Critter Control of Columbus/Dayton/Toledo specializes in wildlife animal removal & prevention. We service areas in and surrounding Columbus, Dayton and Toledo, Ohio. The main office is located in Columbus, Ohio. Give us a call @ 614.291.4400 to schedule.
DBA: MKF Enterprises, Inc.
Business highlights
42 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Animal Removal
Repair
Prevention
Removal of Wildlife Pests
Insulation and Attic cleanup
Stinging Insects
Services we don't offer
We do not offer any bug removal, only stinging insects.
Description of Work: They removed raccoons from our crawlspace and eaves. Also, they patched up the roof vents so that they could not get in again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Steve S.
03/2009
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Jeremy was timely and courteous and very knowledgeable.The entire job was completed over the course of one week. Its great when a company pays attention and makes you feel as though you are their only customer.
Description of Work: The house and attic were inspected and the trespassers were identified. Within a few days the squirrel was captured and repairs were made to prevent reentry. Several additional screens and caps were installed as preventative measures.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
MALATI S.
03/2009
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
They are extremely hard working, clean, efficient, professional and dependable. This whole thing had cut my heating bill by at least 20%. I would definitely recommend them to others.
Description of Work: I had critters in my attic upstairs. There were places of my attic with had insulation and some areas that were insulated. Mice had created tunnels in the insulation. They suggested that we get new insulation. A team of two guys came in with traps and insulation. They worked from 10 in the morning until 6 in the evening. it took them about 5 hours to get the old insulation. I appreciated the fact that they used different tubes. They used one to remove the old insulation and another to put the new insulation in. They were very careful and thoughtful. They came back the following day to do some sealing. They put a new chimney cap, repaired any holes in the chimney, and put up coverings where they thought critters would be able to access my home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
PHYLLIS H.
03/2009
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
When Tom came back to install the one-way bat escape valve in the fall, my husband was home. He and Tom decided if they could encourage the bats to leave (with the help of a spray bottle full of water) then my husband could install the screening himself for a savings of 170.00. This was greatly appreciated. In fact, due to the fact that the screens were installed immediately after the bats took off there was no need for the escape valve. Tom then cleaned up all of the bat droppings. These dropping can be harmful to humans and a respirator is required. Initial visit, and inspection was $270.00 & final visit re: removal was $99.00.
Description of Work: We were in need of removal of bats from our attic. There was a hole in the insect netting behind the louvered venting in our attic area. This allowed the bats to take up residence. In addition, this was on what would be the 3rd level above ground at the highest point of the roof-line. Tom M. was polite and professional and extremely charming. Especially, when he had to inform us that the bats in our attic could not be removed that day due to them being a protected species here in Ohio. UGH!!!! By no means his fault but it was not very comforting. He entered the attic, discovered the point of entry, took a head count, explained the process of removal and then did a overall house inspection to see if there were other points of entry - for any critters. He left us with 2 different pricing options. One for bat removal only, and the other for bat removal and the replacing of the netting to prevent further invasions as well as other recommendations re: possible entry points. This occurred in late spring and the bats could not be removed until late summer, early fall - by law.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$270
KAREN S.
02/2009
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
I called because I thought I had a squirrel nesting in my attic/louver vent. They came out the same day I called. I was told up front what their service charge was and what that included. Also was able to get discount for being an Angie's list member. Fortunately there were no squirrels just birds, but he completed a full inspection of the house, attic, and roof for any possible problem areas. I was presented with a full inspection report with recommendations and quotes for work. I went ahead and had them screen the louvered vent and spray for insects, which birds nesting in there could bring into the house. I was impressed with how thorough the inspection was and when time and money allow will definitely follow up on some of the recommendations. Jeremy was very professional and explained all of his findings and recommendations clearly without high pressure to buy his services.
Description of Work: Inspected the area where I thought an animal had gotten into the house, inspected the attic, roof and house, and screened the louvered vent and sprayed insecticide around where birds had been nesting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Amy K.
02/2009
3.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
The tech was there for 1/2 hour and basically chased the squirrel out of the house. Original price was over $300. Everyone that I talked to said that seemed really high for one squirrel. After I called them, they didn't bill me the $60 for removal because they didn't catch the squirrel.
Description of Work: They came out on a weekend to remove a squirrel from my living room. My issue is with the cost of their service as it seems awfully high for the work they did. If I compare this to other specialized services, the per labor hour is very high.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$277
MARY D.
01/2009
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
They located the nest/hive that was in the ceiling above a bay window. They took the time to locate it correctly. They came out several times to dust and make sure that the insects were gone. They were very professional and effective.
Description of Work: Located a nest of yellow jackets that had entered through siding and were getting into my home. Exterminated the insects and removed hive.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$308
Warren & Elizabeth B.
01/2009
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
They did what they said they would do and they did it humanely. The raccoons were literally ruining our landscaping.
Description of Work: We were having problems with Raccoons.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Linda M.
12/2008
3.0
pest control
 + -1 more
The guy wanted to charged me $175 for an assessment on work that would cost over $500. He told me I must not have known who much was wrong with my house.
Description of Work: Came out to do an estimate. They were really rude.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Jeff P.
11/2008
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
It went well. They got rid of the skunks. They were punctual and came on time. They were pleasant and easy to work with. We were happy with the results.
Description of Work: We had some skunks that were underneath out deck. They removed them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Yvonne H.
11/2008
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
I have been very impressed with them. They have fair pricing and come when they say they will. They are very professional and honest. They tell you the techniques they are going to use and will tell you everything up front. They even clean up the area afterwards.
Description of Work: They've gotten rid of pigeons on my upstairs porch and squirrels in my attic.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
JESSICA R.
10/2008
5.0
pest control, animal removal
 + 0 more
Critter Control found the entrance for bats that were living in the floor between my second and third floor. They installed a device that allowed the bats to leave, but not return. After a week, they came and removed the device and caulked the small area that allowed the bats to enter the house. It wasn't attractive for the week the device was up, but it got rid of the bats.
Description of Work: Bat removal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
SUSAN S.
10/2008
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
Critter control asked a lot of questions up front to understand our problem. They provided a solution of setting traps surrounding our patio and gave a thorough explanation of the cost. They trapped a variety of animals including skunks, and there was no more skunk smell in our house.
Description of Work: We had skunks living under our slab. The smell permeated the entire house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
SUSAN S.
10/2008
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
They were very professional and thorough!
Description of Work: We had carpenter bees in our fence. I called 3 different places, and was most impressed with this company's professionalism. They negotiated with us on the cost of the work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$205
PATRICIA J.
10/2008
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
It went very well. Critter Control is very professional from start to finish. The operator who answers the phone is very friendly and asks detailed questions. The technicians are very friendly and take a lot of time to explain the problems they have found. They are also very careful not to make messes in the house. This is our second experience with Critter Control and we would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: We called Critter Control after hearing an animal in our attic. Critter Control came within 3 hours, investigated, and determined that a raccoon and birds had been in our attic. They inspected the entire house and found the points of entry and other at-risk points. Critter Control set 2 traps on the roof for the Raccoons. Critter Control covered three louvered vents with steel mesh painted to match our house. They also installed steel mesh covers over the attic fan and two roof vents. They sealed a hole in the soffit where birds were entering the attic.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,150
BETTY S.
09/2008
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
They were very courteous and they did a good job. I would call them again if I had a problem like that.
Description of Work: I had squirrels. They removed them. I had them go over my house to check for places that animals could into my home. They put heavy duty screens on my dormers. They said that there were holes in a couple of them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
JUDY B.
08/2008
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
They were reasonably priced. They were quick to respond. They took care of the problem right away. They were informative and professional an real friendly.
Description of Work: They came out to the house and caught a squire and patched the hole where there nest was.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
PEGGY O.
08/2008
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
They did a very good job. They were very courteous and prompt.
Description of Work: They removed squirrels from my attic and placed a screen to prevent them from coming back.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$963
DARLENE B.
08/2008
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
They were terrific. They took care of the problem, and I haven't had any problems since. I did like that they left a report everyday on what they caught and that they would release them. The price includes that work they did to sealed the holes. They even left me a packet of info when they left.
Description of Work: I had a 4 raccoons that was living in the attic.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Mairead F.
08/2008
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
It took this company only twenty four hours to catch the little devil. Then they came back to block where he was coming in. I like that they followed up and made sure no more squirrels would get in.
Description of Work: I had this company trap a squirrel that was in the attic of my home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Elizabeth K.
07/2008
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Ben was courteous and professional. I felt confident that he checked thoroughly for any sign of bats living in our house. Ben did provide a list of items that he recommended we address to prevent the entry of bats or rodents. I felt that his prices for each item were much too high. For under a day of work, the total for all fixes he recommended totaled about $1,400. We did not proceed with his recommendations and instead might choose to address the items ourselves or have a handyman do them for us.
Description of Work: Ben came to check our house for any sign of bats. We scheduled this appointment due to having a bat in our basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
Thomas W.
06/2008
2.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
They were professional but I feel like they took me to the cleaners by the end. They put traps on my roof and within ten minutes they were caught. They reset the traps after no more squirrels had been caught. When i went to work they said that four squirrels had got in. The traps were empty for three days. Two squirrels were caught, then they left and within an hour two more were caught. i would not use them again or recommend them. when it came to customer service they were great but their work was horrible.
Description of Work: I had a squirrel problem in my home. They were in my attic.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$500
LILLIAN G.
06/2008
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
I have had no problems since! Very professional and they provide high quality work!
Description of Work: They removed groundhogs and they did underground wiring to prevent future groundhogs from getting under my deck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
BENITA D.
05/2008
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
He was really good. He came out twice and made sure that it was not up there anyway. He explained everything. He put a grill to keep them from coming back in. Very polite.
Description of Work: He removed a squirrel and came back and removed a baby squirrel.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$359
JAMES S.
05/2008
1.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Please note that Critter Control charges $169 to visit your residence. When it became apparent that Critter Control was not going to be able provide a cost effective solution to our outdoor problem (determined in the first 5 minutes), the technician still wanted to charge $169 for the consultant. After speaking with his manager, the cost was reduced to $85. This was not consistent with the description in Angie's List that indicates "COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES." I will not contact this provider again.
Description of Work: Contacted Critter Control to see if they would be able to assist with securing an outside area of our home from possible rodent infestation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
punctuality
5.0
$86
Response from Critter Control of Columbus
OUR STANDARD SERVICE FEE FOR CONSULTATION, ALL RETURN VISITS THAT MAY BE NECESSARY AND TO SET OR PLACE TRAPS IS $159.95. WE HAVE ALWAYS CHARGED A SERVICE FEE IN THE 21 YEARS I HAVE BEEN WITH THE COMPANY. GENERALLY SPEAKING, YOU PAY FOR WHAT YOU GET AND OBVIOUSLY WE WORKED WITH THIS CLIENT TO LOWER THE FEE FOR OUR VISIT. AS YOU KNOW, THERE ARE NUMEROUS COSTS TO DO BUSINESS (FUEL, WAGES, INSURANCE, ADVERTISING, AND ON AND ON). AS ANYONE KNOWS THESE COSTS HAVE TO BE PAID FOR TO PROVIDE SERVICE.....OR WHY BE IN BUSINESS TO BEGIN WITH? ANYONE OFFERING A FREE INSPECTION OR FREE CONSULTATION WILL SURELY MAKE UP THAT FREE INSPECTION BY CHARGING FOR SOMETHING. PAY ME NOW OR PAY ME LATER COMES TO MIND. WE ARE VERY UPFRONT WITH CLIENTS AND THEY KNOW WE CHARGE A SERVICE FEE BEFORE THEY AGREE TO OUR VISIT. OUR DETAILED INSPECTIONS TO SOLVE ANIMAL PROBLEMS IS WORTH WHATEVER WE CHARGE FOR A SERVICE FEE. IF NO INSPECTION IS PERFORMED THE PROBLEM MAY NEVER BE FULLY SOLVED. AS FOR RODENTS....MANY THINGS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED TO PREVENT THEIR ENTRY INTO THE HOME OR BUSINESS. MANY OF THESE THINGS INVOLVE SEALING HOLES OR GAPS OR ADDING HEAVY SCREENING TO AREAS WHERE THEY MAY ENTER. THIS IS ALL PART OF THE INSPECTION OF A HOME TO PROVIDE THE BEST SOLUTION AND MOST DURABLE FIX TO THE PROBLEM. TREATING A RODENT OR CATCHING ONE IS ONLY A BANDAID APPROACH. AGAIN, ANY PERSON WHO CALLS OUR OFFICE IS TOLD WHAT OUR CHARGES ARE BEFORE GOING. THERE WAS NOTHING HIDDEN. WE HAVE THOUSANDS OF CLIENTS WHO ARE VERY HAPPY WITH OUR SERVICES AND WHO LIKE OUR DETAILED APPROACH TO SOLVING PROBLEMS FOR GOOD. FROM INFORMATION THAT I HAVE ABOUT THIS ACCOUNT, THERE WERE NUMEROUS COMPLICATING FACTORS WHICH PREVENTED A QUICK OR CHEAP FIX TO THE PROBLEM. SHRUBBERY AND UNDERGROUND WIRING PREVENTED THE INSTALLATION OF A WELDED SCREEN BARRIER. SINCERELY, MIKE FALER GENERAL MANAGER CRITTER CONTROL
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Service Categories
Animal Removal,
Pest Control,
Chimney Caps,
Insulation
FAQ
Critter Control of Columbus is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Critter Control of Columbus accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Critter Control of Columbus does not offer free project estimates.
No, Critter Control of Columbus does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Critter Control of Columbus does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Critter Control of Columbus offers emergency services.
No, Critter Control of Columbus does not offer warranties.
Critter Control of Columbus offers the following services: Animal Removal
Repair
Prevention
Removal of Wildlife Pests
Insulation and Attic cleanup
Stinging Insects
We do not offer any bug removal, only stinging insects.