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To report a deer carcass, please call the Cedar Grove Police Desk at 973-239-1410, ext. 250.
Try these non-toxic and safe-for-animal recipes for Wildlife Repellents:
Repellent 1
Ingredients
- 1 Gallon Cider Vinegar
- 2 pounds of Moth Flakes
Directions
- Heat Vinegar in a large pot until just boiling.
- Gradually add moth flakes till all dissolved.
- While the mixture is still warm, use a watering can to sprinkle a 1-inch square area where needed or a 1-inch line at the perimeter of your property.
- Repeat after 3 days. This application should work for a year.
Repellent 2
Ingredients
- 1 Whole Spanish onion
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cayenne Pepper
Directions
- Chop onion and pepper.
- Mix together and boil 2 quarts of water for 20 minutes.
- Let cool, then strain into a container.
- Using a garden sprayer, spray over any outdoor area where animals are being a nuisance.
- The process may have to be repeated for a period of 2 weeks to ensure success.
Feeding of Wild White-Tailed Deer and why you shouldn’t, according to the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife. In Cedar Grove, we ask that residents please refrain from feeding the deer and / or other wildlife.
- View the full article from the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife online
- Download the Don't Feed the Wildlife (PDF)
| Incident | Yes or No | Who to Call |
|---|---|---|
| Stray dog at large | Yes | Call Police Desk, ext. 250 |
| Injured or deceased dog or cat | Yes | Call Police Desk, ext. 250 |
| Injured, immobile wildlife | Yes | Call Police Desk, ext. 250 |
| Deceased wildlife (Other than deer) | No | Call Health Dept., ext. 224 |
| Stray / feral cats / kittens (no collar) | No | Do not trap cats or kittens before making arrangements with a shelter or adoption service. Animal Control will not pick up trapped cats |
| Healthy wildlife roaming | No | Health Wildlife are free to roam the Township, and protected by NJDF&W regulations |
| Wildlife in the “living area” of home | Yes | Call Police Desk, ext. 250 |
| Wildlife in attics, crawl spaces, garages, sheds, under porches or decks, or basements not directly accessible to the living space. | Yes | Do not trap wild animals. Animal Control will not pick up trapped wildlife. Call a private pest control company for nuisance wildlife removal. |
| Bats in the “living area” of home | Yes | Do not release the bat, Call the Police Desk, ext. 250. Allow Animal Control to trap the bat which must be sent for testing for rabies. |
| Bats in attics, crawl spaces, garages, sheds, under porches or decks or basements not directly accessible to the living space | No | Do not try to trap or capture the bats yourself. Call a private pest control company for nuisance wildlife |
- Feeding Wildlife
- NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife
- Rabies Facts CDC
Wayne Animal Shelter
- Address:
- 201 Pompton Plains Crossroads
(Jackson Ave Extension)
Wayne, NJ 07470
- 201 Pompton Plains Crossroads
- Phone: 973-694-0767
- Website: Wayne Animal Shelter website
- Hours of Operation:
- Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6 pm to 8 pm
Saturdays: Noon to 3 pm
- Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6 pm to 8 pm
Montclair Animal Shelter
- Address:
- 77 Willow Street
Montclair, New Jersey 07042
- 77 Willow Street
- Phone: 973-744-8600
- Website: Montclair Animal Shelter website
- Hours of Operation:
- Tuesday: 2 pm to 6 pm
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 2 pm to 4 pm
- Tuesday: 2 pm to 6 pm