Welcome to Rid-A-Critter, Northern Georgia's biggest and best-equipped urban wildlife management company. We were founded in 2001 to bring an enlightened, scientific approach to animal control, and have grown to become Northern Georgia's animal control leader. Ridacritter is the only TrustDale certified animal removal company operating in the metro Atlanta region. We have built our reputation by providing high quality, professional, environmentally sound, and humane animal control, along with business practices that have earned us the Better Business Bureau's highest rating A+ With technicians located throughout North-Central Georgia, we can handle any animal control or pest control job, no matter how big or how small. No subs. Additional DBA - Rid A Critter Inc.
"UNSCRUPULOUS This business is unscrupulous they don’t go to the black neighborhoods the techs are racist hypocrites that make there helper do all the work and they get paid the most they put there helpers in dangerous situations I worked here and they tolerated me for 2 months treated me like second class made me use 40ft ladders by myself my first week then fired me through an text and couldn’t give me any reason I call everyone I didn’t get an answer or reason don’t not apply or call them if your not an rich white man or woman the owner is named ”Rich” even he couldn’t give me a reason to why I was being fired I give them 100% and they spit my face and treated me like second class I never seen a company be an tyrant to there own workers"
Montell J on August 2023
Welcome to Rid-A-Critter, Northern Georgia's biggest and best-equipped urban wildlife management company. We were founded in 2001 to bring an enlightened, scientific approach to animal control, and have grown to become Northern Georgia's animal control leader. Ridacritter is the only TrustDale certified animal removal company operating in the metro Atlanta region. We have built our reputation by providing high quality, professional, environmentally sound, and humane animal control, along with business practices that have earned us the Better Business Bureau's highest rating A+ With technicians located throughout North-Central Georgia, we can handle any animal control or pest control job, no matter how big or how small. No subs. Additional DBA - Rid A Critter Inc.
"UNSCRUPULOUS This business is unscrupulous they don’t go to the black neighborhoods the techs are racist hypocrites that make there helper do all the work and they get paid the most they put there helpers in dangerous situations I worked here and they tolerated me for 2 months treated me like second class made me use 40ft ladders by myself my first week then fired me through an text and couldn’t give me any reason I call everyone I didn’t get an answer or reason don’t not apply or call them if your not an rich white man or woman the owner is named ”Rich” even he couldn’t give me a reason to why I was being fired I give them 100% and they spit my face and treated me like second class I never seen a company be an tyrant to there own workers"
Montell J on August 2023
Cingo covers every single pest. Really. Cingo means to surround and secure, conveying our commitment to protect families from every single pest. Backed by 40 years of experience, Cingo is a different approach to pest control. With Cingo and Cingo+, you will have predictable results, at prices you will understand and with a pest professional you will know.
"Had to fight to get someone to come out and told "send video" we did of bugs crawling out of wood.Rodney came out and said it was "water damage",the wood dust coming out of bottom of walls"water damage" ..EVERY area of concern"water damage".WATER DAMAGE DOES NOT HAVE FEET AND CRAWL.SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE FOUND AS WELL AS LIVE TERMITES!! David told us"we can't possibly find damage during inspection"and "live termites in (one)trap is good and shows it's working" Another employee checking traps said"It IS termites but oh well I guess we missed it during inspection".We were told and have paperwork stating ONLY outer barn(200+ft away from house)had termites but NONE in house.Cingo was paid nearly $800 for WHAT??? I have pictures AND video.Would NEVER recommend them!!!!"
Robert S on August 2020
Cingo covers every single pest. Really. Cingo means to surround and secure, conveying our commitment to protect families from every single pest. Backed by 40 years of experience, Cingo is a different approach to pest control. With Cingo and Cingo+, you will have predictable results, at prices you will understand and with a pest professional you will know.
"Had to fight to get someone to come out and told "send video" we did of bugs crawling out of wood.Rodney came out and said it was "water damage",the wood dust coming out of bottom of walls"water damage" ..EVERY area of concern"water damage".WATER DAMAGE DOES NOT HAVE FEET AND CRAWL.SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE FOUND AS WELL AS LIVE TERMITES!! David told us"we can't possibly find damage during inspection"and "live termites in (one)trap is good and shows it's working" Another employee checking traps said"It IS termites but oh well I guess we missed it during inspection".We were told and have paperwork stating ONLY outer barn(200+ft away from house)had termites but NONE in house.Cingo was paid nearly $800 for WHAT??? I have pictures AND video.Would NEVER recommend them!!!!"
Robert S on August 2020
We are a construction company that specializes in hail and wind damaged roofs. We have over 25 years of experience with insurance companies. We know what the insurance adjusters are looking for which means, if we help you make a claim then you have a better chance of your claim being excepted. We help throughout the entire process. We are here for you. But we also great experience with all other types of construction so you can call us with all your construction needs. This means that you don't have call 10 different contractors just call us.
We are a construction company that specializes in hail and wind damaged roofs. We have over 25 years of experience with insurance companies. We know what the insurance adjusters are looking for which means, if we help you make a claim then you have a better chance of your claim being excepted. We help throughout the entire process. We are here for you. But we also great experience with all other types of construction so you can call us with all your construction needs. This means that you don't have call 10 different contractors just call us.
TRAPPER JOHN For over 28 years has built it’s reputation by providing HIGH QUALITY PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS PRACTICES WITH HONESTY AND BUSINESS INTEGRITY. Established in 1988 Trapper John was one of the first Pest Control Companies to specialize in rodents , small animals and animal proofing of homes and businesses. We focus on where the rodents are entering your Home or Business , and seal their holes to prevent future entry. Then we remove the problem rodents and provide you with a written warranty against re-entry. We will also Clean your attic and put new insulation when requested. We pride ourselves on quality service so you can ensure you will only get the best from calling Trapper John. Our customers know that we will solve any nuisance wildlife problems, and provide them top quality workmanship and customer service. We treat your home and business as if it were our own when it comes to pest removal. Call Trapper John today to take care of your rat and rodent problem. A leading provider in total rat removal and elimination for over 25 years. 1.800.741.2201
"A raccoon intruded in the attic of a house and Trapper John was contacted for emergency service as a family was living in the home. Although the issue was eventually resolved I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND due to my experience with the team from contact to the technicians. What went wrong: 1. Not sure if he still works there, but, my primary phone contact was Scott. He was rude a few times throughout the days it took to resolve this issue. 2. I believe due to the nature of their work commonly being emergency services they are able to overcharge especially by offering a price on the spot during the consultation. 3. Technician and phone contact assured me the issue would be resolved within 24 hours and the issue persisted for over 72 hours with me having to continually follow up for updates on their plan to resolve this issue. 4. The technician did not properly secure a hole he had to open in the ceiling of the house to remove baby raccoons and endangered a family living there when one fell through into the living room. 5. Terrible recommendations knowing a family was living in the home: After having difficulties capturing them, a suggestion was made to "leave baby raccoons in the attic to die and let the house air out", a suggestion was made to cut a hole in the roof at 8:30pm on a Sunday with no plan/ability repair it immediately. 6. Part of the service was replacing soffit vents for prevention and when I stopped by the house after service was complete several vents around the house had not been replaced and I had to contact Trapper John to have the technician return and replace those. Overall the job was done and I was given a year long warranty on the raccoon removal and soffit vent replacement. Fortunately, the issue did not reoccur however I would not recommend this company if you find yourself in a similar situation. FYI: A day after posting my review on another platform, I was contacted by a woman at Trapper John and offered a partial refund only if I agreed to remove my review. I refused as I believe it's UNETHICAL and potential customers deserve honest and authentic reviews for the services they pay for. So I will post my honest experience on all platforms I am able."
Rachelle E on February 2025
TRAPPER JOHN For over 28 years has built it’s reputation by providing HIGH QUALITY PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS PRACTICES WITH HONESTY AND BUSINESS INTEGRITY. Established in 1988 Trapper John was one of the first Pest Control Companies to specialize in rodents , small animals and animal proofing of homes and businesses. We focus on where the rodents are entering your Home or Business , and seal their holes to prevent future entry. Then we remove the problem rodents and provide you with a written warranty against re-entry. We will also Clean your attic and put new insulation when requested. We pride ourselves on quality service so you can ensure you will only get the best from calling Trapper John. Our customers know that we will solve any nuisance wildlife problems, and provide them top quality workmanship and customer service. We treat your home and business as if it were our own when it comes to pest removal. Call Trapper John today to take care of your rat and rodent problem. A leading provider in total rat removal and elimination for over 25 years. 1.800.741.2201
"A raccoon intruded in the attic of a house and Trapper John was contacted for emergency service as a family was living in the home. Although the issue was eventually resolved I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND due to my experience with the team from contact to the technicians. What went wrong: 1. Not sure if he still works there, but, my primary phone contact was Scott. He was rude a few times throughout the days it took to resolve this issue. 2. I believe due to the nature of their work commonly being emergency services they are able to overcharge especially by offering a price on the spot during the consultation. 3. Technician and phone contact assured me the issue would be resolved within 24 hours and the issue persisted for over 72 hours with me having to continually follow up for updates on their plan to resolve this issue. 4. The technician did not properly secure a hole he had to open in the ceiling of the house to remove baby raccoons and endangered a family living there when one fell through into the living room. 5. Terrible recommendations knowing a family was living in the home: After having difficulties capturing them, a suggestion was made to "leave baby raccoons in the attic to die and let the house air out", a suggestion was made to cut a hole in the roof at 8:30pm on a Sunday with no plan/ability repair it immediately. 6. Part of the service was replacing soffit vents for prevention and when I stopped by the house after service was complete several vents around the house had not been replaced and I had to contact Trapper John to have the technician return and replace those. Overall the job was done and I was given a year long warranty on the raccoon removal and soffit vent replacement. Fortunately, the issue did not reoccur however I would not recommend this company if you find yourself in a similar situation. FYI: A day after posting my review on another platform, I was contacted by a woman at Trapper John and offered a partial refund only if I agreed to remove my review. I refused as I believe it's UNETHICAL and potential customers deserve honest and authentic reviews for the services they pay for. So I will post my honest experience on all platforms I am able."
Rachelle E on February 2025
My name is Kent Vanattia, I am the sole owner of Arlis Home Services. What I'll tell you here, is how I came to choose this career path. I was born in Hillsboro, TN. My family owned a dairy farm. Grandpa had his own cattle but he and my Uncle also ran a "milk route". They picked up milk from other farms all over middle TN. We delivered it to a processing center along with our own milk. I learned to take care of the equipment on this farm not long after I could walk. Along the milk route, it soon became obvious to me, even as a young boy that proper maintenance sure saved a lot of time and trouble. That lesson served me well throughout my life. As a very young man, I joined the service. I found it easy to fall into a structured routine, I grew up that way. Later as I learned various trades my attention to detail and regimented style of learning and doing made it easy for me to retain and reuse my new found knowledge. And today, as I comb over a cabin for signs of potential problems or I am building a deck or other project ... I find it's the lessons of my youth that keep me on track. I named my business Arlis, because it was my dad's name. He's not with me anymore and I miss him. My Dad never did anything half-way. So naming my business after him reminds me of the lessons he taught.
My name is Kent Vanattia, I am the sole owner of Arlis Home Services. What I'll tell you here, is how I came to choose this career path. I was born in Hillsboro, TN. My family owned a dairy farm. Grandpa had his own cattle but he and my Uncle also ran a "milk route". They picked up milk from other farms all over middle TN. We delivered it to a processing center along with our own milk. I learned to take care of the equipment on this farm not long after I could walk. Along the milk route, it soon became obvious to me, even as a young boy that proper maintenance sure saved a lot of time and trouble. That lesson served me well throughout my life. As a very young man, I joined the service. I found it easy to fall into a structured routine, I grew up that way. Later as I learned various trades my attention to detail and regimented style of learning and doing made it easy for me to retain and reuse my new found knowledge. And today, as I comb over a cabin for signs of potential problems or I am building a deck or other project ... I find it's the lessons of my youth that keep me on track. I named my business Arlis, because it was my dad's name. He's not with me anymore and I miss him. My Dad never did anything half-way. So naming my business after him reminds me of the lessons he taught.
We can pack up your boxes or have guys come help you unpack or unload the garage. We cater to your needs. We set up packages for our customers. Call us today!
We can pack up your boxes or have guys come help you unpack or unload the garage. We cater to your needs. We set up packages for our customers. Call us today!
Honey bees are our friends. but hey, who wants them in the house?! We provide statewide, live honey bee removal. We guarantee against re-infestation and our workmanship. We remove the bees, comb and put every thing back together again. Call us to move the the bee's home out of your home and save them too. If you leave a message, please provide full name, city and phone number where you can be reached.
"Josh pealed back my carpet, removed some planks, removed the hive without leaving a bee behind, replaced the planks, re-attached the carpet, and left the room as if he had never been there. A real pro."
John S on May 2020
Honey bees are our friends. but hey, who wants them in the house?! We provide statewide, live honey bee removal. We guarantee against re-infestation and our workmanship. We remove the bees, comb and put every thing back together again. Call us to move the the bee's home out of your home and save them too. If you leave a message, please provide full name, city and phone number where you can be reached.
"Josh pealed back my carpet, removed some planks, removed the hive without leaving a bee behind, replaced the planks, re-attached the carpet, and left the room as if he had never been there. A real pro."
John S on May 2020
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.