Can I remove animals myself?

<div><p>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. </p><p>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. </p></div>

What’s the difference between pest control and animal removal?

<div><p>Pest control is not the same as animal removal. <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/exterminators/">Pest control specialists</a> 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. </p><p>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. </p></div>

What animals do animal removal specialists remove?

<div><p>Animal removal specialists specialize in removing critters and wildlife from in and around your home. These include:</p><ul><li><p>Bats</p></li><li><p>Birds</p></li><li><p>Groundhogs</p></li><li><p>Moles and voles</p></li><li><p>Opossums</p></li><li><p>Mice and rats</p></li><li><p>Raccoons</p></li><li><p>Skunks</p></li><li><p>Squirrels</p></li></ul><p>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. </p></div>

Should I hire an animal removal specialist instead of calling my local municipality?

<div><p>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.</p><p>Animal removal professionals have the tools, knowledge, and skills to trap and remove wild animals adequately and humanely. They also can relocate them correctly.</p></div>

How much does animal removal cost?

<div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-cost-animal-removal.htm">Professional animal removal costs</a> between <b>$200 and $600</b> for average homeowners. However, depending on the type and number of critters removed, this cost could range from <b>$85 to $1,400</b>. </p><p>This cost does not include the cost of home damage caused by the animal, which could be as low as <b>$300</b> for minor drywall repair or as much as <b>$15,000</b> for crawl space cleaning and restoration. </p></div>

Top 10 Best Animal removal specialists in Westland, MI

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170 local quotes requested

16 years of experience

Pest EZ is a family owned & operated Eco friendly Pest control and Wildlife Management company. We provide services to residential and commercial customers throughout Michigan. We provide building & home inspections, pest control, wildlife trapping and management, building & home repairs and attic insulation. Only 1 discount can be applied at a time. animal control, ants, bat, bat removal, bats, bee, bee removal,bees, carpenter ants, critter control ,exterminating, mice, pest, pest inspection, pest removal, skunk, spiders, wasp

"Great job, they were professional, polite, and very quick. The bees are already disappearing."

Trevor H on September 2024

Pest EZ is a family owned & operated Eco friendly Pest control and Wildlife Management company. We provide services to residential and commercial customers throughout Michigan. We provide building & home inspections, pest control, wildlife trapping and management, building & home repairs and attic insulation. Only 1 discount can be applied at a time. animal control, ants, bat, bat removal, bats, bee, bee removal,bees, carpenter ants, critter control ,exterminating, mice, pest, pest inspection, pest removal, skunk, spiders, wasp

"Great job, they were professional, polite, and very quick. The bees are already disappearing."

Trevor H on September 2024

All Seasons Pest Control

All Seasons Pest Control

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14 local quotes requested

39 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"My husband and I moved out to the wooded wetlands years ago. We were evaded by bugs we never knew existed and mice. Ahhh! After years of hiring professional companies to control our pest evasion with no luck. We took on the task ourselves. Our attempts were better then the professional. But far from solving our pest problem. Then I met Tim from All Season Pest Control. Life has been bug and mice free for the last 5 years. No bugs in our house. Which is amazing when you live in the woods. So Great! And no uninvited mice hang around getting into things. The amazing thing is that this service last from one year to another. Bug and mice free has been so wonderful. Now we enjoy our life in the woods - both inside and out and the pests stay were they belong - out in the woods. So for a bug and rodents free environment - you need to contact All Season Pest Control."

Irene W on September 2023

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"My husband and I moved out to the wooded wetlands years ago. We were evaded by bugs we never knew existed and mice. Ahhh! After years of hiring professional companies to control our pest evasion with no luck. We took on the task ourselves. Our attempts were better then the professional. But far from solving our pest problem. Then I met Tim from All Season Pest Control. Life has been bug and mice free for the last 5 years. No bugs in our house. Which is amazing when you live in the woods. So Great! And no uninvited mice hang around getting into things. The amazing thing is that this service last from one year to another. Bug and mice free has been so wonderful. Now we enjoy our life in the woods - both inside and out and the pests stay were they belong - out in the woods. So for a bug and rodents free environment - you need to contact All Season Pest Control."

Irene W on September 2023

81 local quotes requested

Our fast and quality work, extensive experience, and many satisfied customers all attest to the fact that Chimney Cricket in Detroit, MI is the best chimney service company for homeowners and commercial businesses alike. Please contact us to enlist a Chimney Cricket expert to complete your fireplace, masonry or chimney work today.Chimney Cricket is a proud to support a team of CSIA certified chimney professionals. Our specialist are trained to perform a variety of services including chimney relining, tuckpointing, the installation of fireplace mantels, fireplace damper repairs, ventless fireplace installation, and much more.

"More than satisfied with the quality of Chimney Cricket's work. Scheduling and clean-up were perfect."

Michael L on May 2025

Our fast and quality work, extensive experience, and many satisfied customers all attest to the fact that Chimney Cricket in Detroit, MI is the best chimney service company for homeowners and commercial businesses alike. Please contact us to enlist a Chimney Cricket expert to complete your fireplace, masonry or chimney work today.Chimney Cricket is a proud to support a team of CSIA certified chimney professionals. Our specialist are trained to perform a variety of services including chimney relining, tuckpointing, the installation of fireplace mantels, fireplace damper repairs, ventless fireplace installation, and much more.

"More than satisfied with the quality of Chimney Cricket's work. Scheduling and clean-up were perfect."

Michael L on May 2025

Michigan's #1 Bat&wildlife Removal Llc.

6152 W Wilson Rd

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Michigan's #1 Bat&wildlife Removal Llc.

6152 W Wilson Rd

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We are a human animal trapping business we offer many products for our field that are made here in America. We take pride our work and have 10+ years of experience in just bats and trapping. We remove all animals such as squirrels, moles, coyotes, raccoons, fox, possum, ground hogs, mice & bats exc. . We work hard to take care of you’re problem and have a five year warranty for all work. So let us take care of you’re pest problem.. call us today 8102824978

Solidified Pest Control

Solidified Pest Control

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

COVID-19; STILL OPEN AND ABLE TO SAFELY SERVICE YOU! Our experts will free your home from pests and work with you to prevent them from ever coming back! We are a family-owned business and pride ourselves on providing humane and eco-friendly pest control. Our certified pest control specialists are fully insured and trained to: Provide a detailed home inspection Identify all points of entry Find all indoor and outdoor nests Humanely remove pests and prevent them from coming back If damage has already occurred, we offer maintenance and repairs for wildlife related damages. Since we know pests can cause damage quickly, we offer same day emergency services at no extra cost to you. Your safety and comfort are important to us, and we will be there for you when you need us the most. RESIDENTIAL PEST AND WILDLIFE REMOVAL COMPANY BASED IN METRO DETROIT, MI. YOU DESERVE A HOME FREE FROM BUGS AND WILDLIFE. SOLIDIFIED PEST CONTROL IS YOUR PREMIER LOCAL PEST REMOVAL SERVICE PROUDLY SERVING REDFORD, CLAWSON, ROCHESTER, HARRISON TOWNSHIP, GROSSE POINTE, MACOMB AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. Our experts will free your home from pests and work with you to prevent them from ever coming back! We are a family-owned business and pride ourselves on providing humane and eco-friendly pest control. Our certified pest control specialists are fully insured and trained to: Provide a detailed home inspection Identify all points of entry Find all indoor and outdoor nests Humanely remove pests and prevent them from coming back If damage has already occurred, we offer maintenance and repairs for wildlife related damages. Since we know pests can cause damage quickly, we offer same day emergency services at no extra cost to you. Your safety and comfort are important to us, and we will be there for you when you need us the most.

"Still in progress due to the weather"

Angela W on February 2021

COVID-19; STILL OPEN AND ABLE TO SAFELY SERVICE YOU! Our experts will free your home from pests and work with you to prevent them from ever coming back! We are a family-owned business and pride ourselves on providing humane and eco-friendly pest control. Our certified pest control specialists are fully insured and trained to: Provide a detailed home inspection Identify all points of entry Find all indoor and outdoor nests Humanely remove pests and prevent them from coming back If damage has already occurred, we offer maintenance and repairs for wildlife related damages. Since we know pests can cause damage quickly, we offer same day emergency services at no extra cost to you. Your safety and comfort are important to us, and we will be there for you when you need us the most. RESIDENTIAL PEST AND WILDLIFE REMOVAL COMPANY BASED IN METRO DETROIT, MI. YOU DESERVE A HOME FREE FROM BUGS AND WILDLIFE. SOLIDIFIED PEST CONTROL IS YOUR PREMIER LOCAL PEST REMOVAL SERVICE PROUDLY SERVING REDFORD, CLAWSON, ROCHESTER, HARRISON TOWNSHIP, GROSSE POINTE, MACOMB AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. Our experts will free your home from pests and work with you to prevent them from ever coming back! We are a family-owned business and pride ourselves on providing humane and eco-friendly pest control. Our certified pest control specialists are fully insured and trained to: Provide a detailed home inspection Identify all points of entry Find all indoor and outdoor nests Humanely remove pests and prevent them from coming back If damage has already occurred, we offer maintenance and repairs for wildlife related damages. Since we know pests can cause damage quickly, we offer same day emergency services at no extra cost to you. Your safety and comfort are important to us, and we will be there for you when you need us the most.

"Still in progress due to the weather"

Angela W on February 2021

Wildlife X Team SE Michigan

6480 Academy Dr

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Wildlife X Team SE Michigan

6480 Academy Dr

No reviews

Wildlife X Team SE Michigan is a family owned business leading the way in humane wildlife control and removal from your home and business. Wildlife X Team SE Michigan provides both repair and wildlife removal throughout Southeast Michigan and the surrounding area. Have bats, rats, skunks, squirrels or raccoons? Wildlife X Team SE Michigan will remove any wildlife and repair most damage caused by these nuisance pest! Best of all, we will work to protect your home and keep them from coming back!

Michigan Wildlife Solutions Ann Arbor

Michigan Wildlife Solutions Ann Arbor

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Michigan Wildlife Solutions Ann Arbor is a full service wildlife pest removal and control company serving the state of Michigan. We are offer poison free alternatives to bat control, mice control, bird control and all other animal pest control services. Our wildlife control services offer innovative solutions to solve any nuisance animal pest. Including rodent control, attic restoration, bird removal, squirrel control and all other wildlife removal services. We offer only the most humane and poison free solutions to solve your pest control problem.

"GREAT experience with Miles at Michigan Wildlife Solutions. We had a bat fly through our house recently and someone came out within 48 hours. Miles took his time looking around and found evidence of bats in our attic. He then went out on our roof and discovered issues with our ridge vents. We felt the quote was very fair, having known friends who needed bat-related repairs in the past. Miles was even able to come out the very next day to seal everything up and install one-way bat doors, giving us tremendous peace of mind and a five year warranty. Hopefully we don't need to call again, but I wouldn't hesitate to use this company in the future."

Laura D on August 2019

Michigan Wildlife Solutions Ann Arbor is a full service wildlife pest removal and control company serving the state of Michigan. We are offer poison free alternatives to bat control, mice control, bird control and all other animal pest control services. Our wildlife control services offer innovative solutions to solve any nuisance animal pest. Including rodent control, attic restoration, bird removal, squirrel control and all other wildlife removal services. We offer only the most humane and poison free solutions to solve your pest control problem.

"GREAT experience with Miles at Michigan Wildlife Solutions. We had a bat fly through our house recently and someone came out within 48 hours. Miles took his time looking around and found evidence of bats in our attic. He then went out on our roof and discovered issues with our ridge vents. We felt the quote was very fair, having known friends who needed bat-related repairs in the past. Miles was even able to come out the very next day to seal everything up and install one-way bat doors, giving us tremendous peace of mind and a five year warranty. Hopefully we don't need to call again, but I wouldn't hesitate to use this company in the future."

Laura D on August 2019

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Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

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Michigan Wildlife Solutions

Michigan Wildlife Solutions

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13 years of experience

Michigan Wildlife Solutions is a professional Wildlife control company and provide humane wildlife removal practices. We are a poison free company and specialize in poison free mice control. We are one of the only companies in Michigan with nearly 20 years of bat removal experience.

"I had service performed 7 days ago on March 30th to remove/prevent birds from entering my dryer vents. The service ended up being different (less) than what was initially estimated. I contacted Michigan Wildlife Solutions the same day for the difference as I had already paid half of the estimate to get started. I was told I would be contacted by the office manager. On Friday of the same week, I called back because I had not received the call from the office manager nor had I gotten a refund. At that time, I also noticed that my credit card had been charged for the balance of the original estimate even though a second payment had not been authorized. When I called Michigan Wildlife Solutions, I was told that the balance is automatically charged after the work is completed. This was totally inconsistent with the electronic invoice I received that indicated a pay by date for the balance. In fact, I also received a mailed invoice requesting the balance to be paid, not indicating that I was already charged for the balance. I waited until Wednesday (4/6) to call back as I wanted to be patient and allow the process to happen. However, after 5 business days, I still have not heard from the office manager who was supposed to be in touch a week ago. I called back on 4/8 because at this point, I am NOT getting the service and respect as a customer that I deserve. I was given the office manager’s direct phone number (the email communications give a different number that says is for the office manager). I called Brooke-the office manager and left a voicemail message. Three hours later, I have not received a call back so I called again and was sent to voicemail. As there are several other neighbors in my subdivision that have the same bird issue, I would NEVER use this business again nor would I EVER refer a neighbor to use Michigan Wildlife Solutions. If I do not hear back from someone by the end of the business day today, I will be contacting an attorney to get me the refund that I am entitled to for work that has not been completed because it was not needed."

TreKinya M on April 2022

Michigan Wildlife Solutions is a professional Wildlife control company and provide humane wildlife removal practices. We are a poison free company and specialize in poison free mice control. We are one of the only companies in Michigan with nearly 20 years of bat removal experience.

"I had service performed 7 days ago on March 30th to remove/prevent birds from entering my dryer vents. The service ended up being different (less) than what was initially estimated. I contacted Michigan Wildlife Solutions the same day for the difference as I had already paid half of the estimate to get started. I was told I would be contacted by the office manager. On Friday of the same week, I called back because I had not received the call from the office manager nor had I gotten a refund. At that time, I also noticed that my credit card had been charged for the balance of the original estimate even though a second payment had not been authorized. When I called Michigan Wildlife Solutions, I was told that the balance is automatically charged after the work is completed. This was totally inconsistent with the electronic invoice I received that indicated a pay by date for the balance. In fact, I also received a mailed invoice requesting the balance to be paid, not indicating that I was already charged for the balance. I waited until Wednesday (4/6) to call back as I wanted to be patient and allow the process to happen. However, after 5 business days, I still have not heard from the office manager who was supposed to be in touch a week ago. I called back on 4/8 because at this point, I am NOT getting the service and respect as a customer that I deserve. I was given the office manager’s direct phone number (the email communications give a different number that says is for the office manager). I called Brooke-the office manager and left a voicemail message. Three hours later, I have not received a call back so I called again and was sent to voicemail. As there are several other neighbors in my subdivision that have the same bird issue, I would NEVER use this business again nor would I EVER refer a neighbor to use Michigan Wildlife Solutions. If I do not hear back from someone by the end of the business day today, I will be contacting an attorney to get me the refund that I am entitled to for work that has not been completed because it was not needed."

TreKinya M on April 2022

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