Rabies Disease & Vector Control Program - ECDOH | Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) at 503 Kensington Ave

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.

Physical Address

503 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214

Voice

(716) 961-7898

MERS - Emergency After Hours

Voice

(716) 961-6800

Main Phone

Voice

(716) 961-7898

For Emergencies after regular business hour

Fax

(716) 961-6880

Fax

Fax

(716) 961-6880

Application process

Call for more information.

Fee

Free.

Eligibility

Open to Erie County residents and businesses.

Agency info

Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH)