Karla was incredible. She was totally unexpected from a stereotypical expectation of an exterminator. She was not only smart and knowledgeable, but she shared our concern about lacing our house with poisonous chemicals since we have small children. Aside from her winning attitude and intelligent, environmental-friendly approach, what she did worked! From the time she was finished we have NEVER seen another ant. We thought ''we live in the suburbs and we'll just have to live with ants like we lived with bugs in the city'', but it's NOT TRUE! Karla cured our ant problem! We still can't believe it to this day. Previously, she had cured our rodent problem. She is a life-saver!!
Description of Work: We had an ant problem they were all over a room in the house that was an 'addition.'
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
ELIZABETH M.
04/2006
5.0
pest control
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I wouldn't hesitate to call Karla for any other pest issues. She was timely and honest.
Description of Work: Karla come out to inspect two pieces of wood that we thought were termite infected. She didn't think there was evidence of termites and suggested that we watch the areas for awhile to see if there are changes. She was right. The 'sawdust' evidence we had seen did not increase and must have been from some earlier roof work we had done. Karla didn't charge us for the visit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
MELINDA L.
04/2006
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Karla is brilliant! She sleuthed around to find the source of the ants like the Sherlock Holmes of pest control. She was also very reassuring, as pest problems have a way of wigging some of us out (not her). If we should have future pest control issues, she is the first and only person I would go to. You can tell she loves the challenges of her job. Recommend her highly!
Description of Work: Amount paid reflects 3 visits for treatment of carpenter ants. Karla used food bait only for the first 2 visits, in response to our concerns with a small child and pet in the home, and due to the winter season exterior treatment could not be done. To treat some lingering ants, once it was spring, she came back and sprayed around the exterior which eliminated them completely.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$220
CAROLYN W.
03/2006
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Ms. Tomlinson was prompt, polite and reasonably priced. She sized up property situation and advised how best to address mice problem. She was very helpful in showing me what she was doing. She answered all my questions about how to deal with mice in a humane manner and emphasized need to prevent mice from access to any food. I would definitely call her again but I also feel better equipped now to handle situations myself.
Description of Work: Inspected property and identified openings where mice could enter. Plugged many openings. Advised on practices to avoid attracting mice.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
JANETTE H.
03/2006
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
FANTASTIC! Karla is very reliable, professional, responsive, and best of all a real human being. I couldn't figure out what was biting me and all the big pest control companies treated me like I was crazy or wanted me to sign a huge contract to exterminate before I even met their representative. Karla was persistent in helping me figure out what was going on and successfully got rid of our bedbug problem for a reasonable cost. I could not recommend her more highly.
Description of Work: Karla investigated our house to confirm a bedbug problem, conducted a thorough extermination, and a follow-up treatment two weeks apart, and talked with me several times over the phone during the whole process.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$435
PAUL W.
11/2005
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
KARLA WAS EXCELLENT. BEFORE EVEN COMING OVER, SHE GAVE US FREE ADVICE ON WHAT TO DO TO TRY TO GET RID OF THE BEDBUGS. EVENTUALLY, WE DECIDED TO HIRE HER TO BE SURE, AND SHE CONFIRMED THE IDENTITY OF A BEDBUG. SHE GAVE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PREPARE THE APARTMENT AND SHE WAS VERY COURTEOUS AND FRIENDLY AND PROFESSIONAL.
Description of Work: SPRAYED 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT BASEBOARDS FOR BUGS, SPECIFICALLY HOPING TO GET RID OF PESKY BEDBUGS.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
AMY C.
11/2005
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
VERY PLEASANT AND PROFESSIONAL. WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND WHAT WAS NEEDED, INCLUDING VACUUMING THE TOPS OF CABINETS!
Description of Work: ELIMINATE PANTRY MOTHS AND WOOD BEETLES FROM THE HOME.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
SCOTT AND BEV H.
10/2005
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
VERY POSITIVE. KARLA ADVISED ABOUT PREP WORK NECESSARY TO MINIMIZE HER TIME AND EXPENSE, PERFORMED WORK HERSELF, PHONED TO ADVISE SHE'D BE LESS THAN ONE HOUR LATE, RESPONDED PROMPTLY AND IN DETAIL TO MY POST-TREATMENT QUESTIONS, THOROUGHLY EXPLAINED WHY FURTHER TREATMENT I SOUGHT COULDN'T SAFELY AND LEGALLY BE PERFORMED, AND ADVISED THAT INITIAL TREATMENT WOULD LIKELY ERADICATE PROBLEM COMPLETELY DUE TO RESIDUAL NATURE OF TREATMENT. SHE WAS RIGHT, AND PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE CORRECTED COMPLETELY. I HAD DONE A LOT OF RESEARCH ON THIS PROBLEM AND SPENT MANY HOURS PREPPING BY REMOVING AND DISMANTLING FURNITURE, SWITCHPLATES ETC. SO HER TIME ON THE JOB WAS MINIMIZED. SHE SEEMED VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND EXPERIENCED, AND WAS LESS EXPENSIVE THAN OTHER ESTIMATES, THOUGH MOST CONTRACTORS ESTIMATE UNDER ASSUMPTION THAT PREP WORK BY PROPERTY OWNER WON'T BE SO COMPLETE. ONE ESTIMATED 3 MEN FOR A DAY, SHE DID IT IN LESS THAN 2 HOURS ALONE. SHE GAVE A DISCOUNT FOR ANGIE'S LIST THOUGH NO ''COUPON'' LISTED.
Description of Work: TREATED WITH RESIDUAL INSECTICIDE FOR BEDBUG INFESTATION BY CRACK/CREVICE TREATMENT.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
JILL K.
10/2005
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
KARLA IS A ONE WOMAN SHOW. SHE'S PROMPT, RESPONSIBLE AND CLEAN. SHE IS VERY THOROUGH AND MADE NUMEROUS SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO CHANGE OUR LIFESTYLE TO KEEP OUT THESE LITTLE PESTS. SHE RETURNED TWICE, GAVE US AN ANGIE'S LIST DISCOUNT OF 10% AND GUARANTEES HER WORK FOR SIX MONTHS. SHE'LL COME OUT WITH JUST A PHONE CALL. MUCH LESS EXPENSIVE THAN SOME OF THESE GIANT COMPANIES. MUCH MORE MY SPEED.
Description of Work: MOUSE EXTERMINATION.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
CEALLAIGH R.
10/2005
5.0
animal removal
 + -1 more
KARLA CALLED ME BACK THE SAME AFTERNOON I RANG HER. SHE WASN'T ABLE TO DO THE WORK. SHE WORKS SOLO AND ISN'T ABLE TO WORK ON SUCH A TALL HOUSE WITH SHARPLY PITCHED ROOF. HOWEVER, SHE DID GIVE ME THE NAME OF A COLLEAGUE WHO COULD DO THE WORK. SHE WAS VERY PLEASANT AND SOUNDED KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT HOW TO REMOVE THE ANIMALS.
Description of Work: I CALLED FOR AN ESTIMATE TO EVICT SQUIRRELS FROM THE ATTIC OF MY THREE-STORY SOMERVILLE HOME.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
ABIGAIL H.
10/2005
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
CARLA WAS WONDERFUL TO WORK WITH, AND RESPONDED IMMEDIATELY TO ALL MY PHONE CALLS. MADE HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS. WAS VERY CAREFUL AS THEIR WERE CHILDREN IN SOME OF THE UNITS.
Description of Work: ROACHES IN RENTAL HOME.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Christina G.
10/2005
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
KARLA GOT RIGHT BACK TO US TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO INSPECT OUR HOUSE. SHE WAS BOTH FRIENDLY AND PROFESSIONAL.
Description of Work: HOUSE WAS INSPECTED FOR CARPENTER ANTS AND TERMITES. NO PROBLEMS WERE FOUND. INFORMED US OF WHAT TO LOOK FOR TO DETECT ANY PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
ANN Y.
09/2005
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
SHE ORIGINALLY CAME TO CHECK AN OUTSIDE AREA FOR MOUSE NEST, BUT FOUND AN ANT COLONY INSTEAD. TREATMENT WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL. SHE'S VERY PLEASANT TO WORK WITH, EFFICIENT, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE.
Description of Work: TREATED PERIMETER OF HOUSE FOR CARPENTER ANTS.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$135
SHIREEN R.
09/2005
4.0
pest control
 + -1 more
KARLA TOMLINSON RETURNED MY CALL SAME DAY, ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS AND GAVE AN ESTIMATE OVER THE PHONE. IT REALLY CAME DOWN TO A SLIGHT DIFFERENCE IN PRICE.
Description of Work: N/A
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
JACQUELINE C.
09/2005
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
KARLA IS GREAT! KNOWLEDGEABLE, PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS!! SHE CALLED ME BACK THE SAME DAY I LEFT HER A MESSAGE FOR AN ANNUAL TERMITE INSPECTION. SHE CALLED TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT THE DAY BEFORE AND ARRIVED ON TIME FOR THE APPOINTMENT. SHE IS THOROUGH AND GIVES YOU GOOD IDEAS ON WHAT TO DO TO HELP AVOID PROBLEMS. I WOULD USE HER AGAIN AND AGAIN! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Description of Work: THIS WAS FOR AN ANNUAL TERMITE INSPECTION.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85.5
MARY C.
08/2005
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
OUTSTANDING! THE ACCOLADES RECEIVED BY KARLA AND AARDVARK ARE RICHLY DESERVED.
Description of Work: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
KATHLEEN H.
08/2005
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
KARLA WAS RIGHT ON TIME. SHE CHECKED OUT THE THREE UNITS IN OUR BUILDING FOR A MICE PROBLEM. SHE MADE SEVERAL SUGGESTIONS, AS WELL AS PATCHING SOME HOLES AND SETTING TRAPS.
Description of Work: CONSULTATION AND SERVICE FOR MICE.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$112
ROBERTA L.
07/2005
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
I REALLY ENJOYED WORKING WITH CARLA. SHE GAVE GOOD ADVICE IN TERMS OF HOW TO MINIMIZE THE PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE IF THERE IS A PROBLEM. SHE WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL.
Description of Work: GETTING RID OF MICE AND ANTS.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$202
TINE C.
07/2005
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
KARLA WAS GREAT. SHE PROMPTLY RETURNED MY CALL, AND SPENT 30+ MINUTES TALKING WITH ME ABOUT THE PEST PROBLEM. SHE RECOMMENDED A SET OF STEPS THAT I COULD TAKE MYSELF BEFORE MOVING TO A POISON APPLICATION (I HAVE CATS AND AM CONCERNED ABOUT GETTING THEM EXPOSED). I WOULD USE KARLA IN A HEARTBEAT IF IT TURNS OUT TO BE NECESSARY.
Description of Work: NO WORK ACTUALLY PERFORMED AT THIS POINT - 30 MINUTE PHONE CONVERSATION TOOK CARE OF IT (NO CHARGE)
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
COLLEEN J.
06/2005
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
KARLA WAS WONDERFUL. SHE CAME AND BAITED THE HOUSE AT THE RIGHT TIME OF THE SEASON, AND CAME BACK TO CHECK THEM. WHEN THE WEATHER CLEARED UP, SHE CAME TO EXAMINE THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOUSE, AND SPRAYED. SHE EXPLAINED HOW THESE ANTS GET INTO YOUR HOUSE, AND GAVE US A LOT OF IDEAS ON WHAT WE COULD DO AROUND OUR HOME TO KEEP THEM AWAY. SHE IS REALLY NICE, AND HAS A TERRIFIC WORK ETHIC. OH YEA AND WE DON'T HAVE ANTS ANYMORE!
Description of Work: ELIMINATION OF CARPENTER ANTS.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
ELIZABETH M.
04/2005
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
KARLA CAME OUT TO LOOK AT TWO SPOTS WHERE WE SUSPECTED TERMITES AND/OR OTHER INSECTS WERE ACTIVE. SHE FELT THAT NEITHER INDICATED TERMITES, BUT THAT ONE MIGHT BE EVIDENCE OF A TYPE OF WOOD BEETLES. KARLA SUGGESTED A METHOD WE COULD USE OURSELVES TO DETERMINE IF THERE ARE ANY LIVE BEETLES LEFT, WHICH SHE FELT WAS UNLIKELY, AND IF SO SHE WOULD COME BACK WITH A TREATMENT. SHE DIDN'T CHARGE FOR THIS VISIT, WHICH SURPRISED ME. SHE WAS QUICK TO RESPOND TO MY INITIAL PHONE MESSAGE AND ARRIVED FOR HER APPOINTMENT RIGHT ON TIME. I THINK YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH HER.
Description of Work: LOOK AT 2 SUSPICIOUS AREAS THAT MIGHT HAVE INDICATED TERMITES.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
DON T.
02/2005
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
MS. TOMLINSON WAS ON TIME, POLITE, KNOWLEDGEABLE AND GAVE US REASONABLE SUGGESTIONS THAT WE COULD DO OURSELVES TO CONTROL AND ELIMINATE THE PESTS.
Description of Work: MS. TOMLINSON DID AN PEST INSPECTION OF OUR HOME AND PROPERTY. WE ASKED FOR ADVICE FOR CONTROLLING AND ELIMINATING MICE, RATS AND ANT.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
ABIGAIL V.
11/2004
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
IF KARLA HAD BEEN ABLE TO COME TO MY LOCATION, I'D HAVE HIRED HER IN A SECOND. FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL, HELPFUL...AND THE RECOMMENDATION SHE GAVE ME WAS MORE RESPONSIBLE/HELPFUL THAN THE OTHER TWO NAMES I HAD.
Description of Work: CALLED FOR INFO/ESTIMATE ON POSSIBLE BUG PROBLEM. ALTHOUGH THEY DO NOT SERVICE MY AREA, KARLA TOOK THE TIME TO LISTEN TO MY PROBLEM, MAKE AN EDUCATED GUESS AT POSSIBLE CAUSES, AND THEN RECOMMEND A *GREAT* EXTERMINATOR NEARBY.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Maureen T.
10/2004
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO CALL. EXCELLENT RESULTS. DOES SERVICE WEST ROXBURY AREA.
Description of Work: MOUSE EXTERMINATION.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$140
MARIAN D.
10/2004
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
KARLA IS ABSOLUTELY TOP NOTCH. FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL, A GREAT DEAL, NEAT, CLEAN, THOROUGH, NICE, KNOWLEDGEABLE, AND FLEXIBLE. A JOY TO HAVE DEALT WITH. I CANNOT RECOMMEND HER TOO MUCH, AND WOULD RECOMMEND HER TO ANYONE WHO ASKED. I WOULD CERTAINLY USE HER AGAIN, ALTHOUGH OF COURSE I HOPE NOT TO! GREAT COMPANY NAME, TOO, HOW CAN YOU BEAT "AARDVARK"? TOP DRAWER, TOP NOTCH. A++.
Description of Work: TWO TRIPS, FIRST ANALYZING OUR SITUATION, AND SECOND VACUUMING UP THE DEBRIS AND PAINTING THE WOOD WITH A TOXIC (TO BUGS) SOLUTION.
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Service Categories
Pest Control,
Animal Removal,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Home inspection
FAQ
Aardvark Solutions is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Saturday: Closed
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