Wildlife belongs outside. We’ll help it get there.
Family-run, biologist-led wildlife removal and animal proofing across Chicagoland since 1999.
Live catch, no poison
Humane methods, handled under Illinois law
Class A permits
Illinois nuisance wildlife permits held since 1997
Licensed statewide
Same day service across most of Chicagoland
Bird Barrier certified
Certified installer of Bird Barrier America products
Rated 4.8 stars
From 160+ verified ratings on HomeAdvisor
Field guide
What’s living in your house?
Pick an animal to see the signs and how we handle it. Please don’t approach it yourself. Many carry disease and all of them bite.
Raccoons
Usually found in: attic, chimneySigns
Heavy thumping at night, torn soffits, shingles or roof vents.
What we do
Soffit or roof traps, then a sealed and screened entry point.
Hear what raccoons sound like
Squirrels
Usually found in: attic, wallsSigns
Scratching and running overhead from dawn to about 10am, and again around sunset.
What we do
One-way exits or roof traps, then chewed gaps repaired.
Hear what squirrels sound like
Skunks
Usually found in: stoops, decksSigns
Odor near the house, holes dug in the lawn, digging along foundations and stoops.
What we do
Live-catch trapping, then an L-shaped screen along the foundation.
Hear what skunks sound like
Opossums
Usually found in: sheds, decksSigns
Burrows under decks and sheds, overturned garbage.
What we do
Live-catch trapping and deck or shed screening.
Hear what opossums sound like
Birds
Usually found in: vents, ledgesSigns
Nests in vents, droppings on ledges, signage and lights.
What we do
Vent covers, netting and ledge deterrents from Bird Barrier.
Groundhogs
Usually found in: sheds, yardsSigns
Large burrow openings, sinking soil near structures.
What we do
Trapping, burrow closure and perimeter screening.
Chipmunks
Usually found in: patios, foundationsSigns
Small holes near patios, walkways and foundations.
What we do
Trapping and sealing gaps at grade.
Beavers
Usually found in: ponds, creeksSigns
Gnawed trees and rising water on ponds and creeks.
What we do
Permitted trapping and relocation under state rules.
Baby or injured
Usually found in: yardsSigns
A young or hurt animal alone in the yard.
What we do
We aren’t licensed to handle these, so contact a licensed wildlife center. Our page lists the ones near you.
Not sure
Usually found in: anywhereSigns
Noises, smells or damage you can’t place.
What we do
We inspect, identify the animal and find every way in on the first visit.
Meet Brandon and Tony
Founded by two wildlife biologists.
They came to the problem from the science side first. Their degrees focused on managing Midwest wildlife populations, which is why they treat the environment around your home, not just the animal.
Brandon Kulosa
B.S. Wildlife and Biology, UW Stevens Point. Safe Capture trained in chemical immobilization.
Tony Miltz
B.S. Zoology, Southern Illinois University. Former Brookfield Zoo intern.
Out today. Kept out for good.
Mothballs, lights and ammonia rags don’t work. Trapping plus permanent proofing does.
Step 1
Inspect
We find the animal and every way it’s getting in, from roofline to foundation.
Step 2
Remove
Humane live-catch traps and hand captures. Trapped animals picked up within 24 hours.
Step 3
Proof
Stoop, deck and foundation screens, chimney caps and vent covers. Five year or lifetime no-entry guarantee.
Including municipalities
What to do first
Odor and cleanup
Seal up before the cold
Your neighbors already call us.
Same day service across most of Chicagoland, and licensed to work anywhere in Illinois.
- Addison
- Algonquin
- Arlington Heights
- Aurora
- Barrington
- Bartlett
- Batavia
- Bloomingdale
- Buffalo Grove
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Chicago
- Deer Park
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elk Grove Village
- Elmhurst
- Geneva
- Gilberts
- Glen Ellyn
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Highland Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Inverness
- Itasca
- Lake Zurich
- Libertyville
- Naperville
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Roselle
- Schaumburg
- South Elgin
- St. Charles
- Streamwood
- Valley View
- Villa Park
- Wayne
- West Dundee
- Wheaton
- Wildrose
- and many more
Outside this list? Call anyway. We can often help.
Chicagoland rates us 4.8 out of 5.
4.8 from 164 verified ratings on HomeAdvisor
Something moved in. We’ll move it out.
Staff on duty 7 days a week. Emergency calls answered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Good questions
Or see what 160+ homeowners say in our reviews.
Do you work weekends?
Yes. Staff are on duty 7 days a week, and emergency service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
How much does trapping cost?
It depends on the type of animal, where it is in or around your home or business, and the travel distance to your location. Please call for a quote.
I caught an animal in your trap. When will it be picked up?
Usually the same day or the next business day, within 24 hours of capture, depending on when you call and our schedule. Call us as soon as you notice an animal in the trap.
Why can’t I just seal the hole the animal is using?
Depending on the animal, that can backfire badly. If it is sealed inside, it will damage the attic getting out or find its way into the house. If it is outside, it will open a new hole to get back in.
Do you carry insurance?
Yes. We carry liability insurance, and a certificate of insurance is available on request.
What happens to the animals you trap?
We follow State of Illinois law. Some animals can be released, and some are required by the state to be euthanized. Call us for the specifics.