Erie County Department of Public Safety

The Erie County Department of Public Safety serves Erie, PA residents with professional wildlife control and removal services, specializing in humane solutions for raccoons, squirrels, skunks, bats, and snakes. As a trusted government agency, their trained wildlife specialists understand local wildlife patterns and regulations specific to Northwestern Pennsylvania. The department responds to wildlife emergencies throughout Erie County, helping property owners and businesses address unwanted animal intrusions safely and effectively. Working closely with state wildlife authorities, the department's certified technicians employ proven exclusion and removal techniques while following Pennsylvania's wildlife protection guidelines. They provide comprehensive services including animal removal, damage assessment, entry point identification, and preventive measures to protect homes and buildings from future wildlife encounters. The department's wildlife control team is particularly experienced with bat colony management in Erie's historic buildings, raccoon problems in residential areas, and snake encounters common to the Lake Erie region. Their specialists are equipped to handle complex wildlife situations, from removing multiple raccoons from chimneys to securing large commercial buildings against persistent squirrel invasions. Available through the county's emergency response system, the wildlife control unit offers guidance on coexisting with local wildlife while protecting property and public safety. Property owners can rely on the department's expertise in identifying wildlife entry points, implementing exclusion measures, and providing long-term solutions for wildlife conflicts in Erie County's urban and suburban areas.