What Does
Coyote
Removal cost?
How We Price (We Don’t Do Scare Tactics)
Evidence first. We use tracks, camera proof, and factual risk assessment.
Options, not pressure. You’ll get humane deterrence, monitoring, and removal choices.
Humane by design. Coyotes are handled with respect — no cruelty, no gimmicks.
No surprises. We explain what’s needed and what it costs up front — so there are no hidden fees or guesswork later.
Coyote Removal, Exclusion & Prevention — How Pricing Works.
Coyotes have adapted remarkably well to suburban and rural Virginia. They’re intelligent, curious, and opportunistic — feeding on rodents, small game, fruit, and occasionally unsecured trash or pet food. In most cases, coyotes aren’t aggressive toward humans, but they can become problematic when they lose their natural fear or when pets or livestock are at risk. Because coyote behavior, terrain, and property size vary so widely, pricing depends on location, access, and the balance between deterrence and removal rather than a one-size-fits-all service. Below explains how we approach coyote work, what affects cost, and what most customers can expect.
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1) Coyotes passing through, minimal risk
• Inspection $75
• Deterrent plan + motion lights $350
Estimated total: ~$425
2) Livestock area visits, active tracks near pens
• Inspection $75
• Monitoring setup $250
• Two return trips ($85 each) $170
Estimated total: ~$495
3) Persistent nighttime activity (livestock/pet threat)
• Inspection $75
• Trap setup $350
• Three return visits ($85 each) $255
• Exclusion barrier $1,200
Estimated total: ~$1,880
4) Full livestock protection / fencing project
• Inspection $75
• Exclusion and fencing work $3,000
• Solar deterrents (2) $400
• Follow-up trip $85
Estimated total: ~$3,560
These are examples, not quotes. Every property and behavior pattern is different, and we adjust the approach accordingly.
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• Size of property and number of active zones
• Accessibility (wooded terrain, hills, creeks)
• Whether coyotes are denning nearby
• Presence of livestock or pets
• Prior control efforts (failed or partial work)
• Travel distance to remote sites
• Long-term vs. short-term management goals
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• Inspection: $75
• Deterrence / monitoring: $250–$650
• Humane trapping: $350 setup + $85 per return visit
• Exclusion / fencing: $600–$1,500 typical; $1,500–$4,500+ large areas
• Add-ons: lights, fencing, camera systems
No scare tactics. No exaggeration. Just clear and practical coyote management — built on evidence, not fear.
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Standard inspection (within our service area): $75
What you get:
• Full property and perimeter inspection (including livestock areas, wood-lines, and trails)
• Identification of tracks, scat, or denning areas
• Trail camera setup (if requested) for activity confirmation
• Professional assessment of risk to pets, livestock, and property
• A detailed plan outlining deterrence, management, or removal options
Why we start here:
Coyotes often follow scent and travel routes rather than "invading" a yard at random. A proper inspection identifies why they’re visiting — food availability, den proximity, or attraction to pets — so we can build a plan that works long-term.
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Ballpark: $250–$650
When coyotes are not acting aggressively or denning nearby, deterrence and conditioning are often the
best first step:
• Deploy motion lighting, deterrent scent stations, or audio devices
• Adjust property attractants (pet food, compost, fallen fruit, livestock feed)
• Use trail cameras to track nighttime movement patterns
• Optional: short-term deterrent patrols for active zones
Why this matters:
Coyotes are territorial but trainable. Deterrence done right re-establishes their natural avoidance of human property — a humane and effective solution when lethal control isn’t necessary.
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Setup package: $350
Return visits: $85 each
Used only when deterrents fail or when livestock/pets are at risk.
• Installation of professional traps
• Setup includes cellular monitoring cameras for real-time observation
• Daily or on-demand responses when a capture occurs
• Safe, lawful removal compliant with Virginia wildlife regulations
Why cameras:
They minimize time in traps, improve capture efficiency, and allow for truly effective adjustments.
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Typical small properties: $600–$1,500
Larger farms or open acreage: $1,500–$4,500+
What it covers:
• Reinforcing fencing, gates, and weak livestock enclosures
• Installing predator skirts or ground barriers to prevent digging
• Motion sensor lighting and solar deterrent installation
• Mapping and photo documentation of all reinforced areas
Why people choose this:
Coyotes are problem-solvers. A single breach point around a chicken coop or pasture can create months of stress and loss. Proper exclusion and deterrence reduce reoccurrence and help maintain peace with wildlife.
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• Trail camera monitoring system — $150–$300
• Fencing reinforcement — $8–$15 per linear foot
• Predator apron installation — $12–$20 per linear foot
• Solar deterrent light systems — $150–$300 each
• Follow-up patrol or recheck — $85 per visit
We recommend trapping when deterrence and prevention options have failed or are unsafe to apply. The problem is often that once coyotes have learned to hunt pets or livestock, they will continue to do so. Removing the educated animals prevents future destruction for both yourself and your neighbors.
Our goal is to restore balance, not escalate conflict.
Located in Gretna, VA. We proudly serve most of South-Central Virginia, including Lynchburg, Roanoke, Danville, Martinsville, Appomattox, Halifax, and surrounding areas — with frequent service to Smith Mountain Lake, Moneta, and Hardy.