503 Kensington Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14214
www3.erie.gov/envhealth/rabies-ratsrodents-vectors-arboviruses-and-related-information
Main Phone
716-961-6800
MERS - Emergency After Hours
716-961-7898
Fax
716-961-6880
Primary Services
Anti Blight Initiatives/Reporting, Pest Control Services, Pest Information, Rabies Control, Rabies Vaccinations
Description
Through enforcement, education, and other disease prevention activities, is responsible for the following health programs:
Rabies Prevention: Conducts investigations of domestic animal bites and scratches and wildlife encounters between people and/or their pets.
Fee Rabies Vaccination Clinics for dogs, cats, and ferrets.
Rodent Control: Responds to service requests regarding rodent infestations for properties that are 4 unit residences or less which are not part of an apartment complex or commercial property.
Public Health Nuisance Complaints (Public Health Nuisance = anything dangerous to human life or detrimental to health): Conducts investigations of complaints such as, but not limited to: properties that have rodent infestations, improperly stored garbage, junk and debris, improper bird and wildlife feeding, dog feces not cleaned up and disposed of properly.
Arbovirus Prevention (Arbovirus = viruses transmitted by bloodsucking arthropods such as ticks, fleas, or mosquitoes): Conducts investigations of complaints such as standing water, improperly maintained swimming pools, and other man made containers that hold water and create mosquito harborage.
Neighbor Notification Law: Enforces this local law regarding the use of certain lawn pesticides; see website for more information.
Rabies Prevention: Conducts investigations of domestic animal bites and scratches and wildlife encounters between people and/or their pets.
Fee Rabies Vaccination Clinics for dogs, cats, and ferrets.
Rodent Control: Responds to service requests regarding rodent infestations for properties that are 4 unit residences or less which are not part of an apartment complex or commercial property.
Public Health Nuisance Complaints (Public Health Nuisance = anything dangerous to human life or detrimental to health): Conducts investigations of complaints such as, but not limited to: properties that have rodent infestations, improperly stored garbage, junk and debris, improper bird and wildlife feeding, dog feces not cleaned up and disposed of properly.
Arbovirus Prevention (Arbovirus = viruses transmitted by bloodsucking arthropods such as ticks, fleas, or mosquitoes): Conducts investigations of complaints such as standing water, improperly maintained swimming pools, and other man made containers that hold water and create mosquito harborage.
Neighbor Notification Law: Enforces this local law regarding the use of certain lawn pesticides; see website for more information.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Eligibility
Open to Erie County residents and businesses.
Intake Process
Call for more information.
Program Fees
Free.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Date of Official Change
Mar 07, 2023
Contacts
Environmental Health Program Staff (Primary)
environmental.health@erie.gov
716-961-6800