At Trifecta Wildlife Services, our work often extends well beyond removing animals. Effective wildlife exclusion requires a thorough understanding of residential construction, building materials, and how different structural components work together. This recent project in the Lexington, Kentucky area provided an opportunity to put those skills to work outside our usual wildlife exclusion services. Following…
Trifecta Wildlife Services Featured in FreshBooks’ “Small is a Big Deal” Campaign We’re grateful to be one of five small businesses featured in FreshBooks’ national “Small is a Big Deal” campaign, celebrating small business owners and the milestones that matter to them. Trifecta Wildlife Services began as a one-person operation in Lexington, Kentucky, in 2014…
Not All Wildlife Repairs Are Created Equal: A Better Way to Protect Soffit Returns Soffit returns are one of the most common vulnerable areas we encounter on homes throughout Lexington and Central Kentucky. Where an eave or soffit meets an adjoining roofline, the construction often creates a small area of flexible vinyl that can be…
Recently, we were called to a Lexington home to correct previously completed raccoon exclusion work around two vulnerable soffit return areas. The homeowner had continued concerns about the durability of the existing repairs, and after inspection, it became clear why. The prior exclusion work primarily relied on thin aluminum flashing and sealant applied along the…
Solving a Common Barn Problem in Central Kentucky Working in Kentucky’s horse country always brings a unique set of challenges—and this recent project in Lexington was a great example. This stall barn was experiencing ongoing issues with European Starlings and House Sparrows entering the structure and nesting in the upper hayloft area. While birds moving…
Bird Activity Around Awnings: A Common Problem for Lexington Homes Retractable awnings create an ideal environment for birds. The structure offers shelter from wind and weather, along with a stable ledge for roosting and nesting. In this Lexington, Kentucky home, birds had begun building nests along the mounting bar of the awning. As activity…
Beavers are one of the most fascinating and capable animals we encounter in Central Kentucky. Known as “nature’s engineers,” they have an unmatched ability to reshape their environment by building dams, creating wetlands, and altering water flow. In the right setting, this is beneficial. In the wrong place—near homes, farms, or roadways—it can quickly…
Powered attic fans are great at venting heat and helping regulate attic temperatures during the warmer months. Unfortunately, they can also become an inconspicuous open door on your roof. Let’s learn about attic fan guard installation to provide a solution! Most powered attic fans include only a small factory screen underneath the canopy, and that…
A Squirrel Inside?! Inside Where? Earlier this week we had a call for a squirrel inside of a dental office. We remove squirrels from dental offices daily, but we’re on the cusp of resolving this gnawing issue! Just kidding, but we really did get this call, so what did we do? Well of course we…
Bat in the house! But how? And wait, it’s December, shouldn’t the bats be hibernating? The bat in the video appears to have made entry into the living space of this home through a gap around the ceiling fan junction box where the electricity is wired. Essentially the bat had access to the living space…
Raccoon Roundworm, an infection you likely never heard of before your raccoon removal needs, so should you care now? As wildlife control specialists, we’re asked about risks associated with raccoons and other wildlife in and around our homes and properties. One concern is the raccoon roundworm, Baylisascaris procyonis, a parasitic worm that can be transmitted…
Bird net installation, specifically StealthNet® Bird Netting from Bird Barrier, inconspicuously and masterfully keeps birds out of or off of places they’re not welcome! Members of the Trifecta Wildlife Services Team recently completed another bird net installation project worthy of a write up. The project specifically addressed a Richmond KY business whose storefront sign was…
Bird Netting, specifically StealthNet® Bird Netting from Bird Barrier, inconspicuously and masterfully keeps birds out of or off of places they’re not welcome! Members of the Trifecta Wildlife Services Team recently completed a bird netting project worthy of a post write up; and I’ll also give the Team a shout out for pushing hard to…
Our owner, Chad Soard, was recently invited to have a conversation with Hailey Kerstetter on her Stable Management Podcast, part of the Horse Radio Network. We spoke about common wildlife species and issues that arise with their presence that can cause conflicts on horse farms. The conversation touches on certain dangers, and zoonotic diseases, that…
Let’s just put this falsehood to bed. They don’t need the trees, your house is a “tree.” Wildlife exclusion, AKA animal proofing, is specialized finish-level construction work that’s above and beyond typical construction to prevent animal intrusions; it’s the one and only key. Keep your trees cut back so they don’t rub on your home…
It’s Big Brown Bat Maternity Season in Lexington KY It’s July 3rd, 2024 here in Lexington KY and it’s smack in the middle of maternity season for our Big Brown Bats. In our wildlife removal work we deal with and talk bats and bat exclusions a lot, but July 4th always marks both a day…
When you’re thumbing through the March 2024 Leaders Issue of TOPS in Lex don’t miss our feature! Trifecta Wildlife Service is Lexington KY’s Leader in Wildlife Control! Lexington KY has numerous options in the wildlife control arena, but only one who focuses primarily on serving people well! Through this focus our Trifecta Wildlife Team is…
Now Hiring! We know what you’re thinking… “those Trifecta Wildlife folks look like they love their work,” and you’re right! Come join us! NOW HIRING We’re growing our team! Trifecta Wildlife Services is looking to add a Wildlife Damage Management Specialist to our Lexington, KY based team. Many backgrounds can parlay into great success in…
Members of Lexington KY’s own Trifecta Wildlife Services Team, Chad Soard, Tim Stephan, and Rob Wilson, attended AAC Distributing’s 2023 XclusionPro® Conference held at their headquarters in Syracuse, IN on September 13-14, 2023. The conference was an opportunity for wildlife and pest control professionals to engage in practical and inspirational presentations and discussions to build…
Considering “going green” and installing solar panels on your Lexington KY home to augment electrical delivery for your home? This strategy has gained popularity in recent years and we’re seeing new solar panel arrays going on local roofs regularly. Seems like a win win to utilize that roof square footage for such a strategy, what…
We’re honored that our Lexington KY neighbors trust Team Trifecta with resolution of their wildlife issues and have selected us for this recognition! Thank you Nextdoor and our Lexington KY neighbors, as always it’s our top priority to serve you well!
Team Trifecta’s very own Wildlife Damage Management Specialists Rob Wilson and Arlin Knapp recently attended and successfully completed the National Wildlife Control Operator Association (NWCOA) Advanced Wildlife Control Operator Training Course. We are very proud that Rob and Arlin are now Certified Advanced Wildlife Control Operators, way to go team! Topics of this training course…
For homeowners who have crawlspace foundations chances are you’ve never paid much attention to the rectangular foundation vents around the base of your home. However, they’re called foundation or crawlspace vents and are important for their intended purpose of ventilating your crawlspace. They vary in construction material from steel, aluminum, even plastic; and the design…
“Done Once, Done Right” has become a mantra for Team Trifecta where our pride in providing high quality repair and wildlife exclusion with uncompromising craftsmanship demonstrates we’re much more than trappers.
Team Trifecta’s very own Wildlife Damage Management Specialist Arlin Knapp recently attended and successfully completed the National Wildlife Control Operator Association (NWCOA) Wildlife Control Operator Training Course. We are very proud that Arlin is now a Certified Wildlife Control Operator, way to go Arlin! Topics of this training course were taught by top industry professionals…
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trifecta Wildlife Services, LLC Receives 2019 Best of Lexington Award Lexington Award Program Honors the Achievement LEXINGTON November 19, 2019 — Trifecta Wildlife Services, LLC has been selected for the 2019 Best of Lexington Award in the Wildlife Services category by the Lexington Award Program. Each year, the Lexington Award…
The Trifecta Wildlife Services Team, Chad Soard, Tim Stephan, and Kevin Mims, attended the Wildlife Control Training Group’s 25th Annual Wildlife Control Instructional Seminar held in Erlanger, KY on February 21st and 22nd, 2019. The seminar is an opportunity for private, municipal, state, and federal wildlife and pest control personnel to obtain practical, hands-on training…
Chad Soard and Tim Stephan of Trifecta Wildlife Services, attended the Wildlife Control Training Group’s 24th Annual Wildlife Control Instructional Seminar held in Erlanger, KY on January 18th and 19th, 2018. The seminar is an opportunity for private, municipal, state, and federal wildlife and pest control personnel to obtain practical, hands-on training in resolving human…
Chad Soard, Owner of Trifecta Wildlife Services, LLC, attended a pitched roof specific rope and harness certification and training program offered by Reality Rope Access, LLC, in Montgomery, TX on March 29th and 30th, 2017. It’s a simple fact that roofs on newer homes are being built with aggressive pitches, AKA very steep, that may…
Trifecta Wildlife Services recently had the pleasure to work with Duplicator Sales & Service in Lexington, KY to resolve a persistent pigeon problem on the ledge of their storefront sign. The following picture shows the original condition of the sign when Trifecta Wildlife was brought in to provide resolution. Pigeon poop isn’t the first…
Chad Soard, owner of Trifecta Wildlife Services, attended the Wildlife Control Training Group’s 23rd Annual Wildlife Control Instructional Seminar held in Erlanger, KY on January 12th and 13th, 2017. The seminar is an opportunity for private, municipal, state, and federal wildlife and pest control personnel to obtain practical, hands-on training in resolving human and animal conflicts. A…
Thanks Kentucky Business Reviews for publishing an excellent video review of Trifecta Wildlife Services! Check out the video: Trifecta Wildlife Services provides personal service and safe long-term solutions for Lexington and Central KY Wildlife Removal, call us today if wildlife has taken up unwelcome residence in or around your property!
Hearing animal noises in a wall or ceiling? This may be birds, bats, raccoons, squirrels, mice, or other wildlife invading your home. Professional wild animal removal in Lexington and Central KY includes a professional suite of tools to safely and rapidly provide you resolution of your wildlife issue. While my eyes and ears are always…
Bats in the attic of your Lexington or Central KY home? A professional bat exclusion is prudent, and here’s a tip so you can experience more value in a bat exclusion relative to cost. Professional Bat Removal in Lexington KY is available through several companies, but questioning the company you have contacted on how the bat exclusion will…
Lexington KY and Central KY Skunk Removal Peak Season is here. Have you noticed the increase in skunk activity when driving around Lexington, or maybe even around your property? Well at Trifecta Wildlife Services we sure have and are glad to share that this is no strange phenomenon, it’s simply mating season for this odoriferous furbearer.…
Chad Soard, owner of Trifecta Wildlife Services, attended the Wildlife Control Training Group’s 22nd Annual Wildlife Control Instructional Seminar held in Indianapolis, IN on February 11th and 12th, 2016. The seminar was an opportunity for private, municipal, state, and federal wildlife and pest control personnel to obtain practical, hands-on training in resolving human and animal conflicts. The…
Cold winter weather is here and critters want to be cozy too! Fall has come to a close and winter is officially here, and though in Lexington KY much of December felt like spring weather, we’ve seen the cold return and the animals have expected it too. I thought I’d share some recent pictures from wildlife…
Informative New Poster Regarding the Importance of KY Bats and Safe Coexistence Urban and suburban habitats like Lexington, KY support bat populations of multiple species even though you may not think of suburbia as ideal natural habitat such as in the neighboring countryside. However, some species of bats thrive in human-dominated landscapes and scientists have found…
Lexington KY and Central KY Squirrel Removal Peak Season is Coming. Gray squirrels and fox squirrels are both species of tree squirrels common in the eastern United States and across Kentucky. In the suburban areas of Lexington KY and Central KY the gray squirrel species predominates. The suburban habitat actually proves ideal for gray squirrels…
Informative New Poster Concerning Raccoons in Neighborhoods Urban and suburban habitats like Lexington, KY can support raccoon populations upwards of 250 animals per square mile in some areas; this is 500% higher than areas of what’s considered ideal “natural” habitat such as bottomland forests. Raccoons thrive in human-dominated landscapes and it’s not hard to understand…
Are there birds chirping in your dryer vent? This was unfortunately the case for one recent Lexington, KY client of Trifecta Wildlife Services. Broken, missing, or low-quality dryer vents on the side of a home create a cavity that birds like European Starlings may exploit for nesting. Birds occupying your dryer vent, especially when they’ve deposited…
On February 3-5, the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) and National Pest Management Association presented the Wildlife Expo 2015 in Myrtle Beach, SC. This conference was well attended and provided an array of technical and business-related information to professionals working in wildlife damage management. Chad Soard, owner of Trifecta Wildlife Services, made the trip…
What exactly is wildlife damage management…? Wildlife damage management is best described as any action taken that aims to balance the needs of people with the needs of wildlife with mutual benefit to both. Sometimes solutions require changing an animal’s behavior, yet other solutions to human-animal conflict require a change in human behavior. The strategies…
Ghostbusters! Well sure maybe if our favorite green ghost Slimer has shacked up with you… But, in all seriousness despite my reference to a popular 1980’s film you may well be faced with a confusing situation of who to call when you’re experiencing nuisance wildlife or wildlife damage issues. There are a number of businesses,…
Raccoons, skunks, opossums, squirrels and more… …in Lexington, KY we love backyard wildlife, certainly they are charming; until we find them living in our crawl spaces, attics, scattering our garbage, eating pet foods or destroying our bird feeders and other property. Then we just want them to go back to the “woods where they belong.”…
Chad Soard, owner of Trifecta Wildlife Services, attended the Wildlife Control Training Group’s 21st Annual Wildlife Control Instructional Seminar held at The Campbell House in Lexington, KY on October 30th and 31st. The seminar was an opportunity for private, municipal, state, and federal wildlife and pest control personnel to obtain practical, hands-on training in resolving…
