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Avatar for Buckeye Wildlife Solutions
Buckeye Wildlife Solutions
4.9(
252
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We had several raccoons and a groundhog issue at our home. Jake from Buckeye Wildlife was quick to respond and did an excellent job. He removed the animals and fixed the holes in our roof and reinforced it and it looks great. He was very professional and respectful of our home and property. The price was very fair and we are happy with the results. We are very pleased with Jake and Buckeye Wildlife’s services. Highly recommend."
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Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Critter Removal, LLC
4.8(
6
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to Critter Removal Ohio - Your trusted experts in wildlife and critter management. Our specialization lies in safely evicting bats, squirrels, raccoons, and various other unwelcome wildlife guests. We pride ourselves on offering humane and effective solutions to all wildlife-related challenges. With a certified team at the helm and years of hands-on experience, we stand by our commitment to 100% customer satisfaction. Whether it's your home or business, we're here to ensure it remains critter-free. Reach out to us for an all-inclusive wildlife solution.

Raccoon one-way doorway/check valve.
Animal Barrier and Pest Removal
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+27

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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WAGERS WILDLIFE REMOVAL LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldn't find anybody to take care of my animal issue until I called Jake Wagers, and he not only solved my issue, but he also gave me some advice on how to keep animals out and to stop buying exotic animals."
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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1st Response Pest Management
4.9(
671
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I found a bee's nest in a hole in my yard, and I hired 1st Response to remove it. Bobby took care of it the next day and also removed two wasp nests that he found on my house. 1st Response was easy to work with, and I would use them again."
Response time8 hrs
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Leems Pest and Wildlife Solutions LLC
Leems Pest and Wildlife Solutions LLC
4.8(
51
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They sprayed for bee.s. Explained the process to me. Then went around and sprained the building for bugs. Nice guy easy to converse with Guaranteed the process. Will know more in a couple days. But so far pleased with this business"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Riverstone Wildlife Removal LLC
4.6(
13
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"An aggressive raccoon would not leave our yard. We were worried about our pet and also more raccoons showing up. The guy tracked it to a tree top near the property line and removed it."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by15%of homeowners
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Dog-Gone Wildlife
4.8(
56
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When selling our home, the buyers requested the attics be checked for signs of active animals/bird activity. Randy came out, checked out the attic and any entry points. We were able to satisfy the request of our buyer. We were so happy with Randy, we will hire him for our new home when we need any wildlife removal."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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The Wildlife Specialist
4.5(
35
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Wildlife Specialist is amazing! Would highly recommend for animal removal services - we had both groundhog and skunk issues and he made sure to humanely capture both and dispose of safely. Tell your friends!"
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Animal Removal FAQs

DIY animal removal is rarely a good idea and is not advised for many reasons. First, these types of animals can carry diseases and, therefore, pose a health risk to you, your family, and your pets if mishandled. Second, depending on your city or municipality, it may be illegal to remove or handle wildlife yourself. 

Sealing your home against these animals yourself is also a bad idea. Trapping an animal under your house will cause odor and insect problems when it passes away. 

Pest control is not the same as animal removal. Pest control specialists treat for insects and bugs, often by using chemicals. Animal removal specialists try to avoid chemicals if possible and instead work to trap and move the animal that's causing problems. 

Since each expert has their own removal methods, it's best to contact a pest control professional for insects and bugs and an animal control specialist for other animals.

Animal removal specialists specialize in removing critters and wildlife from in and around your home. These include:

  • Bats

  • Birds

  • Groundhogs

  • Moles and voles

  • Opossums

  • Mice and rats

  • Raccoons

  • Skunks

  • Squirrels

The specialist's method to remove these critters will depend on the animal. For example, groundhogs will be live-trapped and relocated, whereas, for birds, the expert will remove and discard the inactive nest and sanitize the area. 

You might be tempted to call your local municipality to remove animals from your property, such as a groundhog burrowing in your yard or raccoons getting into your trash cans. However, they typically only remove domestic animals like dogs and cats from properties, or sick and injured wildlife that pose a public safety risk or health threat, such as a rabid animal. They typically do not capture or remove healthy wildlife.

Animal removal professionals have the tools, knowledge, and skills to trap and remove wild animals adequately and humanely. They also can relocate them correctly.

Professional animal removal costs between $200 and $600 for average homeowners. However, depending on the type and number of critters removed, this cost could range from $85 to $1,400

This cost does not include the cost of home damage caused by the animal, which could be as low as $300 for minor drywall repair or as much as $15,000 for crawl space cleaning and restoration.