Virginia animal & wildlife control insurance
Virginia commercial nuisance animal operators generally carry general liability as their core policy, built around the third-party injury and property-damage exposure of trapping and removal work.
Licensing & permits in Virginia
Virginia requires a Commercial Nuisance Animal Permit (CNAP) from the Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) to capture, hold, transport, or dispatch wildlife causing property damage or a safety risk for compensation. New applicants generally complete the Virginia Wildlife Control Training Program and must pass a proficiency exam at 80% or higher. Confirm current program costs and requirements with DWR.
Operating rules to know
CNAP permits generally renew every 3 years, at which point the holder either retakes the proficiency exam or completes approved continuing education.
Who needs it in Virginia
Common Virginia work includes raccoon, squirrel, and bat exclusion, and nuisance wildlife calls across Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads.
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