The City of Medicine Hat asks residents to please review the following information to determine what best fits your needs regarding pest and animal control options for your situation in order to get prompt and efficient service.

Dead Animal / Carcass Pick-ups

Highway 3 running through the city of Medicine Hat from Gershaw Drive Overpass to west city limit, or outside city limits contact Volker Stevin toll free at 1-888-877-6237 or their Medicine Hat local at 403.526.9079

Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) running through the city of Medicine Hat from east city limits to west city limits or outside the city limits contact Volker Stevin toll free at 1-888-877-6237 or their Medicine Hat local at 403.526.9079

City of Medicine Hat roadways or sidewalks – Municipal Works 403.529.8177

Trails and park areas – Parks and Outdoor Recreation 403.529.8333

Injured Wildlife, Wildlife that Pose Danger to Humans

Injured deer or antelope within city limits, as well as those which pose danger such as cougars, coyotes and fox please contact Alberta Fish and Wildlife 403.529.3680.

Endangered Wildlife

This includes wildlife such as rattlesnakes and Peregrine Falcons contact Alberta Fish and Wildlife 403.529.3680.

Insect Control (including wasp, hornet, bee’s nests)

Insects present in or on private property is the responsibility of the homeowner. Call a private pest control company to remove from property. See your local yellow pages directory for listings of private companies in your area.

City parks, trails or trees – Parks and Outdoor Recreation 403.529.8333

Rodents

Rodents present in or on private property is the responsibility of the homeowner. Call a private pest control company to remove from property. See your local yellow pages directory for listings of private companies in your area.

Sightings of rodents such as rats in the city, which are considered a threat to human health and well being, can be reported to Alberta Fish and Wildlife 403.529.3680.

Animal Control

Cat and Dog Control – Bylaw Enforcement 403.529.8481

Skunks and raccoons present in or on private property is the responsibility of the homeowner. Call a private pest control company to remove from property. See your local yellow pages directory for listings of private companies in your area.

• Some rental stores carry traps. Fish and Wildlife will loan traps for porcupines and raccoons only. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to remove the animal from the trap or hire a pest control company to do it and then return the trap.

Skunks and raccoons on public property within the city of Medicine Hat contact Alberta Fish and Wildlife 403.529.3680.

* City of Medicine Hat staff will not handle wildlife.

TIPS to mitigate or eliminate skunks and raccoons in your neighbourhood.