🦨 Wildlife Removal in Queens, NY

Urban wildlife is increasingly common throughout Queens, driven by the borough's mix of residential neighborhoods, parks, and green corridors. Beyond raccoons and squirrels, Queens homeowners regularly deal with opossums sheltering under decks and in crawl spaces, skunks denning under stoops and concrete steps, and groundhogs burrowing under fences and garden sheds. Each species has distinct behavioral patterns, seasonal activity, and legal requirements governing how it can be removed — a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work.

New York State's DEC regulations govern how nuisance wildlife can legally be handled. Most species require a licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator (NWCO) for trapping and relocation — DIY trapping is both illegal for most species and risky. Improperly handled wildlife can bite, spray, or scratch, and improper exclusion that traps animals inside a structure creates a worse problem than the original one. Our technicians hold all required DEC licenses and follow NYS DEC protocols for every job in Queens.

How We Handle Wildlife Removal in Queens

• Species identification and behavioral assessment — We identify the species, assess whether young may be present, and determine the appropriate removal method before any work begins.
• One-way exclusion devices — For animals denning under structures, one-way doors allow animals to exit on their own schedule without trapping them inside.
• Seasonal timing — We adjust our approach based on the season — spring exclusion is done carefully to avoid separating mothers from young in compliance with NYS DEC guidelines.
• Permanent entry sealing — After animals have exited, we seal all entry points with appropriate materials (hardware cloth, metal flashing, concrete) to prevent re-entry and future denning.