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Bug Runner

Pest Control, Animal Removal

About us

We have been in business for over 40 years. We are a family owned and operated pest control company and pride ourselves on having a quick response to our customer needs. Please call us with whatever pest control needs you may have.

Business highlights

57 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

ALL TYPES OF PEST CONTROL INCLUDING TERMITES, BED BUGS, ANTS, COCKROACHES, SILVERFISH, MICE, RATS, SQUIRRELS, RACCOONS, ETC. JUST GIVE US A CALL AND ONE OF OUR EXPERTS CAN HELP YOU TODAY.

Services we don't offer

N/A

Amenities

Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9149 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
9%
3
2%
2
1%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-50 of 149 reviews

Barbara W.
07/2015
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
It went perfectly. The attic is temporarily blocked off and I will be having my roofer permanently fix it this upcoming week. Lions, Tigers, & Bears, Oh MY! The Bug Runner doesn't get rid of them but they certainly get rid of raccoons in your attic. They were very professional, courteous, & answered all my worries. Even the secretaries that I spoke with were pleasant and professional, which is quite unusual in these hurried days. It took us a long time but they were back as often as I needed using a very unusual method to get rid of the raccoons.
Description of Work: Remove a mother Raccoon & her babies from my 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

Response from Bug Runner
Thank you for your kind review. I am glad we could help with your unwanted visitors in your attic. Let us know if you need us again in the future! Thanks, Doug

GEORGE S.
06/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Recently, a large wasp nest was discovered high on the exterior wall near the roof of the building that serves as home to the Pascack Historical Society. None of the Society's volunteers felt comfortable trying to remove the nest and so we reached out to Bug Runner after doing some research on Angie's List. Utilizing a special offer for the elimination of a nest of hornets, wasps or yellow jackets, we contacted the company's Spring Valley office and scheduled an appointment for June 2 at 9:00. Louie, the technician, was on site promptly at 9:00 and, climbing his 25 foot ladder, deftly removed the nest within 30 minutes. All of the individuals with whom I had contact at Bug Runner were courteous, knowledgeable and professional. I would most certainly call upon the company again if I need an exterminator.
Description of Work: Removed large wasp nest.

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

Response from Bug Runner
Thank you for the kind review. I am so glad you were happy with our service. We look forward to servicing you in the future if you have any pest issues again!

David L.
05/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I called first because I had some questions about the big deal. The owner answered all questions thoroughly so I purchased the deal online and the exterminator came out about a week later. He was very professional and personable and answered questions I had. I showed him where the ants were and he put down some special treatment nearby. He also worked the perimeter of the house as well with a different treatment. He indicated it could take a few days for the ants to disappear but happily they disappeared within a day or so. I basically just had one complaint which wasn't related to the service itself. While I paid for the service in advance, whoever does bookkeeping apparently overlooked the online payment and sent me a payment overdue notice. So I called and spoke with the owner who said he would take care of it. About a month later I received another letter, this one threatening to send a collection agent after me. Again I called and spoke with the owner who apologized and indicated he would take care of it. Thankfully that was the last I heard of it. Except for the letters, it was a good experience and for any big pest issues I would likely use them again. Ironically enough, I had some ants reappear in a different part of the house soon after the guarantee expired on the treatment which didn't surprise me. It was a small enough infestation that time and I decided to deal with it on my own instead.
Description of Work: Interior and Exterior Treatment of Small Ants

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$149

Response from Bug Runner
Thank you for the kind review and I apologize again for the billing issue you had with the company. Sometimes human error does occur and we always try and keep it to a minimum. Don't hesitate to call if you have any pest problems in the future. Thanks, Doug

Magdalena L.
05/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Everything went well. They were able to get ride of the bee nest.
Description of Work: Removed the bees nest.

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
$99

Response from Bug Runner
Thank you for the review. Glad we can help with your bee problem. -Doug

Susan S.
04/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They removed the best and sprayed area so wasps don't come back. I was told it's guaranteed until October. They were on time, quick and answered all of my questions..
Description of Work: Removal of paper wasp hive

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

Response from Bug Runner
thanks so much for the review. Glad we solved the problem! -Doug

Jane M.
04/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Went great -- did an excellent job and gave us excellent advice.
Description of Work: got rid of hornets nest

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Response from Bug Runner
thank you for the kind review. Glad we can help and that you were happy with our service. -Doug

William S.
04/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Larry came to look at the potential termite issue even after I told him it was probably dry rot - which it was. He was cordial, informative and pleasant. Though we don't need service, should we in future, I will be calling him back.
Description of Work: Estimate

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 Bug Runner
thank you for the review. Hopefully we can work with you in the future for any pest problems you may have. Thanks, Doug

Thelma M.
02/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It was good. They were efficient. They came on time. They took the job and they did a good job. I've never had done it before but I assume the price was good.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for Bug Runner. They removed the wasp nest that was in our siding of our 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
$124

Response from Bug Runner
Thank for the kind review. Feedback is very important and we appreciate it. Don't hesitate to call with any pest problems you have in the future. Thanks, Doug

Beth B.
02/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Very well after the first treatment I began to see more ants in two weeks. The provider guaranteed the service for a month so I called them back. They treated my home again without any additional cost.
Description of Work: Sprayed inside and outside my home for 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
$99

Response from Bug Runner
Thanks for the review. We look forward to working with you in the future! -Doug

mark S.
02/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Doug came and exterminated a bees nest that was embedded in the ground. Great Service. Also came back to check 1-2 times for free afterward to make sure there was no recurrence.
Description of Work: Removed UnderGround Bee's nest from yard (Note cost above is not accurate because I do not remember what the cost was but it was reasonable)

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
$50

Response from Bug Runner
Thank you for your review! We always appreciate the feedback. Give us a call again if you need help with any pest control needs. -Doug

Rainer L.
01/2015
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
took 15 minutes, seemed to work for rest of summer.
Description of Work: sprayed for bees

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bug Runner
Thanks for the kind review. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you in the future for any of your pest control needs. -Doug

Cynthia T.
12/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It was an excellent service. They were here within an hour. They were very helpful and did a follow up. The only thing is that they have limited services due to licensing issues. I signed up for a quarterly service and they are suppose to call before they come which has not been done.
Description of Work: They removed a 3ft. hornets nest.

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 Bug Runner
Thank you for the kind review and starting up a quarterly service with us. We are licensed to do about everything in New Jersey and it is possible that we were renewing a license when we were speaking to you. Sorry if you were misinformed on that information. I will be giving you a call to discuss the services you do have. Thanks again! -Doug

Lisa K.
12/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Came promptly..found all my nests and the bees didn't come back!
Description of Work: Got rid of my bee 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
$200

Response from Bug Runner
Thank you very much for the kind review. We look forward to working with you in the future.

Albert R.
12/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The technician arrived promptly and completed the job very quickly. I am very happy with the results.
Description of Work: Eliminated an in ground wasp nest.

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
$134

Response from Bug Runner
thank you for the kind review and we look forward to working with you again if you have many pest issues.

Peter S.
12/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
it went really good. i havent had a problem ever since they were here and they did a good job keeping it all clean
Description of Work: protected around my whole house of the rats that we had coming 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
$850

Response from Bug Runner
Glad you were happy with our service and that we solved the problem. -Doug

jonathane J.
12/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Removed hirnets nest without any problems. Job well done.
Description of Work: Removed hornets nest.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Response from Bug Runner
Thank you for the great rating on our service. We appreciate the feedback! -Doug

Ryan K.
11/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
After purchasing the coupon, I called the owner directly to schedule a time. We have bees dying in our bathroom bedroom and I assumed we had a nest in the attic. After speaking to Doug for 5 minutes on the phone, he was certain that I no longer had a nest and that what I did have was some returning worker bees looking for an old nest, getting trapped and dying in the house. He was very forthcoming and honest and told me that he would be ripping me off by honoring the coupon and would rather earn my business when there was work to do. He was a great, honest guy who earned my respect and definitely earned future work from me. In the meantime, he said to call Angie's List and get a refund.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$124

Response from Bug Runner
Thank you for the kind words. I always try and be honest when working with a potential client. Give us a call if you have any pest issues in the future. Thanks, Doug

Laura B.
10/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Got the angies list deal of $99 for removal of a bees nest. Upon arrival they removed a large bees nest on the roof and found 2 smaller ones. They honored the price of $99 and we were happy. We could sit on the deck all summer without worrying about the bees. Would definitely use again.
Description of Work: removed bees nest on 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
$99

Response from Bug Runner
Thank you for the kind review. Glad we were able to help you with the issue you were having. Thanks, Doug

Claire R.
10/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Was very professional & friendly...said 2 call them back if we saw any more wasps
Description of Work: Got rid of huge wasps nest

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

Response from Bug Runner
Thanks for the kind review. If you need us for any other pest issues don' hesitate to call!! -Doug

Andrea G.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
HAD A YELLOW JACKET NEST IN THE GRASS NEXT TO MY HOME. HE SPRAYED INTO THE GROUND FORMULA TO GET RID OF THE THEM. IN 2 DAYS THEY WERE GONE. HE WAS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND HELPFUL. CAME RIGHT AWAY WHEN I CALLED TO MAKE APPOINTMENT. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME I USED THIS COMPANY. VERY GOOD!
Description of Work: DESTROYED YELLOW JACKET NEST.

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

Response from Bug Runner
Thank you for the kind review. Glad you were pleased with service! -Doug

Karen L.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It went very well. They came right away, did the job right then. Very professional. Price was reasonable, I would definitely call them again.
Description of Work: We has bees build a nest in the house in a few places. They killed the ones in them and sprayed the nest so they wouldn't come 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
$200

Response from Bug Runner
Thank you very much for the kind review. Glad you were pleased with the service and we look forward to working with you in the future. -Doug

Alex C.
08/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They came and went. Preventive spray for crawling insects. Have noticed significantly less crawlers so it must have been effective. So very satisfactory job performance. Where Bug Runner really comes through though, is in customer service. A couple of months after the treatment we had a minor snake problem. I called them again and they could have just easily come out, charge me for the visit, but instead Larry took the time on the phone and emails to tell me how I can resolve the issue since it was a relatively minor one. All that for no charge. So they deserve A++ for good customer service.
Description of Work: Preventive general spray.

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
$124

Response from Bug Runner
Thank you very much for the kind review. We pride ourselves in our customer service and am glad you were so pleased with our service. We look forward to helping you with any future pest control issues you may have. -Doug

Kenneth A.
08/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The technician arrived on time and was very friendly. His equipment seemed to malfunction as he was working so he treated the area using another method. At first, I was skeptical about it not working but it has been several weeks now and there are no signs of any carpenter ants.
Description of Work: Treated home for carpenter ants.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from Bug Runner
Thank you very much for the kind review!

Joseph G.
08/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They came out and initially sprayed our carpenter bees, which was effective. They came back a second time because there are still other bees attracted to our shrubs, but those were different types of bees. The carpenter bees have not come back! He was very honest about a few ant services that we actually didn’t need.
Description of Work: I purchased the Big Deal, $99 for Treatment for Ants with an Unlimited 60 Day Return for Additional Treatment.

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
$99

Response from Bug Runner
Thank you very much for the kind review. Glad we could help get rid of your carpenter bees! If you need an exterminator in the future for anything else don't hesitate to call. Thanks, Doug

Barbara O.
07/2014
3.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The deal read "bees" so I called to have this company exterminate them. They said by law, they cannot kill honeybees and could not perform the service. Very nice to work with. Recommended a web site for bee keepers to do an extraction.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$99

Response from Bug Runner
I appreciate your feedback. While we wish we could help, honeybees are a species that is preferred being saved than exterminated. Hopefully next time you call us we can complete the task for you. Thanks again and we look forward to working with you in the future. -Doug

Contact information

680 N. Main St., Spring Valley, NY 10977

www.bugrunner.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Pest Control,
Animal Removal

FAQ

Bug Runner is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Bug Runner accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Bug Runner does not offer free project estimates.
No, Bug Runner does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Bug Runner does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Bug Runner offers emergency services.
No, Bug Runner does not offer warranties.
Bug Runner offers the following services: ALL TYPES OF PEST CONTROL INCLUDING TERMITES, BED BUGS, ANTS, COCKROACHES, SILVERFISH, MICE, RATS, SQUIRRELS, RACCOONS, ETC. JUST GIVE US A CALL AND ONE OF OUR EXPERTS CAN HELP YOU TODAY.
N/A

Contact information

680 N. Main St., Spring Valley, NY 10977

www.bugrunner.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM