Trapper John

I worked with him and I was very happy about it. I thought he was very knowledgeable and he was very effective. He was very knowledgeable about what needs to be done. He has a great support service so he basically makes the commitment to any problems that you might have in the future. It is not an event driven thing it is a service over time. I thought that was a great idea and that he was very good at it. He has actually been back since the original engagement. I thought his price was probably high compared to others but I felt that it was worth it. Not only initially did I think it was worth it but I have thought it was worth it when he has come back. He has been back twice. He has helped with new animal break ins.

Trapper John showed up early for appointment! Worked for two hours, mostly in the dark (7PM to 9PM). Explained in detail all about problem and how he was going to fix it. Found Squirrels had entered house through "rotted wood"by Gutter and downspout. Cleared Mother Squirrel and babies and then blocked off entry way with wire and wood. Checked entire roof outside and inside attic. Advised need to listen for any activity inside and out and call him if any problems - so far none noted! A true professional and a pleasure to work with. I can't say enough good things about my experience. Would not hesitate to recommend and would give "TJ" an A++ If you have a pest control problem call Trapper John first and you will not be disappointed.

I was concerned about noises in the bathroom ceiling as that's the only place where they are heard. He tried gaining access to the ceiling but could not as it is tiled and the fan was anchored in a way that could not be removed. Of course it was very quite while he was here. Unfortunately, the If problem persists, will need to break a wall.

John Kerpo spent approximately FOUR months trying to get a raccoon to pull herself and her babies out of my roof. After locking her in the area for a week at a time, SHE, the raccoon, finally pulled the babies out and went elsewhere. He provided a four year "Gaurantee" that she would not reenter. He sealed my roof caps where she had gained entry. She is back again this year. She did not get in through the roof caps, but instead tore five different areas of my roof apart until she gained entry. She ripped a hole in one spot and is entering and exiting there. I spoke with "Trapper John" and he stated that he DOES NOT guarantee this and will not come back unless I pay ANOTHER $1200 due to the fact that she did not enter the same way as last year! I will be hiring someone else who WILL catch her and remove her permanently, as well as repair the damage, clean, and deodorize her scent from the area.

Trapper John is a fascinating person and very effective wildlife abatement expert. We had squirrels living in our attic. When we called Trapper John, he said he wouldn't kill the squirrels, but rather set up devices that would allow them to leave the attic and prevent them from returning. When I expressed scepticism, he said that this method was the best method and that he understood how squirrels behaved and it would work and he guaranteed it. By this time we were desperate as the squirrels were eating their way through our top floor ceiling and threatening to drop into our living quarters. We said ok. Trapper John that day inspected the roof and sealed off with wire mesh the likely areas of ingress and egress for the squirrels, leaving one area with a device that was a one-way tunnel that allowed the squirrel to leave but prevented her - TJ said it was a female with a brood (the males don't nest like this, they roam around) - prevented her from returning. He said it would take about 5 days for all of them to get hungry and thirsty and want to leave. When he was installing the one-way tunnel, indeed a large squirrel ran up to us (I was on the roof watching TJ work) and stared at TJ for a second and ran away. TJ said then that that was the mother and the brood was young adult squirrels as opposed to babies. I asked how he knew. TJ explained that if they were babies, the mother would have been more aggressive and flicked her tail, being more protective of babies than young adults. TJ finished up his work and I paid him half the quoted price. He said he'd be back in 5 days to remove the one-way tunnel and seal everything up. In 5 days he returned, sealed it all up and I paid the remainder. TJ gave me receipts and a written guarantee. The squirrels were gone. We haven't heard a scratching since he worked with us. He not only solved our squirrel problem in a professional and humane way, he taught me something about animal behavior. I highly recommend Trapper John.

Very professional, explained the process and what needs tournpike be performed. Followed up at all steps of the way and called back to confirm that the problem has been resolved. Had squirrel issue that my normal exterminator was unable to correct over a period of months, John was able to correct the situation with in a period of a few weeks. Opposed to capturing the squirrels, the entry point were blocked off and one way exits were implemented, once the squirrels went out they no longer could get back in.

The big deal was just for an eye ball on the site. I had never used him before. He didn't really climb up and take a good look. He said he could tell what kind of rodent was involved just by looking at the ground. There are still rodents there.

He set a trap and that relieved the problem. He was professional, on time and personable. He also let me know about other issues I may need to take care of in the future.

Trapper John was really great. He came and shimmied up to the roof and identified the problem. He seemed very knowledgeable and very nice. He definitely showed that he cared about doing a great job and gave me a lot of information. However, in the end his price was a bit too steep for me. If money was not an issue, I would have used him in a pinch. But another company came in with a less expensive quote and I went with them even though their guarantee was not as long. as Trapper John's 2 year guarrantee. I hope I made the right choice.

One of the things he needed to do required his coming back to retrieve the trap---I wish he had let us know he was coming. Even though he didn't have to come inside our home, it was a little disconcerting looking out and seeing a ladder set up and not knowing he was coming. That really was my only complaint. I thought the cost was little high, but then I guess I can't measure the real risks he has to take so maybe the pricing was fair.

He was on time, polite and helpful. Warned me about the condition of the wall near the roof. I'm most grateful since I was not aware of the problem.

I am very pleased with the work that he has done. He is very good at what he does, he is very knowledgeable and he explains everything that he is going to do. He is very personable every step of the way.

Trapper John is the best. He was incredibly thorough conscientious, respectful and honest. He actually reduced his fees from his original quote (which I had accepted) because he realized he didn't need to do as much work. He's a real New York personality with lots of great stories, advice and soul. From the moment he came for his first visit, I have not heard a single squirrel chewing away in my ceiling. Great work!

His prices were a bit excessive, but it turned out well. The gentleman was very thorough, worked quickly and efficiently, and did a great job. He also arrived on time, and and he was pleasant as well as knowledgeable. Ultimately, there have been no further squirrel issues.

John came to my house to assess the situation (He cancelled the first appointment due to snow). There is an opening all along the top of my windows on the outside and there are several birds' nests all along it. The window sill is littered with bird debris and there is bird waste on the windows. At first he tried to convince me that he couldn't fix it because the building had to close up some vents. I had to point out to him that the windows with the problem didn't have those vents. Well, I basically had to convince him that the work could be done by a contractor and he agreed to do it. We set an appointment. The first one he cancelled due to snow, which was fine. The second appointment he cancelled because he was behind on other work. The third one he cancelled again because of the snow, but this time just an hour before the appointment (it had snowed from the night before.) The for the fourth appointment, he asked that I give him some dates and then he'd contact me 24-48 hours before to tell me he was coming. That was three weeks ago -- I gave him about 8 dates -- but I never heard from him again. I found this to be extremely unprofessional and downright rude. I think he just didn't want to do the job, which he should have just told me rather than making me wait for him and schedule around him for weeks. If you want something to actually get done, hire someone else.

Working with John was a great experience. He is extremely knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions and explain the work to be done. While I hope to never need to hire John again, I would not hesitate to to call him if the need arises.

It worked out well. He did what he said he was going to do. I recommended him to a couple of neighbors. He was able to get it out within four or five days. We went out of town and when we came back they were gone. There were additional charges beyond the big deal amount. It was $800 to get rid of the squirrel. I was very pleased with it. I think the price was very reasonable because he also gave me a guarantee that if anything came back he would get it out within two days. I didn't have any complaints at all. He got back to me on the first day by email and then we talked on the phone.

Because of the way my three family house is situated, it was actually too dangerous for John to closely inspect the area I called about. He offered a refund but I didn't accept it because he was kind enough to inspect-- and remedy--another problem area that I hadn't noticed. John is a really good guy and very conscientious.

We had squirrels living in between two floors of our house. He didn't trap them, but put in a "door" that let them go out but not back in.

Recently, my family and I noticed that squirrels were living in the broken soffit of our 94-year-old three-story house in Brooklyn. One neighbor advised me to call an exterminator. As animal advocates and rescuers who do TNR (trap, neuter, return) of feral cats, I could not imagine calling an exterminator, a person who is in the business of killing animals. I wanted to hire someone with compassion and sensitivity, someone who would assure me that a) no harm would come to the animals and that b) no babies or adults would be left behind. I made two appointments for estimates by wildlife trappers on the same day. The first company, which charged $50 for the estimate (which would be waived if we hired them to do the job) sent two (for lack of a better word) thugs, who were clearly inexperienced and unable to answer our questions. The estimate they gave us was $2500 to get the squirrels out and close up the hole(s). That afternoon, Trapper John came to give us a FREE estimate. From the moment my family and I met him, we knew he was the right person for the job. He was articulate, professional, punctual, personable, knowledgeable, and clearly very experienced. I was particularly impressed with his perceptiveness, sensitivity, and extraordinary understanding of the animals. He said it would take two visits, and that after the squirrels were out, he would close up the soffit and any other holes they were getting in through ? all for less than HALF the price the other company was charging. John explained that he would go around the entire house and look for possible entry points, then place a one-way contraption at each one, letting the squirrels exit the house (which they do several times a day), but not re-enter. He was able to address all our questions and concerns without hesitation. We hired him and within a week (and exactly two visits, like he?d said) the squirrels were out and all the holes were closed. As an added bonus, in addition to getting the job done, I learned a lot about squirrels and their behavior. I highly recommend Trapper John to anyone who has uninvited wildlife in their home.

They were very cooperative. He called me back right away on the phone and gave me all the information so he was very informative. The pricing was a little high but he was very thorough. He came back and did a follow-up and did a follow-up call to see if I was satisfied.

John quickly identified our intruders as squirrels, based on a few recorded sounds. He knew amazing details about the squirrels' behavior and could tell me exactly how they had been behaving and would behave. He is VERY intuitive about animals, and I would completely trust him with any other problems in the future. In addition, John is a total pleasure to do business with. He is a generous and kind and knowledgeable person. We were so glad to meet him and felt lucky he was available to help us out! Would highly recommend him.

He was professional in every way. He showed up when he said he would . The squirls are gone

Everything went well. The gentleman came to inspect our home for any susceptible points of entry from wildlife. He was very knowledgeable and gave us the feedback that we needed. I would recommend their services.

John was thoughtful and professional. I liked his approach where he looked for access points for animals to gain entry. I live in a residential neighborhood - in close proximity to a nature park. There are an abundance of squirrels and raccoons in the area - including in and around my back yard. Fortunately for me none were found in the house, nor in the outdoor shed. He identified areas that could become accessible, should an animal be seeking shelter. One of the things he noted was the "plastic attic fan assembly" on the roof. It came with the house and had been installed by one of the two previous owners. John explained how at the very least I could end up with expensive water damage should the cover ever break. In addition, he showed me where animals could gain entry into the house (namely, the attic). He offered solutions to the above listed that are cost-effective and much cheaper than the consequences. This need led me to Angie's List Reviewed Handyman Service, Mr. Handyman of S. Orange - Westfield - Scotch Plains, NJ. They installed a replacement aluminum attic fan. I need to call Trapper John to install the additional solutions, now that the replacement fan has been installed. (Update: I just messaged John via Angie's List to schedule the additional work.)