To Report a Deer Carcass Please call the Cedar Grove police Desk at (973) 239-1410 x250
Having problems with Wildlife on your property?
Try these nontoxic and safe for animal recipes for Wildlife Repellents
Repellent #1
- 1 Gallon Cider Vinegar
- 2 Lbs. Moth Flakes
Heat Vinegar in large pot until just boiling.
Gradually add moth flakes till all dissolved.
While mixture is still warm, use watering can to sprinkle a 1″ square area where needed or a 1″ line at the perimeter of your property.
Repeat after 3 days. This application should work for a year.
Repellent #2
- 1 Whole Spanish onion
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper
- 1 Tbs Cayenne Pepper
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.
Process may have to be repeated for a period of 2 weeks to assure success.
Don’t Feed the Wildlife! Here’s Why
Feeding of Wild White-Tailed Deer and why you shouldn’t, according to the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife. In Cedar Grove, we ask that residents please refrain from feeding the deer and/or other wildlife.
CLICK HERE to view full article from the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife
Should I call Animal Control?
| 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 | NO | Call Health Dept ext 224 |
| Stray/ feral cats / kittens (no collar) | NO | Do not trap cats or kittens prior to 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 |
| Wild life in “living area” of home | YES | Call police desk ext 250 |
| Wild life in attics, crawl spaces, garages, sheds, under porches or decks or basements not directly accessible to the living space. | NO | 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 “living area” of home | YES | DO NOT release the bat, Call 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 |
Other Helpful Links
Local Shelters
| Shelter Information | Hours of Operation |
| Wayne Animal Shelter 201 Pompton Plains Crossroads (Jackson Ave Extension) Wayne, NJ 07470 (973) 6694-0767 |
Tuesdays: 6PM – 8PM Thursdays: 6PM – 8PM Saturdays: 12PM – 3PM |
| Montclair Animal Shelter 77 Willow Street Montclair, New Jersey 07042 (973) 744-8600 |
Tuesday: 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Friday: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. |
