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Avatar for Animal Trackers Wildlife Co

Animal Trackers Wildlife Co

4.84(
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Animal Trackers Wildlife Co

4.84(
142
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
1999 years of experience

WE DON’T DO MICE OR RATS! We also do not offer services for domestic animals; cats, dogs, etc. Animal Trackers is a full service residential and commercial wildlife management company. We are designed to meet the future demands of the nuisance wildlife industry, while solving the most common problems with our competitors, such as unskilled technicians, poor service and long call response time. Our services fall into three categories; trapping services, animal proofing, and bird proofing. 3 employees, no subs, cost determined by job, ask about Angie’s list discount. Additional phone number-773-777-5003

"They were great!"

Penny S on November 2025

WE DON’T DO MICE OR RATS! We also do not offer services for domestic animals; cats, dogs, etc. Animal Trackers is a full service residential and commercial wildlife management company. We are designed to meet the future demands of the nuisance wildlife industry, while solving the most common problems with our competitors, such as unskilled technicians, poor service and long call response time. Our services fall into three categories; trapping services, animal proofing, and bird proofing. 3 employees, no subs, cost determined by job, ask about Angie’s list discount. Additional phone number-773-777-5003

"They were great!"

Penny S on November 2025


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ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Landmark Pest Mgt

4.54(
878
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Approved Pro

ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Landmark Pest Mgt

4.54(
878
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1976 years of experience
Emergency services offered

All of our employees are state certified wildlife specialists. We are experts in not only solving all wildlife and pest problems but also preventing future problems from occurring in or on your home or business. We are longtime members of the National Wildlife Control Operators Association and the National Pest Management Association.

"They did a great job of removing a skunk from my in-laws property. Thanks for your help!"

Clark R on October 2024

All of our employees are state certified wildlife specialists. We are experts in not only solving all wildlife and pest problems but also preventing future problems from occurring in or on your home or business. We are longtime members of the National Wildlife Control Operators Association and the National Pest Management Association.

"They did a great job of removing a skunk from my in-laws property. Thanks for your help!"

Clark R on October 2024


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B.B.E.S.T. Pest Control

5.00(
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B.B.E.S.T. Pest Control

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2024 years of experience

At BBEST we are dedicated to provide the best method to control anything from bugs to rodents using chemical and non chemical solutions, to bring you and your family the comfort of your home a bug free environment, with train professionals and service that builds trust to never have to worry what pest control company you will hire next.

"B.B.E.S.T. took care of the wasp nest we had hanging on our roof overhang with no problem and their cost didn't require a monthly subscription to spray for other bugs. Although that's a nice option, other companies didn't offer an option without it. Thank you."

Jose V on May 2025

At BBEST we are dedicated to provide the best method to control anything from bugs to rodents using chemical and non chemical solutions, to bring you and your family the comfort of your home a bug free environment, with train professionals and service that builds trust to never have to worry what pest control company you will hire next.

"B.B.E.S.T. took care of the wasp nest we had hanging on our roof overhang with no problem and their cost didn't require a monthly subscription to spray for other bugs. Although that's a nice option, other companies didn't offer an option without it. Thank you."

Jose V on May 2025


"Hired for fireplace sweeping ($179) and dryer vent cleaning ($179). They noted that the chimney chase cover was sagging and holding water. Gave us a quote ($1,179) to replace the chase cover, which was completed a couple of weeks later. We are completely satisfied with the experience and would recommend this company."

Dawn D on May 2018

Ask about Angie's List discount. Additional phone #- (847)304-7880.

"Hired for fireplace sweeping ($179) and dryer vent cleaning ($179). They noted that the chimney chase cover was sagging and holding water. Gave us a quote ($1,179) to replace the chase cover, which was completed a couple of weeks later. We are completely satisfied with the experience and would recommend this company."

Dawn D on May 2018


Sols Chimney Sweep

4.92(
193
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Sols Chimney Sweep

4.92(
193
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned & operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel hours service. Charges call to inquire for Angie's list member discount. Award winning.

"Had a chimney cleaning and inspection in early Oct. Both Sol and his assistant Margaret were friendly and professional. Sol is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions, and I felt very comfortable with going ahead to have his company install a chimney liner. Greg and Gary came about 10 days later to do the installation, and were also friendly, professional and respectful of my home. They politely answered more questions and cleaned up the area better than it was before."

Geri J on October 2025

Family owned & operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel hours service. Charges call to inquire for Angie's list member discount. Award winning.

"Had a chimney cleaning and inspection in early Oct. Both Sol and his assistant Margaret were friendly and professional. Sol is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions, and I felt very comfortable with going ahead to have his company install a chimney liner. Greg and Gary came about 10 days later to do the installation, and were also friendly, professional and respectful of my home. They politely answered more questions and cleaned up the area better than it was before."

Geri J on October 2025


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Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management

4.83(
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Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management

4.83(
2,328
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management Services, with locations in Aurora, IL, Rolling Meadows, IL & Berwyn, IL serves the entire Chicagoland region with over 20 years of experience. Our dedicated pest control team looks forward to serving you and answering any questions you may have. We cater to residential and commercial clients in the area. Our environmentally friendly pest control can help you eliminate. Award winning.

"Arrived same day and removed all wasps around the house. They have not returned."

Piotr W on May 2022

Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management Services, with locations in Aurora, IL, Rolling Meadows, IL & Berwyn, IL serves the entire Chicagoland region with over 20 years of experience. Our dedicated pest control team looks forward to serving you and answering any questions you may have. We cater to residential and commercial clients in the area. Our environmentally friendly pest control can help you eliminate. Award winning.

"Arrived same day and removed all wasps around the house. They have not returned."

Piotr W on May 2022


Rite-A-Way Chimney Sweep Inc

4.98(
58
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Rite-A-Way Chimney Sweep Inc

4.98(
58
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

There's no question that a wood-burning stove or fireplace requires careful maintenance for safety's sake. Burned wood creates creosote, and this highly flammable by-product is deposited on your flue liner and smoke chamber over time. When there's too much build up, all it takes is one solitary single spark to ignite this creosote and cause a chimney fire. You don't want to put your home and your family in danger, but you have every right to enjoy your fire place or wood-burning stove. You'll find this danger can be alleviated through regular sweeping and cleaning of your chimney, and our trained experts will do it right every time! Contact us today to get rid of the soot and build up to make sure your chimneys are safe and clean! We proudly serve all of the Southwest suburbs in the Chicago area.

"Bob showed up right on time and performed a Chimney Sweep. We had issues with smoke coming in the house in which he determined the issue and offered an inexpensive repair. In addition,we had him fully convert to a gas fireplace with the existing fake logs we had. He set everything up really nice and painted the interior walls and it looks great. The work was fast and very reasonable. Highly reccomend."

Robert N on December 2018

There's no question that a wood-burning stove or fireplace requires careful maintenance for safety's sake. Burned wood creates creosote, and this highly flammable by-product is deposited on your flue liner and smoke chamber over time. When there's too much build up, all it takes is one solitary single spark to ignite this creosote and cause a chimney fire. You don't want to put your home and your family in danger, but you have every right to enjoy your fire place or wood-burning stove. You'll find this danger can be alleviated through regular sweeping and cleaning of your chimney, and our trained experts will do it right every time! Contact us today to get rid of the soot and build up to make sure your chimneys are safe and clean! We proudly serve all of the Southwest suburbs in the Chicago area.

"Bob showed up right on time and performed a Chimney Sweep. We had issues with smoke coming in the house in which he determined the issue and offered an inexpensive repair. In addition,we had him fully convert to a gas fireplace with the existing fake logs we had. He set everything up really nice and painted the interior walls and it looks great. The work was fast and very reasonable. Highly reccomend."

Robert N on December 2018


"FABULOUS!!! Joe really knows what he is doing. He is upbeat and communicative. He is punctual and creative in thinking. He did not want me to pay for traps when he felt that they were unnecessary so he covered a hole going into my attic to see if the varmints would tear through it again (or if they had already abandoned this nest). When they did tear thought the marker, he applied the $140 inspection fee to the trapping fee and dealt with it that way. Brilliant."

MARK L on August 2019

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED.

"FABULOUS!!! Joe really knows what he is doing. He is upbeat and communicative. He is punctual and creative in thinking. He did not want me to pay for traps when he felt that they were unnecessary so he covered a hole going into my attic to see if the varmints would tear through it again (or if they had already abandoned this nest). When they did tear thought the marker, he applied the $140 inspection fee to the trapping fee and dealt with it that way. Brilliant."

MARK L on August 2019


"Great thanks to Lou at Critter Detectives. Why? Because something had not worked according to plan from an earlier job they had done at my house, and Critter Detectives came back and fixed it -- no problems, no worries and done properly (within a couple days of my call). Sometimes things don't go the way they are planned and need to be fixed. Critter Detectives did that -- fixing it for me at no additional cost. Originally, the job was to put in a heavy screen barrier between the ground and the bottom of my enclosed porch. It was to be installed all around the front of the house, up to the point where the house foundation starts. The purpose of the metal screen was to stop the ground squirrels from digging in, under my closed in porch where they had set up a huge burrow. I had put in stinky stuff to keep them out and everything else you can think of. Anyway, Critter Detectives sent someone to come do it. Unfortunately, that worker didn't complete the screening installation, stopping a little short of the edge of my foundation. The result that I just noticed a couple days ago? The ground squirrels had found the gap and dug back in, under my porch. It must be quite the underground palace to live in during a cold, Chicago winter. Today, Lou and a different member of his team came and fixed it! No problem. Nice, professional and no worries. I will hire them again if I ever need something. I'm delighted."

Kathy C on October 2019

4 Employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job.

"Great thanks to Lou at Critter Detectives. Why? Because something had not worked according to plan from an earlier job they had done at my house, and Critter Detectives came back and fixed it -- no problems, no worries and done properly (within a couple days of my call). Sometimes things don't go the way they are planned and need to be fixed. Critter Detectives did that -- fixing it for me at no additional cost. Originally, the job was to put in a heavy screen barrier between the ground and the bottom of my enclosed porch. It was to be installed all around the front of the house, up to the point where the house foundation starts. The purpose of the metal screen was to stop the ground squirrels from digging in, under my closed in porch where they had set up a huge burrow. I had put in stinky stuff to keep them out and everything else you can think of. Anyway, Critter Detectives sent someone to come do it. Unfortunately, that worker didn't complete the screening installation, stopping a little short of the edge of my foundation. The result that I just noticed a couple days ago? The ground squirrels had found the gap and dug back in, under my porch. It must be quite the underground palace to live in during a cold, Chicago winter. Today, Lou and a different member of his team came and fixed it! No problem. Nice, professional and no worries. I will hire them again if I ever need something. I'm delighted."

Kathy C on October 2019


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Newnam Restoration Services Inc

4.89(
118
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Newnam Restoration Services Inc

4.89(
118
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in animal damage restoration/animal trapping coordination and insurance negotiations. This includes insurance work, raccoon, bat, and squirrel damage to attics, and animal entry prevention. Read about our patented 5 Step Process, and how we can restore your home and protect your family!

"It went great. They are very informative and are helpful. They are also upfront about everything and willing to answer any questions I had. I can always get a hold of someone if I needed something unlike other company I worked with. Also when they follow up they are very professional about it."

Carla J on September 2021

We specialize in animal damage restoration/animal trapping coordination and insurance negotiations. This includes insurance work, raccoon, bat, and squirrel damage to attics, and animal entry prevention. Read about our patented 5 Step Process, and how we can restore your home and protect your family!

"It went great. They are very informative and are helpful. They are also upfront about everything and willing to answer any questions I had. I can always get a hold of someone if I needed something unlike other company I worked with. Also when they follow up they are very professional about it."

Carla J on September 2021

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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

Yes, many companies offer convenient options to accommodate service timing needs.

Honey bees are most likely to swarm during spring and early summer, typically from April through June, as colonies expand and prepare for new growth. Swarming occurs when a hive becomes overcrowded, prompting the queen and a group of worker bees to leave in search of a new nesting site. During this time, you may notice a temporary increase in bee activity around your property.

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

Yes, honey bees can sting, but they typically only do it when they feel their hive is threatened. When honey bees are away from their hive, they’re focused on foraging for pollen and nectar, making them unlikely to sting. Only female honey bees, called workers, have stingers, and they will die if they need to use them. Generally, if left undisturbed, honey bees will leave you alone.

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.

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