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Colonial Pest Control Inc

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Colonial Pest Control Inc

4.85(
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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


JP Pest Services

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JP Pest Services

4.80(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

JP Pest Services has been providing pest management solutions for New England homes and businesses since 1925. We’ve learned a lot about our Northeast customer base over the past 9 decades like what they expect from the effectiveness of our services to what they need from our Customer Service Representatives and Service Professionals in the field.

"Joel their sales rep assured us our apartments would be rotated so the inside of each unit was checked at least every six months. Got the bait and switch bc they never did this and we had a cockroach infestation that went on for a year. They lied to me and then their manager claimed “we don’t see it in the contract”. I want a refund. You’ve been doing nothing productive. I can lay my own ant traps for less than $2k a year."

Kate B on January 2025

JP Pest Services has been providing pest management solutions for New England homes and businesses since 1925. We’ve learned a lot about our Northeast customer base over the past 9 decades like what they expect from the effectiveness of our services to what they need from our Customer Service Representatives and Service Professionals in the field.

"Joel their sales rep assured us our apartments would be rotated so the inside of each unit was checked at least every six months. Got the bait and switch bc they never did this and we had a cockroach infestation that went on for a year. They lied to me and then their manager claimed “we don’t see it in the contract”. I want a refund. You’ve been doing nothing productive. I can lay my own ant traps for less than $2k a year."

Kate B on January 2025



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Lawn Dawg - Litchfield

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Lawn Dawg - Litchfield

4.48(
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Customers say: Super punctual
1997 years of experience

Lawn Dawg is a premiere, residential lawn care and pest control company providing services throughout New England & New York. Our Signature Lawn Care Program features custom blends of phosphate-free fertilizers with slow-release technology. This custom blend produces a beautiful, lush, green lawn. In addition to our Signature Lawn Care Program, we also offer a number of unique Lawn Enhancement Services. The Lawn Dawg Pest Control Program and All-Natural Mosquito & Tick control are designed to keep unwanted insects out of your home and protect you and your family. For a free estimate, contact us today at 603-429-4634 or visit our website at www.lawndawg.com.

"Excellent, very prompt and professional. Hopefully the acquisition by TruGreen will not impact the level of service."

Nandakumar V on January 2018

Lawn Dawg is a premiere, residential lawn care and pest control company providing services throughout New England & New York. Our Signature Lawn Care Program features custom blends of phosphate-free fertilizers with slow-release technology. This custom blend produces a beautiful, lush, green lawn. In addition to our Signature Lawn Care Program, we also offer a number of unique Lawn Enhancement Services. The Lawn Dawg Pest Control Program and All-Natural Mosquito & Tick control are designed to keep unwanted insects out of your home and protect you and your family. For a free estimate, contact us today at 603-429-4634 or visit our website at www.lawndawg.com.

"Excellent, very prompt and professional. Hopefully the acquisition by TruGreen will not impact the level of service."

Nandakumar V on January 2018


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Simply Safer Premium Lawn Care, Inc

4.59(
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Simply Safer Premium Lawn Care, Inc

4.59(
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Customers say: Super punctual
2000 years of experience

Our mission at Simply Safer Premium Lawn Care is to provide our customers the ability to enjoy all of the benefits of a nice green healthy lawn AND to provide this without jeopardizing your families health or the health of our local environment. We take a great deal of pride in the quality of the results that we provide. We also pride ourselves in being very competitively priced as you'll see when you call. We offer two different lawn care programs so that we can provide exactly what you're looking for. Our Organic-Based Lawn Program provides beautiful green turf and optimal control of weeds & insects while reducing pesticide use by 90%. Our Fully Organic Program provides excellent results and uses no chemicals at all for the safest lawn possible. To compliment these programs we also offer a full line of seeding and lawn renovation services along with Organic Mosquito & Tick Control and Tree & Shrub Care. We consistently provide the best results and service because of who we are. We aren't a franchise or a giant corporation, we're a local company. We live locally, we buy most of our products from local manufactures supporting New England jobs, our 17 trucks are all American made, and our employees are all on salary and we treat them as part of our family.

"This is a great company- employees and supervisors are honest, hard working and make sure that they do the job above and beyond what they have to do. My lawn looks great now. Highly recommend them "

Elizabeth G on September 2025

Our mission at Simply Safer Premium Lawn Care is to provide our customers the ability to enjoy all of the benefits of a nice green healthy lawn AND to provide this without jeopardizing your families health or the health of our local environment. We take a great deal of pride in the quality of the results that we provide. We also pride ourselves in being very competitively priced as you'll see when you call. We offer two different lawn care programs so that we can provide exactly what you're looking for. Our Organic-Based Lawn Program provides beautiful green turf and optimal control of weeds & insects while reducing pesticide use by 90%. Our Fully Organic Program provides excellent results and uses no chemicals at all for the safest lawn possible. To compliment these programs we also offer a full line of seeding and lawn renovation services along with Organic Mosquito & Tick Control and Tree & Shrub Care. We consistently provide the best results and service because of who we are. We aren't a franchise or a giant corporation, we're a local company. We live locally, we buy most of our products from local manufactures supporting New England jobs, our 17 trucks are all American made, and our employees are all on salary and we treat them as part of our family.

"This is a great company- employees and supervisors are honest, hard working and make sure that they do the job above and beyond what they have to do. My lawn looks great now. Highly recommend them "

Elizabeth G on September 2025


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Freedom Pest Control

4.63(
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Freedom Pest Control

4.63(
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Customers say: True professional
1994 years of experience

Freedom Pest Control has been providing superior pest control and animal control services for over 28 years. Residential and Commercial customers receive customized IPM service plans designed to eliminate and control their unique pest issues. With Freedom Pest Control's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs and services, homeowners and commercial clients can have the freedom from a wide variety of unwanted pests and other infestations. Servicing both MA and NH.

"I received a quote for trapping & removal of raccoon mother & babies of $295. Chris the main technician was great. He explained everything. All my good ratings relate to him. We spoke about exclusion work once the family was gone. My problem is that the exclusion never occurred. I was under the impression that it was going to be done. Chris was going to give me a name of a contractor to perform a formal repair (that I understood would be additional monies), the wire mesh exclusion would be done as an interim. I did receive a bill for additional $250 but thought it was for the exclusion work, so I wasn’t going to pay until the exclusion was completed. In the meantime squirrels took up space a month later. After several bills & one threatening my credit, I called and spoke to 1 woman ( I believe Penny) who took my calls, but none from Norma the office manager. I was told by Penny the additional money due from the repeated bills was for original trappings. We sorted out everything. I had no issue with paying for the additional trappings (even though I was quoted & signed the contract for a lesser amount). But the real reason for the bad review, is because Penny told me they would come back & eliminate & exclude the squirrels that have taken up residence in the space from the raccoon family for a reduced amount. When I got the new quote, there was absolutely no discount! The price was the same amount for 1 squirrel ( I had told them I saw at least 2) that I paid for the raccoon family & the exclusion was additional. I felt that had the job been completed as originally discussed, I wouldn’t have needed to have squirrels evicted for an additional full charge. I am vey disappointed in the miscommunication by the office staff, despite the great service of the technicians."

Rachel S on June 2018

Freedom Pest Control has been providing superior pest control and animal control services for over 28 years. Residential and Commercial customers receive customized IPM service plans designed to eliminate and control their unique pest issues. With Freedom Pest Control's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs and services, homeowners and commercial clients can have the freedom from a wide variety of unwanted pests and other infestations. Servicing both MA and NH.

"I received a quote for trapping & removal of raccoon mother & babies of $295. Chris the main technician was great. He explained everything. All my good ratings relate to him. We spoke about exclusion work once the family was gone. My problem is that the exclusion never occurred. I was under the impression that it was going to be done. Chris was going to give me a name of a contractor to perform a formal repair (that I understood would be additional monies), the wire mesh exclusion would be done as an interim. I did receive a bill for additional $250 but thought it was for the exclusion work, so I wasn’t going to pay until the exclusion was completed. In the meantime squirrels took up space a month later. After several bills & one threatening my credit, I called and spoke to 1 woman ( I believe Penny) who took my calls, but none from Norma the office manager. I was told by Penny the additional money due from the repeated bills was for original trappings. We sorted out everything. I had no issue with paying for the additional trappings (even though I was quoted & signed the contract for a lesser amount). But the real reason for the bad review, is because Penny told me they would come back & eliminate & exclude the squirrels that have taken up residence in the space from the raccoon family for a reduced amount. When I got the new quote, there was absolutely no discount! The price was the same amount for 1 squirrel ( I had told them I saw at least 2) that I paid for the raccoon family & the exclusion was additional. I felt that had the job been completed as originally discussed, I wouldn’t have needed to have squirrels evicted for an additional full charge. I am vey disappointed in the miscommunication by the office staff, despite the great service of the technicians."

Rachel S on June 2018


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Downes Pest & Wildlife

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Downes Pest & Wildlife

4.81(
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Customers say: Quality work
1979 years of experience

Downes Pest & Wildlife is a family owned & operated company that has been in business since 1979. We provide exemplary customer service and safe, effective solutions to pest problems. Downes Pest Solutions uses integrated pest management (IPM) combined with the judicious and appropriate use of products to provide environmentally responsible solutions. Downes Pest Solutions is fully licensed (license #32090) and insured. We are members of the NEPMA, NPMA and are members of the Wood Destroying Insect Inspections Registry. Downes Pest Solutions provides customized solutions for a wide variety of residential and commercial properties. The cornerstone of our success is communication and customer service. We provide clear documentation and comprehensive education to insure all involved parties understand the problem and their role in the process. It is equally important that the customer have accurate expectations of the treatment and have access to a professional who can address questions and concerns quickly.

"Very professional service, very thorough, returned for extra service at no charge. Will call him again, and have referred him to others."

Maria P on June 2018

Downes Pest & Wildlife is a family owned & operated company that has been in business since 1979. We provide exemplary customer service and safe, effective solutions to pest problems. Downes Pest Solutions uses integrated pest management (IPM) combined with the judicious and appropriate use of products to provide environmentally responsible solutions. Downes Pest Solutions is fully licensed (license #32090) and insured. We are members of the NEPMA, NPMA and are members of the Wood Destroying Insect Inspections Registry. Downes Pest Solutions provides customized solutions for a wide variety of residential and commercial properties. The cornerstone of our success is communication and customer service. We provide clear documentation and comprehensive education to insure all involved parties understand the problem and their role in the process. It is equally important that the customer have accurate expectations of the treatment and have access to a professional who can address questions and concerns quickly.

"Very professional service, very thorough, returned for extra service at no charge. Will call him again, and have referred him to others."

Maria P on June 2018


"Jeff came within 24 hours and was able to set a plan and traps same day. Very knowledgeable and provided both a short term fix for the immediate problem and a long term plan to prevent return “guests”… Would recommend to friends and family."

Jake B on April 2024

We provide residential and commercial pest control services to prevent all kinds of pests, from roaches and ants to spiders, centipedes and other bugs that could infest your home.

"Jeff came within 24 hours and was able to set a plan and traps same day. Very knowledgeable and provided both a short term fix for the immediate problem and a long term plan to prevent return “guests”… Would recommend to friends and family."

Jake B on April 2024


"Courteous, responsive, & timely......"

Tom S on January 2018

Mosquito Squad is the leading mosquito control company. We protect our clients from the nuisance and dangers of mosquitoes by treating their property every 2-3 weeks with our mosquito barrier spray.

"Courteous, responsive, & timely......"

Tom S on January 2018


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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

You can find a variety of humane bird repellent sprays online and at home improvement stores. However, if you want to try a DIY method that will keep birds away without harming them, mix some water, dish soap, and a few drops of peppermint oil and spray the area you want bird-free. Peppermint oil is a notoriously lovely smell for humans, but birds tend to avoid it.

Roof rats can carry a variety of pathogens and parasites, including salmonellosis (food contamination), leptospirosis, trichinosis, rat-bite fever, murine typhus, plague, and toxoplasmosis. Diseases can be spread via urine, droppings, or saliva. To prevent transmission, it’s essential to promptly address a roof rat infestation and avoid direct contact with the animals where possible.

Most bed bug infestations require two to four treatments within a three- to six-week span to eliminate. For smaller infestations in a less-than-average-sized home, you may only need one inspection visit plus one treatment visit. For severe cases or large homes, you may need quarterly, monthly, or semi-monthly visits from an exterminator.

Roaches won’t sting your pets and don’t have venom like spiders do , but they present other dangers. Cockroaches are notorious carriers of diseases like salmonella and parasites like tapeworms. Because they’re so dirty, their bites (otherwise harmless) can also get infected. You don’t want your pets chasing and trying to eat cockroaches, or sleeping near a roach infestation. 

Some people find that treating their yards with natural substances can help to repel ticks. In fact, pest extermination companies often offer all-natural lawn treatments to repel ticks. Household ingredients like oregano oil, clove oil, thyme, and citronella ward off ticks and are natural ways to get rid of fleas.

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