Steven Smelgus
Trappro Humane Wildlife Removal
Inside the Field: Meet Steven Smelgus, Founder & Wildlife Expert
Steven Smelgus is the owner of Trappro Humane Wildlife Removal, a company dedicated to providing humane, effective solutions to wildlife problems. With over 40 years of hands-on experience in the industry, Steven has developed a deep, practical understanding of animal behavior, biology, and the unique challenges of wildlife management.
As the owner and leader of Trappro, Steven oversees the company’s daily operations, customer relations, and service quality, ensuring the business maintains its strong reputation for ethical, humane wildlife removal.
Mastered Over 40 Years: Core Specialties & Skillsets
With more than four decades of dedicated field experience, Steven has honed his skills across all major aspects of the humane wildlife removal industry. His core areas of expertise include:
- Humane Wildlife Removal: Safely and humanely extracting nuisance wildlife from residential and commercial properties.
- Animal Behavior & Biology: Applying a deep understanding of wildlife habits to effectively resolve animal conflicts.
- Business Management: Directing company strategy, managing personnel, and maintaining high service standards.
- Client & Customer Relations: Providing transparent communication and reliable solutions for property owners.
A Timeline of Dedicated Service: Professional Background
Steven serves as the hands-on owner of Trappro. In this role, he is responsible for the overall operations, strategy, and success of the business. His extensive background guides the company's daily practices, ensuring that all services meet strict ethical and humane standards while effectively protecting clients' properties.
Wildlife Industry Specialist
Over 40 Years of Experience Steven’s career spans over four decades in the wildlife control industry. Throughout his extensive tenure, he has worked across various roles, gaining comprehensive, practical exposure to the structural, behavioral, and regulatory nuances of wildlife management. His long-standing dedication makes him a highly experienced professional in his field.
Beyond the Job: Life Outdoors & Family
Beyond his professional life, Steven is a family man who deeply cherishes spending time with his loved ones. He is also an avid outdoorsman, possessing a great love for nature—an interest that naturally complements his life's work and reinforces his commitment to humane wildlife care.
Protect Your Property: Connect with Steven & The Trappro Team
If you are dealing with a wildlife issue on your property, reach out to Steven and the Trappro team for a dependable, humane solution. Give us a call today to get started. We look forward to showing you the Trappro Humane Wildlife Removal difference!





