Private Wildlife Removal Company Serving Manhattan, NY

Wildlife Removal in Manhattan, NY

Animal Control NY/NJ is a private wildlife removal company helping Manhattan property owners with birds in vents, raccoons, squirrels, bats, rodents, ledge activity, animal damage, cleanup guidance, and exclusion recommendations. We focus on the animal problem, the entry point, and what can help prevent the issue from coming back.

Wildlife control for Manhattan homes and buildings

When an animal gets into a building, the useful question is not just how to remove it. The important part is understanding where it entered, what damage or contamination may be present, and what exclusion or prevention-focused repair work may be needed after the active issue is handled.

Manhattan, NY service calls can involve brownstones, co-ops, condos, apartment buildings, retail spaces, restaurants, offices, schools, churches, and managed buildings. Common entry and activity areas include ledges, vents, roof access, courtyards, chimney openings, storefront signs, basement access points, compactor rooms, roofline gaps, and older building openings. Local calls may come from Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Harlem, Washington Heights, Chelsea, Midtown, Lower Manhattan, Riverside South, and nearby Manhattan neighborhoods.

Roof vent damage and entry point inspection in Manhattan
Wildlife removal should include inspection for entry points, damage, and exclusion needs.

Manhattan wildlife removal services

Raccoon removal service in Manhattan

Raccoon Removal

Raccoons may use chimneys, rooflines, soffits, decks, sheds, crawl spaces, and attic openings. Service starts with identifying activity and access points.

Squirrel removal and exclusion in Manhattan

Squirrel Removal

Squirrels often enter through roofline gaps, fascia, soffits, vents, and attic openings, especially where chewing or old gaps create access.

Bird control and bird removal in Manhattan

Bird Control

Bird problems can involve vents, ledges, signs, gutters, awnings, storefronts, soffits, droppings, nesting material, and repeat roosting pressure.

Bat inspection and exclusion guidance in Manhattan

Bat Inspection & Exclusion Guidance

Bat work depends on season, species, access, roost location, and whether young bats may be present. Inspection and legal timing matter.

Rodent entry repair and exclusion inspection in Manhattan

Mice & Rat Entry Inspection

Rodent calls often involve basements, crawl spaces, exterior gaps, utility openings, droppings, odor, sanitation, and prevention planning.

Animal damage repair and wildlife exclusion work in Manhattan

Damage & Exclusion

After activity is inspected, repair or prevention may include vent guards, entry sealing, soffit or fascia work, cleanup guidance, or chimney recommendations.

How wildlife service usually works in Manhattan

  1. Inspect. We look for the active animal, likely entry point, droppings, odor, damage, nesting material, access height, and safety concerns.
  2. Remove. The recommended removal approach depends on the species, season, access, building type, and whether young animals may be present.
  3. Exclude. We identify vents, roofline gaps, soffits, chimneys, crawl-space openings, wall gaps, or other access points that may need sealing or screening.
  4. Prevent. We explain cleanup, repair, and proofing options that can help reduce repeat wildlife problems around the property.

NYC 311 advises caution around wildlife and points residents toward licensed nuisance wildlife control help when healthy wildlife becomes a nuisance. Read NYC 311 wildlife guidance.

Recent Wildlife Control Work in Manhattan

Wildlife problems in Manhattan vary by building type. Brownstone cornices and ledges can attract roosting birds, while basements, shared utility areas, and trash-storage areas can contribute to rodent activity.

In Morningside Heights, Animal Control NY/NJ completed bird-control work on a brownstone where birds were repeatedly landing along upper ledges and the cornice. Bird spikes were installed across the affected frontage to discourage continued landing and roosting.

Bird spikes installed on a brownstone cornice in Morningside Heights
Bird spikes installed along the upper cornice of a Morningside Heights brownstone.
Brownstone upper facade and cornice used by roosting birds in Manhattan
Upper facade and cornice where recurring bird landing was addressed.
Bird spikes installed along a Manhattan brownstone ledge
Close view of bird spikes installed along the front ledge.

In Hamilton Heights, we provided rodent-control service for a multi-unit residential building. The program included indoor multi-catch traps, outdoor rodent stations, scheduled inspections, and adjustments near the trash area based on observed activity.

What Customers Say About Animal Control NY/NJ

Read recent Google reviews from customers who contacted Animal Control NY/NJ for wildlife removal, animal entry inspection, exclusion, and prevention work.

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We had an issue with bats in our attic which have caused us a lot of stress and anxiety. Frank came at 11 pm and found the bat that had made it into our living area and came back to do a roof inspection which determined we needed bat eviction process and sealing up the roof. Frank and team were great through the whole process keeping us at ease the whole time during such a unsettling situation. You need a true professional when dealing with a serious situation and Frank and team are the best.
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Response from the owner:Hi Rebecca, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. Bat issues can be incredibly stressful, so we’re glad we could be there when you needed help and then follow through with the inspection, exclusion, and sealing work. We really appreciate your trust in Frank and the team and are happy we could help bring some peace of mind back to your home. Best The Team at Animal Control NY/NJ
We had a squirrel infestation in our attic and they were very helpful reliable and tentative to our concerns. If ever I would use them and call if ever I had a problem again I would definitely call them again.Thank you
Response from the owner:Hi Patricia, Thank you for the kind review. We’re glad we could help get the squirrel issue in your attic under control and make the process a little less stressful. We really appreciate your trust in us and the fact that you’d call us again if you ever needed help in the future. Best The Team at Animal Control NY/NJ
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Susan
2 weeks ago
Animal control does not have to be without compassion. I was so grateful for Frank's compassion. I feel so lucky he returned my calls when nobody else would. He was so conscientious before even accepting the job. We had pigeons falling into and getting trapped in the top of a rolling gate, due a gap and a dent in the gate; caused by both a poor design and some damage. He took care of the current trapped pigeon then quickly and ingeniously came up with a solution. Best call I ever made.
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Response from the owner:Hi Susan, Thank you for such a thoughtful review. We’re glad we could find a practical solution that helped both the pigeon and the building. Your comments about compassion really mean a lot to us. Wildlife control doesn’t have to mean losing sight of the animal involved. We truly appreciate you trusting us with the problem and taking the time to share your experience. Best The Team at Animal Control NY/NJ


Manhattan wildlife removal FAQ

Do you provide wildlife removal in Manhattan, NY?

Yes. Animal Control NY/NJ is a private wildlife removal company that helps with nuisance wildlife control in Manhattan, including raccoons, squirrels, birds in vents, bats, rodents, animal damage, cleanup guidance, entry-point inspection, and exclusion recommendations.

Should I call the city or a private wildlife removal company?

For healthy nuisance wildlife on private property, many property owners need a private wildlife removal company. Animal Control NY/NJ helps inspect the animal issue, identify entry points, discuss removal options, and recommend exclusion or repair work to help reduce repeat entry. If an animal appears sick, injured, rabid, or has bitten a person or pet, contact the appropriate city or emergency resource.

What wildlife problems are common in Manhattan?

Common calls include animals in attics, chimneys, rooflines, soffits, crawl spaces, wall vents, basements, yards, sheds, storefronts, ledges, and exterior openings. The right plan depends on the species, access, building type, and whether repair or exclusion work is needed.

Do you handle birds in vents in Manhattan?

Yes. Birds can use bathroom vents, dryer vents, kitchen exhaust vents, HVAC openings, wall vents, signs, ledges, and roofline gaps. Service can include inspection, accessible nest material removal when appropriate, cleanup guidance, and vent proofing recommendations.

How much does wildlife removal cost in Manhattan?

Pricing depends on the animal, access, height, entry points, whether young animals are present, contamination, odor, attic or wall damage, cleanup needs, and exclusion or repair work. A phone call helps narrow the type of problem and what should be inspected.

Do you seal entry points after removal?

When appropriate, the service plan can include exclusion recommendations such as sealing entry points, installing vent guards, addressing soffit or fascia openings, discussing chimney caps, and identifying repairs that help reduce repeat animal entry.

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Need Wildlife Removal in Manhattan, NY?

Call 646-741-4333 for raccoon, squirrel, bird, bat, rodent, animal damage, exclusion, cleanup, or nuisance wildlife concerns in Manhattan.