Unexplained odors, sudden swarms of flies, or stains
on walls/ceilings are more than inconveniences—they
can signal a dead animal inside your home or
business. Trapper Joe’s Wildlife Control, LLC provides
discreet, professional dead animal removal across
Greater Indianapolis, restoring sanitary conditions
while preventing repeat issues. We quickly locate the
source, remove it safely, and sanitize affected areas
so your property is clean, odor-free, and protected.
Our approach emphasizes minimal disruption, careful
access, and thorough remediation to address both the
cause and the consequences.
Trapper Joe’s reflects what customers value most:
quiet professionalism, safety-focused procedures,
and a single team that can locate, remove, sanitize,
and help prevent future dead animals—without
passing you between multiple vendors.
We serve Greater Indianapolis, including Ingalls, Franklin, Greenfield, Fishers, Noblesville, Plainfield,
Fortville, Lawrence, and surrounding communities. Local experience helps us quickly identify likely cavities,
ventilation paths, and construction details common to Central Indiana homes and businesses. Whether
you're looking for expert guidance, personalized solutions, or seamless support, we're here to assist every
step of the way!
Contact us now to schedule your assessment and discover how our team can
provide you with comprehensive, hassle-free deceased animal pick up service tailored specifically to your
needs.
Deceased wildlife can often end up in hard-to-reach spaces, creating unpleasant odors, attracting pests, and posing potential health risks. Our team specializes in locating and safely removing dead animal remains from a variety of challenging locations, ensuring your home or property is restored to a clean and safe condition. Here's where we work and what we handle:
✔ Attics & Knee Walls
Our team conducts a thorough inspection to identify insulation voids, areas behind baffles, and around roof
penetrations where remains may be hidden. These hard-to-spot areas are carefully accessed to ensure no
trace is left behind, helping to protect your home from lingering odors or biohazards.
✔ Walls & Ceilings
Using precise access cuts, we locate and remove remains from behind drywall or other materials, ensuring
minimal disturbance to your space. After removal, we offer clean and professional patching options to
seamlessly restore your walls and ceilings, leaving your home looking as good as new.
✔ Crawlspaces & Foundations
Tight and confined spaces, such as areas around piers, sill plates, and small cavities, are no problem for our
experienced team. We carefully navigate these challenging environments to completely clear out remains,
protecting the structural integrity of your home.
✔ Chimneys & Flues
Wildlife often hides in chimneys, caps/screens, smoke shelves, and other non-combustion surfaces. Our
team safely accesses these areas to remove remains without causing damage, ensuring your chimney is
clean, safe, and free from obstructions
✔ Decks, Sheds & Porches
Wildlife frequently creates dens and hides in voids under outdoor structures like decks, sheds, and porches.
We take extra care to locate and remove remains without damaging your property, ensuring these spaces are
restored to a clean and safe condition.
✔ Garages & Outbuildings
From storage nooks to areas behind appliances or tools, garages and outbuildings can harbor hidden
remains. We thoroughly inspect every corner and remove any discovered remains, ensuring these spaces are
completely cleared and safe to use
✔ Yards & Landscape
Wildlife can leave remains in burrows, dense shrub lines, and beneath steps, creating potential hazards in
outdoor areas. Our team carefully handles these locations, restoring your yard and landscape to a safe and
clean condition while respecting your property.
✔ Vehicles (on private property)
Accessible compartments in vehicles, such as undercarriages or engine compartments, can trap remains
and create issues. We safely address these areas, removing remains and restoring your vehicle to a sanitary
and odor-free state
✔ HVAC Exteriors
Remains can sometimes be found near HVAC units, particularly in accessible surrounding areas. We clear
these spaces thoroughly, and if remains are located in complex duct interiors, we coordinate with licensed
HVAC professionals to ensure safe and proper handling. This ensures your HVAC system functions efficiently
and hygienically.
Typical species we remove include raccoons, squirrels, opossums, skunks,
groundhogs, bats, birds, muskrats, foxes, yard moles, beavers, and chipmunks, though we can sometimes
manage other species as well. We unfortunately do not work with waterfowl such as ducks and geese. Every
structure is unique, so we tailor our access, containment, and restoration methods to suit your materials,
layout, and specific needs.
Our goal is to provide thorough, efficient, and professional dead critter removal service to help you reclaim
your space while ensuring peace of mind. Reach out to us today at 317-832-5840 to schedule an
inspection and take the first step toward a wildlife-free home!
⚠ Persistent foul odor that becomes stronger on warm days or in specific rooms. This smell can permeate your home, making it uncomfortable to live in and difficult to locate the source.
⚠ Sudden fly activity, including clusters of flies, maggots, or dermestid beetles near vents, windows, or light fixtures. These insects are often drawn to decomposing material and can signal the location of the issue.
⚠ Stains or discoloration on ceilings, walls, or floors, particularly below attic spaces or crawl areas. These marks can be caused by fluids from decomposition and might indicate where the animal is located.
⚠ Pets fixating on specific areas like a wall, air vent, or cabinet base. Animals are highly perceptive to smells and sounds and may be trying to alert you to the source of the problem.
⚠ Noise that stopped abruptly, such as scratching or scurrying, followed by a noticeable odor within a few days. This often happens when an animal trapped inside your home dies.
⚠ Scavenger interest outdoors, such as vultures circling above or intense digging near your home's foundation or yard. These behaviors can indicate a dead animal nearby.
We begin with a thorough inspection of your property, identifying odor pathways, likely entry points, and structural cavities where the remains may be located. Our team documents everything carefully and provides a detailed, itemized plan and estimate. If applicable, this documentation can be used for insurance claims, making the process easier for you.
Safety is our priority. We set up personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure floors, walls, and finishes are protected during the process. If needed, we use HEPA air filtration or negative-air containment systems to limit the spread of particulates and odors, ensuring your indoor air quality remains safe and your property stays clean.
Using advanced tools like inspection cameras, borescopes, and odor tracing technology, combined with our extensive knowledge of local construction methods, we accurately pinpoint the source of the problem. We then create minimal, targeted access points to reach the remains, ensuring we minimize disruption and avoid unnecessary damage to your property.
We carefully extract the remains, bagging them securely in leak-resistant containers to prevent further contamination. All remains are disposed of in full compliance with local regulations, ensuring safe and legal handling. Our process ensures that no trace is left behind, providing peace of mind and restoring your environment.
After removal, we clean the affected area thoroughly. This includes removing all contaminated nesting materials or debris, applying powerful disinfectants, and using specialized enzyme and oxidizer treatments to neutralize odors at their source. Our goal is to ensure odors are eliminated—not just masked, leaving your space fresh and healthy.
If the issue was caused by wildlife gaining access to your property, we can help prevent future incidents. Our team can seal and reinforce entry points using wildlife-grade materials and, if necessary, recommend structural repairs. This step ensures your property is better protected from future intrusions
Once the process is complete, we conduct a final inspection to confirm that odors have been eliminated, and the problem has been fully resolved. We provide you with a comprehensive photo report, showing clear before-and-after images. We also outline preventive steps to help you avoid similar issues in the future
Inspection Tech → Borescopes/inspection cameras, targeted moisture/odor tracing
Clean-Air Tools → HEPA vacuums and air scrubbers for particulate control
Sanitizers & Neutralizers → Disinfectants plus enzyme/oxidizer treatments for persistent odors
Access & Sealing → Neat access cuts, code-appropriate patch options, and durable sealants
Exclusion Hardware (optional) → Galvanized/stainless screening, flashing, vent guards, chimney caps
From start to finish, we keep you informed about every step of the animal carcass removal process. We
explain what we’re doing, why it’s important, and how it protects your property and indoor air quality. With
our professional approach, you can trust that your home or business will be restored to a clean, safe, and
odor-free condition. Contact us now to schedule your estimate and take the first
step toward a cleaner, healthier space!
Yes—removing the source and properly treating affected materials usually eliminates the odor entirely. By targeting the root cause, such as the remains or waste, and thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing the area, we ensure the odor won’t return. Light residual smells may linger briefly as the treated areas ventilate, but our enzyme and oxidizer treatments speed up the deodorization process, leaving your space fresh and clean.
That’s a common occurrence. Unpleasant odors can often come from hidden sources that are difficult to locate. We use specialized inspection tools, such as thermal imaging cameras and moisture meters, and perform targeted access to pinpoint remains in hard-to-reach areas like walls, ceilings, attics, and crawlspaces. Our method minimizes disruption to your property while ensuring the source is found and removed.
Yes, we specialize in safely and efficiently handling remains in walls, ceilings, and other confined spaces. We make small, precise access cuts to minimize damage, carefully remove the dead animal, and thoroughly sanitize the area to eliminate bacteria and odor. Afterward, we can provide professional patch and repair options to restore your property to its original condition.
For animals found on public roads or right-of-way areas, you will need to contact your city, county, or the appropriate local agency for assistance, as they are responsible for public property. We handle removals on private property and are happy to advise you on which agency to call for situations on public land.
Yes. During our inspection, we also look for secondary issues, such as additional remains or pest activity, to ensure the problem is fully addressed. This includes checking for multiple animals, insect infestations, or other factors that may contribute to odors or further sanitation concerns. These findings are incorporated into our comprehensive cleanup plan.
Yes. Alongside removal and cleanup, we also offer exclusion and repair services. This means we identify the entry point where the animal gained access to your property and seal it off to prevent future incidents. Our repairs are designed to blend seamlessly with your property while providing long-term protection.
Insurance coverage depends on your specific policy and provider. While some policies may include coverage for animal removal and repairs, others may not. We help streamline the claims process by providing detailed photos, reports, and documentation to support your case when applicable.
We can remove remains from accessible exterior areas of your HVAC system, such as vents or duct openings, and clean and disinfect those spaces. For more complex situations involving interior ductwork, we coordinate with licensed HVAC professionals to ensure the problem is resolved without damaging your system. Together, we ensure your HVAC system is clean, odor-free, and functioning properly.
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