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Last update on November 28, 2025

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CRITTER CONTROL OF OMAHA

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CRITTER CONTROL OF OMAHA

4.71(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
49 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!

"My service guy was friendly and professional, and I would recommend this service to anyone. "

Stephanie N on November 2025

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!

"My service guy was friendly and professional, and I would recommend this service to anyone. "

Stephanie N on November 2025

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.

2 Cute Raccoons

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2 Cute Raccoons

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Estate clear out; junk removal; organizational services. We are a fast, courteous pair. We work efficiently to clear your home or space of unwanted items. We offer delivery to areas of disposal, and leave behind a clean environment for habital living or home selling. We accept jobs at foreclosure properties, family estates, private homes, and some office spaces. We will haul large items such as refrigerators for additional disposal fees. Free estimates prior to acceptance of job. Hire us for a professional, empathetic, and satisfying clear out experience.

Estate clear out; junk removal; organizational services. We are a fast, courteous pair. We work efficiently to clear your home or space of unwanted items. We offer delivery to areas of disposal, and leave behind a clean environment for habital living or home selling. We accept jobs at foreclosure properties, family estates, private homes, and some office spaces. We will haul large items such as refrigerators for additional disposal fees. Free estimates prior to acceptance of job. Hire us for a professional, empathetic, and satisfying clear out experience.

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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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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

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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

Ensure proper ventilation, address leaks, and conduct regular inspections.

You should never try to remove a bee's nest yourself because it can be extremely dangerous. The amount of bees that can live in a hive depends on the type of bee, but honey bees can have up to 80,000 bees living in a hive. People who are allergic to bees can have life-threatening reactions from a single sting. So, it's best to leave bee nest removal to the professionals who have the knowledge and equipment to do so safely.

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

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. 

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