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CRITTER CONTROL OF OMAHA

PO Box 27308
4.40(
20
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•Approved Pro

CRITTER CONTROL OF OMAHA

PO Box 27308
4.40(
20
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
54 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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DOWIE PEST CONTROL

1016 245TH PL
No reviews yet

DOWIE PEST CONTROL

1016 245TH PL
No reviews yet
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

3626 NW Trestle Point Dr
5.00(
4
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Trapper's Wildlife Control

3626 NW Trestle Point Dr
5.00(
4
)
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

PO Box 687
4.56(
9
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Preferred Pest Management Inc

PO Box 687
4.56(
9
)
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

2610 Holly Dr
5.00(
10
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P A W S Pest & Wildlife Service

2610 Holly Dr
5.00(
10
)
Customers say: Quick response
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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Preferred Pest Control

3400 100TH St.
4.90(
30
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Preferred Pest Control

3400 100TH St.
4.90(
30
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Preferred Pest Control has proudly served Central Iowa for over 35 years, and is owned and operated by a certified Entomologist. Our team is made up of courteous & hardworking individuals who are extensively trained on new pest control technology. Our technicians perform effective treatments, including the use of bed bug detection canines for highly accurate identification, minimally-invasive termite technology, effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques for commercial clients and so much more. We use pest control methods that are environmentally safe for kids and pets. Preferred Pest Control’s goal is to not only treat the pest problem at hand, but prevent future infestations by educating our clients.

Preferred Pest Control has proudly served Central Iowa for over 35 years, and is owned and operated by a certified Entomologist. Our team is made up of courteous & hardworking individuals who are extensively trained on new pest control technology. Our technicians perform effective treatments, including the use of bed bug detection canines for highly accurate identification, minimally-invasive termite technology, effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques for commercial clients and so much more. We use pest control methods that are environmentally safe for kids and pets. Preferred Pest Control’s goal is to not only treat the pest problem at hand, but prevent future infestations by educating our clients.

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Critter Control Of Des Moines

5534 NE 17th St., Suite 2
4.67(
6
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Critter Control Of Des Moines

5534 NE 17th St., Suite 2
4.67(
6
)
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Critter Control Of Des Moines, in Des Moines, IA, is the area's leading pest control company serving Des Moines, Clive, Waukee, Adel and surrounding areas since 2001. We specialize in animal control and removal, pest control and removal, trapping, small and large animals and much more. For all your pest control needs, contact Critter Control Of Des Moines.

Critter Control Of Des Moines, in Des Moines, IA, is the area's leading pest control company serving Des Moines, Clive, Waukee, Adel and surrounding areas since 2001. We specialize in animal control and removal, pest control and removal, trapping, small and large animals and much more. For all your pest control needs, contact Critter Control Of Des Moines.

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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. 

Whereas a honeybee can only sting you once, a yellow jacket can sting you multiple times because they don’t leave stingers in the skin. In the unfortunate case that you get stung by a yellow jacket, it’s important to react calmly and quickly. Immediately ice the affected area until the swelling subsides. You may also take an antihistamine if necessary. If you experience an allergic reaction to a yellow jacket sting or have been stung several times, seek medical care right away. 

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.

In certain cases, yes, the bees may go away on their own, but it’s a risk. Some bee types, such as bumblebees, create seasonal nests and then die out as their new queens seek homes elsewhere. But in most cases, you can’t count on the bees leaving naturally. It’s also not a great idea to leave openings in your walls any longer than you have to, which can attract other pests or cause moisture damage.

Yes, they apply humane techniques, prioritizing environmental balance while addressing bee concerns.

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