Wildlife is sometimes entertaining in the proper setting, but can become a “nuisance” when their intrusions cause damage to property and threaten the health and safety of our environment.

 

Human and Wildlife conflicts continue to increase each year as both populations continue to grow and compete for the same habitat. Wild animals have little choice but to adapt to the man made structures that have replaced their natural habitats and adapt they have. It is very likely that you or someone you know has had a conflict with some type of wild animal in a private residence or commercial property setting.
 

EXPERIENCE
Smithereen’s wildlife technicians are licensed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. They are fully trained and sensitive to both the needs of the client and the wildlife resources with 30 years of combined experience specializing in the management of the following species:

• BATS
• BEAVERS
• BIRDS
• COYOTES
• FOXES
• MUSKRATS
• MOLES
• OPOSSUMS
• RABBITS
• RACCOONS
• SQUIRRELS
• SKUNKS
• SNAKES
• VOLES
• WOODCHUCKS

 

COMPLETE INSPECTION
Smithereen provides a complete inspection of the home or commercial property to identify what type of animal is causing the problem, how it is affecting the structure or surrounding property, and what can be done to prevent future occurrences.
 

PREVENTIVE SOLUTIONS
Smithereen specializes in the installation of products that will prevent animal entry into structures. These products include: Vent Covers, Chimney Covers, Deck Screens, Porch Screens, and Hole Patches.
 

ODOR CONTROL
Occasionally animals will become sick or die in walls, under porches or decks, in attics, or in the yard. Smithereen provides dead animal removal and odor elimination services.