Frequently Asked Questions

Stay calm and keep your distance. Do not attempt to touch or corner the animal — even small wildlife can bite or scratch when frightened. Close off the room if you can and keep children and pets away. Call Victory Wildlife Control NYC at (917) 968-8341. We offer 24/7 emergency response and can typically arrive within an hour for urgent situations in Brooklyn and NYC.

Absolutely. We use live trapping, one-way exclusion doors, and safe relocation methods. We never use poison or inhumane kill traps. Our approach complies with New York State wildlife regulations and prioritizes the safety of both the animals and your family. When possible, we relocate animals to appropriate natural habitats away from residential areas.

Costs vary depending on the species, severity of the intrusion, and the scope of work required. We provide free inspections and upfront quotes before any work begins — no surprise charges. Most residential jobs range from $200 to $800. Complex exclusion work or large infestations may cost more. Emergency and after-hours calls may have additional fees. We're always transparent about pricing.

We're based in Brooklyn and serve all five NYC boroughs — Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Our core service area includes Bay Ridge, Park Slope, Williamsburg, Bushwick, Flatbush, Crown Heights, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Sunset Park, and surrounding neighborhoods. For locations outside NYC, give us a call and we'll let you know if we can help.

For most wildlife removal and exclusion work, you can stay in your home. We work in the affected areas (attics, crawl spaces, exterior) without disrupting your daily routine. For certain pest treatments — like bed bug heat treatments or extensive insect spraying — we may recommend vacating the treated area for a few hours. We'll always let you know in advance so you can plan accordingly.

Removal is only half the job. After safely removing the animals, we perform a thorough inspection and seal all entry points with professional-grade materials — steel mesh, galvanized flashing, and construction-grade sealants that animals can't chew through. We also identify and address attractants like accessible food sources and favorable nesting conditions. Our exclusion work includes a warranty, so if animals find their way back through our sealed points, we return at no additional charge.

They can be. Raccoons can carry rabies, roundworm, and leptospirosis. Their accumulated feces in attics create serious health hazards that require professional cleanup. Squirrels chew electrical wiring, creating genuine fire risks — they're responsible for an estimated 20,000 house fires per year in the United States. Both species can become aggressive when cornered or protecting young. Never attempt to handle them yourself.

Yes. In addition to wildlife removal, we provide full pest control services including treatment for bed bugs, cockroaches, ants, termites, and other common NYC insects. We use integrated pest management (IPM) methods that target pests effectively while minimizing chemical exposure in your home. For bed bugs specifically, we offer both chemical and heat treatment options.

We strongly advise against it. Bats are protected under New York State law and federal regulations. Killing or harming bats can result in significant fines. Additionally, bat removal cannot legally be performed during maternity season (May through August) when flightless pups may be present. Professional exclusion using one-way valves is the only legal and effective method. Bat guano also poses health risks (histoplasmosis) that require proper safety equipment to handle.

We offer true 24/7 emergency service — not an answering service, but real technicians ready to respond. For urgent situations like a raccoon in your living space, a bat flying around your bedroom, or a snake in your basement, we can typically respond within 1–2 hours in Brooklyn and surrounding areas. Other boroughs may take slightly longer depending on traffic and distance. Call (917) 968-8341 any time, day or night.