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1. There is a dead animal in the street or yard. Will the city remove the animal?

The Public Works Department will remove a dead animal from the street only, not from residential property. Residents will have to call a private service or bag the animal and place in the trash for collection on their regular service day by Republic Services.  

The Public Works Department can be reached by calling (314) 872-2533, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please note: If the dead animal is on a state road (i.e., I-270, Olive Boulevard, Lindbergh Boulevard, Ladue Road west of I-270) the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will pick up the dead animal. MoDOT can be reached by calling (314) 275-1500.

2. What should I do if I see an animal running loose in my neighborhood?

Please contact St. Louis Animal Control at (314) 615-0650 between 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. After hours or on weekends, please call the St. Louis County Dispatch at (636) 529-8210. For wildlife, please call the Missouri Conservation Department, Powder Valley, at (314) 301-1500, as most other animals are protected by State or Federal law.

3. I have geese, coyotes, and/or deer on my property. What can I do?

Geese, coyotes, and deer are protected through State and Federal law. Please call the Missouri Conservation Department, Powder Valley, at (314) 301-1500 for instructions on what can be done.

4. I have squirrels (other rodents) in my house (attic). Will the city remove them for me?

No, please contact a pest control company for help.

5. I have raccoons and/or opossums in my yard getting into my trash. Will the city remove them for me?

Please contact St. Louis County Animal Control at (314) 615-0650 during normal business hours between 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and (636) 529-8210 during off hours and weekends.

6. I have a hornet, bee and/or wasp nest on my property. Will the city remove it for me?

No, please contact a pest control company for help. Please do not attempt to remove a hornet's (or bee or wasp) nest as it is very dangerous and must be handled by a qualified specialist.