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GreenHow Inc

Pest Control, Lawn Fertilization & Treatment, Lawn and Yard Work,

About us

Additional service areas - Norwood Brockton, Lynn Beverly, Concord Maynard, & Chelmsford Haverhill & portions of Ashland Norfolk, Boxford Gloucester, Cohasset Plymouth & Fitchburg Leominster. Award winning. Additional contact name - Lauren Greenhow.

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Organic and low impact solutions for lawn care, pest control, termite control, lawn integrated pest management, green pest management materials & protocols. Organic Tick Service.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9117 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
3%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 26-50 of 117 reviews

JAY D.
05/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We had a GREAT experience with this company. All of their representatives were very helpful and professional on the phone. Sean explained everything they were going to do for us, so we could make sure that the treatments to get rid of the carpenter ants in our house would not hurt our honeybees. I felt absolutely comfortable with their services, and now, less than a week later, there are almost no ants at all in the kitchen whereas before there were so many we were feeling overrun! Thanks GreenHow, you guys are great!
Description of Work: Interior and exterior treatment to get rid of carpenter ants

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
$295

Carol K.
03/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Since starting with them, the problem has been gone. Within the first few days, I got perhaps 3-4 mice in the traps and they came immediately and cleaned them out since I didn't want to live with dead mice in the house for three months until the next checkup. Since then, I think we've only trapped one mouse. The problem seems to be gone, but I keep waiting one more month, and then one more check-up, etc. I will probably stop in the summer when it will have been about a year. I thought their charges were quite reasonable for the initial service of finding the problem areas, being quite thorough in their evaluation, and installing the sweeps and blocks. (The $400 above includes my extras that they had to install to block the areas where mice were getting in.) However, the quarterly check-up charge is $100 per visit is quite high considering how long they are there and what they do--walk through, check traps, yup, they're empty, let's move them a bit, bait boxes are still full, see you in 3 months. Takes maybe 10 minutes, if that. They are very professional, kind and courteous and the mice are gone. I
Description of Work: I had a problem with mice in the house, randomly dying in the walls and basement, and stinking up the place. They came and blocked up some areas in the basement to prevent them from coming in to the house. Then they placed traps in the house and bait boxes outside on the perimeter. Everything is petsafe. Greenhow then comes back quarterly and checks the traps, cleans out the dead mice, if any, and re-places the traps.

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
$400

NICK & STEPHANY U.
12/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Sean put on his "armor" and got to work dusting the very live nests as we had quite a few. I appreciate his coming out right away as one of the nests was huge and in a spot that went unnoticed. Sean found them all and we were able to go ahead and paint on the house. Greenhow is a very caring company and takes good care of their customers. If you have an emergency they come out right away. I highly recommend Greenhow for all your pest control problems.
Description of Work: I called Greenhow regarding a yellow jacket problem. Sean came out right away as we were trying to paint on the outside of the house and I am severely allergic to the stings.

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

Response from GreenHow Inc
Thank you so much for the kind review. It is always rewarding to eradicate yellowjackets on a house to make it so you can enjoy your property. This was an interesting nest around a light. The nest activity was activating the motion sensor at night if I remember it correctly.

Erik I.
12/2012
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Good, excellent service and attention to detail
Description of Work: Called for an estimate. Very attentive and patient. All questions were answered and even provided alternatives to their services. Used alternative provided and eliminated pest issue.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from GreenHow Inc
Glad we could help. Let us know if you need anything in the future.

Karen F.
11/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Great so far! GreenHow was able to come out and give me a quote on the day that I called asking what options for tick spraying in my yard there were. They were prompt, reasonably priced and gave me some great and flexible options. I have signed a contract to have them come spray over the next year - we've already seen an improvement of bugs in the house and I love that they are green so I don't have to clear the animals out.
Description of Work: Greenhow came out and quoted for vector control to assist with ticks and also pest control for other bugs in the house.

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
$600

Response from GreenHow Inc
Thank you for the great review, That great wooded site is perfect for your pets, and ticks, treating the perimeter will make a big difference for you, Let us know if we can help in any way.

Eleanor L.
11/2012
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Didn't use, not becuase anything wrong with them, but that another company came out and there wasn't a problem so I didn't need another estimate.
Description of Work: Called to ask about pest issue. No one answered, but later called back. Didn't end up using becuase I went with another company who actually answered phone the first time.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from GreenHow Inc
I appreciate the nice review, if we can ever be of service in the future, please let me know.

Wynter D.
10/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I emailed Greenhow about my house centipede problem in my first floor condo. Sean got back to me ASAP and set up an appointment. When he had an opening earlier in his schedule, he tried to fit me in as well. He got to my house before I did, and waited patiently and inspected the foundation and other potential problems. He noticed signs of mice underneath my AC. He helped me take out my AC and removed the mouse droppings and shells. He also gave me some great tips on how to prevent and minimize mice coming in the future. Then he checked out my floor and the basement for the house centipedes and potential areas in which they could enter. He gave me great advice on how to minimize their presence. He also provided a quote for me for a better dehumidifier and for general exterminating of mice and house centipedes. He was SUPER-helpful. I highly recommend this company. I hope I don't have mice problems in the future, but I know who to go to if I do.
Description of Work: Inspection for mice, roaches and house centipedes

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

Response from GreenHow Inc
Thank you for the great review. If you ever need us again, just let me know.

Markus B.
08/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
GreenHow Inc came down and assessed the situation. They were excellent, very professional. They were a great group to work with. If I ever have any pest problems I would call them. They even followed up with written documentation on what the pest was, how to handle it, and what the treatment was.
Description of Work: We used GreenHow Inc about 6 months ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jen S.
07/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The owner of the company was super attentive and did a fabulous job with follow up. They did an extra service for free which was great. They were very professional, friendly, and informative.
Description of Work: They came by and sprayed for carpenter ants the first time and they came back and sprayed for bees the second time.

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

Hasan U.
07/2012
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 1 more
I found them on Angie’s List. They have been pretty responsive and have so far done a good job of getting the work done.
Description of Work: I use GreenHow Inc for lawn services such as fertilizing.

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
$49

Dan C.
07/2012
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment, pest control
  + 1 more
They are always been very professional. It's obvious that they take customer satisfaction very seriously. They have a strong expertise in what they do. I trust them.
Description of Work: We've been using Greenhow's services for several years. We have used them for a growing list of services including lawn care, lawn treatment, and pest control.

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
$75

john W.
06/2012
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They seem to be ecologically friendly, which I like. I would recommend them to other members.
Description of Work: I use GreenHow for pest control treatments and inspection.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Louise G.
06/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Sean has done a great job. He uses all green products that are not poisonous so it is ok for animals and children. He is very responsive, knowledgable and answers all questions. He made sure to not just rid the mice but make sure that he closed any holes that were allowing them to get into my home. He will continue to spray outside for general pests. I was worried about ticks so when he sprays the bushes he was able to use a treatment (non-poisonous) that was specifically geared towards ticks.
Description of Work: I hired GreenHow to get rid of some mice.

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

Amy K.
05/2012
5.0
lawn treatment, pest control
  + 0 more
We still have carpenter ants, but they are retreating. They come until they are taken care of.
Description of Work: They applied treatment for weeds on the lawn, and they also treated the outside of our home for carpenter ants.

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

Valerie P.
05/2012
5.0
animal removal, pest control
  + 0 more
They were good. They covered up the mouse problem where there were holes coming into the building. I would use them again.
Description of Work: I used GreenHow Inc to take care of a mouse problem.

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
$100

Judy P.
05/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I called in a panic on a Saturday morning because of noises I'd heard in the wall and feces in the basement. Sean called me back almost immediately and came over the next day (Sunday!). I thought we had mice.....um, well, it was rats! Ewe! He spent at least an hour inspecting everything. I signed a contract on the spot. Within 48 hours, he'd returned to work his magic including placing a wildlife cam in the basement to determine the varmint's point of entry, and he came back several times over the month to check on things (he would have come immediately if I'd heard/seen anything). I learned more than I ever wanted to know about these things. The good news is that we have been rat-free for more than a month. He also treated the carpenter ants in our backyard and they've gone too. GreenHow uses environmentally friendly methods, which is a huge plus (as I've got a young child at home). Please the team was really nice and very professional. Monthly maintenance is $49 a month, which we stopped for now, but can reinstate at any time.
Description of Work: Elimination of rats and carpenter ants.

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
$195

JENNY M.
03/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They were extremely professional and pleasant. The technicians arrived on time and did thorough work.
Description of Work: They sealed up several points of entry made by rodents and removed any rodents that they found.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$290

Al G.
03/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It is a very good service and I am very pleased with the results. What I especially like is how they informed me to be on the lookout for other pests that I might come across. They are very non-interruptive and only occasionally need to gain access to the inside of my home to treat it. They also use chemicals that are safer on the environment. After speaking with some neighbors, I realized just how reasonable their price is, too.
Description of Work: They come monthly and treat my home and yard for termites.

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
$1,000

Tamara S.
02/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Everything is going well. Greenhow has always been very responsive, and it does great and thorough work.
Description of Work: They provide regular pest control services

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Debra G.
01/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We were very impressed with how responsive and thorough he was, and how clearly he explained what kind of evidence rodents would leave. We will absolutely use GreenHow again. Thank you, Sean!
Description of Work: We had seen what we thought was evidence of a rodent being in our house after a few days away, and I was very concerned because we have a young child. Even though it was a long holiday weekend, Sean called back very promptly and was willing to come out on the holiday Monday. He spent about an hour and a half inspecting our apartment and the basement, and did not find any evidence of rodents or open entry points. Even though he spent so much time and fully set our minds at ease, he did not charge us at all because we did not actually seem to have a rodent 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

JEFFREY H A.
11/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
GreenHow did an outstanding job of dealing with, and eliminating our ant problem. After analyzing our issue as carpenter ants, Sean GreenHow and his team provided extraordinary customer service, following up with phone calls, urging us to call even if we saw one ant in the house! Carpenter ants are notoriously difficult and our situation was complicated by having many trees and deadfalls on or near our property, great breeding ground for carpenter ants. Sean personally came back on multiple occasions, even entering our crawl space beneath the master bedroom to discover an additional carpenter ant nest that was adding to our problem. They doggedly stayed on the problem and through August and September 2011 finally eradicated the carpenter ants. If you want great pest control service with a customer friendly touch, Sean GreenHow is the right one for you.
Description of Work: Assessed ant problem, developed an eco friendly strategy for elimination of ant problem and eliminated ants.

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
$340

ANNE P.
11/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They are excellent. The owner is very knowledgeable about all kinds of creatures. I have a very old house that has a stone foundation. He sealed all of the cracks in the stone to make sure that no pests could get in. He did it in the color black to make it unnoticeable, so he is very precise. He works carefully and I would absolutely recommend him.
Description of Work: They've done everything for me including mice traps, rabbits, carpenter ants, and all other kinds of bugs.

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

NICK & STEPHANY U.
10/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
After Sean put out bait for the ants he went outside to look around the house and determined that it would be best to wait until spring to spray outside even though there were some out there on my Ant Pro Bait Station. He said most of the ants in the basement should be gone in two days and to call him and let him know how it was going. He said if I kept seeing them he would come back and treat again for free. Well, I did see a couple of staggering ants two days later but by the 3rd day there were none and I have not seen any more since then. I have never dealt with a nicer company including the receptionist. I have nothing but praise for Sean as I had a million questions and he patiently and pleasantly answered all of them. I even called after hours to leave a message that the ants were gone and he actually answered the phone, saying he likes to make sure his customers are not in the midst of a bad poblem. I give GreenHow an A+ ---- a very caring company. Also, he could have said that I should have an outside treatment even though it is late in the season and charge me more but he obviously cares about his customers and is among the very few honest contractors. out there.
Description of Work: I called GreenHow because of their great reviews plus the fact they use the least toxic materials. I was "exterminator shy" as I have health issues and tried first to get rid of the pavement ants in the basement myself. Well, I should have called them sooner as it would have saved me weeks of aggravation. Sean, the owner came out as scheduled and told me it was an easy fix and proceeded to put bait in cracks and crevices where the ants were seen. I told him they had been upstairs also but he said they were going up in the wall and did not need to do anything upstairs. He explained everything he was doing in detail and answered all my concerns and questions so I felt 100% safe in his hands. I will definitely use this company again.

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

Barry L.
09/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Sean came when he said he would, was very knowledgeable about yellow jackets, and quickly got the job done. He came back a few days later to make sure the nest was dead (which it was). Since I have kids, it's nice to know he uses organic or less toxic materials than are typical. He did a great job and I wouldn't hesitate to use Greenhow again.
Description of Work: Sprayed a yellow jacket nest next to our front door.

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
$75

Richard P.
09/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Sean, Lauren and the Team at Greenhow are GREAT! They are extremely profesisonal, very nice and a pleasure to work with. I'd recommend them for any service.
Description of Work: We used Greenhow to take care of a mouse problem we had. They closed exterior holes and spent a lot of time inside reviewing possible problem areas.

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
$100

Contact information

225 Riverview Ave Ste B3, AUBURNDALE, MA 02466

www.GreenHow.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

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

Pest Control,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Animal Removal,
Landscaping,
Heating and Air Conditioning

FAQ

GreenHow Inc is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

GreenHow Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, GreenHow Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, GreenHow Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, GreenHow Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, GreenHow Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, GreenHow Inc offers warranties.
GreenHow Inc offers the following services: Organic and low impact solutions for lawn care, pest control, termite control, lawn integrated pest management, green pest management materials & protocols. Organic Tick Service.

Contact information

225 Riverview Ave Ste B3, AUBURNDALE, MA 02466

www.GreenHow.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM