When an animal moves into your home, we remove it humanely and rebuild the openings to keep them out for good. Wildlife Pros is a family business. Owner Austin Jahner learned the trade from his father, a master carpenter, who began solving animal problems for clients in 1998. That carpentry background still informs everything that we do.
Our custom solutions are chosen to match your home's aesthetics
Our materials are durable and long-lasting
Our exclusions are backed by an industry-leading 10-year guarantee
Whether you live in Hendersonville, Gallatin, or any other part of the county, we're a short drive away. Give us a call to discuss how we can solve your wildlife issues.
"Above and beyond doesn't even begin to explain it."
The wildlife industry is filled with companies who prioritize profit margins above all else. Oftentimes their repairs utilize materials that don't last, and look terrible. Their guarantees are short term and filled with loopholes.
Our exclusion work is built to last. Every repair is custom-made for the opening it closes, in exterior-grade materials that carry long-term warranties from their manufacturers. The finished work is crafted to blend into your home to the fullest extent possible.
Because of the standard we hold ourselves to, we can offer an industry-leading 10-year guarantee. If wildlife ever gets back inside through an area that we sealed, we come back and fix it at no cost.
We're animal lovers, and humane isn't just a word to us. We treat every animal we encounter with the same care and consideration that someone's pet would deserve.
Our client's country home had become overrun with bats, and one had fallen to the ground near their pool and tested positive for rabies before we took the job. The family was terrified about living in a home that had the possibility of more rabid bats being present. They were prepared to get the rabies vaccination if needed, and were in close communication with the health department. On day one we walked through the interior with them, assessing every inch of the inner walls to help them close off any gaps that the bats could get into the living space through. This gave them confidence that the bats in the attic wouldn't be a threat to them. The work to the outside structure was rigorous, and had several areas that required precarious ladder setups. We worked overtime to seal the home quickly, and removed the bats within the week.
What Customers Are Saying
Reviews
"Austin solved a problem with bats in our barn that we'd been told was unsolvable. He repaired everything from the siding to the barn doors to the openings in the metal roof. He even installed bat houses for us up at the peak using a bucket lift. Above and beyond doesn't even begin to explain it."
Howard T.
"I had birds going to the bathroom all over my house. They were living in two vents, as well as behind the shutters. It was a big project but they monitored until the babies were grown and then removed the birds and sealed everything. They also cleaned the nesting material and other debris that was left in the vents and shutters. My house looks normal again."
Tom F.
Local Knowledge
Why Sumner County Has Wildlife Problems
Sumner County is two different landscapes sharing one county, and both of them are full of wildlife. A long wooded ridge crosses the county from east to west. North of it the land stays high and rough, steep hollows with creeks that run all year, and Taylor Hollow up in that country protects 173 acres of the kind of rich hardwood forest you'd otherwise drive to East Tennessee to see. South of the ridge the county drops into farm country and runs down to Old Hickory Lake, with Hendersonville and Gallatin sitting right on the water.
That mix is exactly what wildlife wants. The woods up on the ridge feed and shelter the animals, the farm country gives them room to range, and the lake keeps the insects thick for the bats all summer. The overlap between our world and theirs runs through every neighborhood between the ridge and the shore, very likely including yours.
The animals adapted to that overlap a long time ago. As we took over more of their territory, generations of squirrels, bats, birds, and other wildlife learned that our properties are full of resources: food, water, and shelter. They have no way of knowing that a house isn't a natural structure like any other.
Squirrels and raccoons found out that garbage cans are a reliable food source. Birds, squirrels, and rodents utilize bird feeders the same way. Groundhogs discovered that gardens are filled with delicious foods near the shelter of decks and sheds. Skunks learned that crawlspaces are a safe place to raise a baby, and bats learned that attics give them not only safety to raise their babies but the heat they need to do so optimally. Birds found that our vents are safe replicas of the cavities in trees that they nest in, but without predators being able to climb to them as easily. All of these animals have learned not just to survive but to thrive in the new environment that we have created for them.
And this is also why eviction is always our first option instead of relocation. Sending these animals to new environments that they are not adapted to makes their odds of survival drastically smaller than letting them stay where they are currently.
Common Questions
Sumner County Wildlife FAQ
We will give an exact price quote before we start. The price depends on the species, how many entry points the house has, and how much repair or cleanup follows. Before hiring anyone, us included, ask the following questions: Does the guarantee cover the home or only the hole that is sealed? How long is the guarantee? How long are your materials manufacturer warrantied for?
The exclusion work, meaning the sealing and repairs, carries an industry-leading 10-year guarantee. If wildlife breaks back in through a point we protected, the follow-up visit to get them out is free. For many animals, such as bats and squirrels, we also offer full home exclusions that warranty the house from top to bottom. Get any company's guarantee in writing to ensure you fully understand the scope and the length before signing.
Frequently, yes. Bat and raccoon damage is covered under many homeowner policies. We photograph and document the damage from inspection through restoration and help you put the claim together so your adjuster has what they need.
Our work is wild animals in and around homes. For cats, dogs, and other pets, or for a wild animal that's hurt or sick, the right call is your city or county animal control, your local police, or a licensed wildlife rehabilitator (TWRA publishes a directory).
We accept most major credit/debit cards with a 2.9% processor's fee.
Exclusion and sealing work is always done on the exterior of a house. After papers have been signed and deposits have been paid, we can work on the outside of the house whether our clients are present or not.
Case Study: A Flying Squirrel Colony Overhead
Our client's attic came alive every night, with a full colony of southern flying squirrels running around the ceiling from midnight until the early morning hours. The client was willing to wait for the optimal timing, to ensure that there were no babies and that the colony would survive the eviction. He had started wearing earplugs and his wife played white noise while they slept. The correct timing window was approximately three weeks out, which gave us ample time to seal all the holes they weren't currently using and to fortify the rest of the home against chewing. When the time came for removal, the eviction process was completed in three days. Their attic is quiet again, though they said they grew fond of the white noise and still play it at night.
"Above and beyond doesn't even begin to explain it."
— Howard T.
Serving All of Sumner County
Based in Nashville, TN
— A Family Trade Since 1998 —
Why Nashville Wildlife Pros
Reputation
More than 25 years of family experience across three regions of the country. Five stars on Google. Austin Jahner has been featured on CBS News in New York and ABC News in Philadelphia.
Craftsmanship
Methods created by a master carpenter. Lasting materials chosen for each home's aesthetics. Manufacturer-warranty of 50+ years on sealants.
Transparency
Up-front pricing. No additional costs or charges. Every client receives a detailed explanation of the steps required to solve their problem.
Guarantee
10-year written guarantee on our exclusion work. If an animal gets back in through something we sealed, we fix it free. Industry-leading guarantee length and scope.
Method
Humane eviction and exclusion is always the first option. Humane trapping when required. Mothers and their young stay together, orphans go to licensed wildlife rehabilitators. No poisons.
