The City of Mentor will provide free trapping of raccoons, opossums, ground hogs and skunks to residents 65 and over who qualify for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). If you are having a problem with any of these nuisance animals and you qualify for HEAP, call the Public Works Department at (440) 974-5781.
1. Check the phone book for Animal Removal Services, or call the Public Works Department at 974-5781 for a list of local businesses that provide this service.
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.
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.
