The District is a densely populated city that is also home to a wide assortment of wildlife. Occasionally, these two populations interact and sometimes it isn’t welcomed. Whether it is a raccoon in your attic or deer eating your garden, there are instances where a resident will seek out the assistance of a wildlife control operator.
The Wildlife Protection Act of 2010 (D.C. Code § 8-2201 et. seq.) (also attached below) requires wildlife control operators to be licensed in order to perform wildlife control for profit in the District. Along with being licensed, wildlife control operators must only use methods prescribed by the DOEE. Likewise, only those companies that are registered with DOEE may operate in the District.
The following is a basic guide to wildlife control in the District:
If you are a company that would like to perform wildlife control in the District, please fill out the following registration form (also attached below) and return to DOEE with the appropriate documents.
To become a licensed wildlife control operator in the District, e-mail [email protected] to sign-up for the next class and testing date.
View a list of registered Wildlife Control Service Providers (also attached below).
Attachment(s):
Wildlife Control Service Providers Yearly Summary 2024
Registration Application for Wildlife Control Services Provider
Final DC Regulations Rulemaking
Wildlife Control Service Providers
Wildlife Control Service Providers Yearly Summary 2021
WCSP Yearly Summary 2019
Wildlife Protection Act of 2010
