinnati, Ohio, here. Find out how to clean up after a raccoon, here.

Watch a video from the Humane Society of the Unites States to learn how to humanely get raccoons out of an attic, here. Get tips on cleaning an attic after a raccoon, here (PDF).

The hollow smoky compartments in chimneys are similar to burned out hollow trees which are popular with pregnant raccoons. The raccoon removal and attic cleanup experts at the Cottom’s Wildlife Company are proficient at removing raccoons from chimneys in Ohio homes. CWR raccoon removal specialists get raccoons out of roofs, attics, yards, chimneys, garages, walls, garbage and out from under decks in Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati.

The professionals at the Cottom’s Wildlife Removal firm have been cleaning up attics after raccoons, removing bat guano from attics and getting rid of animal feces in attics in Ohio homes since 1986. CWR pest control technicians also provide rodent dropping cleanup, sanitizing and disinfecting services for Ohio homeowners.

After raccoons have invaded an attic, odor removal services are frequently requested by CWR customers. For animal feces removal and attic cleanup services in Columbus, Ohio please call CWR at 614-300-2763.

CWR wildlife damage management specialists safely repair attics, soffits, gutters, siding, shingles, roofs, chimney caps and vents for Ohio homeowners. Get more information about attic repair and decontamination services in Ohio, here.

Cleaning Up After Rodents

Spray any urine, droppings, and nesting materials with either a bleach and water solution (1 parts bleach to 9 parts water) or a household disinfectant prepared according to the label instructions for dilution and disinfection time. Soak well. This will inactivate any virus. Use a paper towel or rag to pick up the materials and dispose of them. Read more here.

Raccoon Latrines: Identification and Clean-up – CDC [PDF]

Fill a bucket with hot, soapy water. Feces and material contaminated with raccoon feces should be removed (using a shovel or inverted plastic bag) and burned, buried, or bagged and placed in the trash to be sent to a landfill. Use a damp (but not wet) sponge to wipe the area. Read more here (PDF).

Expert Wildlife Trapping & Animal Removal Services For Cleveland And Northern Ohio Homeowners And Businesses – Call 440-236-8114 24/7

Call 440-236-8114 day or night to schedule an inspection and to talk with a licensed and certified wildlife control expert. CWR pest control technicians are experts at raccoon, bat, skunk, squirrel, bird and mice trapping, removal and prevention in Cleveland, Ohio.

Wildlife Removal Cleveland - CWR Traps And Removes Wildlife, Wild Animals, Nuisance Wildlife, Raccoons, Birds, Rodents, Bats, From Attics And Houses In Cuyahoga County And Other Northern Ohio Cities

Cleveland Wildlife Removal – CWR is licensed, insured, bonded and certified in Ohio. Expert pest control technicians trap and remove raccoons, bats, skunks and squirrels. They get rid of small mammals, voles, moles, birds, mice, rodents, and pests. Cleveland wildlife removal experts remove and exclude nuisance wildlife and wild animals from homes, attics, roofs, chimneys, garages and yards throughout Northern Ohio. On-site wildlife inspection and removal costs start at $399+.

Who Do You Call To Pick Up A Dead Raccoon In Ohio? Consider Calling The Cottom’s Wildlife Removal Company

PICTURED HERE IS A DEAD RACCOON THAT WAS REMOVED FROM A YARD IN CLEVELAND, OHIO BY THE COTTOM'S WILDLIFE REMOVAL COMPANY - It is important to keep dead raccoons out of pools, houses, yards, basements and attics. Raccoon feces contains the eggs of a worm which can infect humans and cause severe neurologic illness. CWR is a professional wildlife removal company headquartered in Ohio that first finds, and then gets dead raccoons and deceased animals out of houses, walls and attics in Ohio. The animal control specialists at CWR get dead mice, dead snakes, birds, squirrels, deer, skunks, opossums and bats out of businesses, homes, apartments, sheds, outbuildings, garages, basements, backyards, vents, pools, chimneys, ductwork and from under decks and porches. If you are searching online for "dead animal removal near me", "how to get rid of a dead animal in your yard" or "dead animal removal cost" and you live in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati or another city in Ohio call 440-236-8114 in Cleveland, 614-300-2763 in Columbus or 513-808-9530 in Cincinnati. When you contact CWR by phone, you can request a quote for animal carcass removal services and schedule a good time to have a dead animal located, picked up, taken away and disposed of. CWR dead animal removal experts also eliminate dead animal smells in houses and outside for Ohio residents. As domestic animal carcasses and pets decompose, bacteria is released that exposes people to disease causing pathogens. Owners of pets and domestic animals in Ohio are responsible for their disposal. The risk to humans from animal carcasses is low if proper precautions are taken. CWR's wild animal feces removal, bird dropping removal and bat guano removal services in Ohio start at $495.

PICTURED HERE IS A DEAD RACCOON THAT WAS REMOVED FROM A YARD IN CLEVELAND, OHIO BY THE COTTOM’S WILDLIFE REMOVAL COMPANY – June 16, 2021 – It is important to keep dead raccoons out of pools, houses, yards, basements and attics. Raccoon feces contains the eggs of a worm which can infect humans and cause severe neurologic illness. CWR is a professional wildlife removal company headquartered in Ohio that first finds, and then gets dead raccoons and deceased animals out of houses, walls and attics in Ohio. The animal control specialists at CWR get dead mice, dead snakes, dead birds, dead squirrels, dead deer, dead skunks, dead groundhogs, dead opossums and dead bats out of businesses, homes, apartments, sheds, outbuildings, garages, basements, backyards, vents, pools, chimneys, ductwork and from under decks and porches. If you are searching online for “dead animal removal near me”, “how to get rid of a dead animal in your yard” or “dead animal removal cost” and you live in Ohio call 440-236-8114 in Cleveland, 614-300-2763 in Columbus or 513-808-9530 in Cincinnati. When you contact CWR by phone, you can request a quote for animal carcass removal services and schedule a good time to have a dead animal located, picked up, taken away and disposed of. CWR dead animal removal experts also eliminate dead animal smells inside and outside of houses for Ohio residents. As domestic animal carcasses and pets decompose, bacteria is released that exposes people to disease causing pathogens. Owners of pets and domestic animals in Ohio are responsible for their disposal. The risk to humans from animal carcasses is low if proper precautions are taken. CWR’s wild animal feces removal, bird dropping removal and bat guano removal services in Ohio start at $895. Prices to pick up and get rid of a small dead wild animal, bird or deceased pet from your yard, property or house in Ohio start at $399. Large animal and dead deer removal services start at $895.

Bat Removal And Bat Control Services In Cleveland, Columbus And Cincinnati, Ohio

PICTURED HERE ARE BAT EXLUSION EXPERTS, ALEX SVENSEN AND JASON NEITENBACH WORKING ON A "BAT PROFFING" JOB IN PAINESVILLE, OHIO - They understand bat-handling, bat control techniques, bat biology and bat habitats. Exclusion is the best way for eliminating and preventing bats from residing in structures. The challenge is to avoid trapping young pups, and to prevent bats from relocating in the structure through other openings. Repairs or modifications to the attic, soffit, and roof may be necessary. Although tedious, it is necessary to locate all active and potential openings available to bats. This may require a lot of ladder work, and a machine lift may be necessary. Active holes can be identified by rub marks, guano, and sometimes odor. Look for gaps or openings around chimneys, fireplaces, plumbing, piping, attic doors or hatches, windowsills, air conditioners, ducts, louver fans, and pet doors. Broken window and door screens, and even open windows, can provide entry points. Because bats use some of the same holes in buildings where heated or cooled air is lost, bat-proofing often reduces energy costs for the client. Except for the actively used holes, seal all gaps of ¼ x 1½ inches and openings 5/8 x 7/8 inch or greater. However, be aware that sealing gaps can have disastrous effects on bat pups if done at the wrong time.

PICTURED HERE ARE 2 BAT EXCLUSION EXPERTS, ALEX SVENSEN AND JASON NEITENBACH WORKING ON A “BAT PROOFING” JOB IN PAINESVILLE, OHIO IN MAY OF 2021 – Alex and Jason understand bat-handling, bat control techniques, bat biology and bat habitats. Exclusion is the best way for eliminating and preventing bats from residing in structures in Ohio. CRW bat exclusion experts avoid trapping young pups and prevent bats from relocating in the structure through other openings. The CRW “bat crews” repair or modify attics, soffits and roofs when necessary. Although the work can be tedious and occasionally painful, Alex and Jason locate all active and potential openings available to bats. The CRW “bat men” climb ladders a lot and also use machine lifts when necessary. They identify active holes by guano, rub marks and smells. These two courageous CRW bat management experts look for gaps or openings around chimneys, fireplaces, plumbing, piping, exhaust vents, attic doors or hatches, windowsills, pet doors, air conditioners, power ventilators, ducts and louver fans. Broken windows, damaged door screens and open windows allow bats to get into buildings. Because bats use some of the same holes in buildings where heated or cooled air is lost, “bat proofing” minimized energy costs for CRW customers in colder climates such as Ohio. Except for the actively used holes, CRW bat control professionals seal all gaps of ¼ x 1½ inches and openings 5/8 x 7/8 inch or greater. CRW bat exclusion experts are fully cognizant that sealing gaps can have terrible effects on bat pups if done at the wrong time of year.

Hire The Best Bat Control Company In Ohio

PICTURED HERE ARE 6 PROFESSIONAL BAT CONTROL EXPERTS AND ATTIC RESTORATION SPECIALISTS IN OHIO – This humane bat removal company picture was taken in Cleveland, Ohio on May 26, 2021. Bat removal specialists shown in the picture (left to right) are Kyle Fortune, Tyler Phillips, Alex Svensen, Nathan Lang, Mike Cottom Jr. and Jason Neitenbach. Bats can live up to four decades and come out on warm nights to find insects. To schedule an inspection and consultation in Ohio, contact the Cottom’s Wildlife Removal company.

It is recommended that Ohio homeowners call a specialty bat control company to inspect their home if they see a bat inside a living space.

CRW is a local (Ohio only) bat control service that does not exterminate bats or use live traps to catch bats. The wildlife professionals at CRW will not kill your bats. Rather, bats are safely removed from homes and buildings in Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo, Dayton, Canton, Mansfield, Hamilton, Springfield, Lancaster and Cincinnati, Ohio through the wise use of bat exclusion processes and devices.

CRW bat control “wizards” use multiple bat exclusion processes, one-way bat doors (bat valves), bat exclusion devices, funnels (cones), netting and tubes to get bats out.

The 6 bat removal masters (pictured here) that work at the Cottom’s Wildlife Removal company certainly know the tricks to getting rid of bats in houses. One secret trick to get rid of a single bat in a living space is to open a window or door, eureka!

These 6 gentlemen are very well educated for performing bat exclusion, bat eviction, bat venting and bat poop cleanup services. Alex, Kyle, Nathan, Mike, Tyler and Jason know how to clean environments contaminated with bat droppings in residential and commercial structures. CRW bat control specialists know how to minimize the potential for transmission of white-nose syndrome (WNS) when handling bats. They take all the necessary precautions when handling bat waste. CRW bat control technicians can see the signs and damage caused by various species of bats. CWR bat control technicians use the best protective particulate respirator masks when removing bat droppings from outside houses, attics, walls and cars. Learn more about acceptable management practices for bat eviction and structural remediation, here.

Co-Existing With Bats In Ohio

Bats come out in Ohio and are active March through September.

Some Ohio residents call the Cottom’s Wildlife Removal company to ask if one bat in their house means they have more.

HIRE THE BEST BAT CONTROL COMPANY IN OHIO - Bats in Ohio are beneficial because they feed on and help to control many agricultural pests. The exclusion of more than 15 individual bats from a structure in Ohio during the time period of May 16th through July 31st requires written authorization from the Division of Wildlife (DOW) under Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 1501:31-15-03. To apply for a bat exclusion authorization, please complete and return a Bat Exclusion Authorization Application to the Ohio Division of Wildlife. You can also contact ODNR Division of Wildlife customer service at 1-800-WILDLIFE (945-3543) or email wildinfo@dnr.state.oh.us. To schedule an inspection and a bat exclusion service contact the Cottom's Wildlife Removal company at 440-236-8114 in Cleveland or Northern Ohio, 614-300-2763 in Columbus or Central Ohio or 513-808-9530 in Cincinnati or Southern Ohio. Bat in Ohio are not dangerous and they will not attack you. Bat-strain rabies is present everywhere in Ohio with rabid bats having been identified from nearly all of Ohio's counties over the years. The 6 bat removal specialists pictured here provide reliable bat control solutions to Ohio businesses and homeowners to get rid of bat colonies and bat guano. Homeowner's insurance does not normally cover bat removal exclusion services in Ohio, but some policies cover the cost of attic restoration services.

HIRE THE BEST BAT CONTROL COMPANY IN OHIO – The 6 bat removal specialists pictured here provide reliable bat colony control solutions and bat guano cleanup services to Ohio businesses and homeowners. Homeowner’s insurance does not normally cover bat removal exclusion services in Ohio, but some policies cover the cost of attic restoration services. Bats in Ohio are beneficial because they eat insects and feed on many agricultural pests. The exclusion of more than 15 individual bats from a structure in Ohio during the time period of May 16th through July 31st requires written authorization from the Division of Wildlife (DOW) under Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 1501:31-15-03. To apply for a bat exclusion authorization, please complete and return a Bat Exclusion Authorization Application to the Ohio Division of Wildlife. You can also contact ODNR Division of Wildlife customer service at 1-800-WILDLIFE (945-3543) or email wildinfo@dnr.state.oh.us. To schedule an inspection and bat exclusion services contact the Cottom’s Wildlife Removal company at 440-236-8114 in Cleveland or Northern Ohio, 614-300-2763 in Columbus or Central Ohio or 513-808-9530 in Cincinnati or Southern Ohio. Bats in Ohio are not dangerous and they will not attack you. Bat-strain rabies is present everywhere in Ohio with rabid bats having been identified from nearly all of Ohio’s counties over the years.

CWR bat control experts advise our clients that there is a good chance there are more bats in the walls or attic, if one is seen inside the house.

Bats rarely fly in through open doors and their presence on a wall or ceiling is probably an indication of a minor or major bat infestation.

A thorough inspection is recommended to find out if there are more bats in the house.

Humans and bats can live in peace with each other. Bats are flying mammals that are found in nearly every habitat throughout Ohio.

Ohioans should not fear bats simply because they enter attic spaces, construction gaps and wall voids looking for shelter.

Most bites occur happen when people try to grab a bat with their bare hands.

The Little brown bat is Ohio’s most common species of bat. Two Ohio bat species live in houses and attics; the Big brown bat and the Little brown bat.

In Ohio, bats normally hibernate from late October to early April in caves, houses, walls, barns, churches, bridges, abandoned mines, cracks in large rock outcroppings or attics and buildings.

Bats in Cleveland, Ohio include the Eastern Red Bat, the Big brown bat, the Northern Long-Eared bat, the Little brown bat and the Tri-colored Bat.

The Hoary bat is the largest bat found in Ohio and most widespread American bat. The Hoary bat can weigh up to 35 grams.

In Ohio however, the Little brown bat population size has declined dramatically due to habitat loss and a deadly disease (fungus) known as White-nose Syndrome (WNS).

The deadly white-nose syndrome has been found on bats in Cuyahoga and Geauga County parks in Ohio.

Some colonies of brown bats removed in Ohio by licensed wildlife control specialists at CWR may total a dozen or more.

Bats are mammals that use adapted forelimbs as wings to fly and they are more maneuverable than birds.

The Ohio Division of Natural Resources classifies bats as a nuisance species. Some of the most common species of bats that the Cottom’s Wildlife Removal company gets out of attics and homes in Ohio are colonial bats such as Big brown bats, Little brown bats and Mexican free-tailed bats.

According to Barbara French, a biologist with Bat Conservation International, many people have a few bats in their attic and never know it.

But a large colony of bats can become a noise or odor nuisance. Bats should not be allowed to enter interior living quarters.

Humane Wildlife Solutions In The Buckeye State Capital

Humane Wildlife Removal Services In Columbus, Ohio

Who Do You Call To Pickup A Dead Deer Or Remove A Dead Animal In Ohio And How Much Does It Cost?

PICTURED HERE IS A DEAD DEER IN A BACKYARD IN OHIO - JUNE 10, 2021 - Who do you call to pick up a dead deer? The Cottom's Wildlife Removal (CWR) company removes and picks up deer carcasses and dead animals in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo, Dayton, Cleveland Heights, Akron, Marietta, Youngstown, Strongsville, Athens, Hamilton, Painesville, Canton, Springfield, Zanesville and other Ohio cities. Call CRW at 440-236-8114 in Cleveland/Northern Ohio, 614-300-2763 in Columbus/Central Ohio or 614-300-2763 in Cincinnati/Southern Ohio. How much does it cost to remove a dead deer in Ohio? Deer carcass removal and large animal removal costs start at $395.

PICTURED HERE IS A DEAD DEER IN A BACKYARD IN OHIO – JUNE 10, 2021 – Who do you call to pick up a dead deer? The Cottom’s Wildlife Removal (CWR) company finds, removes, picks up and disposes of deer carcasses and large dead animals in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo, Dayton, Cleveland Heights, Akron, Marietta, Youngstown, Strongsville, Athens, Hamilton, Painesville, Canton, Springfield, Zanesville and other Ohio cities. Call CRW at 440-236-8114 in Cleveland/Northern Ohio, 614-300-2763 in Columbus/Central Ohio or 614-300-2763 in Cincinnati/Southern Ohio. How much does it cost to remove a dead deer in Ohio? Deer carcass removal and large animal removal costs start at $895. Small dead animal removal and disposal rates start at $399.

How much does it cost to remove a dead deer? Deer carcass removal costs start at $895. In Ohio, call CWR at 440-236-8114 in Cleveland, 614-300-2763 in Columbus or 513-808-9530 in Cincinnati to get a quote for CRW to pick up a dead deer or dead animal. Prices to pick up a dead animal from your yard or property start at $399.

Ohio Division Of Natural Resources Wildlife District Offices

People should always avoid touching or handling sick or dead wild animals. Because Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) affects some white-tailed deer, the Ohio Department Of Natural Resources suggests that Ohioans report sick or dead deer to the Division of Wildlife. Sightings of sick or dead deer should be reported your local Ohio wildlife officer or wildlife district office.

Ohio Wildlife Information And Wildlife Services

Division of Wildlife | Ohio Department of Natural Resources

A department of incredible diversity, ODNR owns and manages more than 800,000 acres of land, including 75 state parks, 24 state forests, 138 state nature preserves, and 150 wildlife areas.

The Division of Wildlife’s mission is to conserve and improve fish and wildlife resources and their habitats for sustainable use and appreciation by all.

Customer Service
1-800-WILDLIFE (945-3543)
wildinfo@dnr.ohio.gov
Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM EST

Report a Wildlife Violation
1-800-POACHER (762-2437)
Report online

County Wildlife Officers

State Headquarters
2045 Morse Road
Building G
Columbus, OH, 43229
1-800-WILDLIFE (945-3543)

Ohio Division of Wildlife On Facebook

Download The Ohio Nuisance Wild Animal Control Certification Manual PDF Here – The Commercial Nuisance Wild Animal Control Operator License is considered a specialty license. Information regarding this license, including the test, study materials and application can be found at wildohio.gov.

Information On Wildlife Services In Ohio From The ODNR

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is the Ohio state government agency charged with ensuring “a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.” Ohio wildlife officials rescue injured bald eagles.

ODNR regulates the oil and gas industry, the mining industry, hunting and fishing, and dams, while maintaining natural resources such as state parks, state nature preserves, state wildlife areas, state forests, and state waterways. It was created in 1949 by the Ohio Legislature.

In May of 2021, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Mental Health kicked off Mental Health Awareness month by pairing up to create a new initiative called “Thrive Outside.”

The ODNR Division of Wildlife stocked more that 40 million sport fish in Ohio’s waters in 2020, including channel catfish, walleye, steelhead, saugeye, muskellunge, brown trout, rainbow trout, blue catfish, and hybrid striped bass.

In addition, ODNR licenses all hunting, fishing, and watercraft in the state and is responsible for overseeing and permitting all mineral extraction, monitoring dam safety, managing water resources, coordinating the activity of Ohio’s 88 county soil and water conservation districts, mapping the state’s major geologic structures and mineral resources, and promoting recycling and litter prevention through grant programs in local communities.

Visit the website for the Ohio Department Of Natural Resources – Department Of Wildlife. The government agency in Ohio, ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. The Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) owns and manages more than 590,000 acres of land including 74 state parks, 21 state forests, 136 state nature preserves, and 117 wildlife areas. The department also has jurisdiction over more than 120,000 acres of inland waters; 7,000 miles of streams; 481 miles of Ohio River; and 2-1/4 million acres of Lake Erie.

Download the “Mammals Of Ohio Field Guide” from the Ohio Department Of Wildlife, here. This booklet is produced by the ODNR Division of Wildlife as a free publication.

Minimum Standards For Wildlife Rehabilitation In Ohio – Download the PDF from the Ohio Department Of Natural Resources, here.

Wildlife Services State Offices – USDA APHIS
U.S. Department Of Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Wildlife Services State Director: Andrew J. Montoney, Ohio
4469 Professional Parkway
Groveport, OH 43125
Phone: 614-993-3444
FAX: 614-836-5597
Toll-Free Number: 1-866-4USDAWS
(1-866-487-3297)
Andrew.j.montoney@aphis.usda.gov
www.aphis.usda.gov/wildlife-damage/

USDA Resolves Wildlife Conflicts in Ohio

Every day, the Wildlife Services (WS) program in Ohio helps citizens, organizations, industries, and Government agencies resolve conflicts with wildlife to protect agriculture, other property, and natural resources, and to safeguard human health and safety. WS’ professional wildlife biologists and specialists implement effective, selective, and responsible strategies that value wildlife, the environment, and the resources being protected. WS manages wildlife damage according to its public trust stewardship responsibilities as a Federal natural resource management program. The program supports the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, based on the principle that wildlife resources are owned collectively and held in trust by Government for the benefit of present and future generations.

WS oversees a multitude of programs and projects within Ohio to resolve human/wildlife conflicts. WS works on airports to prevent aircraft-wildlife collisions. WS conducts disease surveillance to monitor wildlife diseases that threaten the health of people, pets, livestock, and wildlife. WS provides leadership and is a member of the Ohio Rabies Taskforce, and works year-round to stop raccoon variant rabies (RVR) from spreading westward and to eliminate the disease from the State.

Ohio’s livestock producers and crop farmers rely on WS’ expertise in resolving conflicts with wildlife such as coyotes, black vultures, feral swine, and blackbirds. As a member of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Task Force, WS-Ohio works to reduce predation on threatened species of turtles, manage mute swans to support trumpeter swan introduction and eliminate feral swine populations to protect natural resources and agriculture in the Lake Erie Region of Ohio. WS works with local communities to reduce wildlife conflicts in urban areas.

Download the full report in PDF format, here.

The Ohio Wildlife Center, is located at 6131 Cook Road in Powell, Ohio (614-734-9453) and was founded in 1984. It offers humane pest control and animal rehabilitation services while fostering awareness and appreciation for Ohio’s native wildlife through rehabilitation, education and wildlife health studies. They are a 501c3 nonprofit that operates the state’s largest, donation-supported Wildlife Hospital with on-site veterinary care. They serve the local community and state in wildlife rescues and rehabilitation. The Center receives no operational funds from any local, state, or federal government tax funding. The Ohio Wildlife Center is a premier nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation organization, nationally recognized as an authority on native Ohio wildlife issues. The Ohio Wildlife Center was founded in 1984 by Animal Care Unlimited veterinarian, Dr. Donald L. Burton. The Ohio Wildlife Center’s Hospital (614-793-9453) is located at 2661 Billingsley Rd, Columbus, OH 43235. Ohio Wildlife Center partners with hundreds of volunteers across all areas of the organization to make their mission possible. Volunteers can normally choose to work in wildlife care, education, InfoLine services, transport, produce pickup, special events, community outreach, and office support.

Ohio Wildlife Center

The Ohio Wildlife Center offers humane pest control and animal rehabilitation services while fostering awareness and appreciation for Ohio’s native wildlife through rehabilitation, education and wildlife health studies.

Ohio Wildlife Center
Education & Administration
Business calls only. Scheduled programs.
6131 Cook Rd
Powell, Ohio 43065
614-734- 9453

Ohio Wildlife Center’s Hospital
Animal Admissions
2661 Billingsley Rd
Columbus, Ohio 43235
614-793-9453
Mon-Fri, 9am – 5pm
Sat-Sun 9am – 3pm

The state’s largest, donation-supported Wildlife Hospital with on-site veterinary care, treating more than 6,000 patients each year representing more than 150 species from more than 60 of Ohio’s 88 counties.

A 20-acre outdoor Education Center with more than 50 Animal Ambassadors that greet visitors during our public events, camps and group programming.

SCRAM! Wildlife Control, a fee-for-service solution for human-wildlife conflicts to assist central Ohio home and business owners with access to humane wildlife eviction and exclusion services. SCRAM! has operated since 2001.

Wildlife assistance for the public via social media and phone for step-by-step guidance with wildlife issues and questions.

Volunteer and internship opportunities – more than 250 volunteers annually participate in volunteer services in animal care, education programming, events and administrative support.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Ohio Field Office
Midwest Region – Ohio Ecological Services Office

4625 Morse Road, Suite 104
Columbus, OH 43230
phone: 614-416-8993
e-mail: ohio@fws.gov
www.fws.gov/midwest/ohio/

The service works with public and private entities to conserve and restore Ohio’s endangered species, migratory birds, wetlands, and other important fish and wildlife resources.

The Ohio Field Office is the home of the Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, for the state of Ohio. They cover projects on or affecting all the land and water within Ohio as well as the western basin of Lake Erie.

The mission of the Fish and Wildlife Service is “working with others, to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.” The Ohio Field Office uses that mission statement to guide all their our activities.

Ohio Wildlife Field Guides And Backyard Wildlife [Download PDFs From The Ohio Department Of Natural Resources]

List Of Mammals Of Ohio

This list of mammals of Ohio includes a total of 70 mammal species recorded in the state of Ohio. Of these, three (the American black bear, Indiana bat, and Allegheny woodrat) are listed as endangered in the state; four (the brown rat, black rat, house mouse, and wild boar) are introduced; two (the gray bat and Mexican free-tailed bat) are considered accidental; and eight (the American bison, elk, fisher cougar, Canada lynx, gray wolf, American marten, and wolverine) have been extirpated from the state. Read more here.

Raccoons In Ohio [From The Ohio Department Of Health]

Raccoons can be found throughout the state and in all habitat types, with the majority being found in northwestern and central Ohio along rivers and streams bordering farmland habitats. They have also moved into suburban and urban areas and can live almost any place where there is food for them to eat and a den to serve as shelter. Many of them live, temporarily at least, in drain tiles and sewer systems. Raccoons defecate in communal sites called latrines. They are nocturnal and are up and about during the dark hours of the night. Even though raccoons do not really hibernate, they can sleep for days, and even weeks at a time, during the cold winter months. Read more here.

About Wildlife In Ohio

Mike Cottom’s Wildlife Removal and Environmental Services, LLC

Cottom’s Wildlife Removal Ohio Headquarters And Main Office

Phone: 440-236-8114
Email: info@mcwildlife.com
Address: 26765 Royalton Road, Columbia Station, OH 44028

Wildlife removal, animal control, pest control services, animal damage repair services, animal exclusion services, attic insulation removal and replacement services for residents of the Buckeye State.

Northern Ohio, Cleveland And Akron Animal Control Phone Number: 440-236-8114

Central Ohio And Columbus Animal Control Phone Number: 614-300-2763

Southern Ohio And Cincinnati Animal Control Phone Number: 513-808-9530

Buckeye State Wildlife Solutions

Get information about affordable and humane residential and commercial wildlife solutions offered in the Buckeye State. Cottom’s Wildlife Removal company is licensed, certified and insured in Ohio. Professional animal control services we provide to Ohioans include wildlife control, exclusion and prevention.

Our Ohio pest control technicians know how to get rid of raccoons and how to control animals that become a nuisance. Our Ohio critter control experts easily get rid of bats in attics.

We have been managing wildlife issues since 1986. Our company founder, Mike Cottom Sr. has over 35 years of experience and has passed on his knowledge to Mike Cottom Jr. and the other CWR pest control technicians that work in Northern Ohio, Central Ohio and Southern Ohio.

We clean out attics and perform attic restoration and crawl space restoration for homeowners throughout Ohio. Call us to eliminate your nuisance wildlife problem, to get rid of a squirrel in your attic or to remove a skunk from under your porch.

Our Ohio based wildlife managers also decontaminate and sanitize infected homes and structures. Our Ohio mice exterminators are experts at killing mice and sealing up homes to keep mice out.

To hire a pro in Ohio, call our headquarters at 440-236-8114 to request an estimate, schedule a home inspection, to schedule a wildlife removal or animal control service appointment or to report a animal that has been caught.

Northern Ohio Pest Control Technicians 440-236-8114

For Commercial And Residential Nuisance Wildlife Removal And Animal Trapping Services In Northern Ohio Call 440-236-8114. For Animal Waste Cleanup, Decontamination, Wild Animal Damage Repair Services, Attic Clean Out Services, Bat Disinfection And Bat Guano Cleanup Services In Northern Ohio Call 440-236- 8114.

Wildlife Control And Animal Removal Phone Number For Northern Ohio And Cleveland Homeowners And Businesses: 440-236-8114

Wild Animal Control And Damage Management, Squirrel Removal, Critter Control, Pest Control, Mice Extermination And Exclusion, Raccoon Removal, Mole Removal, Rodent Removal, Snake Removal, Coyote Removal, Chipmunk Removal, Dead Deer And Carcass Removal, Opossum Removal, Groundhog and Skunk Removal, Bat And Bird Removal

Central Ohio Pest Control Technicians 614-300-2763

For Commercial And Residential Nuisance Wildlife Removal And Animal Trapping
Services In Central Ohio Call 614-300-2763. For Animal Waste Cleanup, Decontamination, Wild Animal Damage Repair Services, Attic Clean Out Services, Bat Disinfection And Bat Guano Cleanup Services In Central Ohio Call 614-300- 2763.

Wildlife Control And Animal Removal Phone Number For Central Ohio And Columbus Homeowners And Businesses: 614-300-2763

Southern Ohio Pest Control Technicians 513-808-9530

For Commercial And Residential Nuisance Wildlife Removal And Animal Trapping Services In Southern Ohio Call 513-808-9530. For Animal Waste Cleanup, Decontamination, Wild Animal Damage Repair Services, Attic Clean Out Services, Bat Disinfection And Bat Guano Cleanup Services In Southern Ohio Call 513-808- 9530.

Wildlife Control And Animal Removal Phone Number For Southern Ohio And Cincinnati Homeowners And Businesses: 513-808-9530

Pest, Wildlife And Animal Control For Northern Ohio Communities

Call 440-236-8114 If You Are Looking For Animal Control And Wildlife Removal Near You Our Are Looking For Animal Removal Near You Our Are Located In Or Near These Northern Ohio Cities:

Cleveland, Akron, Parma, Parma Heights, Lakewood, Westlake, Bay Village, Rocky River, Avon, Avon Lake, Euclid, Cleveland Heights, Brooklyn, Warrensville Heights, East Cleveland, South Euclid, Eastlake, Miami Valley, Painesville, Beachwood, Pepperpike, Gates Mills, Mayfield, Mayfield Heights, Broadview Heights, University Heights, Brecksville, Lyndhurst, Independence, Richmond Heights, Macedonia, Fairlawn, Norton, Fairview Park, Mentor-On-The-Lake, Middleburg Heights, Willoughby, Maple Heights, Brook Park, North Royalton, North Ridgeville, Kent, Hudson, Streetsboro, Solon, Twinsburg, Aurora, Ravenna, Stow, Tallmadge, Green, North Olmsted, Lorain, Amherst, Elyria, Willowick, Wickliffe, Oberlin,
Olmsted Falls, Bedford, Bedford Heights, Toledo, Fostoria, Defiance, Sylvania, Oregon, Salem, Cuyahoga Falls, New Franklin, Garfield Heights, Seven Hills, Highland Heights, Shaker Heights, Sheffield Lake, Barberton, New Philadelphia, Orville, North Canton, Louisville, Sandusky, Vermillion, Tiffin, Perrysburg, Findlay, Bowling Green, Napolean, Maumee, Fremont, Wauseon, Van Wert, Bellevue, Bryan, Lima, Strongsville, Berea, Galion, Wadsworth, Brunswick, Medina, Mentor, Ashland, Dover, Mansfield, Canton, Bucyrus, Alliance, Perry Heights, Wooster, Warren, Youngstown, Canfield, Hubbard, Campbell, Struthers, East Liverpool, Niles, Shelby, North Madison, Girard, Boardman, Austintown, Conneaut And Ashtabula

Pest, Wildlife And Animal Control For Central Ohio Communities

Call 614-300-2763 If You Are Looking For Animal Control Or Wildlife Removal Near You Our Are Located In Or Near These Central Ohio Cities:

Columbus, Dublin, Hilliard, Worthington, Westerville, Circleville, New Albany, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, London, Blacklick Estates, Cambridge, Powell, Celina, Bexley, Delaware, Upper Arlington, Kenton, Marysville, Mount Vernon, Whitehall, Sidney, Picqua, Coshocton, Gahanna, St Marys, Springfield, Bellefontaine, Canal Winchester, Washington Court House, Grandview Heights, Lincoln Village, Heath, Urbana, Pickerington, Tipp City, Pataskala, Zanesville, Steubenville, Lancaster, Newark Or Marion

Pest, Wildlife And Animal Control For Southern Ohio Communities

Call 513-808-9530 If You Are Looking For Animal Control Or Wildlife Removal Near You Our Are Located In Or Near These Southern Ohio Cities:

Cincinnati, Hamilton, Oxford, Mason, White Oak, Dayton, Xenia, Troy, Springboro, Huber Heights, Centerville, Riverside, Vandalia, Franklin, Trotwood, Miamisburg, Fairfield, Fairborn, Forest Park, Reading, Mack, Beavercreek, Wilmington, Blue Ash, Kenwood, Montgomery, Monfort Heights, Wapakoneta, Bridgetown North, Sharonville, Harrison, Monroe, Middleton, Landen, North College Hill, Eaton, Greenville, Kettering, West Carrollton, Northbrook, Trenton, Cheviot, Beckett Ridge, Dent, Norwood, Chillicothe, Northridge, Clayton, Loveland, Englewood, Madiera, Lebanon, Oakwood City, Finneytown, Springdale, Dry Run, Portsmouth, Withamsville, Ironton, Wyoming, Forestville, Athens and Marietta

National Wildlife Control Operators Association 855-466-9262

Our Ohio wildlife control operators, wildlife control managers and pest control technicians have been certified and trained by the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) since 1995. NWCOA is a professional association dedicated to training, organizing and enhancing the growing trade known as wildlife control.
Click the links below for more information on training courses offered by NWCOA:

If you are looking for wildlife services in Ohio near you for your home or business, get information or search for service providers in your area, here. Find an Ohio wildlife operator near you and hire the best company to provide your wildlife removal and/or exclusion service, here. Find out what to look for when hiring a wildlife control company, here. Learn about common wildlife issues such as mice, bats, starlings, skunks and chimney caps, here.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources And Nuisance Wild Animal Control 1-800-945-3543

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is the Ohio state government agency charged with ensuring “a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. The Division of Wildlife’s mission is to conserve and improve fish and wildlife resources and their habitats for sustainable use and appreciation by all.

Contact The Ohio Department Of Natural Resources (ODNR), Here
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Contact A Licensed Commercial Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator (PDF List) Or To Contact A Nuisance Trapper In Ohio Call 1-800-945-3543
Find Out What To Do If You Have Found An Injured Or Baby Animal In Ohio, Here
If You Have Knowledge Of A Wildlife Crime (PDF), Want To Report a Wildlife Violation Or Witnessed A PoacherIn Ohio Call 1-800-762-2437
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Learn About Chronic Wasting Disease (Deer), Avian Flu (Bird Flu), Swine Diseases (Brucellosis And Pseudorabies), Rabies, Roundworm (Raccoons), West Nile Virus (Mosquitos) In Ohio, Here
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Nuisance Wild Animal Control Laws And Regulations In Ohio (Ohio Revised Code 1501:31-15-03)

Ohio Wildlife Council

The Ohio Wildlife Council is an eight-member board that approves all ODNR Division of Wildlife proposed rules and regulations. Contact the Ohio Wildlife Council by email at wildlife.council@dnr.state.oh.us.

Is It Legal To Trap Squirrels In Ohio?

Ohio state law indicates that you may not keep squirrels in your possession for more than 24 hours after trapping and they must be released outside of the city limits. You must obtain permission from the landowner prior to releasing the animals. Learn more about squirrel removal laws, trapping and relocating squirrels in Ohio, here.

Is It Legal To Trap Skunks In Ohio?

In Ohio, it is lawful for any person to trap or take live, nuisance skunks. It shall be unlawful to fail to euthanize, or release on site, any nuisance skunk that is captured, trapped or taken. Read more here.

What Time Of Year Can You Get Rid Of Bats In Ohio?

The exclusion of more than 15 individual bats from a structure during the time period of May 16th through July 31st requires written authorization from the Division of Wildlife (DOW) under Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 1501:31-15-03. Download the PDF, here.

To remove unwanted bats from a building in Ohio, you must place an exclusion device over their main entrance and seal all other holes. Exclusion devices allow bats to safely exit the house but keeps them from getting back inside. After leaving the device up for several days and ensuring all bats are gone, the device can be removed and the last exit sealed.

All bats in Ohio are declining and protected in some form or another and cannot be intentionally harmed. Therefore, you should not kill the bats in your attic as it is illegal in Ohio.

However, they should be removed due to potential health concerns for humans. Feces from bats and birds can hold a lung infection disease known as histoplasmosis. For this reason, it is advised that after excluding the bats, the attic is thoroughly cleaned with proper protective gear. For more information about histoplasmosis, you can visit the Center for Disease Control website.

Is Raccoon Relocation Legal In Ohio?

In Ohio it is lawful for any person to trap or take live, nuisance wild animals such as raccoons. It shall be unlawful to fail to euthanize, or release on site, any nuisance raccoon, that is captured, trapped or taken. Except as otherwise provided, it shall be unlawful to fail to release all other nuisance wild animals.

Nuisance Species: Raccoons

Nuisance or sick raccoons may be trapped in Ohio without a permit, but it is illegal to live trap and relocate them to a new area.

What Do You Do If A Coyote Is In Your Backyard?

If the coyote visiting your yard seems to lack a fear of humans or is presenting a conflict even after removing attractants from your yard, contact a nuisance trapper such as the Cottom’s Wildlife Removal company. Coyotes in rural areas of Ohio can be controlled through legal hunting and trapping methods. See the Ohio Hunting & Trapping Regulations for more information.

Is It Legal To Kill Nuisance Snakes In Ohio?

Ohio is home to the endangered Copperbelly Water Snake and the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake. Both snakes are under Federal and State protections. Except for endangered snakes, Ohio doesn’t regulate the killing of snakes. Ohio is also home to Timber Rattlesnakes and Eastern Copperheads.

In Ohio, there is no specified bag limit for any snake species. There is also no defined season. Only the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake and Copperbelly Water Snake are considered non-game animals. That means other species are fair game. The Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake is listed on the ESA list of endangered species.

If you encounter a venomous snake in your yard, take it seriously. The snake should be removed to ensure that no one, including pets, gets hurt. Note: This does not mean the snake has to be killed. In many places, you can call animal- control or local police or fire departments to remove the snake.

Can You Kill Nongame Birds In Ohio?

European starlings, English sparrows, and common pigeons, other than homing pigeons, may be killed at any time and their nests or eggs may be destroyed at any time. Blackbirds may be killed at any time when doing damage to grain or other property or when they become a nuisance.

Ohio Animal Advocates (OAA)

Ohio Animal Advocates (OAA) advocates for animals by effecting systemic change and working toward the humane treatment of all animals. This includes active support of local and state legislation toward the prevention of animal cruelty as well as public awareness campaigns designed to teach communities across Ohio about the ongoing threats to animals.

Animal Control And Animal Care In Ohio

Ohio Wildlife Center Humane Wildlife Control, Animal Rehabilitation And Animal Hospital 614-734-9453

Ohio Wildlife Center offers humane pest control and animal rehabilitation services while fostering awareness and appreciation for Ohio’s native wildlife. Get a quote today for humane animal removal, here. If you have found a wild animal and need to know how to help it, click here.

Ohio Conservation Federation

This Ohio Conservation Federation is an organization that serves as the leading voice for sportsmen conservationists promoting the wise use and stewardship of Ohio’s wildlife and natural resources. Their vision is to become the leading unified voice for Ohio sportsmen and conservationists to promote the wise use and stewardship of Ohio’s natural resources.