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Avatar for Critter Control of Boston
Critter Control of Boston
4.9(
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Critter Control of Boston provided exactly the kind of services my house needed, both control and repair. Mike and George are well-trained professionals, always on time for appointments and gave us good advice. They did a wonderful job! I'd recommend them to friends and co-workers."
Metal exclusion work
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Metal exclusion work
Installed solar panel guards
Installed vent guard

+27

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Exclusion Pros Wildlife Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim has done chimney caps, pest control and so on at my house over the years. Better than his great work and fair pricing, Tim is the type of guy you want around your home and family. Priceless!"
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Discreet Pest and Wildlife Services, Inc.
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"As the Director of Facilities for a 500+ unit apartment complex, I annually reassess our expenditures to ensure efficiency. This year, we opted for Discreet Pest And Wildlife Services due to their competitive pricing structure. The technician provided a tailored plan, understanding our specific needs, surpassing the experience of dealing with non-licensed salesperson who didnâ t understand the treatment side of things. 2 months in, they resolved an ongoing building issue we had with rodents and cockroaches . With significant (Thousands) in cost savings compared to our previous provider, I wholeheartedly recommend them without reservation."
Norway rat
Norway Rat
House Mouse
House Mouse
Bed Bug

+26

Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CornerStone Pest Control
4.6(
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My wife & dog was attacked bees & I called cornerstone pest control . Spoke to Anthony & within the hour Josh came & took care of all the hives & explained how the colonize heâ s very knowledgeable!!!! Great company"
Nest Removal
Full service pest control
Response time7 hrs
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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A1 Exterminators, Part of the Ned's Home Family
4.0(
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1965

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Since 1953, A1 Exterminators has provided quality pest control and extermination services throughout Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Rhode Island, Southern New Hampshire and Maine.\nWe’re excited to announce that A1 Exterminators, a trusted name in pest control, is now proudly part of Ned’s Home! With a 70-year legacy of protecting homes and businesses across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Maine, this transition ensures that A1 customers will continue receiving the same expert residential and commercial pest control and extermination services, now with the added strength and resources of Ned’s Home, a leader in home maintenance solutions.\n\nChoose A1 Exterminators for all your pest control and extermination needs and experience the difference our quality service can make!

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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Terminix® Pest Control
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very knowledgeable guy who seem to know what he’s doing. Don’t know results of spraying. Have had much rain since. Will have to see if it worked. Terminex will spray again the beginning of next month."
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

The best deterrents for possums include securing trash cans with tight-fitting lids, removing outdoor food sources like pet food or fallen fruit, and trimming tree branches that provide access to your roof or an open window. Motion-activated lights or sprinklers can also startle and discourage them from visiting. Additionally, you can take advantage of their strong sense of smell by using garlic, onion, or commercial possum repellents to keep them off your property.

While there are many sweet, ripe, or fermented items that attract fruit flies, the clear winner is apple cider vinegar. The liquid is sweet, potent, and fermented, making it the perfect bait for luring fruit flies into your trap.

Aside from a warm, cozy place to curl up, you might wonder what attracts mice to your home. Several items attract mice, including: Birdseed Pet food Water Cereal and whole grains Food scraps from the composting bin Open trash cans High-fat and high-sugar foods Unused cars—they make great homes for chilly mice Insulation in the attic Clutter Brush from your yard, including leaves, sticks, wood, and shrubs (so mice can make nests) Overgrown trees or bushes—mice love to leap from branches onto the roof Indoor nesting materials, including cloth, paper, tissues, and toilet paper Tiny cracks in the siding or foundation

Armadillos are not considered friendly animals. They are solitary and tend to avoid human interaction. While not aggressive, they can be shy and reclusive, often scurrying away when approached. Armadillos may carry diseases, so handling them is not advised. 

For a minor infestation, you can expect to clear up a German cockroach problem in about two weeks. That’s usually enough time to confirm that they don’t have additional hiding spots and aren’t continuing to encroach from an outside source. If you have a major infestation and use the services of a pest control company, it can take several weeks and multiple visits to fully clear your home, up to a couple of months.

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