This company condones animal neglect and abuse. The poor dog is tethered in the back of the truck, fighting for its balance, at great risk of slipping and hanging and completely exposed to the elements. This demonstrates a lack of corporate integrity, common sense and compassion…they are...

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- Liz B.
- Debra S.
HoCo Haulers once again did a fantastic job of removing a wide-range of furniture, equipment, toys, outdoor equipment, and household items in a timely, courteous and professional manner. We have used this company on multiple occasions over the past couple of years to remove a wide variety of...
- Kimberle B.
Removed bust and tree stump, ground down roots and filtered soil to remove wood and root debris. Hauled away debris.awesome work. Frank called in the morning and removed the stump that afternoon. He was able to maneuver the equipment so as not to damage the rock retaining wall. He even was...
- John H.
remove tree over shed and trimmed tree hanging over house.
- Heather M.
I am extremely satisfied with both Dr. Roeder and Dr. Rollence. I have taken dogs, cats, birds, and ferrets here for care and have found them to be friendly, knowledgeable about a wide variety of species, helpful and very compassionate. They are willing to teach us about caring for our...
- Joanne R.
Lester Pullen is very enthusiastic about his work. He really loves animals and uses a training method that teaches the dog to stay away from the fence and in the yard, but does not cause the dog pain. He has a lot of knowledge about dog care and shares it with his customer.
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Senate Termite & Pest Control of VA
Senate Termite & Pest Control of VA
At Senate Termite & Pest Control, we’ve been protecting homes and businesses in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. for over 34 years. With a reputation built on trust and thousands of 5-star reviews, we specialize in comprehensive pest control solutions, including termite treatments, rodent exclusion, attic remediation, bed bug elimination, and mosquito control. Our team consists of highly trained, licensed technicians who use state-of-the-art techniques and eco-friendly solutions to deliver long-term protection against pests. Whether you’re dealing with a one-time infestation or need a proactive pest management plan, we offer customized services to fit your needs. We stand behind our work with industry-leading warranties, ensuring peace of mind for our customers. Plus, as a locally owned and operated company, we prioritize exceptional customer service, offering fast response times and personalized support.
"I’ve been using senate services for years. You can’t go wrong. They are dependable professional and thorough. I’ve never been disappointed in the quality of service and the results. I have zero bugs. I can enjoy my deck and I have complete confidence I have no termites."
Chris E on July 2025
At Senate Termite & Pest Control, we’ve been protecting homes and businesses in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. for over 34 years. With a reputation built on trust and thousands of 5-star reviews, we specialize in comprehensive pest control solutions, including termite treatments, rodent exclusion, attic remediation, bed bug elimination, and mosquito control. Our team consists of highly trained, licensed technicians who use state-of-the-art techniques and eco-friendly solutions to deliver long-term protection against pests. Whether you’re dealing with a one-time infestation or need a proactive pest management plan, we offer customized services to fit your needs. We stand behind our work with industry-leading warranties, ensuring peace of mind for our customers. Plus, as a locally owned and operated company, we prioritize exceptional customer service, offering fast response times and personalized support.
"I’ve been using senate services for years. You can’t go wrong. They are dependable professional and thorough. I’ve never been disappointed in the quality of service and the results. I have zero bugs. I can enjoy my deck and I have complete confidence I have no termites."
Chris E on July 2025

Affordable Pest, LLC
Affordable Pest, LLC
Expect the BEST from Us! Pest Control Service You Can Trust, Guaranteed. Free Estimates. Locally owned & operated. Ask about our special Angie's List discounts. Same Day Service. In Suburban Maryland call: (301) 654-7378 In Washington, DC call: (202) 803-6996 In Virginia call (703) 778-7378 In Fredericksburg call: (540) 373-7378 In Baltimore call: (410) 685-7378 To request service via email: [email protected]
"They were professional, courteous and kind. They removed the birds in my ductwork, disinfected the pipe and repaired/replaced the vent. I would highly recommend them."
Tina W on May 2025
Expect the BEST from Us! Pest Control Service You Can Trust, Guaranteed. Free Estimates. Locally owned & operated. Ask about our special Angie's List discounts. Same Day Service. In Suburban Maryland call: (301) 654-7378 In Washington, DC call: (202) 803-6996 In Virginia call (703) 778-7378 In Fredericksburg call: (540) 373-7378 In Baltimore call: (410) 685-7378 To request service via email: [email protected]
"They were professional, courteous and kind. They removed the birds in my ductwork, disinfected the pipe and repaired/replaced the vent. I would highly recommend them."
Tina W on May 2025

Adcocks Trapping Service
Adcocks Trapping Service
Founded by John Adcock Sr. (The Original Trapper John) who started out over 50 years ago primarily helping out farmers and landowners controlling animals from preying on livestock or crops. His reputation for honesty, fairness, common sense and respect for wildlife allowed for our companies steady growth to the point where we are now into our 3rd generation family owned and operated. Having almost 20 people with close to 200 years combined experience. Allowing us to combine prompt response and unequaled expertise to provide the most complete service available. Many new companies and some older exterminators (Bug Guys) have begun trying to provide animal services. Do not be fooled by amateurs and imitators. Trust your family and your home only to the professionals at Adcock’s Trapping Service as over 100,000 local customers have for over 40 years. Adcock’s Trapping Service is committed to complete customer satisfaction. With over 50 years of local experience, we have the largest, most experienced staff in the area. Call us today! If it runs, climbs, slithers or flies, we’ll catch it and keep it out, guaranteed! Additional phones - (410) 280-3300, (703) 352-7750. Award winning.
"Poor Customer Service and Lack of communication within the office! Michelle the Owner and Nikki both lack communication and basic office etiquette! Their lack of follow through impacts both their customers and their field employees and the arrogant nonchalant attitudes they have...is just disgusting! After previously using their services a few years ago and highly recommending them.. my most recent interactions have been deplorable! Take your business elsewhere!"
Sheara J on December 2020
Founded by John Adcock Sr. (The Original Trapper John) who started out over 50 years ago primarily helping out farmers and landowners controlling animals from preying on livestock or crops. His reputation for honesty, fairness, common sense and respect for wildlife allowed for our companies steady growth to the point where we are now into our 3rd generation family owned and operated. Having almost 20 people with close to 200 years combined experience. Allowing us to combine prompt response and unequaled expertise to provide the most complete service available. Many new companies and some older exterminators (Bug Guys) have begun trying to provide animal services. Do not be fooled by amateurs and imitators. Trust your family and your home only to the professionals at Adcock’s Trapping Service as over 100,000 local customers have for over 40 years. Adcock’s Trapping Service is committed to complete customer satisfaction. With over 50 years of local experience, we have the largest, most experienced staff in the area. Call us today! If it runs, climbs, slithers or flies, we’ll catch it and keep it out, guaranteed! Additional phones - (410) 280-3300, (703) 352-7750. Award winning.
"Poor Customer Service and Lack of communication within the office! Michelle the Owner and Nikki both lack communication and basic office etiquette! Their lack of follow through impacts both their customers and their field employees and the arrogant nonchalant attitudes they have...is just disgusting! After previously using their services a few years ago and highly recommending them.. my most recent interactions have been deplorable! Take your business elsewhere!"
Sheara J on December 2020

PestNow LLC
PestNow LLC
PestNow brand was founded in Virginia in 1995 as Superior Pest Management when four high school friends came together to form their own company. Today, we have multiple locations in three states, and serve thousands of happy customers. We offer pest control; termite treatments and warranties; mosquito, flea & tick control; WDIs (real estate inspections); lawn fertilization & weed control; TAP insulation; and wildlife solutions for homeowners and businesses in the mid-Atlantic.
"PestNow was hired to inspect our house for termites. This was required by the lender of the family buying our house. PestNow found a pile of wood leaning up against a deck column they said needed repair due to termite damage. PestNow also required the entire house be treated. There were no termites found anywhere other than the pile of wood, according to PestNow. They quoted us for over $800 to treat the house. We questioned the need and amount so they lowered it to $580. As a result of PestNow stating they found termites in the deck column, the lender of the buyers required the deck column be repaired due to termite damage. The deck repair company assessed the deck column agreeing it needed to be repaired, but not due to termites, rather moisture. I question whether PestNow found termites at all. Their unethical tactics cost us well over $1,000. Beware of PestNow."
Mark S on April 2025
PestNow brand was founded in Virginia in 1995 as Superior Pest Management when four high school friends came together to form their own company. Today, we have multiple locations in three states, and serve thousands of happy customers. We offer pest control; termite treatments and warranties; mosquito, flea & tick control; WDIs (real estate inspections); lawn fertilization & weed control; TAP insulation; and wildlife solutions for homeowners and businesses in the mid-Atlantic.
"PestNow was hired to inspect our house for termites. This was required by the lender of the family buying our house. PestNow found a pile of wood leaning up against a deck column they said needed repair due to termite damage. PestNow also required the entire house be treated. There were no termites found anywhere other than the pile of wood, according to PestNow. They quoted us for over $800 to treat the house. We questioned the need and amount so they lowered it to $580. As a result of PestNow stating they found termites in the deck column, the lender of the buyers required the deck column be repaired due to termite damage. The deck repair company assessed the deck column agreeing it needed to be repaired, but not due to termites, rather moisture. I question whether PestNow found termites at all. Their unethical tactics cost us well over $1,000. Beware of PestNow."
Mark S on April 2025

First Solutions Pest & Home Services
First Solutions Pest & Home Services
First Solutions Pest and Home Services is family owned and operated with over 15 years of experience in the industry. When considering pest control, safety should always be your priority, especially if you have children and pets at home. 30 Days Guarantee If pests return between treatments, we'll return at no extra charge. And if we're unable to solve your pest problem, we'll refund your last service payment as long as you're a customer.
"The provider set up treatment outside, but the customer has experienced respiratory issues since then and still has rodents and bugs. Despite instructions not to apply anything inside, chemicals appear to have seeped into the floorboards, worsening her health. The provider charged over $4k plus $185 every three months but did not install traps to catch rodents. The customer does not want them to return and reports the basement is in disarray, contributing to the ongoing issues."
Carolyn C on September 2025
First Solutions Pest and Home Services is family owned and operated with over 15 years of experience in the industry. When considering pest control, safety should always be your priority, especially if you have children and pets at home. 30 Days Guarantee If pests return between treatments, we'll return at no extra charge. And if we're unable to solve your pest problem, we'll refund your last service payment as long as you're a customer.
"The provider set up treatment outside, but the customer has experienced respiratory issues since then and still has rodents and bugs. Despite instructions not to apply anything inside, chemicals appear to have seeped into the floorboards, worsening her health. The provider charged over $4k plus $185 every three months but did not install traps to catch rodents. The customer does not want them to return and reports the basement is in disarray, contributing to the ongoing issues."
Carolyn C on September 2025
Absolute Home and Pest Solutions
Absolute Home and Pest Solutions
With over 20 years of professional exterminating and animal removal experience, we are here to address all your pests and critter needs. We provide a 15% discount for all seniors, military and government workers.
"They did a good job. The raccoons were evacuated and the attic insulation replaced. Because we needed the insurance company to inspect in between cleaning and repairing, Chris worked with our schedule."
Lucia P on July 2025
With over 20 years of professional exterminating and animal removal experience, we are here to address all your pests and critter needs. We provide a 15% discount for all seniors, military and government workers.
"They did a good job. The raccoons were evacuated and the attic insulation replaced. Because we needed the insurance company to inspect in between cleaning and repairing, Chris worked with our schedule."
Lucia P on July 2025
KP Wildlife Control and Repairs LLC
KP Wildlife Control and Repairs LLC
Welcome to K.P. Wildlife Control L.L.C. We are a family owned and operated in Delaware and Maryland for Wildlife Removal. Owner Kevin Porter is a licensed and insured Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator, with an extensive background and more than 12 years hands on experience in the wildlife field and 20 years in the construction field. We offer trapping and removal of wildlife (Birds, Bats, Squirrels, Flying squirrels, Raccoons, Skunks, opossums, Groundhogs, Snakes, Foxes). We offer exclusion methods, attic cleanups of animal feces, repairing of entry ways, chimney caps, home inspections of wildlife issues. We serve Maryland an Counties include, Anne Arundel, Caroline, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Queen Anne's, Prince Georges & Talbot. We guarantee satisfaction with our customers.
"I knew that I had at least 2 groundhogs near a shed on the back of my property and when I started seeing them chewing it up, I called Kevin/KP Wildlife Control based on the Facebook reviews. I was beyond thrilled with my service!! Caught 2 adult and 5 pup groundhogs and 2 raccoons in a week! (I didn't know about the pups or the raccoons.) He's very committed to helping you solve your wildlife issues and I highly recommend his company. Thanks again Kevin!"
Therese H on May 2020
Welcome to K.P. Wildlife Control L.L.C. We are a family owned and operated in Delaware and Maryland for Wildlife Removal. Owner Kevin Porter is a licensed and insured Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator, with an extensive background and more than 12 years hands on experience in the wildlife field and 20 years in the construction field. We offer trapping and removal of wildlife (Birds, Bats, Squirrels, Flying squirrels, Raccoons, Skunks, opossums, Groundhogs, Snakes, Foxes). We offer exclusion methods, attic cleanups of animal feces, repairing of entry ways, chimney caps, home inspections of wildlife issues. We serve Maryland an Counties include, Anne Arundel, Caroline, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Queen Anne's, Prince Georges & Talbot. We guarantee satisfaction with our customers.
"I knew that I had at least 2 groundhogs near a shed on the back of my property and when I started seeing them chewing it up, I called Kevin/KP Wildlife Control based on the Facebook reviews. I was beyond thrilled with my service!! Caught 2 adult and 5 pup groundhogs and 2 raccoons in a week! (I didn't know about the pups or the raccoons.) He's very committed to helping you solve your wildlife issues and I highly recommend his company. Thanks again Kevin!"
Therese H on May 2020
Lawn Savers Pet Waste Solutions
Lawn Savers Pet Waste Solutions
Lawn Savers is dedicated o providing customers with a professional and timely pet waste clean-up and removal service. We provide service to Residential Homes, Apartments Complexes, Parks, and HOA's In and around Central Maryland.
Lawn Savers is dedicated o providing customers with a professional and timely pet waste clean-up and removal service. We provide service to Residential Homes, Apartments Complexes, Parks, and HOA's In and around Central Maryland.
East Coast Wildlife LLC
East Coast Wildlife LLC
Nusiance Wildlife Control
Nusiance Wildlife Control
FAQs for animal removal projects in Essex, MD
DIY animal removal is rarely a good idea and is not advised for many reasons. First, these types of animals can carry diseases and, therefore, pose a health risk to you, your family, and your pets if mishandled. Second, depending on your city or municipality, it may be illegal to remove or handle wildlife yourself.
Sealing your home against these animals yourself is also a bad idea. Trapping an animal under your house will cause odor and insect problems when it passes away.
Pest control is not the same as animal removal. Pest control specialists treat for insects and bugs, often by using chemicals. Animal removal specialists try to avoid chemicals if possible and instead work to trap and move the animal that's causing problems.
Since each expert has their own removal methods, it's best to contact a pest control professional for insects and bugs and an animal control specialist for other animals.
Animal removal specialists specialize in removing critters and wildlife from in and around your home. These include:
Bats
Birds
Groundhogs
Moles and voles
Opossums
Mice and rats
Raccoons
Skunks
Squirrels
The specialist's method to remove these critters will depend on the animal. For example, groundhogs will be live-trapped and relocated, whereas, for birds, the expert will remove and discard the inactive nest and sanitize the area.
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.
Professional animal removal costs between $200 and $600 for average homeowners. However, depending on the type and number of critters removed, this cost could range from $85 to $1,400.
This cost does not include the cost of home damage caused by the animal, which could be as low as $300 for minor drywall repair or as much as $15,000 for crawl space cleaning and restoration.
The Essex, MD homeowners’ guide to animal removal services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Raccoons on your property can cause a lot of damage to your home and yard. This guide breaks down raccoon removal costs so you can budget accordingly.
Squirrel removal costs vary depending on the location, removal techniques, and any follow-up. This guide will help you budget for quick and safe eradication.
The cost to remove a groundhog can vary depending on where you live and whether you do it yourself or hire a professional. We’ll help you figure out the true cost of groundhog removal, along with strategies for humane trapping and release.
If you want to trap a fox, you need the perfect bait. Here’s everything you need to know about the best bait for fox traps and their preferred use cases.
Squirrels can cause problems if they nest in your attic, but luckily there’s plenty you can do about it. Here’s who to call to get squirrels out of your attic.
Bird netting and fake owls help to keep your seeds safe, but read on to learn other unconventional ways to keep birds from eating grass seed.
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