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CRITTER CONTROL OF OMAHA

4.69(
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CRITTER CONTROL OF OMAHA

4.69(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
48 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

Critter Control is the Nation's Leading Wildlife Control Firm, specializing in the removal of raccoons, opossums, squirrels, woodchucks, skunks, rats, mice, bats, etc. We offer humane removal, repair of the damage, and exclusion to keep the animals from re entering the home. We also specialize in attic clean up and restoration when animals have soiled the insulation. Please call us at (402) 339-2653 if you have any questions or if you would like to schedule an appointment!

"Excellent they are all gone!!!!"

Demetria D on November 2020

Critter Control is the Nation's Leading Wildlife Control Firm, specializing in the removal of raccoons, opossums, squirrels, woodchucks, skunks, rats, mice, bats, etc. We offer humane removal, repair of the damage, and exclusion to keep the animals from re entering the home. We also specialize in attic clean up and restoration when animals have soiled the insulation. Please call us at (402) 339-2653 if you have any questions or if you would like to schedule an appointment!

"Excellent they are all gone!!!!"

Demetria D on November 2020

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Jaxon

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Jaxon

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1 years of experience

We are prepared to handle any situation from Animal control, lawn care, tree removal, property maintenance and snow removal in the winter

We are prepared to handle any situation from Animal control, lawn care, tree removal, property maintenance and snow removal in the winter

Innovative Solutions Property Maintenance

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Innovative Solutions Property Maintenance

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Want your lawncare and yard work done for reasonable rates and done with professional results? Then give us a call! We have fast turnaround times and complete jobs in a timely manner. We do junk removal and trash outs for rental properties and homeowners. Plus have many other services available including powerwashing, decks finishing, building, home maintenance, interior & exterior painting, tree trimming, removal, gutter cleaning, lock changes, & much more. Call for a free estimate. We are licensed, insured & have been background checked.

Want your lawncare and yard work done for reasonable rates and done with professional results? Then give us a call! We have fast turnaround times and complete jobs in a timely manner. We do junk removal and trash outs for rental properties and homeowners. Plus have many other services available including powerwashing, decks finishing, building, home maintenance, interior & exterior painting, tree trimming, removal, gutter cleaning, lock changes, & much more. Call for a free estimate. We are licensed, insured & have been background checked.

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DOWIE PEST CONTROL

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DOWIE PEST CONTROL

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22 years of experience

We are family owned and operated. We have been in business since 2003 providing pest control services for both residential and commercial accounts. We handle termite inspections as well as other house inspections to determine pest problems and solutions. We also specialize in Bat removal and exclusion and are a leading company in the area for bat exclusion work.

We are family owned and operated. We have been in business since 2003 providing pest control services for both residential and commercial accounts. We handle termite inspections as well as other house inspections to determine pest problems and solutions. We also specialize in Bat removal and exclusion and are a leading company in the area for bat exclusion work.

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Trapper's Wildlife Control

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Trapper's Wildlife Control

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Nuisance wild animal removal & control trapping pest services. We specialize in yard or ground mole & vole removal using traps and no poisons. We guarantee mole catches or you don't pay. Skunks, pigeons, voles, groundhogs, beaver, etc. Additional email: [email protected].

Nuisance wild animal removal & control trapping pest services. We specialize in yard or ground mole & vole removal using traps and no poisons. We guarantee mole catches or you don't pay. Skunks, pigeons, voles, groundhogs, beaver, etc. Additional email: [email protected].

Preferred Pest Management Inc

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Preferred Pest Management Inc

4.56(
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Customers say: Quick response
39 years of experience

Locally owned & operated by Dave Knudson.

"Great work. Called them again for wasp removal at a different home and again were great. Very reasonably priced, and competent."

Pat P on November 2018

Locally owned & operated by Dave Knudson.

"Great work. Called them again for wasp removal at a different home and again were great. Very reasonably priced, and competent."

Pat P on November 2018

P A W S Pest & Wildlife Service

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P A W S Pest & Wildlife Service

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned and operated business with over 10 years experience. We have strong ties to the community. We offer seasonal promotions as as well as senior discounts. We except cash or check no credit/debit cards please. We offer exceptional service at a low prices. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and our phones are always answered.

We are a family owned and operated business with over 10 years experience. We have strong ties to the community. We offer seasonal promotions as as well as senior discounts. We except cash or check no credit/debit cards please. We offer exceptional service at a low prices. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and our phones are always answered.

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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

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. 

In many places, killing bees or destroying a hive is discouraged or regulated due to their crucial role as pollinators. Specific laws vary by region, and certain bee species are protected due to declining populations. Some states require permits or restrict who can remove or exterminate bee colonies. Always check local laws before attempting to manage or remove a beehive.

Early spring or late fall removals are ideal when bees are less active, and hive removal is safer.

DIY removal risks harming bees and you. Professionals offer safe and effective solutions protecting both parties.

Some bees may return after the nest is removed. These are called "straggler" bees, and it may take them a couple of weeks before they leave. The reason is the nest may have been removed while the bees were away. These bees don't typically survive long once the nest is gone, so you may want to contact a beekeeper to help relocate them elsewhere.

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