Jacob began trapping as a young man growing up in the Tidewater area of Virginia and after serving 10 years in the US Army he moved to the Northern Virginia area where for the last 8 years he worked as a wildlife control specialist dealing with everything from snakes to bats and flying squirrels to beavers. Jacob has removed animals and performed exclusion work at apartment complexes, historic houses, restaurants and golf courses from Fredericksburg to Prince Georges County, MD, Washington, DC and from Alexandria to Manassas. I recently started servicing Montgomery and Howard Counties too!
We are Licensed and Insured!
Business highlights
17 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Animal removal & exclusion, feces cleanup. Minor handyman work
Thank you for running an honest business! You solved the problem and saved me a lot of $💰💰💰. I was about to be taken for a ride by a ruthless, aggressive sales rep from Terminix. You also restored some of my faith in the American craftsmanship.
Description of Work: After thorough inspection removed bird nests from 2 gable vents and sealed 3 vents from outside with hardware cloth.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$825
Marisa W.
06/2019
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Very professional, great communication from setting up the initial appointment to providing detailed photos and descriptions of the work that needed to be done. It took a while to get all of the squirrels out of our attic (there were so many!) but after several months now none have returned. A great job all around.
Description of Work: Squirrel removal
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from The Master Trapper Inc
Thank you for trusting us with your nuisance wildlife issue!
Mary H.
02/2019
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Mark set a trap and fortunately the squirrel was caught in 30 minutes. He then laid another in case of other squirrels but none were trapped after a few days. Mark secured the siding, and inspected the attic area for damage, fortunately there was none.
Description of Work: Squirrel had pulled back from siding to my home house and was in the attic area.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Response from The Master Trapper Inc
Thank you for trusting us with your nuisance wildlife issue!
David R.
01/2019
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
I have had an ongoing squirrel problem in my home and spent a lot of money with other companies to fix the problem. I called Jacob to come take a look at the issue this year. He performed the most thorough inspection I have ever seen, fixed some outstanding issues, did all needed follow-up, charged a reasonable price, and did some
Description of Work: Squirrel remediation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from The Master Trapper Inc
Thank you for trusting us with your nuisance wildlife issue!
Al M.
01/2019
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Went very well. Very informative and did a thorough job searching and closing up the hole afterwards. We appreciated his being able to squeeze us in on short notice.
Description of Work: Checked for critter in ceiling
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Response from The Master Trapper Inc
Thank you for trusting us with your nuisance wildlife issue!
Ruth W.
07/2018
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Excellent service. Mark came out the afternoon we called; set traps and captured 3 of the 4 raccoons we had seen on the first night; he set another trap and caught the last one a second night. Very professional and responsive. would highly recommend.
Description of Work: trap and remove family of raccoons from under our deck
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Barbara S.
06/2018
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Great! Mr. Lehman trapped the squirrels and sealed the hole opening they had made near the soffit vent of my house. I highly recommend The Master Trapper, Inc.
Description of Work: remove squirrels from attic of two-story residene
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
John J.
05/2018
4.0
pest control, animal removal
 + 0 more
We never did catch it. Perhaps I gave up too soon. The critter wasn't taking the bait, and may just have been a chipmunk. It's still there, but not creating a problem. So, at least it's not a fox, skunk, groundhog, or other real pest.
Description of Work: Capture a critter under front stoop.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
James H.
02/2018
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Jacob was responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. I would certainly hire him again if I needed animals removed from my attic.
Description of Work: Remove squirrel from attic.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from The Master Trapper Inc
Thanks [Member Name Removed]!
Ann M.
02/2018
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
After two weeks, we caught two mice in traps and I think some have died in the ceiling from poison. No evidence of mice for two months.
Description of Work: We had a mouse infestation. He set multiple traps and inspected the exterior for possible access points. My husband sealed up several holes.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Laura C.
01/2018
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Jacob determined there weren't any flying squirrels living in the attic, so there were none to remove. He saw a gap in the roof along the ridge vent, which we fixed, as the likely point of entry. He responded to my call quickly and was able to come out at a convenient time for myself and my neighbor so both sides of the duplex could be checked. The inspection fee was reasonable for the amount of time he spent on our issue.
Description of Work: Flying squirrel in basement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
David M.
01/2018
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Very responsive and he took a logical approach to both removing the critters and installing screening to keep them out. Only complication was my having to rent a lift the could get high enough to install screens over the openings where the squirrels were coming in to the house. The lift was expensive ($500) and not included in the pricing of the service.
Description of Work: Family of squirrels evicted from the steeple of our chapel.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,350
patricia K.
01/2018
1.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
i felt taken advantage of! he quoted price of 300 for the cleaning of attic as well disposing of raccoons along with 240 for a metal bar to cover the fan outside. then after a month he said cleaning was not included even through 3 people heard him. he never gave all the important facts about costs! if you want to be taken advantage of please call hom
Description of Work: raccoons in attic
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Kathy W.
12/2017
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Jacob right away said that animal smells do not come and go, and that it was probably an electrical problem. Sure enough, the electricians found a bad outlet, which can also create this type of smell. SO impressed with his expertise and honesty, saving me an unnecessary service call, and possibly even holes cut out of the wall near the bad odor, which seems to be standard operating procedure. Thank you Jacob!!!
Description of Work: We had been smelling a horrible fishy, rotten animal type odor in a bedroom, and the odor had been coming and going. After speaking with numerous animal removal companies who offered to send someone out, I spoke with Jacob on the phone.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Adam B.
10/2017
5.0
contractors, handyman service, animal removal
 + 1 more
Mark from Master Trapper set squirrel traps, caught and released one squirrel that had gotten into my home, and repaired a hole in the gable that allowed the squirrel in. He was very professional and personable, and performed high quality work. I'd definitely hire him again if needed.
Description of Work: Squirrel Infestation and Gable Repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
ELISE T.
10/2017
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
This is the second time I have hired Jacob. He is responsive, personable and can quickly assess a problem and come up with a solution. He responded quickly to my email, scheduled an appointment, came out on time and inspected my attic, finding two squirrels there at the time. He set the traps, quickly captured the mother squirrel and then over several days, captured the 4 others. After insuring that he had captured them all, he then covered the hole they had created so that others could not get in. He kept in touch with me throughout the process. As previously, his price was extremely reasonable. So glad to have the squirrels gone. I would highly recommend The Master Trapper.
Description of Work: I had squirrels in my attic.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Cecilia M.
09/2017
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
He caught the squirrel, as well as two mice despite my pest control company claiming to have eliminated the mice from the attic entirely. It was more expensive than I had hoped for, but he was efficient and very polite. The repairs appear to be very sturdy, and are guaranteed for several years.
Description of Work: Squirrel in attic needed removed, and screens repaired so they wouldn't get in again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
DAVID B.
09/2017
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
He did a super job. I thought the price was reasonable. I checked other places that were more expensive. I did have to wait a couple of weeks to get on the schedule because they had a lot of work to do. They were responsive. They were professional. I like that they solved the problem. The communication and interactions were good. It took them about two hours. They put a screen on the hole where the raccoon's had gotten in. They put them on the truck and just moved them.
Description of Work: I had two raccoon's up in my crawlspace. They charged a fee for coming out, and $100 to remove the animals.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Kay D.
09/2017
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Master Trapper set and baited a trap and checked it daily for 3 weeks for the fee paid but the groundhog was apparently too smart to go in the trap.
Description of Work: I wanted a groundhog that had been eating flowers and digging holes trapped and removed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Allison J.
08/2017
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Jacob is the best. He didn't end up catching anything but was very professional and kind. The trap was set for a week and then he did the repairs.
Description of Work: Squirrel trapping and repair hole
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
John B.
07/2017
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Jacob was extremely helpful and informative. He replied promptly to my phone calls and texts and dealt diplomatically with the tenant. He trapped two animals and then sealed the hole they chewed with metal. He's a good guy. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: We had squirrels in the attic of a rental house I own.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Nanette S.
05/2017
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Jacob answered the phone each time I called. He was able to get the trap set up quickly. He is very responsive and professional.
Description of Work: Removal of fox litter from underneath the porch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Todd M.
05/2017
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Great. Mark set a trap and kept it baited but raccoon never came back. He then installed screens to prevent racccons from getting in again. He was fair and professional and great to deal with. He also spent quite a bit of time ensuring that the screens look good on the house.
Description of Work: Remove raccoon from attic or prevent it from getting back in.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Peter L.
05/2017
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Jacob is a master. Unlike another company that thought we had mice, Jacob identified signs of a squirrel infestation and solved the problem. Jacob is honest, friendly, and very competent!
Description of Work: Removing squirrels from attic and blocking their reentry.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mary B.
04/2017
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Jacob came out to my home on an emergency basis at around 8:30 PM. I had the mother raccoon on the roof trying to get into the house to the raccoon babies, the neighbors dog in my yard barking at the raccoon and the cries of baby raccoons in my ceiling. I was frantic as I did not want the babies to die. Jacob came out and removed the one way door that another Company had put up and reached in and got one of the babies out and put it where the mother could get it. He later crawled into the tight space and searched for the rest of the babies. He found the last one and put it in a box so the mother would come and get it. The mother raccoon was frantic as well. She came and got the last baby out of the box and took it away. He covered the hole with cardboard for 48 hours just in case there was still an unfound baby and then returned and installed a new gable vent, screened it and also screened another existing vent on my home. I had another Pest Control company working for a week before contacting Jacob. He did a wonderful job and I would highly recommend him. Thank you, Jacob
Description of Work: I needed baby raccoons removed from an attic crawl space after the mother was locked out with a one way door excluder which had been installed by another Company.
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FAQ
The Master Trapper Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Master Trapper Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, The Master Trapper Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, The Master Trapper Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, The Master Trapper Inc offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, The Master Trapper Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, The Master Trapper Inc offers warranties.
The Master Trapper Inc offers the following services: Animal removal & exclusion, feces cleanup. Minor handyman work