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Hoosier Wildlife Control

Animal Removal, Pest Control, Chimney Caps,

About us

Hoosier Wildlife Control has been in business for over 10 years. We are based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Eric Lowe, the owner, is an experienced trapper for over 40 years and is lucky enough to have learned a thing or two over those years. Eric is a retired Indianapolis Firefighter who served his community for 30 years. His concern and respect for the public's well being reflects in his professionalism to his customers. He continues to work hard to make sure that he and his staff know the most up to date information about all dealings with nuisance wildlife and it reflects in his professional and humane treatment of the animals he removes.

Business highlights

18 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Animal trapping. Animal removal. Carcass removal. Rehab. Attic & crawlspace clean out. Animal proofing. Animal damage repairs. Gutter cleaning. Home handyman. Insulation removal & replacement. Chimney cap installation.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.857 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
4%
3
0%
2
2%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 57 reviews

MARK & CATHY R.
10/2019
1.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
Saw this service listed on Angie's List with good reviews. Called and left a message explaining who I was, where I lived, and my animal problem. Service area map on Yelp shows that I am within this business' service area. Did not receive a call back. I waited a day, then went thru the Angie's List website requesting a quote. Never received a return call.
Description of Work: Animal Control

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Penelope P.
06/2019
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Eric did a wonderful job removing 5 raccoons from our property. He is very knowledgeable in his profession. We would recommend him highly.
Description of Work: Remove raccoons living under our deck.

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

Pamela S.
07/2017
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Still working on getting squirrels out.
Description of Work: Had squirrels in our rafters. They are still working to trap and get them out. But they are here checking traps daily.

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

MICHELE C.
05/2017
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
It went well though it took a while to trap and remove all of them
Description of Work: animals (raccoons) were in the crawl space and needed to be removed

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

TERRY & DEBBIE M.
05/2017
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
It went extremely well, a raccoon was caught. When I called him he provided me a time that he would be out that very afternoon. He set two live cage traps with bait in front and behind the shed where it appeared the animal was entering. He was very responsive to my questions and reminded me to check the trap early the next morning. I set him a text and he immediately came out an took the raccoon and traps away.
Description of Work: A live opossum or a raccoon needed to be removed from underneath my storage shed.

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
$150

Rosemary L.
05/2017
5.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
Brian inspected my attic and gutters. The Squirrel didn't appear to be getting inside the attic. And Brian set a trap and caught the Squirrel in about 2 hours. They were prompt, professional and responsive to my texts.
Description of Work: I needed a Squirrel caught and advice.

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
$233

Donna L.
05/2017
5.0
pest control, chimney caps, animal removal
  + 1 more
Great. Caught several raccoons entering and exiting the attic. Put cage over fan where they were entering to stop future problems.
Description of Work: Raccoons accessung 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
$400

JAMES T.
03/2017
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
They were very responsive and so helpful. This was a lot as it took us quite awhile to finally catch all the critters.
Description of Work: We had a family of raccoons coming in and out of our attic. They trapped and removed four raccoons and seven squirrels. Then they removed the insulation and put in new as they cleaned out attic of all the raccoon toxic mess.

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
$4,900

Marcella T.
10/2016
5.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
Brian came out the day after I called and found the entry spot immediately. Set the trap and the very next day he had the critter to take away. He re-set the trap and left it for several days, coming by on his rounds to check it. No other raccoons or squirrels showed up. Today he removed the trap and covered the entry with metal so it could not be chewed through. He then checked my attic to see if I needed any clean up work from the raccoon's visiting. None was needed, so we were finished. Eric (the company owner who I first spoke with) and Brian the man who came on site were both very, very pleasant and helpful. I rate Brian's service AAA. He was just the greatest! I had called a couple other companies that I got from Angie's List who did not respond to my calls or who said they could not come out. I am so glad they did, for it put me in touch with Hoosier Wildlife Control -- the best fit for my needs. I recommend HWC without any reservations. Prices were stated upfront and were very reasonable for the peace of mind I now have: $165 for inspection; $65 for each animal trapped and removed; $125 for securing the entry location. No add -ons or"surprises" were added. Brian came by at least 5 times over a period of two weeks to climb up on the roof and inspect the trap. Rest assured you'll be glad you called HWC if you have the need.
Description of Work: I had a raccoon living in my attic without paying any rent! For about 2 months I had heard it -- not every night, but enough that it was a concern.

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
$355

Steven G.
09/2016
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Eric called to let me know he was on the way, and arrived a few minutes early. He did an inspection of the outside of my house, including walking the roof. He did not find any evidence of entry of any larger animals- everything looked nice and tight. He than went up into the attic and found evidence of mice. He spread out some poison pellets up there, and said the mice would find them, go outside looking for water and die outside. He told me to put some bait boxes along the walls inside the garage that would take care of the mice as they entered. He advised me that the best thing for us to do was get rid of our bird feeders that are an attraction for all kinds of different critters. Eric provided a wealth of information, and was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him!
Description of Work: Heard chewing noises in the attic. Looked up animal control on Angie's List and called a few different providers. Hoosier Wildlife Control was able to come out the next day to check things out.

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
$148.5

Susie W.
09/2016
5.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
Cory McClung , owner, came on time for my home inspection. He went up in the attic to check it out. There was no visible bats at that time. His assistant did a outside inspection and found areas of entry. They came back a few days later and sealed up the house and garage leaving one opening, They mounted a bat excluder at the opening. This allows bats to leave, but not enter. After 10 days, they returned and removed the excluder. Really great company to work with. A little expensive, but this service usually is. I feel like they did a great job and stand behind their service. I would never call anyone else!
Description of Work: I was getting bats in my attic. I wanted my attic checked and my home sealed.

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
$700

Janet D.
07/2016
2.0
pest control
  + -1 more
He was no good. He first came out in September and because it was so late, he had to come back in the spring. He came back in May. He said the bats were in the attic over the winter and had left droppings and everything, so they were going to have to use hazmat suits and everything to take out the insulation and all that kind of stuff. He estimated it at $5000. Actually, he did put the cone up, but the cone fell out. For the cone and seal up it was $420. I just didn't feel comfortable after that kind of estimate. So I got another guy to come out and he took a look upstairs. He said, "It's just a few droppings where the bats came in," and he charged me $250 and that was it. He came out with a vacuum and cleaned up and that was it.
Description of Work: It was for removing bats from the attic.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$420

Jeff W.
06/2016
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Eric was very responsive to initial request and able to setup traps to capture the critters. Able to text when caught for quick removal. Provided quotes for repairs and completed in a timely manner.
Description of Work: Site analysis, capture of squirrels and removal, repair of damaged areas.

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

Dustin M.
05/2016
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Eric was able to come out right away (weather pending.) He located the entry point the animals were using and set up traps. We caught a squirrel a few hours after he set the trap! Whenever there was an animal captured, I called and he came to remove it. He and his partner periodically came out to check as well. After we felt the animals entering were all gone, they put tape over the opening to see if anything else was entering, but not getting trapped. After a week, they felt satisfied no other critters were coming and going so repaired the entry hole. He investigated inside the attic at the completion of the job to look for chewed wiring. Eric was prompt, professional, and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Captured and removed three squirrels that had been living in our attic crawl space. He repaired the hole they had created to access the attic after capturing all the squirrels. There was a fee of $150 to come out/assess/keep checking multiple times a week, $65 per squirrel removed (we had 3), and $50 in repair fees.

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
$395

DAN D.
03/2016
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Very pleasant. Eric was friendly and very knowledgeable about his business. He was quick and efficient. Thumbs up.
Description of Work: Surveyed areas around roof for squirrel entrances. Set traps and came over each morning to check status trapped 5 squirrels and when confident no more were getting on, Eric scaled the openings.

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
$565

STEPHANIE & RYAN S.
03/2016
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Eric was very quick to respond to my phone call, answer any concerns I had, then get the trap set the next morning. He was also quick to come get the trap once the raccoon was caught. As well, he set an additional trap for almost another week to make sure we only had one c***, which I thought was going above and beyond. Would highly recommend.
Description of Work: Trapped raccoon in 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
$230

Jan L.
11/2015
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Placed 7 traps in house but out of reach of dogs.
Description of Work: Inspected home & attic for critters. Found mice evidence in attic. Found by dryer vent. Checked entry - baited traps I had on hand. Placed loose bait in 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
$200

Eric R.
10/2015
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Eric came out to my house to check for animals in my attic. I would guess that most providers would check the attic then leave. Eric went around our entire home with me and showed me potential entry points for what we found to be mice. He also went in my attic and went through the whole house to show possible entry spots and treatment points. His knowledge was impressive and his kindness, helpfulness and professional were awesome. I was very pleasantly surprised by the depth of knowledge and tips that Eric shared with me. I would highly recommend him and his company to anyone who has pest questions / problems.
Description of Work: Came out to inspect and treat for rodents.

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
$145

Julie P.
09/2015
5.0
animal removal, chimney caps
  + 0 more
Very well. On time, professional and provided good recommendations. Eric responded right away to my call. We had a squirrel that had gotten into the fireplace and died. We had dealt with the smell over the holiday weekend and Eric was very quick to come out that day on Tuesday to get rid of it for us. He was very helpful in telling me what we needed to do in regards to fixing the cap and getting a chimney sweep to inspect and clean so that we could eventually light a fire to completely get rid of the smell. If something happens again at our house with needing critter removal, we will for sure call Eric again.
Description of Work: Removed dead squirrel from chimney and deodorized/sanitized the inside of the chimney.

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
$250

Paul G.
07/2015
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
They were very thorough and very easy to work with.
Description of Work: They inspected for animal entry into 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
$175

Paul F.
06/2015
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Set up traps and successfully caught both a groundhog and a raccoon who had gotten into our house under the back porch. Service was great and professional. Would highly recommend!
Description of Work: Helped remove a groundhog and a raccoon from under the porch/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
$800

Sindee S.
06/2015
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
I had been hearing noises under my main steps and suspected something was living there. I called Eric who was able to come early the next day. He determined it was a racoon getting in and suspected there was a nest of babies that I was hearing. He applied some male scent to encourage them to leave and suggested I wait a few days (otherwise we'd have to break into the area to get them). Fortunately, they left and he set a trap just in case (he also caught a pesky groundhog for me that would get under the porch). So I'm critter free thanks to Eric! I found him to be very timely in his work and very good. Hopefully I won't need his help again, but if I do, he's the one I'll call.
Description of Work: got a momma racoon and her babies to leave my basement

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
$230

Michael E.
03/2015
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
He was prompt returning my call and explained the service he would provide and the price. ($165 to come out, evaluate, and set traps, and $65 per squirrel), this was considerably less than another company had quoted. He came out the next day and inspected and set up, he returned each day until the matter was resolved . Them he sealed the entry point. He was friendly, courteous, and professional.
Description of Work: Removed squirrels from roof and repaired vent entry point.

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
$450

Mark W.
09/2014
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
I contacted provider after hearing noises inside wall of my condo, thinking it was a squirrel or raccoon. He promptly came out the very next day and inspected the outside of my home and roof and found no evidence of larger animals and suspected it was mice. He came out a couple of days later and inspected the attic for evidence. He put out poison blocks in the attic and garage to control the mice issue. He also showed me a couple of areas to watch for in the future.
Description of Work: Inspected exterior of home for evidence of animals getting inside.

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
$165

Victoria N.
06/2014
1.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
I was referred to him by another company and put in a request for info on his website. He called me the next day at 7:30am and told him I had a bird problem. He told me he would arrive after 3:30 that following Monday. He never showed up so at 6:30 I called and left a voice mail asking if there was a problem. I left him another voice mail on Wednesday and I got no response from him. He picked up when my friend called him and had no excuse why he didn't call me or why he didn't show up. So I texted him asking what was going on and he responded right away asking me when I was available. I gave him my available hours and we set up another time on the following Monday for him to come out and do the work. I found out he arrived at noon that day, which my daughter just happened to be home then though this was not the time we discussed because I was still at work. He came over and put a bird cone in the nest so the birds wouldn't be able to return near our house. He came back and checked the nest and texted me to ask if the cone was at our house. Erik wanted to know if he should patch the hole up but the painter had already patched it up. We waited two days to respond back to him and he came out to the house to find the cone when I wasn't home and couldn't find it so he left a bill for 225.00 on my front door. Clearly Erik did not get a ladder to even look for the cone because it was in the gutter that was right next to the nest and you could clearly see it if you had looked. I found 4 more numbers to try and contact him and they were all either disconnected or the voice mails were full. I then called him with another phone number he wouldn't recognize and he answered...which means he blocked my number from his phone calls. I finally got him to answer the phone and he argued with me telling me that he had told me beforehand how much it was going to be. He said, “If you don’t pay me I have ways of dealing with people like you”. I did tell him we would send him the cone and send him a check even though he overcharged me and only performed 30 minutes of work.
Description of Work: He put a cone inside a bird nest near my house so the birds couldn't get in my house anymore.

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

$225

Response from Hoosier Wildlife Control
This customer as with all my customers are given the service call price over the phone before I schedule a visit. The price was agreed upon during the first call. I found the entry hole that other companies previously had not. I installed a bird cone which allowed the birds to leave. The process worked. This customer elected not to pay me the fee that was verbally contracted by phone. In this business 99% of my service call requests are over phone or text confirmation. I have to trust people will abide by the verbal contract. In this case the customer did not. The service was provided in a timely professional manner. There was some phone call issues because the the homeowner was in New York and then I was contacted by a 3rd party that actually lived in home here in Indianapolis. This customer still has a balance that I'm sure I will not receive.
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Contact information

8226 S Franklin Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46259

www.hoosierwildlifecontrol.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Animal Removal,
Pest Control,
Chimney Caps,
Insulation,
Handyman Services,
Gutter Cleaning

FAQ

Hoosier Wildlife Control is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Hoosier Wildlife Control accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Hoosier Wildlife Control offers free project estimates.
No, Hoosier Wildlife Control does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Hoosier Wildlife Control does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Hoosier Wildlife Control offers emergency services.
No, Hoosier Wildlife Control does not offer warranties.
Hoosier Wildlife Control offers the following services: Animal trapping. Animal removal. Carcass removal. Rehab. Attic & crawlspace clean out. Animal proofing. Animal damage repairs. Gutter cleaning. Home handyman. Insulation removal & replacement. Chimney cap installation.

Contact information

8226 S Franklin Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46259

www.hoosierwildlifecontrol.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM