TRapper's Wildlife Control provides removal, repair, and relocation of nuisance wildlife and their damages to rural, residential and/or commercial structures and property. We educate the public on wildlife habits, behaviors, and biology. We use the proper tools and equipment safely and lawfully, staying up to date on useful new techniques and services through continuing education and updated laws/regulations in the state of Iowa.
Served areas
- Des Moines, Ankeny, West Des Moines, Altoona, Ames, Saylorville, Huxley, Slater, Cambridge, Johnston, Urbandale, Windsor Heights, Clive, Beaverdale, Norwoodville, Berwick, Bondurant, Maxwell, Nevada, Boone, Perry, Grimes, Waukee, IA
Highlights and features
- Mole Removal Specialists, over 8,000 Moles Caught in just over 8 Years
Services
Wild Animal Removal Services
Report
Guaranteed catches of moles & voles using trapping only. Removal of skunks, groundhogs, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, beaver, muskrat, coyote, red fox, mink, gophers.
Bird control of pigeons, starlings, sparrows using traps, proper exclusion and prevention methods depending on the situation and bird pressure on the structure.
Exclusion to prevent future problems for most animals.
Relocation of some animals to rural locations.
Wildlife inspections and consultations.
We have an inspection fee for a couple reasons. One is because we use it to gauge the seriousness of the person that is calling looking to have the bats removed. Each building is different whether commercial, residential, or industrial. Gaps 1/2 or larger must be inspected and sealed to prevent re-entry of bats and entries that are existing need one way bat valves installed.
Creates loss of sanity with their chirping/scratching noises when you have a bird in vent. If possible we remove entire vent pipe and replace with a new clean pipe (can't do this when pipe is between floors, can only clean out the pipe with our brush system). Offer to do other vents similar as birds will likely move to the next vent that is unguarded.
Once the property is set up with traps, we will monitor the traps at least once per week, taking dead caught moles out of traps (can show you the mole caught if you desire), and resetting traps as mole activity dictates. When there is no more NEW damage in the lawn, we will pull the traps, walk down any old mole runs, and then if at any time you see new mole damage, you call, text, or email TRapper's Wildlife Control and we will return to reset the traps.The average 1 acre yard can have 1-5 moles active in it, they are territorial, solitary animals.
TRappers Wildlife Control, LLC charges a flat rate cost for the inspection, set up of traps, and every trip needed to remove the offending groundhogs (aka woodchucks) groundhog removal. Traps by Iowa law have to be checked every 24 hours and we require the customer to check the traps for us and inform us when a capture has been made.
People
Joshua
Owner
Husband of 15 + Years.
Father of 2 young boys ages 8 and 5.
Former Wildlife Control Business owner in South West Missouri as a Franchisee for 8 years.
Former President of the Missouri Wildlife Control Operators Association.
Certified Wildlife Professional.
Certified Mole Control Specialist.
Certified Bird Control Specialist by BirdBGone and Bird Barrier.
Graduate of Wildlife Academy.
21 years of Trapping Experience.
Father of 2 young boys ages 8 and 5.
Former Wildlife Control Business owner in South West Missouri as a Franchisee for 8 years.
Former President of the Missouri Wildlife Control Operators Association.
Certified Wildlife Professional.
Certified Mole Control Specialist.
Certified Bird Control Specialist by BirdBGone and Bird Barrier.
Graduate of Wildlife Academy.
21 years of Trapping Experience.
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Reviews (12)
Zac Bales-Henry
May 20, 2022
Elizabeth Hester
Jun 23, 2021
Russ N.
Jun 17, 2021
Responded very quickly to my inquiry regarding mole damage in my back yard. A technician was out in the next couple of days to set traps and the moles were caught shortly thereafter, stopping the damage to the yard. I was very satisfied with the results and the cost of the service. I highly recommend this company. Service: Rodent extermination
Liz Larson
May 07, 2021
Rob Gilligan
Jan 04, 2021
We suspected that we had a few bats living in our walls, but two inspectors came, took a quick look, and told us we were fine. Then we finally found TRapper. Him and his team scoured the house and indeed found a spot where bats were getting in. After installing a bat exit, our bat problem is no more. Always quick to respond, knowledgeable, friendly and professional, can't recommend TRapper highly enough for those with stubborn bat issues.
Jenna DePerro
Nov 12, 2020
Kelsey Boattenhamer
May 22, 2020
Very impressed with Trapper. With having a bat problem a few years before and the prior exterminator literally did nothing I was very particular about what I wanted done. He was knowledgeable, thorough and trustworthy. Took the time to inspect the whole outside of my home as well as getting into my attic which the prior guy did not do. Will definitely refer him to anyone I know with the same issue.
L. F.
Jan 10, 2020
These guys are the best! For the first time in 6-7 years I don't have moles digging up my yard. I had tried everything myself, grub control, mole repellent spray, the little vibrating mole chasers and nothing worked. I have pets so I did not want to use any poisons or anything harmful. Within a few weeks my yard was mole free and has stayed mole free. I cannot say enough good things about the trapper, he is the BEST!
Nina Schmidt
Nov 14, 2019
I wouldn't recommend this service. I used him for bats and he came and sealed house and using flexible tubes so bats could escape. Told me he'd come back a few weeks later and remove tubes. Didn't come and when I contacted him he said he'd come in October. I now have yellow jackets making a nest in tube. I made the mistake of paying in full, up front for a 5% discount.
He didn't finish the job and now says it will be a minimum of 2 weeks before he can come back to resolve something he said he'd do 2 months ago. He's expensive and follow through wasn't good. EDIT- he came and remedied this situation after I posted this. I appreciate him finishing the job.
He didn't finish the job and now says it will be a minimum of 2 weeks before he can come back to resolve something he said he'd do 2 months ago. He's expensive and follow through wasn't good. EDIT- he came and remedied this situation after I posted this. I appreciate him finishing the job.
Jacob Burkhart
Jun 16, 2018
Jacob Burkhart
Mike DeWiese