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Critter Control of Boston

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Critter Control of Boston

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
1983 years of experience

Critter Control of Greater Boston has been proudly serving Middlesex, Suffolk, Essex, and Norfolk counties since 2003. We provide humane animal removal, pest control, and wildlife management — always with care for your home and the environment. Our team of trained wildlife specialists and animal experts is dedicated to solving pest problems safely, responsibly, and with friendly local service you can trust.

"Nicely done. Good communication throughout."

Ken W on November 2024

Critter Control of Greater Boston has been proudly serving Middlesex, Suffolk, Essex, and Norfolk counties since 2003. We provide humane animal removal, pest control, and wildlife management — always with care for your home and the environment. Our team of trained wildlife specialists and animal experts is dedicated to solving pest problems safely, responsibly, and with friendly local service you can trust.

"Nicely done. Good communication throughout."

Ken W on November 2024


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NETR Inc

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NETR Inc

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
1989 years of experience

For emergency services, please call 781-933-6387. N.E.T.R., Inc. is here to help homeowners install the best heating and cooling systems that fits their needs. Since 1989, we’ve installed heating and cooling systems in Boston and its surrounding areas, tackling tough problems that our clients face. Our goal is to ensure our clients have energy efficient, quiet, reliable systems so they can live their lives to the fullest both at home and at work. Our dedication to our customers’ needs is what drives us each and every day. Our approach to temperature control and comfort has helped us become one of the most respected names in heating, cooling, and refrigeration in New England

"Before installing a mini-split, the sales person told me that I'd need to cut down an interior shelf to a specific height. I paid a handyman $400 to do exactly what the sales person instructed. Later on, N.E.T.R. came and did the installation; however, AFTER the installation, a technician told me that they hadn't accounted for the vent opening and closing and that the shelf would need to be further cut down. As you can imagine, this type of service is rather ridiculous. If they knew that the shelf would need further cutting, they should have NOT installed the unit. I have called N.E.T.R. six (6) times in three weeks, and no one has called me back about this issue. After paying for the unit and for a handyman, it's ridiculous that I have AC that is compromised because no one with the company thought to properly measure the space so that the work by the handyman could be done once. At this point, I'd like for N.E.T.R. to take care of this for me."

Linda O on June 2025

For emergency services, please call 781-933-6387. N.E.T.R., Inc. is here to help homeowners install the best heating and cooling systems that fits their needs. Since 1989, we’ve installed heating and cooling systems in Boston and its surrounding areas, tackling tough problems that our clients face. Our goal is to ensure our clients have energy efficient, quiet, reliable systems so they can live their lives to the fullest both at home and at work. Our dedication to our customers’ needs is what drives us each and every day. Our approach to temperature control and comfort has helped us become one of the most respected names in heating, cooling, and refrigeration in New England

"Before installing a mini-split, the sales person told me that I'd need to cut down an interior shelf to a specific height. I paid a handyman $400 to do exactly what the sales person instructed. Later on, N.E.T.R. came and did the installation; however, AFTER the installation, a technician told me that they hadn't accounted for the vent opening and closing and that the shelf would need to be further cut down. As you can imagine, this type of service is rather ridiculous. If they knew that the shelf would need further cutting, they should have NOT installed the unit. I have called N.E.T.R. six (6) times in three weeks, and no one has called me back about this issue. After paying for the unit and for a handyman, it's ridiculous that I have AC that is compromised because no one with the company thought to properly measure the space so that the work by the handyman could be done once. At this point, I'd like for N.E.T.R. to take care of this for me."

Linda O on June 2025


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Rutland Turfcare & Pest Control

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Rutland Turfcare & Pest Control

4.75(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
2008 years of experience

The turf management specialists at Rutland Turfcare and Pest Control, are just one component of our team. With over 67 years in the lawncare/pest control industry here in Massachusetts, Rutland Turfcare and Pest Control has the proper training and staff to meet all of your lawncare and pest control needs. We have been Family owned and operated since 1957 and Rutland Turfcare and Pest Control has built a reputation for the highest quality lawn care services and pest control We would love the opportunity to work with you. At the end of the day, your lawn is our best form of advertisement and we will do everything we can to make sure your lawn stands above the rest! Give us a call TODAY for great specials! Voted Best Landscaper in Worcester County by Worcester Magazine and we work every day to earn that reputation!

"Terrible experience. They showed up four (4) weeks late for each of the first two treatments, giving me another year of a lousy looking lawn. They then proceeded to call me and email me multiple times after I quite clearly told them I was not employing them again under any circumstances. "

Michael K on July 2025

The turf management specialists at Rutland Turfcare and Pest Control, are just one component of our team. With over 67 years in the lawncare/pest control industry here in Massachusetts, Rutland Turfcare and Pest Control has the proper training and staff to meet all of your lawncare and pest control needs. We have been Family owned and operated since 1957 and Rutland Turfcare and Pest Control has built a reputation for the highest quality lawn care services and pest control We would love the opportunity to work with you. At the end of the day, your lawn is our best form of advertisement and we will do everything we can to make sure your lawn stands above the rest! Give us a call TODAY for great specials! Voted Best Landscaper in Worcester County by Worcester Magazine and we work every day to earn that reputation!

"Terrible experience. They showed up four (4) weeks late for each of the first two treatments, giving me another year of a lousy looking lawn. They then proceeded to call me and email me multiple times after I quite clearly told them I was not employing them again under any circumstances. "

Michael K on July 2025


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Rutland Turfcare & Pest Control

4.97(
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Rutland Turfcare & Pest Control

4.97(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1967 years of experience

Rutland Turfcare and Pest Control offers Residential & Commercial Pest Control Services in Massachusetts. Rutland TC & Pest Control is the Pest Control division of Rutland Turfcare, a premier lawncare firm with over 67 years in New England. We take the fear out of establishing a pest free environment for our valued customers. Rodents, cockroaches, carpenter ants, hornets, pantry pests or many of the other insect populations. We are ready to eradicate pests from your property and prevent reinfestation going forward. Our pest control programs have been developed with over 60 years of experience in the Pest Control business right here in New England. Our team of highly trained technicians understand the complexity of insect and rodent infestations and the methods and expertise it takes to battle them in Massachusetts. All technicians are trained and licensed by the State of Massachusetts and are highly focused on continuing education. Rutland Pest Control also offers Mosquito & Tick Control Programs to keep your family safe and enjoy the outdoors all summer long! 15% OFF FOR ALL MILITARY ACTIVE AND RETIRED as well as 1st Responders!! We offer PestPRO Business Protect: Keep your home or business healthy. Pest Pro Home Protect: Keep you home safe!

"The professional I spoke to in the office was on the phone with me throughout the day to get an adequate picture of the pest issue I had. I was quoted a fair price, and they were able to come out the next day, which I needed before going out of town. The gentleman who came out to do the work was kind, knowledgeable, and considerate of our garden area. We have not had this pest issue since that time."

Patrice M on October 2025

Rutland Turfcare and Pest Control offers Residential & Commercial Pest Control Services in Massachusetts. Rutland TC & Pest Control is the Pest Control division of Rutland Turfcare, a premier lawncare firm with over 67 years in New England. We take the fear out of establishing a pest free environment for our valued customers. Rodents, cockroaches, carpenter ants, hornets, pantry pests or many of the other insect populations. We are ready to eradicate pests from your property and prevent reinfestation going forward. Our pest control programs have been developed with over 60 years of experience in the Pest Control business right here in New England. Our team of highly trained technicians understand the complexity of insect and rodent infestations and the methods and expertise it takes to battle them in Massachusetts. All technicians are trained and licensed by the State of Massachusetts and are highly focused on continuing education. Rutland Pest Control also offers Mosquito & Tick Control Programs to keep your family safe and enjoy the outdoors all summer long! 15% OFF FOR ALL MILITARY ACTIVE AND RETIRED as well as 1st Responders!! We offer PestPRO Business Protect: Keep your home or business healthy. Pest Pro Home Protect: Keep you home safe!

"The professional I spoke to in the office was on the phone with me throughout the day to get an adequate picture of the pest issue I had. I was quoted a fair price, and they were able to come out the next day, which I needed before going out of town. The gentleman who came out to do the work was kind, knowledgeable, and considerate of our garden area. We have not had this pest issue since that time."

Patrice M on October 2025


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Exclusion Pros Wildlife Services LLC

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Exclusion Pros Wildlife Services LLC

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
2022 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Exclusion Pros Wildlife Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Tim was awesome! He came out immediately and his price was really good for his service!"

Carmela T on July 2025

Exclusion Pros Wildlife Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Tim was awesome! He came out immediately and his price was really good for his service!"

Carmela T on July 2025


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Boston Best Pest Control

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Boston Best Pest Control

4.78(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
2015 years of experience

Our experienced team provides various services which are customized to fit your pest control needs. We are dedicated to superior customer service and success driven results, all at a price you can afford! All of our services come with a complete satisfaction guarantee! At Boston Best Pest Control, we use the most up to date, and safest methods to eliminate any of your pest control concerns. Please give us a call today for your free estimate! 617-319-8261

"The young explained everything"

Lori D on May 2022

Our experienced team provides various services which are customized to fit your pest control needs. We are dedicated to superior customer service and success driven results, all at a price you can afford! All of our services come with a complete satisfaction guarantee! At Boston Best Pest Control, we use the most up to date, and safest methods to eliminate any of your pest control concerns. Please give us a call today for your free estimate! 617-319-8261

"The young explained everything"

Lori D on May 2022


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TruGreen

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TruGreen

4.75(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1974 years of experience

Don't let mosquitoes ruin the time you spend with family and friends on your yard. Help protect yourself from uncomfortable and potentially dangerous mosquito bites with this innovative service. Allow America's #1 lawn company to eradicate mosquitoes from your yard. Ask about our Mosquito-Free Guarantee!

"TruGreen provided transparent pricing and quality workmanship when treating my property for bed bugs. Their technicians were professional and thorough, ensuring every area was treated to eliminate the infestation. I appreciated their attention to detail and how they followed up to ensure the problem was resolved. I'll definitely be using their services again if needed."

Cindy R on April 2024

Don't let mosquitoes ruin the time you spend with family and friends on your yard. Help protect yourself from uncomfortable and potentially dangerous mosquito bites with this innovative service. Allow America's #1 lawn company to eradicate mosquitoes from your yard. Ask about our Mosquito-Free Guarantee!

"TruGreen provided transparent pricing and quality workmanship when treating my property for bed bugs. Their technicians were professional and thorough, ensuring every area was treated to eliminate the infestation. I appreciated their attention to detail and how they followed up to ensure the problem was resolved. I'll definitely be using their services again if needed."

Cindy R on April 2024


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The Bee Hunter, Central Mass

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The Bee Hunter, Central Mass

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

The Bee Hunter, Central Mass focuses solely in the areas of bee/wasp control wasp removal. I safely remove bees, hornets, yellow jackets, wasps, honey bees, ground bees and carpenter bees. Every service is guaranteed in writing.

"It was fantastic Rusty came right out and solved the problem he was a life saver. I will have him come back to do preventive spraying"

Kathleen O on March 2021

The Bee Hunter, Central Mass focuses solely in the areas of bee/wasp control wasp removal. I safely remove bees, hornets, yellow jackets, wasps, honey bees, ground bees and carpenter bees. Every service is guaranteed in writing.

"It was fantastic Rusty came right out and solved the problem he was a life saver. I will have him come back to do preventive spraying"

Kathleen O on March 2021


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GreenHow Inc

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GreenHow Inc

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers

Additional service areas - Norwood Brockton, Lynn Beverly, Concord Maynard, & Chelmsford Haverhill & portions of Ashland Norfolk, Boxford Gloucester, Cohasset Plymouth & Fitchburg Leominster. Award winning. Additional contact name - Lauren Greenhow.

"GreenHow is an excellent company - their servicepeople are knowledgable and thorough, follow up when they say they will, and go out of their way to make sure you are happy with their work. The back office team is also very attentive and professional. We had our property inspected when we moved in and were pleased enough with GreenHow's work that we contracted them to perform ongoing inspections every couple months. They have been great and we are quite happy!"

Douglas S on September 2020

Additional service areas - Norwood Brockton, Lynn Beverly, Concord Maynard, & Chelmsford Haverhill & portions of Ashland Norfolk, Boxford Gloucester, Cohasset Plymouth & Fitchburg Leominster. Award winning. Additional contact name - Lauren Greenhow.

"GreenHow is an excellent company - their servicepeople are knowledgable and thorough, follow up when they say they will, and go out of their way to make sure you are happy with their work. The back office team is also very attentive and professional. We had our property inspected when we moved in and were pleased enough with GreenHow's work that we contracted them to perform ongoing inspections every couple months. They have been great and we are quite happy!"

Douglas S on September 2020


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Colonial Pest Control Inc

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Colonial Pest Control Inc

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Colonial Pest Control Inc has been providing cost -effective pest control & wildlife removal services for residential homeowners in Southern New England since 1984. We provide pest services for all household pests & nuisance wildlife including carpenter ant elimination, wasp removal, termite colony elimination, mice control & humane removal of bats & squirrels. In addition to our pest removal services we offer a preventative maintenance program. Currently we have more than 8,000 satisfied residential homeowners on this program throughout New England. Our staff consists of 31 state licensed & certified technicians with an average 18 years experience and an average 8.5 years tenor with the Company. We also have 2 entomologists on staff. -------------------- Service Centers: Massachusetts || 60 State St, Ste 700 • Boston, MA 02109 || 300 Brickstone Square, Ste 201 • Andover, MA 01810 || 344 Main St • Fitchburg, MA 01420 || 945 Concord St • Framingham, MA 01701 ---------------- Service Centers: New Hampshire || 20 Trafalgar Square, Ste 423 • Nashua, NH 03063 || 3 Executive Park Dr, Ste 9 • Bedford, NH 03110 || 155 Fleet St • Portsmouth, NH 03801. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All complete services are 100% guaranteed. Please call us today at (800) 525-8084 your satisfaction is our number one priority! Additional phone - (508) 792-9000. Award winning.

"Matt has a lot of experience and is very diligent in his approach and works hard and puts in the extra effort to do whatever it takes to complete the job . The mice are gone! He is still in the process of working on the bats."

Roderick H on August 2020

Colonial Pest Control Inc has been providing cost -effective pest control & wildlife removal services for residential homeowners in Southern New England since 1984. We provide pest services for all household pests & nuisance wildlife including carpenter ant elimination, wasp removal, termite colony elimination, mice control & humane removal of bats & squirrels. In addition to our pest removal services we offer a preventative maintenance program. Currently we have more than 8,000 satisfied residential homeowners on this program throughout New England. Our staff consists of 31 state licensed & certified technicians with an average 18 years experience and an average 8.5 years tenor with the Company. We also have 2 entomologists on staff. -------------------- Service Centers: Massachusetts || 60 State St, Ste 700 • Boston, MA 02109 || 300 Brickstone Square, Ste 201 • Andover, MA 01810 || 344 Main St • Fitchburg, MA 01420 || 945 Concord St • Framingham, MA 01701 ---------------- Service Centers: New Hampshire || 20 Trafalgar Square, Ste 423 • Nashua, NH 03063 || 3 Executive Park Dr, Ste 9 • Bedford, NH 03110 || 155 Fleet St • Portsmouth, NH 03801. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All complete services are 100% guaranteed. Please call us today at (800) 525-8084 your satisfaction is our number one priority! Additional phone - (508) 792-9000. Award winning.

"Matt has a lot of experience and is very diligent in his approach and works hard and puts in the extra effort to do whatever it takes to complete the job . The mice are gone! He is still in the process of working on the bats."

Roderick H on August 2020

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Wasp nest removal costs $525 on average, but prices vary based on several factors. This service requires professional-grade tools and treatments, including the spraying of insecticides and pesticides, so you’re investing in a long-lasting and efficient removal. The cost of wasp removal depends on the size and type of infestation, location, and necessary repairs.

No, mice do not become rats. While their similarities may make them appear to be the same animal at first, they are distinct in their appearance, behaviors, and the strategies used to remove them. Juvenile rats that have not reached their full adult size may be roughly the same size as mice, making them hard to tell apart.

No, poison isn’t the best way to deal with animals in your attic. It’s unlikely to completely eradicate the problem, especially if you don’t take care of access points. Also, poisoned animals may die and decay in the attic, causing noxious odors. 

Some animals may leave the attic before the poison kills them, which could lead to nearby pets or other wildlife eating the animals and becoming poisoned themselves. Ultimately, it’s better to avoid using poison and contact a professional instead.

Seeing a termite swarm near your home is a strong indication that a colony is nearby, but it doesn’t always mean your home is infested. Swarmers may emerge from outdoor colonies or neighboring structures. However, if the swarm is inside your home or you notice discarded wings near windowsills, it likely means termites are nesting within your walls or foundation. A professional inspection is the best way to confirm and address a potential infestation ASAP.

Carpet beetles do not bite humans, but their larvae can cause skin irritation that’s often mistaken for bites. These tiny, bristly larvae have barbed hairs that can lead to allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, resulting in red, itchy welts or rashes. While the irritation may resemble bug bites, it’s actually a response to contact with the hairs or shed skins, not an actual bite. Adult carpet beetles are harmless and primarily feed on pollen, but their larvae can damage natural fibers like wool, fur, or leather in carpets, clothing, and upholstery.

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