If you’re looking for humane and efficient wild animal removal services, you’ve come to the right place. Varment Guard Wildlife Services was founded in 1983 and has been passionate about delivering environmentally conscious and safe wildlife pest removal services ever since. From rowdy raccoons to ornery opossums to damaging deer, bats, moles, or groundhogs, we have experience solving and preventing many types of wildlife challenges. We offer wild animal removal services to Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and parts of Kentucky and Wisconsin. So, if you’re wondering, where can I find quality wildlife services near me? Look no further. Varment Guard has you covered.As of 2022, Animal Control Specialists merged with Varment Guard Wildlife Services. Our newly expanded team will continue its rich legacy and commitment to providing the highest quality pest service. Founded in 1915, I'm honored to be a part of this family-owned company that is over 100 years strong!
"This company apparently merged with Plunkett's Pest Control. Their quote was multiple times as much as competitor quotes. I would not hire them, way too expensive."
Kevin W on October 2022
If you’re looking for humane and efficient wild animal removal services, you’ve come to the right place. Varment Guard Wildlife Services was founded in 1983 and has been passionate about delivering environmentally conscious and safe wildlife pest removal services ever since. From rowdy raccoons to ornery opossums to damaging deer, bats, moles, or groundhogs, we have experience solving and preventing many types of wildlife challenges. We offer wild animal removal services to Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and parts of Kentucky and Wisconsin. So, if you’re wondering, where can I find quality wildlife services near me? Look no further. Varment Guard has you covered.As of 2022, Animal Control Specialists merged with Varment Guard Wildlife Services. Our newly expanded team will continue its rich legacy and commitment to providing the highest quality pest service. Founded in 1915, I'm honored to be a part of this family-owned company that is over 100 years strong!
"This company apparently merged with Plunkett's Pest Control. Their quote was multiple times as much as competitor quotes. I would not hire them, way too expensive."
Kevin W on October 2022
ABES Pest Control will control your pest problems Absolute Best Exterminating Services! Bringing over 34 years of experience. Home, School, Factory, Office, Restaurant, Condo or Apt Common pests: Insects: Ants, Bed Bugs, Bees, Beetles, Carpenter Bees, Centipedes, Cockroaches, Crickets, Fleas, Lady bugs, Millipedes, Pillbugs, Roaches, Silverfish, Spiders, Sow Bugs, Termites, Ticks, Wasps Rodents: Mice, Rats, Shrews, Squirrels, Voles, Woodchucks (Ground Hogs). Birds & Wild Animals: Bats, Birds, Moles, Opossums, Raccoons, Skunks. Real Estate Inspections: including VA, FHA and Conventional. Rid your house or business of annoying and potential dangerous pests today. ABES pest control provides: Additional address - PO Box 6587, Florence, Kentucky 41022. See website for additional service area.
"We were unhappy at first because when we scheduled the appointment we informed the company that we were very concerned we had raccoons under our house in the crawl space, and possibly chipmunk activity as well. We wanted the raccoons removed and prevented from returning. This was made very clear. One of us scheduled time off from work to meet Dave at our place. Dave arrived more or less on time, no problem. But upon inspection he found no evidence of access points where raccoons could get in, but did find droppings which he said could be dog or raccoon (no dogs could be under our house, so we know it confirmed our suspicions). But Dave could not tell if it was fresh or old droppings (based on the sounds we heard under the house, it was fresh). Ok, what are we going to do about it? Dave said their company can't really do raccoon removal, they focus mostly on mice, and that we're too far out from their office to check traps daily, etc. This was a surprise since we hired them specifically for this concern. Obviously, in the end, we just want the problem taken care of. Dave apologized and took our $125 check and left. He did spend a reasonable amount of time looking and sliding around under the house in the crawl space. For the records, there are some gaps that we know of, but were not aware raccoons could fit through them. Okay, so we were pretty upset and disappointed. Yes, it was helpful to have some level of verification for what we thought was going on, but not what we expected we were paying for. So I called ABES the next day and ended up speaking with Jeff, the owner. Jeff was very understanding, didn't make excuses other than that they do tend to defer the larger animal trapping/elimination during this part of the season. He offered to refund half our payment without me asking for it, which we felt was fair especially in light of his willingness to have a conversation about the challenges of the problem, recommendations and info about things we could do, and to send contact info for others who he felt may be able to help. So this is a mixed review. We called ABES because they service our area and had a good rating on Angie's List, and because we had briefly exchanged communications a few years ago about a different matter and that conversation made me think they (Jeff in particular) were very reasonable and professional people—trustworthy. So in light of the resolution of this issue and how Jeff handled it, I would still recommend them, but also recommend being EXTRA clear upfront about what you expect, and possibly ask to talk to Jeff directly if there is anything uncertain about the situation, or what you will get from a visit/inspection."
Jason F on April 2021
ABES Pest Control will control your pest problems Absolute Best Exterminating Services! Bringing over 34 years of experience. Home, School, Factory, Office, Restaurant, Condo or Apt Common pests: Insects: Ants, Bed Bugs, Bees, Beetles, Carpenter Bees, Centipedes, Cockroaches, Crickets, Fleas, Lady bugs, Millipedes, Pillbugs, Roaches, Silverfish, Spiders, Sow Bugs, Termites, Ticks, Wasps Rodents: Mice, Rats, Shrews, Squirrels, Voles, Woodchucks (Ground Hogs). Birds & Wild Animals: Bats, Birds, Moles, Opossums, Raccoons, Skunks. Real Estate Inspections: including VA, FHA and Conventional. Rid your house or business of annoying and potential dangerous pests today. ABES pest control provides: Additional address - PO Box 6587, Florence, Kentucky 41022. See website for additional service area.
"We were unhappy at first because when we scheduled the appointment we informed the company that we were very concerned we had raccoons under our house in the crawl space, and possibly chipmunk activity as well. We wanted the raccoons removed and prevented from returning. This was made very clear. One of us scheduled time off from work to meet Dave at our place. Dave arrived more or less on time, no problem. But upon inspection he found no evidence of access points where raccoons could get in, but did find droppings which he said could be dog or raccoon (no dogs could be under our house, so we know it confirmed our suspicions). But Dave could not tell if it was fresh or old droppings (based on the sounds we heard under the house, it was fresh). Ok, what are we going to do about it? Dave said their company can't really do raccoon removal, they focus mostly on mice, and that we're too far out from their office to check traps daily, etc. This was a surprise since we hired them specifically for this concern. Obviously, in the end, we just want the problem taken care of. Dave apologized and took our $125 check and left. He did spend a reasonable amount of time looking and sliding around under the house in the crawl space. For the records, there are some gaps that we know of, but were not aware raccoons could fit through them. Okay, so we were pretty upset and disappointed. Yes, it was helpful to have some level of verification for what we thought was going on, but not what we expected we were paying for. So I called ABES the next day and ended up speaking with Jeff, the owner. Jeff was very understanding, didn't make excuses other than that they do tend to defer the larger animal trapping/elimination during this part of the season. He offered to refund half our payment without me asking for it, which we felt was fair especially in light of his willingness to have a conversation about the challenges of the problem, recommendations and info about things we could do, and to send contact info for others who he felt may be able to help. So this is a mixed review. We called ABES because they service our area and had a good rating on Angie's List, and because we had briefly exchanged communications a few years ago about a different matter and that conversation made me think they (Jeff in particular) were very reasonable and professional people—trustworthy. So in light of the resolution of this issue and how Jeff handled it, I would still recommend them, but also recommend being EXTRA clear upfront about what you expect, and possibly ask to talk to Jeff directly if there is anything uncertain about the situation, or what you will get from a visit/inspection."
Jason F on April 2021
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15-Time Angie's List Super Service Award Winner! See our Deals tab on our profile for Angie's List Member Pricing! Providing award winning, prompt, reliable, knowledgeable professional pest management services since 1949. Serving Hamilton, Butler, Clermont and Warren counties in Ohio; Campbell, Kenton, Grant and Boone counties in Kentucky, and Dearborn county in Indiana. We DO NOT OFFER: Squirrel, Geese, Raccoon, Skunk, Possum, ferrule cats, or other animal removal except for: moles, rodents including rats, mice, voles, bird control including pigeons, starlings, and sparrows. Pest control programs include pest extermination, sentricon termite colony elimination baiting, termite damage warranty & termite retreats for existing customers only, roaches, ants, bed bugs, bees, wasps, fleas, mites, ticks, stink bugs, moles, rodents including rats, mice, voles, bird control including pigeons, starlings, sparrows, and grease trap & drain line bio-remediation.
"Had them install the baits around Mom's house. I was unsure this was a good thing --- drawing the termites close to the house that had once already been infected. At one point I had an issue with one of the bait traps that they promptly replaced. But I noticed a LOT of termites on that bait. I requested a report. They said they'd give me one. NEVER GOT ONE. In fact, I had asked for updates / reports every time they made an inspection. They said they'd give me one. NEVER RECEIVED ANY REPORTS ABOUT THEIR OBSERVATIONS. NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING BUT A BILL. So today I called and said I would not be renewing because of that, and they didn't even TRY to keep me as a customer. They simply said we'll have the bait traps removed. They quickly ended the conversation. WOW. So I guess I made the right decision to drop them. So now I STILL do not know anything about what is happening on my property with regard to termites. I would never ever recommend them. Ever. I'm sad about that, because I wanted to employ a local company for this issue, and now I'm going to have to submit to the bleeping national chains. Really, why couldn't they at least have given me a report after inspection??? Now I have to go find another company to give me honest input."
Michelle B on July 2022
15-Time Angie's List Super Service Award Winner! See our Deals tab on our profile for Angie's List Member Pricing! Providing award winning, prompt, reliable, knowledgeable professional pest management services since 1949. Serving Hamilton, Butler, Clermont and Warren counties in Ohio; Campbell, Kenton, Grant and Boone counties in Kentucky, and Dearborn county in Indiana. We DO NOT OFFER: Squirrel, Geese, Raccoon, Skunk, Possum, ferrule cats, or other animal removal except for: moles, rodents including rats, mice, voles, bird control including pigeons, starlings, and sparrows. Pest control programs include pest extermination, sentricon termite colony elimination baiting, termite damage warranty & termite retreats for existing customers only, roaches, ants, bed bugs, bees, wasps, fleas, mites, ticks, stink bugs, moles, rodents including rats, mice, voles, bird control including pigeons, starlings, sparrows, and grease trap & drain line bio-remediation.
"Had them install the baits around Mom's house. I was unsure this was a good thing --- drawing the termites close to the house that had once already been infected. At one point I had an issue with one of the bait traps that they promptly replaced. But I noticed a LOT of termites on that bait. I requested a report. They said they'd give me one. NEVER GOT ONE. In fact, I had asked for updates / reports every time they made an inspection. They said they'd give me one. NEVER RECEIVED ANY REPORTS ABOUT THEIR OBSERVATIONS. NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING BUT A BILL. So today I called and said I would not be renewing because of that, and they didn't even TRY to keep me as a customer. They simply said we'll have the bait traps removed. They quickly ended the conversation. WOW. So I guess I made the right decision to drop them. So now I STILL do not know anything about what is happening on my property with regard to termites. I would never ever recommend them. Ever. I'm sad about that, because I wanted to employ a local company for this issue, and now I'm going to have to submit to the bleeping national chains. Really, why couldn't they at least have given me a report after inspection??? Now I have to go find another company to give me honest input."
Michelle B on July 2022
We do pest management (control) (IPM) Integrated Pest Management and nuisance wildlife control.
We do pest management (control) (IPM) Integrated Pest Management and nuisance wildlife control.
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Additional contact name - Jesi.
Additional contact name - Jesi.
With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.
"100% would recommend Mica from Plunkett’s to deal with your cockroach issues. We had roaches off and on for many months, despite a good cleaning regime etc., and eventually realized other units in our shared building had the same issues. Mica quickly and precisely diagnosed the source of the issue, was real with us about time and possible costs, worked with us in coordinating multiple units, patiently answered all questions, and in the end helped my neighbors and I deal with this extremely persistent issue in a relatively short time frame. He approached treatment with a lot of care and thought, in particular listening and adjusting for our concerns re: safety of our young toddler. This was a big one for us! Plunkett’s was a bit more expensive than some other pest control companies we looked at, but neighbors had already tried multiple other services and it never got rid of the issue. In the end, it was probably cheaper than multiple ineffective treatments, but more importantly we haven’t seen a roach in several months."
Matt P on October 2023
With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.
"100% would recommend Mica from Plunkett’s to deal with your cockroach issues. We had roaches off and on for many months, despite a good cleaning regime etc., and eventually realized other units in our shared building had the same issues. Mica quickly and precisely diagnosed the source of the issue, was real with us about time and possible costs, worked with us in coordinating multiple units, patiently answered all questions, and in the end helped my neighbors and I deal with this extremely persistent issue in a relatively short time frame. He approached treatment with a lot of care and thought, in particular listening and adjusting for our concerns re: safety of our young toddler. This was a big one for us! Plunkett’s was a bit more expensive than some other pest control companies we looked at, but neighbors had already tried multiple other services and it never got rid of the issue. In the end, it was probably cheaper than multiple ineffective treatments, but more importantly we haven’t seen a roach in several months."
Matt P on October 2023
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.