Professional Coyote Removal Services
You heard something last night. Maybe you saw it too.
Coyotes are moving into East Tennessee neighborhoods faster than most people realize. Farm edges. Suburban backyards. Driveways.
And once they get comfortable around your home, they don't leave on their own.
That comfort is exactly what makes them dangerous. Most people don't know they have a problem until a pet goes missing or a coop gets hit overnight.
By then, the coyote is bold. And bold means it's not going anywhere.
That's where we come in. Direct. Humane. Done.
Ready to get rid of the problem? Free inspection — same-day response across Knoxville & East Tennessee.
Signs You Have a Coyote Problem
- Daytime Sightings: Coyotes are naturally most active at dawn and dusk, but regular daytime appearances often signal a bold or habituated animal that has lost its wariness of people.
- Missing Pets or Livestock: Unexplained disappearances of cats, small dogs, chickens, or other small animals, especially overnight, are a common sign of coyote predation.
- Tracks and Droppings: Canine-like paw prints along fence lines, creek banks, or field edges, and droppings containing fur, feathers, or berry seeds.
- Disturbed Trash or Pet Food: Overturned garbage cans or missing outdoor pet food bowls, particularly at night.
- Howling or Yipping at Night: Coyotes vocalize frequently; if you're hearing them regularly close to your home, they've likely established a territory nearby.
Our Coyote Removal Process
Coyotes are intelligent, wary animals, and removing them effectively requires more than setting a generic trap. Our process targets the specific animals causing problems on your property while staying fully compliant with Tennessee TWRA regulations.
- Free Inspection: We assess your property at no charge to identify coyote activity, locate travel corridors and den sites, evaluate risk to pets or livestock, and develop a targeted removal plan.
- Humane Trapping & Removal: We deploy professionally positioned traps at active trails, feeding areas, and den sites, monitor them regularly, and remove coyotes from your property in full compliance with TWRA regulations.
- Habitat & Attractant Assessment: We identify what's drawing coyotes to your property, including unsecured food sources, den cover, and proximity to livestock, and give you a clear plan for reducing those attractants.
- Exclusion & Property Protection: Where appropriate, we recommend fencing upgrades, enclosure improvements, and other deterrents to protect vulnerable animals and make your property a less appealing target.
- Prevention Warranty: Our work is backed by a warranty so you can have lasting peace of mind.
Dangers of Coyotes on Your Property
Most people are surprised how quickly a coyote shifts from a distant silhouette at the tree line to a regular presence in the yard.
That shift happens gradually, almost invisibly, until the morning a pet doesn't come home or something gets into the chicken coop overnight. Small dogs, cats, and backyard poultry are the most common losses. Coyotes that have lost their wariness around people will also go after rabbits, ducks, and young goats.
They carry rabies, distemper, and mange. The health risk extends beyond the animals they target directly.
A coyote already comfortable around your property is not going to become less comfortable on its own. The longer it stays, the bolder it gets.
Why Choose Wills Wildlife Control?
- Experienced Coyote Trappers: Coyotes are notoriously trap-shy; removing them takes skill, patience, and the right equipment. We have the experience to get results where others fail.
- Licensed & Insured: Fully certified by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), so every removal is legal, documented, and done right.
- Local Experts, Not a Franchise: We're Knoxville-based with over 30 years of combined experience. We know local wildlife behavior, local terrain, and local regulations.
- Fast Response: Most jobs are scheduled same-day or next-day, because when pets or livestock are at risk, waiting isn't an option.
- 5-Star Rated: Over 90+ verified Google reviews with a perfect 5.0 score from homeowners across East Tennessee.