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Avatar for POW! Bug Squad
POW! Bug Squad
26242 ENTERPRISE CT
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
POW! Bug Squad
26242 ENTERPRISE CT
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
138 local quotes requested

Since 1980, we have been protecting homes and investments from unwanted pest problems across Southern California. That means 41 years of experience! We service Orange, San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Believe it or not, being an entrepreneur for Andy started at a very early age. Andy first became an entrepreneur at the tender age of 8 years old when he ran his own egg route in his neighborhood. Interestingly enough, his egg route was so successful that sometimes his mother borrowed money from Andy to pay the rent. During Andy's adolescent years, he met his wife Nancy in the 3rd grade and finally started dating her sophomore year of high school. Andy played football and basketball, while Nancy was head cheerleader. The high school sweethearts stayed together into college as Andy received a football scholarship from Stanford University. After graduation, Andy and Nancy headed back down to beautiful Southern California to start their own pest and termite control company, Bug Squad and POW! Exterminating, Inc. The company was established in 1980 and still going strong just like their marriage. That is what Bug Squad and POW! Exterminating is all about. We are a family operated company and your home is where our heart is.

"It looks like all the bees were gone."

Nancy C on June 2023

Since 1980, we have been protecting homes and investments from unwanted pest problems across Southern California. That means 41 years of experience! We service Orange, San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Believe it or not, being an entrepreneur for Andy started at a very early age. Andy first became an entrepreneur at the tender age of 8 years old when he ran his own egg route in his neighborhood. Interestingly enough, his egg route was so successful that sometimes his mother borrowed money from Andy to pay the rent. During Andy's adolescent years, he met his wife Nancy in the 3rd grade and finally started dating her sophomore year of high school. Andy played football and basketball, while Nancy was head cheerleader. The high school sweethearts stayed together into college as Andy received a football scholarship from Stanford University. After graduation, Andy and Nancy headed back down to beautiful Southern California to start their own pest and termite control company, Bug Squad and POW! Exterminating, Inc. The company was established in 1980 and still going strong just like their marriage. That is what Bug Squad and POW! Exterminating is all about. We are a family operated company and your home is where our heart is.

"It looks like all the bees were gone."

Nancy C on June 2023


Avatar for Kilter Termite And Pest Control
Kilter Termite And Pest Control
2366 Auto Park Way
4.47(
201
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Approved Pro
Kilter Termite And Pest Control
2366 Auto Park Way
4.47(
201
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
36 local quotes requested
34 years of experience

Kilter Termite & Pest Control has been providing Free Termite Inspections and the top rated Stay in Your Home Termite Treatments for over 25 Years! Our service history, customer care and pricing is unmatched in Southern CA. Our free termite and rodent inspections are performed by CA licensed inspectors and all termite treatments, rodent proofing, rodent exclusion, wood repair and replacement, insulation services and pest control are ALWAYS done by Kilter trained and employed staff. We take pride in our work which is why we have a full 2 Year Warranty on all our products and services. We make solving your pest problems fast and easy, let Kilter provide you with a Free Termite or Rodent Inspection today.

"Over the past few years, I have hired Kilter to rodent-proof my house, treat it for termites and manage my pest control. I have always had a great experience with them. Hard working guys that do an exceptional job. Their $99 quarterly pest control plan is perfect to keep things under control."

Derek W on March 2024

Kilter Termite & Pest Control has been providing Free Termite Inspections and the top rated Stay in Your Home Termite Treatments for over 25 Years! Our service history, customer care and pricing is unmatched in Southern CA. Our free termite and rodent inspections are performed by CA licensed inspectors and all termite treatments, rodent proofing, rodent exclusion, wood repair and replacement, insulation services and pest control are ALWAYS done by Kilter trained and employed staff. We take pride in our work which is why we have a full 2 Year Warranty on all our products and services. We make solving your pest problems fast and easy, let Kilter provide you with a Free Termite or Rodent Inspection today.

"Over the past few years, I have hired Kilter to rodent-proof my house, treat it for termites and manage my pest control. I have always had a great experience with them. Hard working guys that do an exceptional job. Their $99 quarterly pest control plan is perfect to keep things under control."

Derek W on March 2024


Avatar for Surf City Termite & Pest Control
Surf City Termite & Pest Control
5267 Warner Ave
4.70(
530
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Approved Pro
Surf City Termite & Pest Control
5267 Warner Ave
4.70(
530
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
207 local quotes requested

"My core value is to offer the highest level of customer service to my clients, they need a pest professional they can trust and who is there every step of the way." - Gabriela Terrazas Family Owned & Operated, We do all our own work (no subcontracting). Payment is due on completion of work, Financing plan may be available on certain jobs. Additional Location: 10868 Drury Ln, Lynwood, CA 90262

"They have a 30 day policy and they were quick with treatment. Very easy!"

Mairim M on December 2024

"My core value is to offer the highest level of customer service to my clients, they need a pest professional they can trust and who is there every step of the way." - Gabriela Terrazas Family Owned & Operated, We do all our own work (no subcontracting). Payment is due on completion of work, Financing plan may be available on certain jobs. Additional Location: 10868 Drury Ln, Lynwood, CA 90262

"They have a 30 day policy and they were quick with treatment. Very easy!"

Mairim M on December 2024


Avatar for Best Pest & Wildlife Control, LLC
Best Pest & Wildlife Control, LLC
23742 CALLE GANADOR
3.67(
9
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Approved Pro
Best Pest & Wildlife Control, LLC
23742 CALLE GANADOR
3.67(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
70 local quotes requested

Best Pest and Wildlife Control exists to manage common nuisance Pest and Wildlife issues in our communities to keep us safer and reduce potentially harmful interaction or damaging wildlife activities. We embrace these simple values to ensure we consistently provide humane treatment of wildlife and exceptional service to our clients. Our founders have chosen this industry out of passion for the wildlife and client interactions we experience daily. It is what drives us, directs our decisions, and influences our goal; to be a valuable service provider in our communities. About Us: Founded in 2023, out of a desire to reclaim old fashioned business ideals, to deliver value-based pest and wildlife service solutions to our clients. With over 15 years of experience, including experience within the nation’s largest wildlife control company, we maintain the highest level of licensing required by every state we operate. Species: Insects – General household pests (bees, scorpions, ants, crickets, spiders, silverfish, roaches, and more) -Raccoons -Skunks -Rodents -Squirrels -Bats -Birds -Bobcats -Coyotes -Gophers -Moles -Voles -Snakes ***No domestic cats or dogs*** Our Services: FREE HOME INSPECTIONS, SAME DAY OR NEXT DAY SERVICE! We know how stressful it can be to have an uninvited and unwanted guest, so we put as much emphasis on promptly delivering a solution to you! SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! Best Pest and Wildlife Control guarantees results. If you have a problem with a repeat visitor, we will return to provide a solution. - Residential and Commercial service provider - Fully Insured - Proudly Local - Exceptional customer service - Highly trained and experienced professionals - Open and honest communication - Attic remediation - Insulation replacement - Sanitization services - Wildlife removal - Exclusion - Solar panel cleaning and screening - Pressure washing

"Kevin was amazing who came out and did the work 5 stars to him. Unfortunately the birds still came back on one section, rather than saying the company directed him to use the incorrect material, when I raised the concern they are asking for more $$$ to fix what should have resolved in the first instance. Watch out for these guys their prices are inflated, and won't honor the work unless you pay more. I feel for their amazing team that does the work, to deal with terrible business practice."

Aj S on March 2025

Best Pest and Wildlife Control exists to manage common nuisance Pest and Wildlife issues in our communities to keep us safer and reduce potentially harmful interaction or damaging wildlife activities. We embrace these simple values to ensure we consistently provide humane treatment of wildlife and exceptional service to our clients. Our founders have chosen this industry out of passion for the wildlife and client interactions we experience daily. It is what drives us, directs our decisions, and influences our goal; to be a valuable service provider in our communities. About Us: Founded in 2023, out of a desire to reclaim old fashioned business ideals, to deliver value-based pest and wildlife service solutions to our clients. With over 15 years of experience, including experience within the nation’s largest wildlife control company, we maintain the highest level of licensing required by every state we operate. Species: Insects – General household pests (bees, scorpions, ants, crickets, spiders, silverfish, roaches, and more) -Raccoons -Skunks -Rodents -Squirrels -Bats -Birds -Bobcats -Coyotes -Gophers -Moles -Voles -Snakes ***No domestic cats or dogs*** Our Services: FREE HOME INSPECTIONS, SAME DAY OR NEXT DAY SERVICE! We know how stressful it can be to have an uninvited and unwanted guest, so we put as much emphasis on promptly delivering a solution to you! SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! Best Pest and Wildlife Control guarantees results. If you have a problem with a repeat visitor, we will return to provide a solution. - Residential and Commercial service provider - Fully Insured - Proudly Local - Exceptional customer service - Highly trained and experienced professionals - Open and honest communication - Attic remediation - Insulation replacement - Sanitization services - Wildlife removal - Exclusion - Solar panel cleaning and screening - Pressure washing

"Kevin was amazing who came out and did the work 5 stars to him. Unfortunately the birds still came back on one section, rather than saying the company directed him to use the incorrect material, when I raised the concern they are asking for more $$$ to fix what should have resolved in the first instance. Watch out for these guys their prices are inflated, and won't honor the work unless you pay more. I feel for their amazing team that does the work, to deal with terrible business practice."

Aj S on March 2025


Avatar for Best Pest & Wildlife Control, LLC
Best Pest & Wildlife Control, LLC
23742 Calle Ganador
4.67(
12
)
Approved Pro
Best Pest & Wildlife Control, LLC
23742 Calle Ganador
4.67(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
74 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Best Pest & Wildlife Control, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated.

"Overall amazing experience. Hired best pest to get rid of our rodent population in our shopping centre period over a six week period we are now running free. "

john s on March 2025

Best Pest & Wildlife Control, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated.

"Overall amazing experience. Hired best pest to get rid of our rodent population in our shopping centre period over a six week period we are now running free. "

john s on March 2025


Randys Termite Control
Orange County Area
5.00(
12
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Randys Termite Control
Orange County Area
5.00(
12
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Thank you for finding Randy's Termite here on Angi! We offer complete home treatments and labor warranties on our treatments! I will work with you directly from estimate and I have a team of technicians to assist me with doing the work. I offer wood repairs and insulation work in addition to termite service and look forward to discussing your projects with you around the home!

"Great work, really stepped up."

Al G on March 2024

Thank you for finding Randy's Termite here on Angi! We offer complete home treatments and labor warranties on our treatments! I will work with you directly from estimate and I have a team of technicians to assist me with doing the work. I offer wood repairs and insulation work in addition to termite service and look forward to discussing your projects with you around the home!

"Great work, really stepped up."

Al G on March 2024


Payne Pest Management
43460 RIDGE PARK DR
5.00(
2
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Payne Pest Management
43460 RIDGE PARK DR
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Payne Pest Management is a full service termite and pest control company that services everything from general pests, termites, rodents, birds, live bee removals to gophers, damaged wood repair, mosquitoes, ground squirrels & live wild animal trapping. We service both residential and commercial properties as well!

"The technicians were knowledgeable the work was done very well and I haven’t seen ants all summer long!"

Patrick B on September 2022

Payne Pest Management is a full service termite and pest control company that services everything from general pests, termites, rodents, birds, live bee removals to gophers, damaged wood repair, mosquitoes, ground squirrels & live wild animal trapping. We service both residential and commercial properties as well!

"The technicians were knowledgeable the work was done very well and I haven’t seen ants all summer long!"

Patrick B on September 2022


Socalanimaltrappers
28203 S Montereina Dr
No reviews
Socalanimaltrappers
28203 S Montereina Dr
No reviews

We are a south bay animal trapping company that deals with anything from rats to coyotes. Have a raccoon in your attic or crawl space? We have you covered. We also specialize in dead animal removals and cleaning up waste. If you have any questions text us or give us a call.

We are a south bay animal trapping company that deals with anything from rats to coyotes. Have a raccoon in your attic or crawl space? We have you covered. We also specialize in dead animal removals and cleaning up waste. If you have any questions text us or give us a call.


Hawx Pest Control
12140 Severn Way
2.75(
20
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Hawx Pest Control
12140 Severn Way
2.75(
20
)
12 years of experience

With locations nationwide, Hawx Pest Control is proud to provide top-of-the-line pest control to our customers. Offering both home pest control and commercial pest control services, we placed our core values right in our name so that we’ll never forget what drives us. Hawx stands for: Honesty Attitude Work Ethic Excitement

"Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value This company is a fraud - illegally charging fees for services never provided. I have in writing that the fraudulent account was canceled but the unscrupulous business practices of Hawx continues to illegally charge my account. They refuse to provide alleged dates of service, since none is provided. Avoid at all costs."

Keith N on July 2023

With locations nationwide, Hawx Pest Control is proud to provide top-of-the-line pest control to our customers. Offering both home pest control and commercial pest control services, we placed our core values right in our name so that we’ll never forget what drives us. Hawx stands for: Honesty Attitude Work Ethic Excitement

"Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value This company is a fraud - illegally charging fees for services never provided. I have in writing that the fraudulent account was canceled but the unscrupulous business practices of Hawx continues to illegally charge my account. They refuse to provide alleged dates of service, since none is provided. Avoid at all costs."

Keith N on July 2023


Plateau Pest Solutions
924 Vista Village Drive
5.00(
1
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Plateau Pest Solutions
924 Vista Village Drive
5.00(
1
)
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Plateau Pest Solutions provides solutions for all of your pest problems including, flying and crawling insects, rodents, weeds, birds. We aslo protect lawns, shrubs and trees from pests. We also offer fertilization and tree care services. Plateau provides you with written recommendations and exclusion services from keeping unwanted critters from re-entry. Plateau offers fully organic and eco-friendly solutions for all of our services. For more details please call our office and our staff will galdly answer any questions for you. Plateau is a licensed, bonded, and insured pest control company that is dedicated to protecting you from all harmfull and damaging pests. Plateau has no long term agreements or contracts. We have services starting as low as 19.00 per month. Or our "one shot" treatments starting at just $50.00 with a 30-day guarantee with some restrictions. We offer free in-person and over the phone estimates. please call today to schedule your free home evaluation. Plateau is a family owned and operated business that is committed to excellence and honesty. We are a proud member of the BBB and other great pest control associations.

"It was very good."

Barbara B on February 2023

Plateau Pest Solutions provides solutions for all of your pest problems including, flying and crawling insects, rodents, weeds, birds. We aslo protect lawns, shrubs and trees from pests. We also offer fertilization and tree care services. Plateau provides you with written recommendations and exclusion services from keeping unwanted critters from re-entry. Plateau offers fully organic and eco-friendly solutions for all of our services. For more details please call our office and our staff will galdly answer any questions for you. Plateau is a licensed, bonded, and insured pest control company that is dedicated to protecting you from all harmfull and damaging pests. Plateau has no long term agreements or contracts. We have services starting as low as 19.00 per month. Or our "one shot" treatments starting at just $50.00 with a 30-day guarantee with some restrictions. We offer free in-person and over the phone estimates. please call today to schedule your free home evaluation. Plateau is a family owned and operated business that is committed to excellence and honesty. We are a proud member of the BBB and other great pest control associations.

"It was very good."

Barbara B on February 2023

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Animal removal services FAQs

DIY animal removal is rarely a good idea and is not advised for many reasons. First, these types of animals can carry diseases and, therefore, pose a health risk to you, your family, and your pets if mishandled. Second, depending on your city or municipality, it may be illegal to remove or handle wildlife yourself. 

Sealing your home against these animals yourself is also a bad idea. Trapping an animal under your house will cause odor and insect problems when it passes away. 

Pest control is not the same as animal removal. Pest control specialists treat for insects and bugs, often by using chemicals. Animal removal specialists try to avoid chemicals if possible and instead work to trap and move the animal that's causing problems. 

Since each expert has their own removal methods, it's best to contact a pest control professional for insects and bugs and an animal control specialist for other animals.

Animal removal specialists specialize in removing critters and wildlife from in and around your home. These include:

  • Bats

  • Birds

  • Groundhogs

  • Moles and voles

  • Opossums

  • Mice and rats

  • Raccoons

  • Skunks

  • Squirrels

The specialist's method to remove these critters will depend on the animal. For example, groundhogs will be live-trapped and relocated, whereas, for birds, the expert will remove and discard the inactive nest and sanitize the area. 

You might be tempted to call your local municipality to remove animals from your property, such as a groundhog burrowing in your yard or raccoons getting into your trash cans. However, they typically only remove domestic animals like dogs and cats from properties, or sick and injured wildlife that pose a public safety risk or health threat, such as a rabid animal. They typically do not capture or remove healthy wildlife.

Animal removal professionals have the tools, knowledge, and skills to trap and remove wild animals adequately and humanely. They also can relocate them correctly.

Professional animal removal costs between $200 and $600 for average homeowners. However, depending on the type and number of critters removed, this cost could range from $85 to $1,400

This cost does not include the cost of home damage caused by the animal, which could be as low as $300 for minor drywall repair or as much as $15,000 for crawl space cleaning and restoration. 

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