Rabies Disease & Vector Control Program - ECDOH
503 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
Eligibility
Open to Erie County residents and businesses.
Hours
Monday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
(716) 858-7690
Voice·
Main Phone
(716) 961-7898
Voice·
MERS - Emergency After Hours
(716) 961-6880
Fax·
Fax
(716) 858-8701
Fax·
Fax
(716) 961-6800
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Call for more information.
Fees
Free.
Service area
Erie County, NY
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.
Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics for dogs, cats, and ferrets.
Rodent Control: Responds to complaints and service requests regarding rodent infestations; baiting available for eligible properties.
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.
Last assured
10/10/2025
Providing organization
Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH)
