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Westchester Wildlife LLC

Animal Removal, Pest Control

About us

Westchester Wildlife performs a detailed inspection to determine the type of animal problems and the best approach for removal. Further recommendations for excluding the animal from entering the building are also provided. For example, dryer and exhaust vents provide perfect spots for birds to nest. Squirrels and bats will exploit gable vents which are not screened or which are poorly screened. Mice, rats and snakes will exploit gaps along a foundation or the corner channels of a brick, vinyl or wood sided home. Exclusion is the process of installing the necessary barrier to a structure or area keeping animals out. Wildlife Exclusion - or Animal Proofing - is about preventing animals from getting into your home in the first place, or making sure they cannot return once we have removed them. Repairing and excluding entry points is a key component in ou Integrated Pest Control Management. With every exclusion building inspection, you will receive a written estimate for all damage repairs and exclusion work necessary. All entry points into your building are located and properly sealed, providing effective measures for rodents, bats, raccoons, snakes, birds and other unwelcome animals. No matter what kind of urban wildlife has moved into your attic, roof soffits, church steeple, crawl space, basement, barn, or shed, we can remove the animals and keep them out of your home or building. If you smell a strong odor and believe you have a dead animal in your home or business, Westchester Wildlife will locate and remove the animal, then disinfect the contaminated area. If an animal is found dead outside, it should be examined for signs of sickness and properly removed and disposed of. If left unremoved, the decay process will begin, complete with an infestation of maggots, and the stench will be unpleasant (not to mention the attraction of vermin and disease). If an animal is within a structure, the problem is worse, because the stench will gather within the home. Westchester Wildlife will locate and remove the animal and take the steps to disinfect the affected area to eliminate the odor. It is also important to inspect your home or business to find out how that animal gained entry and take the proper steps to prevent future problems. Animal Clearance Certificate - If a property inspector has recently found evidence of nuisance wildlife activity in a home that you are selling or buying, Westchester Wildlife can help. We'll perform a comprehensive inspection, remove the animals, close the entry points, repair damages, complete exclusion work, and provide you with an animal clearance certificate upon completion.

Business highlights

42 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Animal Removal, Wildlife Trapping, Removal, and Relocation, Wildlife Repair, Animal Damage Exclusion, Dead Animal Location, Carcass Removal, Animal Clearance Certificate.

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.620 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
5%
3
10%
2
5%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.3
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-20 of 20 reviews

edward S.
08/2020
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
I explained to him that I was well outside his service area and just wanted to get his expert opinion. He was patient and generous with his time and thoughts. If I lived in the area, I’d certainly hire him.
Description of Work: I wanted to consult with the owner, who invented a bat exclusion device.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Mark B.
06/2020
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Fortunately, he found no invader. But he sealed up our chimney at the top, around its cap, where some bricks had crumbled, which had left a small opening. What we had heard, apparently, were the sounds of something trying to get in. Jim was knowledgeable, thorough, pleasant, and someone we will call again should we have a future issue. He gets our highest recommendation.
Description of Work: Concerned about animal noises from our chimney, we called Westchester Wildlife and Jim inspected our chimney and entire 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

Erik S.
05/2020
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
These guys and Milton in particular are fantastic. We were last call at the end of the day which turned out to be a real challenge. Milton wouldn’t quit until he got it done. We are so grateful to him.
Description of Work: Removed dead skunk from under our porch

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

Lisa D.
02/2019
5.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
We have been a customer of Westchester Wildlife for many years. We have a very large property and they have always responded right away to any of our wildlife emergencies. Their suggestion for animal proofing our attic and other areas around the house has proved to be an immense help with keeping out critters, birds & snakes. They also installed bat houses around our property which has helped with the insects. Very knowledgeable, professional and trustworthy. I highly recommend them!
Description of Work: Animal proofing, wildlife removal, bat houses.

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

Stanley R.
09/2018
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Outstanding! Technician arrived punctually the morning after call, explained nature of yellow jacket nest building, scanned home with thermal imaging device, and treated infestation with insecticide dust.
Description of Work: Treatment of yellow jacket nest in back of front entrance light.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Liz N.
06/2018
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Everything went smoothly. All repairs made and bats removed from attic. Professional service and pleasant people to work with.
Description of Work: Bat remediation

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Jean and William G.
02/2018
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Highly recommended!!! My daughter in California found Westchester Wildlife and spoke to Jim, who came out in less than 24 hours, found an access route, and removed the poor thing. Jim was kind and courteous and took care of everything. The price was extremely reasonable (and much less than what another company wanted to charge that wouldn't even promise a time to come). It may be that I have a mice problem and if I do then I will definitely call Jim again.
Description of Work: Highly recommended!!! Over the Lincoln's Birthday holiday weekend, an adult deer died across a stream in the back of my property in Bedford. Access was difficult.

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

ELISE W.
04/2017
5.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
Great job. Joshua is very professional and personable.
Description of Work: Pigeons had turned my terrace into their personal hangout and breeding ground resulting in the terrace becoming totally trashed with mountains of poop. Joshua worked extremely hard to humanely capture the pigeons and to clean up and sanitize the terrace.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

lisa P.
10/2016
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I would highly recommend Jim and Westchester Wildlife.
Description of Work: We had a broken screen and bat droppings in our attic. Jim did an entire inspection outside our house and in the attic to determine the source of the droppings. He repaired the window screens and installed a cone so the bat could exit and not re-enter. While he was in the attic he noticed a broken step and some loose rafters which he repaired at no additional charge. He was extremely thorough, professional and fair.

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

Jeanne P.
08/2016
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
I couldn't be happier. Jim and Andrea are professional and knowledgable. Probably the best in the field. They explained everything to me every step of the way. I am confident that I will not have to worry about my house guests returning. Jim gave me total peace of mind.
Description of Work: I had bats living under my facia on the side of my house. I wanted them removed and prevented from getting back 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

Austin G.
01/2016
4.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Removed racoons on property.

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

Bill D.
07/2015
3.0
animal removal, pest control
  + 0 more
The technician showed up on time. We discussed removal options and whether it was better to remove the next from outside or inside. The issues started when we discussed how to prevent the birds from returning. The technician's solution was to place a piece of gray galvanized screening outside the vent. The front of my house is white and at no time did he seem concerned about how his work might look afterwards. He suggested that all they do is remove the animal and prevent it returning. They are not carpenters and do not concern themselves with appearance. I suggested alternate preventive solutions (including bird gel inside the vent, tightening the screen behind the vent, etc) and was told several times. "This is just what we do." Once the nest was removed, I suggested another idea of placing pieces of the galvanized screening inside the vent slots to reduce the space for the birds and create an unwelcome environment for them. he told me he is going to do what he does and that I was "Messing with his head and interfering with his job." I think he needs to understand that it is MY home. To be clear, none of this was about the charge for the job. Clearly if I wanted to remove a bird's nest in my attic I would have not called an exterminator in the first place. However all's well that ends well. He ended up taking my idea of placing screening inside the vent's slots and now there is no room for the bird's to enter and it cannot be seen from the outside. It would be great if Westchester Wildlife came with more creative solutions and considered appearance without having to be pressed to do so. That is why I cannot give them an A.
Description of Work: Removed a sparrow next from circular attic vent in the front of my house and placed materials behind the vent to prevent re-occurrence.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

$350

Response from Westchester Wildlife LLC
Thank you for your feedback [member name removed], we will practice better communication in the future.

Beth B.
06/2015
3.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They tried to get rid of our moles. Set traps that a subsequent pest remover (who has had more luck getting rid of the moles) deemed not very useful. Not sure how often they came back to check, I grew tired of pestering them.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$1,000

Response from Westchester Wildlife LLC
Dear valued customer, Please send over the name of the technician that handled your property to amber@westchesterwildlife.com. I have no record at this time of your property, you may have dealt with a different company working under a similar name. If it was in fact one of our employees we would like to offer you a discount for any inconvenience for your next pest issue. We guarantee our work and are specialized in all animal removal including moles. With 35 years under our belt and extensive training for our employees, we would not expect your mole issue to go unresolved. If you would like to speak further regarding this job, please email amber@westchesterwildlife.com or call the owner Jim at 914 760 5713. Thank you for your feedback.

Maurice R.
05/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The company came to do the service. They could not find a nest. They advised I get a refund since there is no service to render.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for $499 Bee Control and Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Westchester Wildlife LLC
[Member name removed], Our apologies once again, we hope one of the insect specialists we suggested can solve the problem! Have a great day,

Daniel C.
03/2015
5.0
animal removal, pest control
  + 0 more
We found an animal had gotten into our attic when we found insulation and debris on our porch. Called a general exterminator, and they had Westchester Wildlife get in touch with us. Westchester Wildlife (Andrea and Milton) came out the same day, inspected the attic and roof for any signs of animal entry, and they found a squirrel likely had entered through some dry-rooted wood near the eaves of our roof. They had to remove part of our gutter to set a trap at the point of entry. They came back daily on weekdays (over span of ~6 days) to check the trap (they caught one squirrel on the second day). Afterwards, they sealed the hole with wire mesh and foam, covered it with aluminum, and replaced the gutter. Overall, they did a great job, and we can't even tell a patch was made. Andrea and Milton were professional and very responsive. They left us notes on the progress, and the office staff was very responsive and easy to get in touch with as well.
Description of Work: Trapped gray squirrel which entered attic, replaced insulation, sealed and secured hole where squirrel entered.

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
$950

Rich M.
01/2015
2.0
animal removal, pest control
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Having had trouble with dead mice, we had a new smell arise that we couldn't find and wanted to get taken care of so we contacted Westchester Wildlife. They came out, with a minimum fee of $200 that can be applied to the work if done, and did an inspection. | |They did not resolve the specific issue we called them for and said it might be animal feces, we can throw some deodorizer in there and do all this other animal proofing work (we hadn't asked for) for $2,400. This included $175 for the deodorizer, $450 to apply woodpecker repellent, and various other crazy high charges. We opted not to do the work as I felt like the prices were about 10X too high for what was being offered to be done. I got the opinion they really want to do overpriced animal proofing and not traditional extermination tasks. Living in Westchester, I am used to the crazy "You live in Westchester" tax for service people, but this seemed above and beyond. $175 to throw a couple deodorizer packets in a hole and $475 to spray liquid on a couple holes seems like a rip off.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$200

Response from Westchester Wildlife LLC
Good Morning [member name removed], Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your opinion and will use it to help us offer better service to our customers. As you stated, the work to be done at your home included additional work besides your initial odor issue. This is because our inspection fee ($200) includes inspecting the entire premises and is extremely thorough. Customers who have been with us know that we strive to solve their pest issue once and for all. While it is a lot of money upfront and we do not deny it is expensive, you are getting quality service. We hope you can understand that our service is honest and we would never want our customer to feel "ripped off." We are strong believers that you get what you pay for. If you would like to speak further you can call my cell #914 760 5713 Thank you, Jim Dreisacker Westchester Wildlife LLC

Donna D.
12/2014
5.0
animal removal, pest control
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: We contacted Westchester Wildlife to investigate the source of noises in in attic. They were very courteous in setting up the appointment and came when they said. The technician called about 20 minutes before arrival, which I always appreciate. His inspection found evidence of bats and mice and he recommended some fixes to keep them out. I could not afford to have them do the work, however, so we are trying to do it ourselves. I would not hesitate to call them again, though, as I felt that the tech really knew what he was doing. I thought the inspection price was a bit high, however you can apply that to any work they do. I think when you have specialized services like they do and limited competition, they can charge more than say, an exterminator.

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
$180

Response from Westchester Wildlife LLC
Thank you for your kind review! We appreciate your business and we are glad you were satisfied with our service.

larry N.
10/2014
5.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
Andrea and Milton were very pleasant and performed their work in a professional manner. All of my questions were answered and the problem was solved. I highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: My house was invaded by eastern yellow jackets and Westchester Wildlife took care of the problem. Milton and Andrea arrived on time and did a thorough search for points of entry. Lime dust was applied and they returned a second time for another application of the dust. The yellow jackets were eliminated. They returned a third time to seal up the point of entry and additional openings that could be a potential 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
$483.19

Response from Westchester Wildlife LLC
We appreciate your thorough and kind review and we appreciate your business! Thank you!

Marcia B.
08/2014
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Company was quick and responsive. Myra in the office kept me informed throughout the scheduling process and after the service was performed. Thank you. Great job.
Description of Work: Removed skunk trapped in hole outside home.

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

alex C.
06/2014
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
All went well. They arrived this morning as scheduled and conducted the internal and external inspection. Our relationship with Westchester Wildlife since its inception in 2012 has always been impeccable.
Description of Work: We hired Westchester Wildlife last summer to complete "bat-proofing" that another firm started. We also hired them to remove a bat in the summer of 2012. Jim, the owner, handled the 2012 removal and he and his crew handled the 2013 project. Today they did an inspection both in the house and on the roof and all looked clear of any issues.

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
$2,700

    Contact information

    PO Box 579, Brewster, NY 10509

    westchesterwildlife.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Animal Removal,
    Pest Control

    FAQ

    Westchester Wildlife LLC is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Westchester Wildlife LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Westchester Wildlife LLC does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Westchester Wildlife LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Westchester Wildlife LLC does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Westchester Wildlife LLC offers emergency services.
    No, Westchester Wildlife LLC does not offer warranties.
    Westchester Wildlife LLC offers the following services: Animal Removal, Wildlife Trapping, Removal, and Relocation, Wildlife Repair, Animal Damage Exclusion, Dead Animal Location, Carcass Removal, Animal Clearance Certificate.

    Contact information

    PO Box 579, Brewster, NY 10509

    westchesterwildlife.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed