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Top-Rated Pest control specialists in Athens - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Meerkat Pest Control, LLC
Meerkat Pest Control, LLC
4.4(
252
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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Birds and Bats+5 more

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"What a relief to be rid of the anxiety-ridden experience of pests infiltrating our home! From the initial consultation to the end when all the work was done, every employee we encountered was professional and thorough including those we spoke with over the phone. Thank you Meerkat!"
Flying Squirrels
Rodent STOP System
Nuisance Wildlife Control
Bat Removal
Raccoon Problem Solved!

+8

Response time12 hrs
137 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Enviro Management Group LLC
Enviro Management Group LLC
New to Angi
Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+3 more

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Enviro Management Group, LLC is a women owned local company. We offer Pest Control services for residential and commercial clients in over 15 states. With over 16 years of experience, we strive to provide our customers with top quality service at an affordable price!

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Avatar for Family Pest Solutions
Family Pest Solutions
4.9(
34
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+3 more

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We called Jack after reading other positive reviews. Even though it was Sunday, he called us back right away and was very knowledgable. By midday Monday the job was finished and we've had no problems since. After negative experiences with other pest companies trying to sell us all kinds of things we didn't need and providing subpar service, Jack was the opposite. He took care of the active nest, and the rest of the house, in a timely manner for a fair price. He was very easy to deal with and I will certainly hire him again for any pest control needs."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Absolute Pest Control
Absolute Pest Control
4.7(
135
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+3 more

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolute Pest Control has been an absolute pleasure to deal with. Customer service is top notch, anytime I have an issue, I am able to get a hold of someone asap and someone is sent to the house within a couple days. I used them at my last home and continued with my new home. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone."
Absolute Protection Plan
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+2

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Capital District Wildlife Control
Capital District Wildlife Control
5.0(
4
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Birds and Bats+9 more

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"After getting a few estimates from a few other companies we called capital wildlife control. They were very informative and gave us a few options to remove skunks under our deck and keep them out for good . Very knowledgeable  and much more affordable then the other estimates we received."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pest Control FAQs, answered by experts

While cats are great at rodent control, it is their second nature to use the soft dirt of your garden as a litter box. This can lead to the contamination of your food and the spread of disease in humans.

Squirrels rely heavily on their sense of smell and are deterred by a variety of scents. Some of the most effective smells for repelling them include peppermint oil, coffee grounds, white vinegar, garlic, cinnamon, rosemary, and predator urine. They also have a strong aversion to capsaicin, the compound that makes chili peppers hot, making capsaicin-based sprays an effective repellent for areas like gardens or bird feeders. For a DIY solution, you can create a spray from garlic and vinegar and apply it daily. Additionally, squirrels dislike strong, fresh scents, so placing items like strong-smelling soaps or dryer sheets in areas they frequent can also help keep them away.

When looking for natural roach repellent options, citrus, bay leaves, cucumber, garlic, and catnip may all help to keep cockroaches away. When an infestation requires a bigger intervention, boric acid, baking soda, diatomaceous earth (DE), and soap mixed with water are all considered natural and nontoxic roach treatments.

Pest control and wildlife removal are different services. Pest control specialists typically handle insects and bugs, often using chemicals and poisonous sprays for extermination. Wildlife removal professionals, on the other hand, focus on larger animals. They prioritize humane methods like trapping and relocation, using poison only as a last resort. For insect problems, contact a pest control professional; for issues with other animals, an animal or wildlife removal specialist is the correct choice.

The most effective natural roach repellent is Borax with its key ingredient of boric acid and diatomaceous earth. But some homeowners may not feel like these are “natural” enough, especially since you can’t use Borax around curious pets or toddlers.

On the other hand, studies have shown that oregano oil mixtures have some of the best repellent effects, and other research indicates that catnip oil, peppermint oil, and citrus oils have notable effects on keeping roaches away. Rosemary oil has been shown to be the most effective natural oil for killing cockroaches outright.

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