Critter Control of Oakland
About us
A humane and environmental friendly nuisance bird and wildlife management company. Offering removal, exclusion, damage repair & prevention services.
Business highlights
29 years of experience
Services we offer
Residential and commercial wild animal control and animal removal, including attic restoration, insulation replacement & chimney cap installation., repair of wildlife damage and prevention
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.640 Reviews
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Sridhar D.
Jul 2017
Animals were finally removed.
Response from Critter Control of Oakland
"Thank you!!"
Ursula B.
Jun 2017
The critters did not appear after the traps were set.
Response from Critter Control of Oakland
"Thank you!! We are happy the critters left you alone. If you ever have another wildlife situation, please give us a call. We would love to assist you again."
Mara V.
Feb 2017
Arrived punctually; removed the animal remains; advised on how to prevent the problem in the future.
Response from Critter Control of Oakland
"Thank you!!!"
Edith L.
Apr 2016
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Response from Critter Control of Oakland
"Thank you [Member Name Removed]!"
Maria B.
Apr 2016
The crew came out to our property at the scheduled time and were very professional and knowledgable. They inspected our property, located the entry point and explained the removal process clearly. They showed up on time when we call them to remove the animals and billed us in a timely manner. We'll definitely use their services again in the future.
Bobbi C.
Mar 2016
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Response from Critter Control of Oakland
"Thank you [Member Name Removed]!"
Becky M.
Feb 2016
Very humane business. Quality vents and custom door (with hinges and latch for access) leading under the house. Would use them again, but hope I don't have to!
Rita T.
Aug 2015
Unbeknownst to us, the pigeon had fallen down the pillar and was stuck at the bottom. The technician removed the pigeon and installed flashing to prevent further roosting/nesting. He arrived when promised (2 hour window). Not only did he remove the pigeon, he cleaned up the feathers and excrement! I discovered that when I went out to clean up after he left. I've used Critter Control in the past, for a rat issue as well. Each time, they are timely, professional and informative.
Response from Critter Control of Oakland
"Thank you [Member Name Removed]!"
Michael R.
Apr 2015
unknown
Response from Critter Control of Oakland
"Thank you!!!"
Aileen A.
Mar 2015
Critter Control was great. They came out quickly after I called and were responsive in picking up the skunks and responding to my telephone questions. They were professional, sympathetic and really easy to work with. They also gave me suggestions about how to deal with the overpowering smell of skunk that had wafted up through the floorboards into the house.
Response from Critter Control of Oakland
"Hi Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure providing our service for you and talking with you on the phone. If you ever need our help again or just want to say hi please call"
Pat D.
Feb 2015
The company was on time, friendly and professional. They did a great job.
Response from Critter Control of Oakland
"THANK YOU!!!!!"
Irene M.
Jan 2015
Unfortunately living in the hills roof rats are a fairly common problem. I had this issue early 2013 & ended up hiring an exterminator. Then in Sept I started hearing noises in the attic. When I came face to face with a roof rat in my kitchen it was the last straw! I had learned from the prior exterminator how to set traps. I hate killing anything, but within a few weeks those little guys caused some MAJOR damage to my house. I think having lovebirds in my living room was drawing them inside toward a tasty food source. They actually chewed a hole in the corner of my living room ceiling from the attic! They damaged my sofa & carpets, got into my kitchen cupboards, etc. After 2 weeks of failed trapping I threw in the towel. I hired Critter Control, which is a family run business. Dale 1st did a house inspection to determine how they were getting in, & quickly located an entry hole in a hidden space of my eaves. Then he set traps outside that area of the roof. It took about 2 weeks before they were all eliminated, & then he sealed the hole. I was very happy with their job, and it was worth every penny. They are friendly, knowledgeable & professional dealing with all types of critters.
Response from Critter Control of Oakland
"Hi [member name removed], Thank you so much for your kind review. It was our pleasure to help you with your situation, if you ever have another problem or any questions, don't hesitate to call."
Linda C.
Nov 2014
Catching wild animals knowing they will be euthanized is not easy. Critter Control does a good job. My one criticism is that on a couple of days the trapped animals were not picked up until late in the afternoon. Just seemed cruel.
Response from Critter Control of Oakland
"Hello [member name removed], I would like to thank you for your review and I do apologize that your animal was not picked up first. Even if it was, the person at the end of my route would have the same problem as you had. I feel bad having to put the animals down as well, its not the most pleasant part of the job, but it is the state law. We have tried repeatedly to hire on another technician to make our route shorter to handle the jobs more promptly, but the new hires can not handle the job for one reason or another. I hope you are happy with our service and would not hesitate to use us in the future."
Zheng K.
Jul 2014
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Patrick D.
May 2014
They figured it all out. It was wasp like I thought I had. They did traps with peanut butter and got the parents and 2 siblings the first time around and he did the work. We paid him extra to put wire mesh over our foundation vents and caught the rest of the siblings the next time around and I haven't heard any scratching or seen any excrement since that time. He was very courteous and very helpful. He said the traps were used on site but I can't find the traps. He took them all. That's the only drawback but other than that, everything was fabulous but he said that if we had any more problems, we promptly call them and they would come right out. They sent him within like 2 days so it wasn't a really long wait to get someone out here which I appreciated. He was really good. The price was very decent considering the work that he did. They were very much on time, if not, early. He took care of everything. He gave us options.
Response from Critter Control of Oakland
"I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to let me know how I had done. I do apologize if you were under the impression that the traps were left after the job was completed. I did say that we would leave the traps with you when the primary inspection was complete, but that was if you just wanted for us to do the inspection and set up, then you were taking over for the rest of the job. Again I am sorry for any confusion, but I am glad that you are satisfied with my work, hope you have a nice critter free life."
Patrick D.
May 2014
They figured it all out. It was wasp like I thought I had. They did traps with peanut butter and got the parents and 2 siblings the first time around and he did the work. We paid him extra to put wire mesh over our foundation vents and caught the rest of the siblings the next time around and I haven't heard any scratching or seen any excrement since that time. He was very courteous and very helpful. He said the traps were used on site but I can't find the traps. He took them all. That's the only drawback but other than that, everything was fabulous but he said that if we had any more problems, we promptly call them and they would come right out. They sent him within like 2 days so it wasn't a really long wait to get someone out here which I appreciated. He was really good. The price was very decent considering the work that he did. They were very much on time, if not, early. He took care of everything. He gave us options. Responsiveness was pretty good. If they were busy on other stuff, the next day, I definitely have a call from them. They're definitely on the button, if not, early. They're very professional.
Vee T.
Mar 2014
The house had rats, and they did some humane deterrents. I've enlisted him to close up the holes, which has taken time to do since the weather has been bad. They're really nice and really knowledgeable. I plan on having them back at least 1 more time. I'd recommend them to anybody.
Response from Critter Control of Oakland
"Hello, I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to send in your thoughts about our company and service. I would like to apologize for your job taking longer than usual due to the unpredictable weather season. I am glad we were able to use the deterrents instead of having to eliminate them."
Jason W.
Feb 2014
Critter Control did a great job. They were on time, thorough and knowledgeable. We recently moved into a new house and I found rat debris in the attic. I asked Critter Control to come out and do an inspection but planned to take care of patching holes, etc. myself. Dale was on time and very professional. He checked around the entire foundation of the house and also looked at gaps around the chimney and checked the attic vents for openings. He found 2 entry points that were currently in use and and a number of areas that weren't actively being used but needed to be corrected. I have dealt with a number of other pest control companies in the past at other houses and his inspection was by far the most thorough that I have seen.
On the same visit, I also had them come out to take care of a mole that has been tearing up the lawn. Dale set traps near the most recent mole mound and the mole was captured when he came to check the traps the following week.
Overall, I was very happy with the work performed. The price isn't cheap, but I think it is fair for the quality of work.
On the same visit, I also had them come out to take care of a mole that has been tearing up the lawn. Dale set traps near the most recent mole mound and the mole was captured when he came to check the traps the following week.
Overall, I was very happy with the work performed. The price isn't cheap, but I think it is fair for the quality of work.
Response from Critter Control of Oakland
"Hello [member name removed], This is Dale, the technician who came out to your home to assist you with your animal problems. It was a pleasure meeting you and being able to help you with the problem. Thank you for your review."
Moira C.
Nov 2013
This work held for about 3 months and then the critter (s) came back. I noticed the large piece of concrete had been moved aside and the wire was beginning to be pulled out on one corner. One evening I heard the sound of a critter scratching etc outside by the hole, it was dark and I shone my flashlight around the hole, and saw an enormous skunk trying to move the
piece of concreted. He looked at me and the light and left.
I called the service provider and he came out in about a week and re-sealed the hole. So far it is holding up.
piece of concreted. He looked at me and the light and left.
I called the service provider and he came out in about a week and re-sealed the hole. So far it is holding up.
John G.
Oct 2013
Critter Control did a great job. They fit me in the same day I contacted them, in the late afternoon. The team, headed by a fellow named Dale, removed a swallows nest that we've had above our front porch for months, and unfortunately it had a dead swallow hanging out of it. They came in the time they said they would, were very quick, very friendly, explained what they were doing, and gave us some advice on preventing swallows from nesting there in the future. The price was exactly what the office had quoted me via email earlier in the day. I would recommend them without hesitation.
Laurel S.
Dec 2012
I had a great experience with Critter Control - they took care of my rat problem quickly and efficiently. They did a great job of patching the house so that the rats couldn't get back in, and came back regularly to collect the traps when they were full. Totally solved my problem, and the price was very fair!
Patricia S.
Oct 2012
A few weeks ago our indoor/outdoor cat was attacked by raccoons. After an expensive vet bill, we decided to keep her inside. A week later the raccoons returned to destroy our front lawn and a fee nights later we found about 10 in the back yard fighting for an apple from a neighbors tree. So we contacted Critter Control to have some traps set up. It was explained that set up of the traps and removal of the animal was $300 each. So with that many coons in the yard, i feared a $3000 bill. The service rep said she would be at my house the next morning, so I told my work I would be in late. At 10 am she called to say she would be there at 2, so I had to call work and take the entire day off.
She saw what the raccoons had done to the yard and set up 2 traps, one in front and one in back. That first evening we caught one int he back yard. I called before 8 am for pick up, but they did not pick up until about 2 pm. It was horrible watching this poor raccoon (who may have attacked the cat) panicking in the cage. Then 2 nights later we caught another one in the front yard. This raccoon was not picked up until 4 pm.
We were really uncomfortable watching these animals be tortured inside the cages waiting for their eminent death.
After working with Vector Control with a past skunk problem, I was very disappointed at how long it took for them to make a pickup. Vector control will pick up skunks FREE of charge and they will be there before noon.
After the pick up, we asked to have our account closed. I am now working with vector control on trapping and relocating the raccoons for FREE!
She saw what the raccoons had done to the yard and set up 2 traps, one in front and one in back. That first evening we caught one int he back yard. I called before 8 am for pick up, but they did not pick up until about 2 pm. It was horrible watching this poor raccoon (who may have attacked the cat) panicking in the cage. Then 2 nights later we caught another one in the front yard. This raccoon was not picked up until 4 pm.
We were really uncomfortable watching these animals be tortured inside the cages waiting for their eminent death.
After working with Vector Control with a past skunk problem, I was very disappointed at how long it took for them to make a pickup. Vector control will pick up skunks FREE of charge and they will be there before noon.
After the pick up, we asked to have our account closed. I am now working with vector control on trapping and relocating the raccoons for FREE!
Virginia V.
Apr 2012
I found them on Angie’s List. They came on a Sunday, and that was excellent. We were doing construction and because there was an access to the roof he sealed up that spot right then and there for us, and he did as much as he could on Sunday and he came back and he came back and he did all the work approximately five days later. I don’t know how to rate the price as I didn’t compare them to anyone.
Cynthia B.
Oct 2011
They were very supportive. They were very cooperative. They were very helpful and very nice to work with. They were willing to work with in regards to price.
Nancy W.
Jul 2011
see above note.
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FAQ
Critter Control of Oakland is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Critter Control of Oakland accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, Critter Control of Oakland does not offer free project estimates.
No, Critter Control of Oakland does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Critter Control of Oakland does not offer a senior discount.
No, Critter Control of Oakland does not offer emergency services.
No, Critter Control of Oakland does not offer warranties.