Dead Animal Removal
Animals may find their way onto your property and die. Regardless of how it happened, removing it is your responsibility. The municipality handles carcasses on public roads and common areas — but on your private property, that falls to you. Contact Advanced Wildlife Control for safe, professional removal.
Our first instinct is usually to check whether the animal is truly dead. We strongly advise against getting close. Animals that leave their habitat to die are frequently disoriented from illness — which is itself a warning sign.
Health Risks
Disorientation is a classic sign of rabies, which is common in raccoons, bats, and skunks in Missouri. Attempting to move a rabies-infected carcass puts you at serious risk. As a body decomposes, bacteria and zoonotic pathogens become airborne. Tularemia is another serious illness transmissible from handling dead animals — it can even enter the body through the eyes, and disturbing the soil around a carcass can release airborne bacteria.
Where Dead Animals Hide
Rats and mice frequently die inside walls. Telltale signs include a strong rancid odor, unexplained staining on drywall or ceilings, and a sudden concentration of flies in one area. We also regularly find deceased animals in crawlspaces, attics, car engines, sheds, and garages.
Pet Burial in Missouri
Missouri law requires pets to be buried within 48 hours of death at a depth of at least 2 feet. If you have lost a pet and need assistance with proper disposal, or if you have found a deceased wild animal on your property, contact Advanced Wildlife Control. This is not a situation to handle alone.