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AARDVARK PEST CONTROL

Pest Control, Animal Removal

About us

OWNER OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES.

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

ALL INSECT & RODENT CONTROL, BIRD REMOVAL. PEST RELATED STRUCTURAL REPAIRS.

Services we don't offer

LARGER ANIMAL REMOVAL.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.973 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
1%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.9
Showing 51-73 of 73 reviews

Pat A.
09/2016
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Fine just a quick appt
Description of Work: No work done
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Rita L.
05/2016
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Pamela C.
09/2015
5.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: He found problem areas for me that I could have a handyman fix up to prevent snakes from coming in. He was great and did not want to take any money for coming out to advise me.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

KEVIN M.
05/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
He does a great job.
Description of Work: We use Aardvark for pest control services.

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

JOE S.
10/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I CALLED TO SCHEDULE CONTROL/EXTERMINATION OF FLEAS. DIRK EXPLAINED THAT HE WOULD BE HAPPY TO DO THE WORK, BUT IT WOULD BE LESS EXPENSIVE FOR ME TO DO IT. HE THEN EXPLAINED STEP BY STEP WHAT TO DO AND WHERE TO GET THE SUPPLIES. CLASS ACT, AND I'LL CALL HIM AGAIN.
Description of Work: N/A.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

ELIZABETH M.
10/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
DIRK IS SUCH A SWEETIE. HE CAME BACK AT NO NEW CHARGE TO EMPTY THE MOUSE TRAPS & FIGURE OUT WHERE THEY WERE COMING IN. HE CLIMBED INTO THE ATTIC & ONTO THE ROOF.
Description of Work: DIRK HAS COME TO OUR HOUSE SEVERAL FOR MOUSE CONTROL & SQUIRRELS IN 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
$90

EVILLE G.
09/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
WAS PROMPT, EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM & THE SOLUTION WELL, MUCH CHEAPER THAN OTHER ESTIMATION FROM ANGIE'S LIST (ONE FOR $500).
Description of Work: CONTROLLED CARPENTER ANTS IN ROTTED WOOD WORK AT BASE OF STUCCO OUTER WALLS OF HOUSE.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Kent L.
09/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
DIRK DUBIOUS IS THE OWNER/OPERATOR OF HIS BUSINESS. IT SHOWS IN HIS PERSONAL APPROACH TO HIS BUSINESS. HE WAS ON TIME WITH HIS PHONE CALLS AND APPOINTMENTS. HE WAS KNOWLEDGEABLE, AND PROFESSIONAL. HE ALSO WAS VERY CAREFUL IN THE APPLICATION OF THE PRODUCT. TAKING EXTRA CARE IN THE SAFETY OF MY KIDS AND PETS. I ALSO FOUND HIS PRICE VERY REASONABLE COMPARED TO OTHER QUOTES. I WILL CERTAINLY RECOMMEND HIM AND USE HIM AGAIN.
Description of Work: SPRAYED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FOR SPIDERS AND PESTS.

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
$150

AMY E.
09/2005
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
DIRK IS VERY RESPECTFUL AND PERSONABLE. HE KNOWS HIS STUFF! HE IS ALSO COMMITTED TO DOING FAIR BUSINESS. HE EXPLAINED MY OPTIONS AND MADE REASONABLE RECOMMENDATIONS. HE MADE AN OVERALL BID THAT INCLUDED ALL THE WORK I WANTED DONE RATHER THAN CHARGING FOR EVERY LITTLE TASK. HE STAYED IN COMMUNICATION ABOUT WHEN THE WORK WOULD BE DONE AND HE COMPLETED IT WELL. THE BATS ARE GONE!
Description of Work: REMOVAL OF BATS, REPAIR TO HOUSE WHERE THEY WERE ENTERING, REPAIR TO WOODPECKER HOLE, INSTALLATION OF PRODUCT TO DETER PIGEONS FROM ROOSTING IN THE EAVES.

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
$481

Linda Q.
08/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
THEY CAME OUT WITHIN A FEW HOURS AND TOOK CARE OF THE PROBLEM. THERE IS A 6 MONTH GUARANTEE. VERY POLITE, EFFICIENT, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE USED THEM, AND WILL USE THEM AGAIN.
Description of Work: BEE 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
$70

DEBORAH C.
06/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND DIRK-- HE WAS VERY THOROUGH AND RESPECTFUL. AFTER RETURNING MY PHONE CALL WITHIN AN HOUR OF MY LEAVING A MESSAGE, HE TOOK THE TIME TO EXPLAIN THINGS AND REALLY KNOWS HIS STUFF. HE IS POLITE AND NON-JUDGMENTAL ( MY HOUSE IS A LITTLE MESSY/CLUTTERED, BUT HE WAS NOT BOTHERED). HE WAS AN HOUR LATE (DUE TO HIS LITTLE DAUGHTER) SO HE KNOCKED $20 OFF OF THE BILL. HE WAS ALREADY THE BEST PRICE OF THE COMPANIES I CALLED, SO THIS MADE IT A REAL BARGAIN.
Description of Work: CARPENTER ANTS WERE EATING OUR GARBAGE AND WERE SPOTTED INSIDE OUR HOME (BUILT IN 1938). HE SPRAYED INSIDE AND OUT AND I HAVE NOT SEEN AN ANT SINCE. HE ALSO MADE GOOD RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT PREVENTATIVE MEASURES WE COULD TAKE. I WAS IMPRESSED WITH HIS KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE KIND OF CHEMICALS HE USES (ENVIROMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND NON-TOXIC TO HUMANS). I HAVE A 4 YR OLD DAUGHTER SO I QUESTIONED HIM CLOSELY ABOUT SAFETY AND WAS SATISFIED.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$97

SARA B.
03/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
DIRK OWNS HIS OWN SERVICE AND IS VERY RESPONSIVE. HE ANSWERED THE PHONE WHEN I CALLED AND WE SET UP A VISIT FOR THE NEXT DAY. HE CLEARLY EXPLAINED THE SERVICE, HIS APPROACH TO PEST CONTROL AND WHAT WE COULD EXPECT FROM HIM. DIRK WAS ON-TIME FOR BOTH OF HIS APPOINTMENTS, WAS VERY PLEASANT TO ME, MY CHILDREN AND RESPECTFUL OF MY PETS. WHEN I MENTIONED ANGIE'S LIST AFTER I PAID THE BILL, HE VOLUNTEERED THAT HE GRANTS A 10% DISCOUNT TO ANGIE'S LIST MEMBERS, THEN PROMPTLY REFUNDED THAT AMOUNT TO ME IN CASH.
Description of Work: LAST YEAR WE HAD A NUMBER OF MICE IN OUR HOUSE, BUT HADN'T HEARD OR SEEN ANY THIS YEAR UNTIL FEBRUARY WHEN WE SAW ONE MOUSE IN THE KITCHEN. THE FOLLOWING EVENING WE HEARD SOME NOISES IN A WALL. I CALLED AARDVARK AND DIRK CAME OUT THE NEXT DAY. HE FOUND 9 HOLES IN THE EXTERIOR OF THE HOUSE THAT WE DID NOT SEE. HE THEN SET TRAPS UPSTAIRS AND DOWN. DIRK RETURNED THE FOLLOWING WEEK AND REMOVED 2 MICE, RESETTING THE TRAPS IN THE EVENT THERE WERE MORE. WE MONITORED THE TRAPS DAILY FOR AN ADDITIONAL WEEK AND HAVE NOT FOUND ANY MORE MICE. THE TRAPS REMAIN IN PLACE AND WE CHECK THEM PERIODICALLY.

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
$130

Margaret P.
03/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
HE WAS EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL. HE HAD VERY GOOD PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS AND COMPLETELY SOLVED MY PROBLEM. HE COMPLETELY WON MY CONFIDENCE. HE DIDN'T MAKE ME FEEL EMBARRASSED WHEN I CALLED.
Description of Work: I HAD A PROBLEM WITH MICE AT A RENTAL PROPERTY.

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
$170

ALISON A.
02/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
DIRK WAS PROFESSIONAL, ON TIME, AND OVERALL JUST A REALLY NICE PERSON. I'VE HAD WAY TOO MANY EXTERMINATING-COMPANY EXPERIENCES FOR MY YOUNG AGE, AND I'D DEFINITELY CALL HIM AGAIN. I ALSO HAVE AN UNREASONABLE FEAR OF NON-PET MAMMALS LIVING IN MY HOUSE WITH ME, WHICH I FEEL MANY IN THIS FIELD HAVE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF BUT NOT DIRK. HE DIDN'T CHARGE ME AN ARM AND A LEG JUST TO RING THE DOORBELL & HE DIDN'T TRY TO CON ME WITH CONTRACTS OVER THE COURSE OF A LONG COLD WINTER. AFTER ALL, THIS GUY DID PEST CONTROL FOR THE NAVY!
Description of Work: DIRK SEALED HOLES ON THE EXTERIOR OF MY 1913 ST PAUL HOME THAT WERE THE PROBABLE ENTRY POINTS OF RODENTS. HE ALSO PLACED TRAPS AROUND THE INTERIOR, AND RETURNED TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES TO CHECK THE TRAPS. EVEN THOUGH NO BODY WAS FOUND, THE RODENT DID NOT REAPPEAR.

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

SANDRA L.
12/2004
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
DIRK WAS GREAT. WE HAD A LARGE COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL COMPANY THAT COULD NOT GET RID OF OUR MICE FOR 3 YEARS. THEY SAID "YOU LIVE IN THE COUNTRY - YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE MICE" AND KEPT COMING AND ALWAYS CHARGING WHILE MICE GOT WORSE. DIRK CAME AND WITHIN 2 DAYS EVERY MOUSE WAS GONE AND WE HAVEN'T HAD ONE SINCE. HE ACTUALLY PATCHED AREAS WHERE THEY WERE GETTING IN. THE OTHER COMPANY JUST KEPT POISONING THEM ONCE THEY WERE IN. HE WAS ALWAYS ON TIME AND WAS ALWAYS VERY NICE AND POLITE TO ME, MY KIDS AND EVEN THE DOG.
Description of Work: PEST CONTROL OF MICE.

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
$600

Linda T.
11/2004
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
HE WAS HONEST AND TOLD ME THAT IT WAS PRETTY MUCH A SEASONAL ISSUE AND IT WOULD PROBABLY END ON ITS OWN AFTER THE WEATHER GOT COLDER, BUT I WANTED THE EXTRA OUNCE OF PREVENTION ANYWAY. I CALLED AROUND FOR ESTIMATES PRIOR TO GOING WITH AARDVARK AND HE WAS LOWER PRICED THAN MOST. HE ALSO WAS ABLE TO COME OUT RIGHT AWAY AND WAS ABLE TO SCHEDULE THE APPT. AROUND MY WORK SCHEDULE. HOPEFULLY, I WON'T NEED THIS TYPE OF SERVICE AGAIN, BUT IF I DID, I'D CONTACT THIS GUY.
Description of Work: SPRAYED BASEMENT AND AROUND PERIMETER OF EXTERIOR OF HOME TO STOP MILLIPEDES FROM ENTERING HOME. ALSO CAULKED AN OPENING ON THE OUTSIDE OF MY 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
$100

DANIEL H.
09/2004
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
WE ARE ALL VERY CONFIDENT THAT DIRK HAS THE PROBLEM RESOLVED. HE WAS GREAT. HE WAS FRIENDLY, COURTEOUS, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE IN HIS TRADE. HE COMMUNICATED VERY WELL WHAT HE WAS DOING AND WHY HE WAS DOING IT. I ASKED HIM A MILLION QUESTIONS, AND HE ANSWERED THEM ALL. WHEN I ASKED HIM WHETHER HE WOULD NEED TO COME BACK PERIODICALLY TO CHECK ON THINGS, HE SAID THAT HE WOULD BE HAPPY TO COME OUT, BUT HE DIDN'T THINK IT WAS NECESSARY. HE DOES THE WORK RIGHT THE FIRST TIME, AND HE DOESN'T BELIEVE IN COMING BACK EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS SO THAT HE CAN CHARGE A MAINTENANCE FEE, LIKE THE BIG NAME EXTERMINATING COMPANIES. HIS CHARGE OF $320 FOR ALL OF US ($80 EACH) COVERED EVERYTHING, AND HE WORKED FOR PROBABLY 2.5 HOURS. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND DIRK TO ANYBODY.
Description of Work: MY NEIGHBORS AND I HAD A MOUSE PROBLEM IN THE ATTIC AND WALLS OF OUR TOWNHOMES (4 UNITS IN THE BUILDING, ALL OF WHICH WERE SERVICED BY DIRK ON THE SAME DAY). HE PERFORMED A THOROUGH INSPECTION, FIXED ENTRY POINTS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING, SET A FEW TRAPS, AND PLACED A FEW BAIT STATIONS.

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
$320

AMY R.
06/2004
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
DIRK ANSWERED MY PHONE CALL RIGHT AWAY AND WAS ABLE TO COME OUT THE VERY NEXT DAY, WHICH WAS GREAT. HE ALSO NOTICED AND SPRAYED FOR ANTS OUTSIDE, WHICH I HAD NOT NOTICED AND FOR WHICH HE DID NOT CHARGE ME EXTRA. HE GUARANTEED HIS WORK FOR 3 MONTHS. HE WAS VERY REASONABLY PRICED COMPARED TO OTHERS ON THE LIST.
Description of Work: WE HAD MICE IN OUR BASEMENT. THEY SET TRAPS TO CATCH THEM AND FOUND AND SEALED THE CRACKS AND HOLES OUTSIDE WHERE THEY WERE GETTING IN.

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
$125

GAIL B.
03/2004
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: REMOVED A SQUIRREL FROM 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
$100

KIMBERLY J.
03/2004
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I FELT THEY WERE MUCH MORE ECONOMICAL THAN OTHER PROVIDERS, YET STILL PROVIDED HIGH QUALITY SERVICE.
Description of Work: PEST CONTROL (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
$200

PAT & JULES C.
08/2003
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
DIRK REALLY WENT OUT OF HIS WAY TO QUICKLY RESPOND. I'LL ADD THAT HE WAS CONSIDERATE AND BRAVE TOO. HE ELIMINATED THEIR ACCESS TO OUR BASEMENT BY SEALING UP HOLES. I APPRECIATED HIS TIPS ON KEEPING RODENTS OUT TOO.
Description of Work: ELIMINATED MICE FROM OUR BASEMENT.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$155

Joseph S.
06/2003
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
DIRK IS FANTASTIC. HE GAVE THOROUGH EXPLAINATIONS ABOUT WHAT WAS GOING ON AND HOW HE COULD HELP. HE ALWAYS TURNED UP ON TIME, WAS VERY FRIENDLY. HE POINTED OUT WHERE THE PREVISOUS OWNER'S EXTERMINATING SERVICE WAS NOT DOING THE CORRECT JOB. I WOULD NEVER CONSIDER USING ANYONE ELSE. WE HAD A LOT OF OTHER WORK BEING DONE ON THE HOUSE AT THE SAME TIME; WHEN HE OVERHEARD THINGS WHERE WE WERE GOING TO BE RIPPED OFF, HE WOULD PULL US ASIDE AND LET US KNOW. HE IS HONEST, HARD WORKING AND UP TO DATE ON HIS TRADE, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
Description of Work: REMOVAL OF BAT IN ATTIC, SPRAYING FOR CARPENTER ANTS, PLACING AND REMOVING MOUSE TRAPS, SEALING MANY MANY HOLES IN HOUSE ATTIC AND AROUND FOUNDATION WHERE MICE AND BATS WERE GETTING IN. REMOVING BIRD NESTS, PLACING DEVICES TO PREVENT BIRDS FROM COMING BACK.

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
$795

ALISSA E.
11/2002
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
CAME THE DAY AFTER I CALLED, ELIMINATED THE PROBLEM. DIRK IS VERY FRIENDLY AND THE SPRAYS ARE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY.
Description of Work: SPRAYED FOR ANTS AND CENTIPEDES GOT RID OF BIRD PROBLEM (IN ROOF)

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
$150
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Contact information

PO BOX 471, Hugo, MN 55038

http://www.aardvarkpestcontrolmn.com

Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
20073559
Trade License Locale
Minnesota
Trade License Authority
MN Dept. of Ag.
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2018

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,
Animal Removal

FAQ

AARDVARK PEST CONTROL is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

AARDVARK PEST CONTROL accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, AARDVARK PEST CONTROL offers free project estimates.
Yes, AARDVARK PEST CONTROL offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, AARDVARK PEST CONTROL offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, AARDVARK PEST CONTROL offers emergency services.
Yes, AARDVARK PEST CONTROL offers warranties.
AARDVARK PEST CONTROL offers the following services: ALL INSECT & RODENT CONTROL, BIRD REMOVAL. PEST RELATED STRUCTURAL REPAIRS.
LARGER ANIMAL REMOVAL.

Contact information

PO BOX 471, Hugo, MN 55038

http://www.aardvarkpestcontrolmn.com

Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM