Business Details
16 Years
experience
Humane Wildlife Removal Services in Chittenden County, VT
Heart Wildlife Removal has been dedicated to resolving wildlife conflicts humanely since 2010. Our team combines decades of experience in animal care and construction to provide effective, long-term solutions for homeowners and businesses. We specialize in identifying and addressing wildlife entry points while prioritizing ethical treatment of animals. Our services include on-site inspections, humane evictions using one-way doors, and preventative maintenance to secure properties against future infestations. With a focus on education and community outreach, we empower clients to understand and mitigate wildlife interactions.Our staff undergoes rigorous training and maintains $1 million in liability insurance for client protection. We serve Chittenden County, Vermont, and offer remote consultations for out-of-area clients seeking humane wildlife management guidance. Our commitment to innovation led us to adopt rodent birth control solutions as part of integrated pest management plans. Customer testimonials highlight our professionalism, thoroughness, and compassionate approach to wildlife removal. We maintain transparency in operations and prioritize client satisfaction through personalized service and clear communication.
Services
Wildlife Eviction
Prevention Services
Property Inspections
Rodent Control
Educational Talks
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have 40 years of experience in humane wildlife removal since 2010
- Our team uses proven exclusion techniques for permanent solutions
- We carry $1 million in liability insurance for client protection
- We offer remote consultations for out-of-area wildlife issues
- Our staff includes licensed wildlife rehabilitators and construction specialists
What people say
Thoroughness and knowledge
Calm and professional demeanor
Fun and pleasant experience
Excited to work with team
Highly recommend
Services
Wildlife Eviction
Our humane wildlife eviction service safely removes animals using one-way doors and exclusion barriers. We identify entry points, implement ethical removal techniques, and secure properties to prevent future infestations. This service includes post-removal property sealing to ensure permanent solutions.
Prevention Services
We offer comprehensive wildlife prevention services including property assessments, exclusion barrier installation, and maintenance contracts. Our technicians identify vulnerable areas and implement long-term solutions like hardwire cloth barriers and rodent birth control systems to prevent future wildlife conflicts.
Property Inspections
Our inspection service identifies current wildlife issues and potential problem areas through thorough property evaluations. Technicians analyze tracks, entry points, and environmental factors to create customized removal and prevention plans for residential and commercial properties.
Rodent Control
We implement integrated rodent management programs combining exclusion techniques, sanitation guidance, and EPA-registered birth control solutions. Our approach targets population control while preventing property damage through humane, environmentally responsible methods.
Educational Talks
Our educational programs provide wildlife safety training for schools, community groups, and businesses. Topics include local wildlife behavior, prevention strategies, and ethical management practices led by our licensed wildlife rehabilitator with 40 years of experience.
People
JoAnn Nichols
Chief Wildlife Officer, Owner
Licensed wildlife rehabilitator with 40 years of experience, former Humane Society cruelty investigator, and animal control officer. Specializes in wildlife conflict resolution and humane exclusion techniques since 2010.
Patty Tashiro
Co-Founder, Emeritus
Business strategist and animal advocate who co-founded Heart Wildlife Removal in 2015. Developed educational programs and office systems while maintaining focus on humane wildlife management solutions.
Bethany Smith
Humane Wildlife Specialist
Wildlife biologist with UVM research experience and volunteer coordination background. Specializes in native wildlife species management and community education programs for humane wildlife coexistence.
Triana Kozak
Humane Wildlife Specialist
UVM psychology graduate with extensive animal care experience. Former veterinary technician at Humane Society of Chittenden County, specializing in wildlife rescue and community outreach programs.
Ben Kozak
Home Repair Specialist
Construction professional with 14 years of experience in roofing, arboriculture, and solar installation. Provides technical expertise for property repairs and wildlife exclusion barrier installations.
Questions
What wildlife removal services do you offer?
We provide humane evictions for raccoons, skunks, rodents, bats, and other wildlife through inspections, exclusion techniques, and preventative maintenance.
How do your wildlife removal methods work?
We use one-way doors and exclusion barriers to humanely remove animals, then secure properties to prevent re-entry while following seasonal wildlife protection guidelines.
Do you serve areas outside Chittenden County?
We offer remote phone consultations for wildlife issues beyond our primary service area in Chittenden County, Vermont.
What rodent control solutions do you use?
We implement integrated pest management plans combining sanitation, exclusion, and EPA-registered rodent birth control for humane population control.
Are your services covered by insurance?
We carry $1 million in general liability insurance to protect both our team and clients during all wildlife removal operations.
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