Dead Animal Removal following a natural disaster or emergency.
Dead Animal Removal Information
Its that time of year when the St Louis, St Charles, Warren and Lincoln Counties are prone to severe weather. Along with the many other inconveniences and tragedies that can occur, sometimes our wild animal friends may seek shelter in your home and can also die from injuries while scurrying to safety. Dead animal removal is a big part of our work after a major weather event, especially in the St Louis Area. Here is some helpful information about wildlife removal and dead animal removal that might come in handy.
Important to know
CDC - Most states have their own guidelines on disposal of dead animals, so people with questions regarding the specific situation in their state are highly encouraged to contact local or state health and agricultural officials for clarification or contact Wildlife Getters at 636-775-5909 and we will be happy to answer any questions and schedule a visit. Most County or City Municipalities DO NOT Remove dead animals from private property.
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/animaldisposal.html
Though we recommend letting a professional handle the removal of dead animals in your home or business, should you want to remove of the animal yourself, it is recommended that you follow safety guidelines as recommended by the CDC. They are as follows:
For Any Questions of how we can help Contact Us, our dead animal removal service is here to help. We can come out by appointment and 24 hour Emergency Wildlife Removal Services are available.
- Wear gloves.
- Cover your gloved hand with a plastic trash bag, pick up the remains, then invert the trash bag over the remains and seal the bag.
- For larger animals, use a shovel to place remains inside a plastic trash bag, then rinse off the shovel with water.
- Call your local animal care and control agency for further instructions and to request pickup.
- Wash your hands.










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