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Avatar for Critter Control of Boston
Critter Control of Boston
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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."
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Metal exclusion work
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Installed vent guard

+27

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Yankee Pest Control Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Galvin was fantastic! Professional and very thorough! During my home inspection there were a couple areas noted that looked like carpenter ant damage. Not only did he inspect the areas of concern, but also the entire home and garage for any other potential issues. He gave me great recommendations during the inspection, along with a detailed report stating everything we talked about, and was patient with all my questions. I work in quality assurance in the food industry and have worked with several pest control companies throughout my career. I highly recommend Galvin/YPC as they are definitely top of the line for pest control and prevention."
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29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%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.
5.0(
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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

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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!

356 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Terminix® Pest Control
4.5(
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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

Although raccoons aren’t particularly picky regarding food, certain sounds, metals, and smells bother them. You can place these items around your home to keep raccoons away:

  • Place wire mesh screens around and underneath decks and porches to prevent raccoons from nesting. 

  • Put metal sheeting around the edges of your roof or at the base of trees to deter raccoons from coming close. 

  • Place a loud battery-operated radio near the raccoon’s den to keep them from nesting.

  • Keep a bowl of cider vinegar on your deck or porch.

  • Remove old raccoon scents by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting underneath porches and decks.

Alongside selecting the best bait for an iguana trap, the location, position, and timing play a part. If the lizards have a burrow in your yard or regularly take the same route, place the trap there during the day. Iguanas are diurnal and most active during the day. A shady spot is best to keep the animal comfortable. And don’t forget to pick a level surface or stabilize the trap with a brick—iguanas are less likely to enter if it’s wobbly.

It is very difficult to remove a colony entirely without using some kind of insecticide. However, some treatments are safer than others. Diatomaceous earth is a non-toxic powder application that creates barriers that insects can’t pass through. Some pest control companies offer liquid nitrogen treatments to freeze out termites without using pesticides. Some chemical treatments are safer to use around plants, water, and wildlife than others. Bait stations are generally less damaging to the environment than sprayed termiticides.

While there are many types of wood-eating pests, the most common one in the United States is termites. They are found in every state and are typically worse in warm and humid climates. They cause billions of dollars in damage every year, which is why it’s vital that homeowners address infestations as soon as possible.

While vinegar doesn’t get rid of spider webs that already exist, spraying a mixture of vinegar and water in areas where you’ve found webs before will deter spiders from rebuilding there. The acetic acid within vinegar can harm and kill spiders, so they’ll want to stay as far away from this strong-smelling substance as they can get. 

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