Emergency animal removal in Scranton, PA
Lackawanna County · Population 70,000–80,000
Scranton’s hillside neighborhoods back up to wooded ridges, and much of the housing stock is pre-war double-blocks with stone foundations and aging soffits — easy entry points for squirrels and raccoons. Big brown bats are a recurring issue in older Lackawanna County attics.
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EmergencyAnimalRemoval.com is an independent connection service. We are not a government animal control agency and do not directly perform wildlife removal. When you call, you may be connected with an independent, third-party wildlife removal provider or a partner call center. We may be compensated when callers are connected with a partner provider. Availability, services, pricing, and licensing vary by location.
What to do right now
- 1. Keep people and pets away from the animal and, if it is inside living space, close interior doors to limit its range.
- 2. Do not touch or corner it — raccoons and several other local species carry disease risk, and a cornered animal defends itself.
- 3. Note where the noise or sighting is (attic, wall, chimney, under a deck) — it is the first thing a provider will ask.
- 4. Do not seal any hole yet. Trapping an animal inside a wall turns a removal into a demolition.
Common wildlife problems in Scranton
Species behind most local calls
- • Raccoons
- • Gray squirrels
- • Bats
- • Groundhogs
- • Skunks
Local structure vulnerabilities
- • Pre-war double-block homes with shared rooflines
- • Stone foundations with open joints
- • Aging soffit and fascia boards
Seasonal patterns
- • Squirrel and raccoon denning activity climbs sharply in late fall as ridge-line wildlife seeks warm attics
- • Summer bat exclusion is discouraged statewide during maternity season — most Scranton bat work happens in early fall
What happens when you call
Your call is routed to an independent wildlife removal provider or partner call center covering the Scranton area. That provider — not this site — determines availability, pricing, and scope of work. Most jobs start with an on-site inspection: finding the entry points, identifying the species, then removing or excluding the animal and sealing the structure. Pricing depends on species, number of entry points, accessibility, and whether cleanup or repairs are needed — typical ranges are in the cost guide.
Pennsylvania rules that affect your job
Pennsylvania allows release in a natural setting or on land open to hunting or trapping, but live wildlife cannot be sold or given away. Blanket "humane relocation" promises are not accurate here - outcomes depend on species and situation.
Full details on the Pennsylvania wildlife removal page, sourced from the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Scranton wildlife FAQs
What is the scratching in my Scranton double-block at night?
Heavy thumping usually means raccoons; light, fast scratching after dark points to flying squirrels or bats. In double-blocks with shared rooflines, the entry point can be on the neighboring unit — which is why a full roofline inspection matters here.
Who regulates wildlife removal companies in Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania Game Commission. Commercial operators need a Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator (NWCO) permit, which requires passing a written exam. You can ask any provider for their permit status before hiring.
Guides for Scranton\u2019s most common animals
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Talk to someone about your animal problem now
Call (833) 555-0100Calls answered 24/7. No obligation.
EmergencyAnimalRemoval.com is an independent connection service. We are not a government animal control agency and do not directly perform wildlife removal. When you call, you may be connected with an independent, third-party wildlife removal provider or a partner call center. We may be compensated when callers are connected with a partner provider. Availability, services, pricing, and licensing vary by location.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-04