Wildlife Removal in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Find help with raccoons, bats, squirrels, skunks, groundhogs, snakes, and other nuisance wildlife in Lafayette, West Lafayette, and Tippecanoe County.

Last Updated: September 2026

Quick Answer

If a wild animal is damaging your home or property, Indiana DNR maintains a current list of Wildlife Control Operators who are permitted to capture and remove nuisance wildlife.

These are private operators, not government employees. Each operator determines which animals and situations they handle and sets their own fees.

→ Find an Indiana DNR Wildlife Control Operator

→ Indiana DNR – Living With Wildlife

→ Lafayette Animal Control

When to Call a Wildlife Control Operator

Professional wildlife removal may be appropriate for problems such as:

Raccoons in attics, chimneys, or crawl spaces
Bats inside a home
Squirrels in attics or walls
Skunks living under decks or structures
Groundhogs damaging property
Snakes inside or around structures
Beavers causing property damage
Dead wildlife that requires removal
Repeated wildlife entry into a home or building

Wildlife control operators can provide different services, including trapping and removal, exclusion work, repairs, dead-animal removal, habitat modification, and wildlife-damage consultations.

Not every operator handles every species or provides every service, so ask before scheduling.

Wildlife Control Operators Serving Tippecanoe County

Indiana DNR maintains the official current operator list. As of its August 2026 update, operators serving Tippecanoe County include:

Eagle Hill Wildlife Control

Kitrick Koning
Phone: 765-426-0614

DNR lists this Tippecanoe County operator for animals including raccoons, squirrels, skunks, groundhogs, coyotes, foxes, beavers, opossums, rodents, snakes, turtles, and others.

Services listed by DNR include trapping/removal, dead-animal removal, hand capture, repellent application, wildlife harassment, and other wildlife-control services.

Michael Banes

Phone: 765-532-5997

DNR lists this Tippecanoe County operator for animals including bats, raccoons, squirrels, skunks, groundhogs, rodents, beavers, coyotes, foxes, opossums, snakes, turtles, and others.

Services listed include trapping/removal, dead-animal removal, exclusion work, minor repairs, habitat modification, repellent application, netting, and wildlife-damage consultation.

Other licensed operators from surrounding counties also serve Tippecanoe County.

Because the DNR list changes, use the official database to confirm the operator, phone number, animals handled, and service area before hiring someone.

→ View Current DNR Wildlife Control Operators

What Does Wildlife Removal Cost?

There is no standard county or state fee.

Wildlife control operators are private businesses and set their own fees. Costs can vary depending on:

Type of animal
Number of animals
Location of the animal
Trapping or removal required
Entry-point repairs
Exclusion work
Cleanup or deodorizing
Return visits

Ask what is included in the quoted price before authorizing service.

Injured or Orphaned Wildlife

Do not automatically assume a young wild animal has been abandoned. In some situations, the parent may be nearby or return later.

For injured, sick, or apparently orphaned wildlife, use Indiana DNR’s wildlife rehabilitation resources to find appropriate guidance and a permitted wildlife rehabilitator.

→ Indiana DNR Wildlife Rehabilitation Information

Avoid handling wild animals with bare hands.

What About Bats?

Use extra caution with bats found inside occupied areas of a home.

If a bat may have had contact with a person or pet — particularly if someone was sleeping in the room or direct contact cannot be ruled out — do not simply release the bat before getting guidance about possible rabies exposure.

Avoid touching the bat with bare hands and keep people and pets away from it.

→ Indiana Department of Health – Rabies Information

What About Animal Control?

Municipal Animal Control primarily handles issues involving domestic animals rather than routine nuisance-wildlife removal.

Lafayette Animal Control lists services involving:

Animal abuse or neglect
Barking-dog complaints
Dead animals in the roadway
Dog bites
Stray or unrestrained dogs and cats
Trapped dogs or cats

Lafayette Animal Control: 765-807-1200

→ Lafayette Animal Control

For wildlife inside a home or causing property damage, start with an Indiana DNR-listed Wildlife Control Operator.

Before You Go

Do not touch or corner a wild animal.
Keep children and pets away.
Do not assume a baby animal has been abandoned.
Tell the wildlife operator exactly what animal you’ve seen and where it is located.
Ask whether the operator handles that species before scheduling.
Ask about removal, repair, exclusion, cleanup, and follow-up charges.
Verify operators using the current Indiana DNR list.
For possible human or pet exposure to a bat or potentially rabid animal, seek appropriate health or veterinary guidance before releasing or disposing of the animal.

Local Tips

Animal in your attic? Removal alone may not solve the problem. Ask whether the operator also identifies and seals entry points.

Hear scratching but haven’t seen the animal? Tell the operator where and when you’re hearing it. Some operators provide wildlife-damage inspections and exclusion services.

Have a bat in the house? Don’t automatically release it if there’s a possibility it came into contact with a person or pet. Rabies-exposure decisions may depend on whether the bat can be evaluated.

Don’t choose solely by proximity. Indiana DNR’s list shows exactly which species, services, and counties each operator handles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who removes raccoons from an attic in Tippecanoe County?

Private wildlife control operators handle nuisance wildlife in homes and buildings. Indiana DNR maintains a list of operators and their service areas.

Does Tippecanoe County provide free wildlife removal?

Do not assume wildlife removal is a free government service. DNR-listed wildlife control operators are private providers who establish their own fees.

Who removes bats?

Several Indiana DNR-listed wildlife control operators serving Tippecanoe County handle bats. Check the current DNR list because not every operator handles every species.

Can I remove a wild animal myself?

Wildlife laws, trapping requirements, protected species, and safe removal practices vary by animal and situation. Check Indiana DNR guidance before attempting to capture, relocate, or kill wildlife yourself.

What should I do with an injured wild animal?

Avoid handling it unnecessarily. Use Indiana DNR’s wildlife rehabilitation information to locate appropriate assistance.

What if I find a baby wild animal alone?

Do not immediately assume it is abandoned. The parent may still be caring for it. Contact a permitted wildlife rehabilitator or consult DNR guidance before intervening.

Who handles stray dogs or cats?

For animals within Lafayette, contact Lafayette Animal Control at 765-807-1200. Animal-control jurisdiction can depend on where you live.

Are wildlife control operators government employees?

No. Indiana DNR states that wildlife control operators on its list are not employed or funded by DNR. They are private operators and set their own fees.

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