Most Suffolk County wildlife animals nowadays live in harmony with humans. We’ve evicted them from their homes so they find their new nests around human neighborhoods where they nest and steal from the human garbage. But it is important to understand that no matter how cute or innocent these animals look, wild means exactly what it sounds like – wild! Most of the animals will pose threat to you or your children and especially your pets.



Types of diseases commonly carried by wildlife
• Rabies – rabies is not common in little rodents or New York squirrels but it is common in raccoons and opossums, although there are no documented cases of rabies deaths in the human population after 2010, this lethal brain disease is still out there.
• Tularemia – is present in small rodents and rabbits and is a common cause of the deaths of thousands of these animals. Humans can catch it by being near the animals or being bitten by tick and deer flies. It is often treated by antibiotics, but it is lethal when left untreated
• Plague – there have been less than 50 documented cases of the plague in humans since 1970, but this disease still lives and kills thousands of rodents in wild areas.
• Hantavirus – this virus is spread through the feces of small Suffolk County rodents. Most people catch it by trying to clean the creature’s feces and if left untreated this virus is lethal. Buy gloves when you’re trying to clean up after your small neighbors.

Other threats
Wild New York animals, especially the bigger ones often attack pets and humans if they are hungry or if they feel that they are in danger. Never try to take them on, and always know what you’re dealing with. Sometimes running away and calling in the professional wildlife cleaner may be the best choice.

Don’t be worried too much
Wild Suffolk County animals are just trying to live their lives, they are not evil beings. You’re at least as big a problem for them as they are for you. Don’t panic and if you have some of them live nearby call the professional wildlife services and seek to get them removed.

Visit our Suffolk County wildlife removal home page to learn more about us.