According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, more than 75 percent of the U.S. population lives in urban areas. While the growth of cities and subdivisions displaces some wildlife, many species continue to live in the habitat available in parks, undeveloped parcels of land and vacant lots, along stream and river corridors and in our own backyards. Among the most common are raccoons, bats, skunks and coyotes. Please contact the Lake County Wildlife Officer at (330) 245-3034 for information on how to deal with these nuisance animals, or visit the ODNR web site .
1. Check the phone book for Animal Removal Services.
2. Call the Lake County General Health District at (440) 350-2543 or the Lake County Cooperative Extension Service at (440) 350-2582 for tips on how to keep nuisance animals out of your yard.
Have you sustained damage or injury resulting from a deer encounter?
Please click here to complete the City of Mentor Deer Management Report Survey
Tips to Discourage Nuisance Animals (video)
DEAD ANIMALS ON THE ROAD
If you notice a dead animal on a city roadway, contact Mentor Public Works at (440) 974-5781 weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. During all other times, call the Police Department’s non-emergency number at (440) 974-5789.
