This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.
About us
All of our employees are state certified wildlife specialists. We are experts in not only solving all wildlife and pest problems but also preventing future problems from occurring in or on your home or business. We are longtime members of the National Wildlife Control Operators Association and the National Pest Management Association.
Business highlights
49 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly
Services we offer
Wildlife & pest control, wildlife & insect removal. House animal-proofing, chimney caps & vent gaurds. Wildlife damage repair.
They always do a really good job. They always call to say they are coming. Anytime we see anything and call theme, they come out virtually right away.
Description of Work: We have a regular maintenance agreement with them. They do wasp prevention maintenance. We get a lot of wasp. We have had wasp, bees and yellow jackets. At least three times a summer they spray so that we do not get nests. The come out in-between if there are any problems. They have been really good. We had birds once in our attic and they took care of that.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$165
LYNDA & ROB E.
10/2010
5.0
pest control, animal removal
 + 0 more
It turned out great. They got rid of the animals.
Description of Work: They got rid of some bees nest. They also removed a skunk a few years ago.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Maida M.
09/2010
5.0
pest control, animal removal
 + 0 more
I have used ABC several times now. The staff, both on the phone and in the field are: courteous, friendly, professional, neat, and prompt. The prices they have given me have been surprisingly affordable. I will use them again in the future as needed. I will not hesitate to strongly recommend this company to everyone.
Description of Work: I had a very large wasp nest under a bay window in my family room. ABC came out the same day, provided me with the cost, and performed the service of killing the nest. Last year, my husband trapped a skunk that was spraying alot. I called ABC. They arrived the same day, took away the skunk, and charged a fair price.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Response from ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Landmark Pest Mgt
We're honored to know you and we thank you for letting us meet your wildlife and pest control needs. Thank you so much for sharing this kind and generous review. Please know that we're always just a call away. Sincerely, Vito and the management team at ABC Humane Wildlife Here's our 24-hour a day phone number, in case you ever have a night time emergency. (847) 870-7175
Christine M.
08/2010
2.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
ABC Humane - Humane NOT!!! Bottom line - Management is irresponsible in ensuring prompt and humane removal of animals once captured. I will report this to Angie?s List, Better Business Bureau, multiple animal and humane organizations, and the power of telling this story to everyone I know. Appointment and technician was good for initial trap set-up on 8/10. Cost for set up was $238.50. The lactating mother was caught that late evening and I called the 24/7 number at 10.08 pm to report the capture. Company called at 9:57 am next morning (08/11) saying the animal would not be picked up until 3:00 - 6:00 pm that day. I strongly voiced my concern that the pick-up was too late - temperatures were nearing 100 degrees and the traps were in full sun - especially when the company is only 10 minutes from my house! Company called back shortly after that saying one of his appointments cancelled and he could get to the traps sooner. I called the 24/7 number at 6:10 am (08/12) to report juvenile c*** was captured. Company called at 9:27 am saying the animal would not be picked up until 3-6 pm. I again voiced my concern about the inhumanity of the animal being left out in near 100 degree heat and full sun and questioned the lack of proper staffing to remove the animal in a reasonable timeframe - they are only 10 minutes from my house. Company said they cover a lot of territory. I stated it appears management has not properly staffed their business to ensure prompt and humane removal of animals ? especially in the heat of summertime. I questioned the purpose of the 24/7 reporting line if they don?t pick up animals until the late afternoon anyway. I called the 24/7 number at 10:31 pm( 08/12) to report 3 nursing baby coons in the traps and expressed my concern with the expected near 100 degree heat and inhumane pick-up times of the past few days. Company called at 10:24 am saying the animals would not be picked up until 3-6 pm. I called the Company again to voice my concerns with out success. The Company called at 5:54 pm saying they would not be able to pick up the animals until later that evening. I found out today (8/14) that my neighbor, two houses down, heard the baby animals crying all day long from roasting in the full sun. They stayed at home to water (spray with hose). My neighbor stated to me how inhumane the Company was in leaving them to be out all day. My neighbor was very upset with the situation and with me. I called the 24/7 number at 6:30 am (08/14) to report a possum in the trap and again at 10:30 am when I discovered an additional nursing baby c*** in the second trap. The Company called at 10:40 am saying the animals would not be picked up until 4-6 pm. It is 4:16 pm as I write and I hope it is sooner than later. I have stayed home to spray the animals every couple of hours until they are picked up. If I didn?t have to invest so much up front, ($238.50) I would have terminated the service that first day. The Company made NO effort to address my concerns and is proof that HUMANE is not part of the culture management has created. I will terminate the service today as all the coons have been captured and will never use them again.
Description of Work: Hired to loan and set up traps to capture animals (specificlly raccoons), remove and destroy animals (required by law) and reset traps until all animals captured.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0
$560
Response from ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Landmark Pest Mgt
We love animals too, so let me begin by saying that I really admire how much you care about animals. We’re incredibly sorry that you’re upset with our company and we certainly regret having not left you satisfied with your experience. That said, we also don’t feel that Angie’s List is the appropriate place for a complaint of this nature and we ask that you please remove it. We feel that your complaint is couched in PETA-type animal activism and is a mischaracterization of the service that we provided. Animal activism is wonderful, but it does not belong in this forum, which is designed to evaluate service, not ideology. We will also ask Angie’s List to remove it as well, since it is based on political and ideological differences, rather than truly on a shortcoming in service standards. We know that you submitted the same letter of complaint about your experience with us to our State Regulatory Agency as well as the Better Business Bureau and they notified you that they would not accept your complaint because our service adhered to the Humane and Professional Standards set forth by the State to govern our industry. Even after you learned this from our Regulatory Agency, you chose to post this complaint to Angie’s List. We respectfully ask that you remove your posting, since we honored our agreement to pick up animals promptly and conformed to (exceeded) all standards for our industry. We consider this complaint to be a libelous mischaracterization and I have personally tried to work with you to resolve/mitigate your dissatisfaction, something you were not open to. When I spoke with you on the phone, I offered you compensation or a refund to try to make good on your perceived trauma, and you refused. I feel that I’ve done my best to try to improve your experience with our company and there is nothing left for me to offer you, other than a final assurance that if a client makes it known to us that she needs an earlier animal pick up, we will honor all reasonable requests. When you agreed to service, we told you we’d be out to pick up captured animals the same day…and we were. If we were another type of service business, say a plumber, you would have been satisfied that we came the next day and honored our appointment time, but since animals are the topic, clearly it was a very sensitive area for you. One final thing, our records indicate that when you called our office, you let our receptionist know that since it was a hot day, your neighbor was caring for the animal awaiting pick up in the ground-set trap by cooling it and offering it water with a hose. Your communication with our office was recorded as everything being fine with the animal, not an emergency. If you had shared with our receptionist that you believed the animals were in danger of overheating, not being cared for, we would have rushed there. It should also be noted that the animals picked up from your home were in good health with no signs of stress or exposure. Respectfully, Rebecca Brancato Wildlife Education and Outreach (847) 870-7175
Dianna L.
04/2010
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Good followup and good communication.
Description of Work: Set traps, got animals, installed covers.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Andrew H.
01/2010
4.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Everything worked out just fine. The only issue was with the results of the test. They told us they'd call within 5 days but we had to reach out to them to get results.
Description of Work: A bat came into our home. They were able to capture it, remove it and also tested it for rabies.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Jessica E.
01/2010
4.0
pest control
 + -1 more
We called them and they were able to come out within one to two days. The man that came out was very professional and easy to work with. Everything went good and we would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: We had a beehive in our chimney. They came out and fixed it. Afterwords we noticed there were still some bees left, so they came back out and got rid of them until it was resolved.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
JIM M.
01/2010
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
They came when they said they would and did the work they said they were going to do. If needed, I would hire them again.
Description of Work: They removed a dead animal that was trapped underneath my deck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
JANET R.
01/2010
5.0
pest control, animal removal
 + 0 more
Everything went well. They guarantee their work for 5 years. I would use them again.
Description of Work: They installed proofing all the way around a deck and a large sunroom and treated with odor enzyme so that no animals would nest beneath it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,835
Sekhar S.
01/2010
4.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
They came out when they said they would and were on time. It was a little more expensive then I thought it would have been. They were honest in telling me the chipmunks might hibernate and so the work might need to be done again.
Description of Work: They came out and set up traps around our house to capture chipmunks.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Victoria J.
10/2009
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
I have used them for many years and have always been very happy with their services. The person who comes for the work is wonderful and does a great work.
Description of Work: I use them for pest control service and they took care of some mice in my attic.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Mark L.
01/2009
5.0
pest control, animal removal
 + 0 more
ABC was successful at removing the squirrels, but they weren't kidding when they said that other squirrels would move right in as soon as they determined that the attic was accessible to them and empty of other wildlife! The overall cost would have been lower if I had had the roofing company ready to come right over and patch up the roof, but I had lots of trouble finding roofers available to work at that time of year(another reason why I joined Angie's List!)and the squirrels came back before I found one. Unfortunately, all that ABC does is remove wildlife; they told us up front that they could not fix the roof. But in any case, ABC's personnel were always cheerful, friendly, professional and punctual.
Description of Work: Removed squirrels from my attic, which is not accessible from inside the house(nor outside, normally, but the squirrels had found some rotted wood in my roof and chewed their way in). Set two traps on the roof, and came to take them away every time we reported a squirrel in a trap. Offered practical advice as to typical squirrel behavior and how to help keep them out in the future. If I remember correctly, they charged $200 for the original visit and placing the traps on the roof, and $100 for each follow-up visit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Mary C.
11/2008
1.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Nine weeks later, I found the new nest, just a few feet away in the tree. I called and was told I would be charged another $250.00. Thanks to Angie's list I found another company that would remove them for $130.00 and guarantees it for a year.
Description of Work: I discovered a yellow jackets on my front porch. I called information, provided the number, called, set the appointment and confirmed the price. They came on time, sprayed, and I was told to stay inside for a few hours. Graham stated they may have to return to address the ones who flew away and the eggs that would hatch at no charge.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0
$200
DAVID O.
10/2008
4.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Each year we have a lot of bees and hornets building nests in the spring and summer. I tried out a three-treatment program with ABC Wildlife; last year, I used a different pest control service. They stressed using natural pesticides not harmful to the environment or wildlife, or our dogs. It cost a lot of money, with decent results, but we had a problem with hornets getting into the house through a hole outside. They were conscientious and prompt and dependable. The issue is just whether it's worth the money next year.
Description of Work: Bee and Hornet Prevention Service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$765
MYRIAM M.
04/2008
3.0
pest control
 + -1 more
The wasps returned and when I called they said it was probably because of the rain. They returned twice after that. The nest was finally inactive after the third time, but the season was almost ending so I don't know if that helped. Later, I received a bill saying they only charged for the first treatment. They did not charge when they came back. I had not paid. When I retrieved my canceled check and called them about it, they found my payment.
Description of Work: Treated backyard stoop to exterminate wasps.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$85
NANCY R.
02/2008
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
They were very good. They were out within a few hours to pick up the raccoon once it was trapped.
Description of Work: They set traps to get rid of a raccoon.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
MICHAEL P.
01/2008
2.0
pest control
 + -1 more
I inspected the yard and foundation, and did not see any bait boxes. Also, the holes in our foundation as identified on the report didn't seem to exist, but others did. So I grew skeptical. I had not checked Angie's List before calling ABC Humane, but decided to check afterward and found that ABC had some questionable reviews and ratings. So I called another service to compare their recommendations. I found they had no inspection charges and much lower costs to handle many of the same services if needed. I called ABC Humane and spoke to Vito, the owner. He sent Joe, the inspector, back to show me the bait boxes. Joe couldn't find them and claimed that they must have been removed by "something". As for the holes, he just scratched his head and said "huh?" when we found they didn't exist where he had reported them. I called Vito to have my money refunded. I must say that Vito was easy to reach, very responsive, and quick to offer a refund to resolve this disappointing situation.
Description of Work: We had a shrew in the house, which we were able to remove ourselves, but called ABC Humane Wildlife to find out if we should be concerned about any further shrews or other creatures since one was able to enter our basement. They came to inspect and recommend any service necessary. The inspection was quoted at $95. The inspector said we had some mice in the attic, which he said was common, but something that could be significantly reduced and prevented with some treatment and preventive measures. He seemed extremely knowledgeable and trustworthy, so we let him proceed with an initial treatment that was to include some natural product in the attic and some bait boxes outside around our foundation. Other preventative work was to happen at a later date. The inspector distributed the treatment in the attic and then said he would put the bait boxes outside. However, I noticed he left only moments later, so thought it seemed unlikely he could have completed the work that quickly.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Response from ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Landmark Pest Mgt
As we discussed on the phone, we're REEEAALLLY sorry (and embarrassed) this happened. We fired Joe as a result of this service visit. He was well-trained and did excellent work until this point, but his service at your home was completely unacceptable. He claimed to be in the midst of a personal family crisis, when we confronted him... Thanks for working with our management team to get rid of this "lemon" on our staff. We really do have a wonderful staff and I hope you feel that we were incredibly responsive to your needs and handled this situation well, once it was brought to our attention. Best wishes to you, and we hope that you'll give us another chance in the future to show you how great the members of our team are and what a typical experience with our company is like (not the "lemon"-Joe experience). We're placing a $100 credit in your file and we really hope you'll use it to meet a future wildlife or pest control need.
MARY N.
01/2008
4.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
The guy came out and checked my chimney. He suggested putting caps on my chimney. They came back that same week to put those caps on. They had to be specially made for my chimney since it is older.
Description of Work: I called them to check my chimney for a critter.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$395
JOAN R.
11/2007
2.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
The technician told us that we had 2 live animals remaining and that ABC would have to return to set traps. He quoted a very high charge for trapping and offered to come back and do it more cheaply himself. We did not choose to go further with this firm and gave them a check for less than the $350 since they did not perform the cleaning as promised and spent only about an hour providing service. The odor returned after the technician left. Two days later another company came out and removed 2 long-dead possums for only $70.00. There were, in fact, no live animals in the crawl space. This company overcharged, and provided inferior service and deceptive tactics. However, they did agree to accept the lesser amount of money we gave them since they did not provide the cleaning.
Description of Work: Dead animals were in a crawl space under our back porch. The technician removed one dead possum and did not clean the area as promised in the fee quote.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
$350
James K.
08/2007
1.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Very bad experience. When I called to request service in July, I reminded technician who answered the phone that the company's treatment had stained the porch roof shingles last year, and that the company had replaced the shingles with no hassle. (In fact, situation was handled very professionally -- last year.) The technician looked up last year's history and assured me there would be no similar staining problem. Different technician applied anti-wasp treatment and stained the porch roof shingles. Calls to Vito, apparently the owner-manager, to discuss situation, have not been returned. He's always in meetings or on the phone. Certified letter apparently was not deliverable. Web site has been reduced to just an opening page. My guess is that company has disappeared.
Description of Work: Company was contracted to remove wasp nests from window shutters on the second floor, then wasp-proof the house. Windows were above porch roof, which is shingled. Work performed Aug 2, but the application severely (and permanently) stained several porch roof shingles. Company owner/manager would never call back to discuss. the mail service attempted to deliver a certified letter, but was forced to leave a notice. As far as I know, company has never received letter, it certainly has never responded. Web site, which last year had bios of staff members and extensive information, today is just a single page with no navigation. The company may be out of business.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$195
STEWART G.
08/2007
3.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
They took full advantage of a bad situation with outrageous pricing to fix the damaged parts of the house (where they had to do in to get the bats) and the bat-proofing. After speaking with other people about the service they performed, and then going back to them, they refunded some money, but overall, they cannot be trusted!
Description of Work: They were hired to find bats; they did, and went overboard to bat-proof the house. They found 10 bats after going through lights in our bathroom and cutting out parts of walls.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$10,000
ALICIA A.
07/2007
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Very well. They were very knowledgeable, from the first telephone call to the people that came out to set the traps and remove the animals. I thought they were coming into the chimney but they immediately figured out that was not the case. They looked outside the house for small openings where the animals were coming in.
Description of Work: Set traps for squirrels and removed three of them. Sealed the openings where they were coming into the house. Put a cover on the chimney.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
LISA F.
03/2007
4.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
We had a problem with squirrels chewing their way into our attic and were looking for a humane solution. We called ABC and they suggested a "population reduction" where by they would place traps around our yard, catch the squirrels and relocate the squirrels to a forest far away. I asked the wildlife technician if someone was available on the weekends in the event we caught a squirrel on a Saturday or Sunday, and he said yes, 7 days a week. We caught the first squirrel on a Saturday and called ABC immediately. They said they could not come out until the next day. That night, a raccoon somehow managed to get the cage open and eat the poor squirrel. All that was left the next morning was squirrel carcass. Not exactly the humane solution we had hoped for. They also charged us $75 to come out that day even though the squirrel was "DOA" and obviously no longer needed to be relocated. I suppose the good news is the squirrels are no longer chewing their way into our attic.
Description of Work: Squirrel "population reduction."
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
MARY BETH & THOMAS E.
10/2006
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
They said they could come out and it would be $150 per trap. Each additional trap is $95 and every pickup would also be $95. They have a different trap for each animal. They also have a travel charge. I told them I appreciated the information but their price was high. If a few of my neighbors had chipped in I would have gone with them. She was very informative.
Description of Work: I called them regarding a raccoon and rabbit under my back porch. I wanted to see what could be done about his.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
ALI V.
10/2006
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Even came on a Sunday to empty traps. Returned phone calls promptly. I did not have to be at home for much of the service. Would definitely hire again (but hope I won't need to) and highly recommend.
Description of Work: Placed 2 traps on precarious rooftop, tested hole in roof where racoons had lived to see if still active. Exterminated a HUGE underground yellow jacket nest, underneath a concrete patio. Came on a Sunday to empty traps. Sanitized and repaired hole in roof. Installed animal guards on roof vents. Very knowledgable, professional, polite.
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Service Categories
Animal Removal,
Pest Control
FAQ
ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Landmark Pest Mgt is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Landmark Pest Mgt accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard
No, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Landmark Pest Mgt does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Landmark Pest Mgt offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Landmark Pest Mgt does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Landmark Pest Mgt offers emergency services.
Yes, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Landmark Pest Mgt offers warranties.
ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Landmark Pest Mgt offers the following services: Wildlife & pest control, wildlife & insect removal. House animal-proofing, chimney caps & vent gaurds. Wildlife damage repair.