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Critter Control Inc

Animal Removal, Pest Control, Chimney Caps

About us

Expert wild animal control service. Critter Control of San Jose guarantees your satisfaction. We work with our customers to develop a safe, effective and affordable solution to wildlife animal control. Our team of wildlife animal control professionals are trained to identify your wild animal control issues and use the most effective methods to get rid of animal invaders now and prevent future animal problems. Our home repair team is on hand to repair animal damage, decontaminate attics and insulation, and eliminate dead animal odor. Additional service areas - San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, Woodside, Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga & Sunnyvale.

Business highlights

17 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Animal pest control & animal removal. Animal Damage Control & Management programs.

Services we don't offer

Birds, snakes, insects, bugs

Amenities

Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.971 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
7%
3
1%
2
1%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.4
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-50 of 71 reviews

wanda G.
06/2017
5.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
Perfect, Robert was a joy to work with. He was open and honest and I appreciate him climbing into the crawl space and looking for the rat. Something I would never do, ever! However he set the traps, it was enough to snag it so that it didn't want to come back. I have my garage back without the pitter patter of little feet dancing over my head.
Description of Work: A had a rodent that had become very comfortable in the ceiling of my garage. After exhausting all methods I knew how, I turned to Critter Control for help

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$233

Ronald S.
05/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
First technician missed one entry point but second one Steve was able to correctly solve problem under warranty.5
Description of Work: Squirrels in attic.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Chris G.
05/2017
5.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
Terrific. Steven really knows his stuff. Was very easy to work with and a true gentleman. Discovered entry points that other inspectors missed. He was very punctual and very good at what he does. He likes his job and it shows. He is the type to go above and beyond the call of duty. Excellent worker and he cleans up after himself!! Give that man a raise!!
Description of Work: Set traps, fix and block foundation vents, fix roof holes where rodents had access

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$911

Linda C.
04/2017
4.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
We had a rat that had found a home under our house. There were three vents that had holes in them (we had them fixed 3 years ago, but they were open again.) Critter control came and did an inspection, which cost over $200. We do not have a 70's era home with no attic, so they only did an under-the-house inspection. They set traps. Each service is an additional charge, so removing the rat that was caught and sealing the holes all cost additional money. The whole service cost over $600 which was very expensive for one rat. On the positive side, they were very professional, on time, clean and easy to work with, but very expensive.
Description of Work: inspection and traps set, tended and three vent holes fixed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Phyllis T.
01/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They took care of the problem, they did a thorough job taking care of the problem. They had to come out a couple of time because they set traps. It didn't take very long.
Description of Work: We had some squirrels in the house, in the attic area.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Dhema M.
12/2016
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I was very happy with him. The price was reasonable. The quality and responsiveness was very good. We had no problem at all. He came on time and he was quite professional. In fact, he had many, many years of service doing this.
Description of Work: He inspected the roof and the attic and he fixed some holes and put some traps and that really fixed the problem.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Daniel C.
11/2016
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Gentleman who came to the house to do the work (several visits over 3+ weeks) was extremely professional and (nearly always) on time. Certainly knew what to look for, ended up trapping somewhere near a dozen rodents (rats and mice) before sealing up all the potential entry points into the crawl space. He left a number of traps in the crawl space just in case, which turned out to be a good thing, as 2-3 more rodents were caught. I figure that means that there is at least one entry point which has not been sealed, but that is probably to be expected, needing multiple attempts to find and seal all the places where these critters can enter. But we haven't heard the scratching sounds from within walls, nor seen any more insulation being torn out in the crawl space for a couple of months now, so very happy with the results. Expensive work, but well worth the peace of mind.
Description of Work: I hired Critte Control for rodent trapping and removal from crawl space, plus rodent proofing the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

jansy C.
09/2016
3.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
they did neither, instead gave me as estimate for rat proofing and insulation quote.
Description of Work: needed rat removal and traps set

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$5,000

Steven K.
02/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I have a gopher or mole problem in my yard.
Description of Work: I've used Critter Control for pest control.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Critter Control Inc
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for our company. We are happy we were able to solve your Gopher/Mole problem in 7/2012. Unfortunately we are no longer able to provide Gopher and Mole trapping services, but we still offer all types of other wildlife trapping. If you are looking for a gopher and mole recommendation, please call me at 408-226-6162. Thanks, Chris Critter Control of San Jose

Sachi M.
02/2015
5.0
animal removal, pest control
  + 0 more
We started hearing mewling sounds and animal squeaks at night which definitely came from area underneath the kitchen. It didn't sound like kittens so we suspected a wild animal. We contacted as well-known pest exterminator company to come out and investigate, which they did. They suspected a mother raccoon and babies although they couldn't see her or the nest. We were advised to contact Critter Control because this company could not trap animals, only prevent them from entering the crawlspace. Critter Control was very responsive and pleasant to work with. They couldn't see the raccoon or nest either but were willing to set up traps outside the crawlspace. After about 1 month of traps, 2 skunks and no raccoon I called them one morning when I found the trap tossed on its side. Critter Control said it definitely was a raccoon as opposed to a skunk as skunks are not powerful enough to toss the trap in an attempt to escape. They were willing to continue to leave traps out as long as we wanted, but suggested it was time to seal the entry to the crawlspace. They suspected the raccoon left the premise since we no longer heard noises underneath the house. No doubt mother raccoon decided our crawlspace was no longer a safe place to raise her babies. Critter Control was also good enough to come back to check that the crawlspace door the other company installed was adequate to keep out raccoons (or other animal) in the future. To finalize this story a couple of months later we saw a mother raccoon and 2 babies walking along the top of the backyard fence. We suspect she's the same one who occupied our crawlspace. However since that one sighting we've not seen her, nor has she bothered us so we've not had to call Critter Control out for a second attempt.
Description of Work: Set out traps to capture suspected mother raccoon nesting in crawlspace underneath house. Did not capture the raccoon but did trap 2 skunks who unfortunately wandered into the yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$236

Response from Critter Control Inc
We really appreciate you giving us a great review. It is always nice to hear that we are keeping our customers happy. Please let us know if we can be of service in the future! Thanks, Chris Critter Control of San Jose

David M.
01/2015
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
I was extremely pleased with the service both on the phone and on site. Friendly, sensitive and thorough. What I also appreciated was that they explained what needed to be done as next steps and gave us the option of us doing it ourselves, with enough detail to get it done, or having them do it. My husband was able to complete the task and we've been rat-free for months. I would definitely recommend this service.
Description of Work: There is a non refundable base charge for this provider, but for that they do a very thorough inspection throughout the property. Then they charge a per rat fee each week when they check the traps. This fee was very reasonable compared to other services, and they actually want to show you what's in the traps.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$370

Response from Critter Control Inc
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review for us. We are very happy that we were able to help you solve your issue. Please let us know if we can help in the future. Thanks, Chris Critter Control of San Jose

Marina P.
12/2014
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
They were prompt, professional, knowledgeable, all around great to work with. Very friendly and helpful both on phone and on site Would use them again without a doubt!!
Description of Work: Set traps to catch possums in yard

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Response from Critter Control Inc
Thank you for submitting a review for our company. It was our pleasure to help solve your opossum issue. Please let us know if we can be of service in the future. Thanks, Chris Roberts Critter Control of San Jose

john B.
02/2014
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Very prompt in responding.none of these service providers are inexpensive. Pleasant people.
Description of Work: I have used 2x in last 3 months......once to catch a raccoon that was tearing up the back lawn.......the next time to catch 5 gophers making a mess of the front lawn.......about 150 to show up and set traps[2 different times].......then 99/animal captured.......came every 5 days or so unless called early when the owner can see inside the trap.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Edward L.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Critter Control Inc was very good. They solved the problem very professionally. Price was very reasonable.
Description of Work: Critter Control Inc did extermination for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Armand C.
06/2013
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Everything went very well. An opossum was seen during an inspection of air ducts. I called Critter Control, and Mike showed up on time, answered all questions and explained the work and estimated costs. He made 2 extra return trips at no extra cost to release the neighbor's cat which wandered into the traps. The opossum apparently left without being caught in the traps. After a week when no activity was noticed, Mike went into the crawlspace to make sure nothing was there, and then installed 6 new vents to replace the torn ones. Since the new vents were installed, I have not seen or heard any critter activity under the house. Mike was very professional, friendly and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Set 3 traps for an opossum seen in crawlspace under house. Went into crawlspace & confirmed nothing there, and then installed 6 new vents to the crawlspace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Andrew W.
04/2013
4.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
We had an opossum in the back yard that jumped our dog. Critter Control came out, talked to me about the animal, what to expect, and set a few live trap cages. We didn't get the opossum but we did get a few huge rats - they took care of them and told me more about that particular species and how to go about addressing that problem. We'd call them back again!
Description of Work: They set out some cages to live trap wildlife in our yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Steve H.
04/2013
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
No issues at all. Satisfied. Again, i could have donned gloves and stuff to move the animal to the street and then call city/county animal control. However, after reading about what raccoons can carry in the way of bad things, i elected to hire a service.
Description of Work: We had a dead raccoon in the backyard. When i called, they recommended moving the animal to the street to save some money. While i could have moved it to the street and had the city/county animal control remove the carcass, i elected to NOT handle the carcass out of fear of fleas and disease. We schedule an appointment over the phone. Someone appeared a bit earlier than scheduled. I walked him through to the backyard and the carcass was removed. They left a bill in my mail slot and also sent a bill in the mail a few days later.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$199

Sitanshu G.
11/2012
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Very responsive. They explain everything. Available of weekends too. Worked with Steve, nice guy, fixed things quickly.
Description of Work: Catching skunks and racoons. Sealing off the foundation openings.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Elaina H.
05/2012
5.0
animal removal, pest control
  + 0 more
They are super responsive and very reasonably priced.
Description of Work: They came out and sprayed most recently and help us out with pest removal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

jay C.
05/2011
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
We had them out a couple of times. They did a great job of re-screening the attic vents which were broken. They seemed to do a good job. They came out at least once after wards for a little check because we still thought we were having a problem with rats. They didn't charge us for that visit but it was discovered at that time that the rats were coming through a dog door. That was good news and we were able to solve that problem. It was good to figure out from where they were coming. Our dogs have a special collar and a very special door through which they go in and out of our house. They were really good. They knew what they were doing and they showed up on time. They even went the extra yard to give us hints if we ever had rat problems in the future on how to set up the bait. We ended up doing some follow up work ourselves in the garage.
Description of Work: I used Critter Control Inc about six months ago for some rats in the attic.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Christina C.
02/2010
2.0
animal removal, pest control
  + 0 more
Critter Control sealed the entry points but left some temporary blocks in so they could track pest movement. They left this project going for 3 weeks in which they caught 5 rats at $80 each for its disposal. I felt like they wasted too much time dealing with the temporary blocks while catching pricey rats. I would have just set my own traps and thrown them in the garbage myself for much less.
Description of Work: Critter Control get rid of rats in the attic roof space and seal entry/exit points.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$772

Kanchan G.
02/2010
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Because of the rain the work had to be rescheduled several times but Steve kept us posted proactively on progress. My wife and I were impressed by his professionalism. His work has also seemed to have completely fixed the
Description of Work: We had a pigeon infestation problem where the birds were making a mess of our backyard with their poop. It was pretty bad. Critter Control (Steve) came out twice - once in December 2009 to diagnose the problem and perform some initial cleanup and then finally a second trip last week to install the permanent fix (spikes) and do another cleanup.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Roland L.
06/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Way better than previous people, much better than epected
Description of Work: We tried 2 other pest control services to assess and treat a rat in the roof problem. The first one would not even go up in the roof as it was against his companies policy. They just put traps up there. The other one was a termite company that also did pests. I was not really confident with their approach so i called critter control. The guy is a stud. His approach was totally different and nothing like the others. He was systematic and had a plan. I am very happy and confident the problem was taken care of

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Betsy A.
12/2008
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
This is an on-going thing and when we have one in the trap they come and take it away and release out in the country. They gave us a heads-up on how not to draw them in.
Description of Work: They came out and found where the pests were getting in, and also assessed waste and their tracks. They put out live traps in and around the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Alisa W.
11/2008
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Due to some damaged grates, skunks took up residence under my house. Critter Control set traps and came out regularly to remove any animals caught. They did a good job installing replacement grates for several openings to the crawl space.
Description of Work: Trapped skunks. Fixed grating covering the crawl space.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
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Contact information

714 Northrup St, San Jose, CA 95126

http://sanjose.crittercontrol.net

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Animal Removal,
Pest Control,
Chimney Caps

FAQ

Critter Control Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Critter Control Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, Critter Control Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Critter Control Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Critter Control Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Critter Control Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Critter Control Inc does not offer warranties.
Critter Control Inc offers the following services: Animal pest control & animal removal. Animal Damage Control & Management programs.
Birds, snakes, insects, bugs

Contact information

714 Northrup St, San Jose, CA 95126

http://sanjose.crittercontrol.net

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM