Gilberts, Illinois · Kane County · Facts checked Oct 2026
Before you call the county about an animal in Gilberts, call the village police.
Kane County Animal Control asks people who live in an incorporated village to contact their own police department first, and the police call the county in when needed.3 In Gilberts, that means the village police, dispatched through KaneComm in Geneva.1 For an animal living in the house, the county points homeowners to a licensed nuisance wildlife removal service.3
Who handles an animal problem in Gilberts?
| What's happening | Who to call |
|---|---|
| Someone was bitten or scratched by a wild animal | Wash the wound with soap and water and see a doctor right away. The health department or animal control should also be told.7 |
| A bat is loose inside your home | If you woke up with it in the room, or it was near a child, keep the bat and call your doctor or the health department.7 Kane County Animal Control removes a bat only after a possible exposure, such as a bat near someone sleeping, an infant or a pet.3 |
| An animal concern or complaint in the village | Gilberts Police first.3 Dial 911 for an emergency, or the non-emergency dispatch line, (630) 232-8400.1 |
| Bats have settled into the attic | Kane County says a home colonized by bats needs a nuisance trapper, meaning a licensed wildlife operator.3 |
| A stray dog or cat | Gilberts Police, (630) 232-8400, who contact Kane County Animal Control when needed.1, 3 Not a wildlife operator. |
| A calm animal living in your attic, walls, chimney or under the deck | Kane County Animal Control says it primarily manages domestic animals. The homeowner hires a licensed nuisance wildlife removal service.3 That can be this site's advertiser or anyone on the Illinois DNR list. |
The Wildlife Line isn't part of the Village of Gilberts or Kane County.
Rules on the books in Gilberts
- No hunting inside the village. The village code makes it unlawful to hunt game or any animal within village limits (Code 5-2-9).4
- Trash goes out Wednesday evening at the earliest. Garbage and recycling are picked up every Thursday, with carts at the curb by 7 a.m.2 The code says trash can't go out before 6 p.m. the day before pickup, and every container must be back in by 10 p.m. on pickup day (Code 4-4-2).5
Kettles and kames north of the village
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County lists Freeman Kame-Meagher Farm under Gilberts and places it on the northern flank of the kettle-moraine complex north of the village.6 The district describes wet kettle pockets, wooded kames, hills and drumlins there.6 Wondering whether something from outdoors has moved in? These guides cover squirrels in the attic, bats in the house and an animal under the deck.
Overhead, in the walls, or under the floor?
For sounds above the ceiling or inside a wall, the guide to noises in the attic at night is a good first stop. Outside business hours, turn to after-hours help.
Sources for this page
- Village of Gilberts, Police Department. Checked Oct 21, 2026.
- Village of Gilberts, New Resident Information. Checked Oct 21, 2026.
- Kane County Animal Control, FAQ. Checked Oct 21, 2026.
- Gilberts Village Code, section 5-2-9 (hunting prohibited). Checked Oct 21, 2026.
- Gilberts Village Code, section 4-4-2 (trash at the curb). Checked Oct 21, 2026.
- Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Freeman Kame-Meagher Farm. Checked Oct 21, 2026.
- Illinois Department of Public Health, Rabies (animal bites; bats in a sleeping area). Checked Oct 2026.
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