After an exhaustive search and multiple estimates to replace my old chain link fence with vinyl fence, I found Madison Fence online. They had very good ratings so I gave them a call. Frank, the owner, came out to give me an estimate. Frank was professional, knowledgeable and honest (something...
Russ Thomson was attentive and respectful to our ideas but also gave us his professional opinion. His crew was very nice and respectful of our property and personal preferences. They were all very polite and paid attention to detail down to making sure the fence gates were closed when our...
THOMSON'S LANDSCAPINGThey were punctual, extremely quick at removing the trees and pleasant. When the job was complete one would not know there were formerly trees growing. The clean up factor was a great bonus, very neat. They made the sting of losing my trees a little less painful by doing such a good job.
Excellent job. Was prompt on providing an estimate and the price was extremely reasonable. Amazed how the gentlemen moved around the trees with ease and did exactly what we wanted. They came back as stated to remove the addtl dead limbs. They did an excellent job in cleaning up the...
They did an excellent job. All the gentlemen were professional and courteous. Once they started the job, they did not quit until it was finished. They have a well organized system where they remove the old roof, while others clean up the debris. Then a couple of them started moving the...
ProCo Construction LLC
At Access Ohio, we offer a wide variety of services, including paid inspections, free assessments, restoration, upgrades and much more. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, attention to detail and the customer experience; as described by our customers. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to finish. 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. Our goal is to ALWAYS provide options and to recommend the most cost effective method to reach YOUR GOALS that I can find. In the end, the decision is yours and we are here to advise and educate first!
"He was punctual, professional, and a small family-owned business, not like the big companies. He is trustworthy and can take care of all your problems! "
Bob C on July 2025
At Access Ohio, we offer a wide variety of services, including paid inspections, free assessments, restoration, upgrades and much more. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, attention to detail and the customer experience; as described by our customers. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to finish. 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. Our goal is to ALWAYS provide options and to recommend the most cost effective method to reach YOUR GOALS that I can find. In the end, the decision is yours and we are here to advise and educate first!
"He was punctual, professional, and a small family-owned business, not like the big companies. He is trustworthy and can take care of all your problems! "
Bob C on July 2025
Buckeye Bug Services is locally owned & operated & services the Thornville, Lancaster, Newark, Zanesville, Columbus, Ohio region. We are the most affordable bed bug solution for your home. We will match or beat any competitors price, & we use the latest in bed bug material to safely & effectively rid your home of these most annoying pest. Give us a call today so we can make you our next happy customer.
"Most were gone in a few days. Until the really cold weather hit a couple days ago, I was still finding 1 or 2 a day. Once we are out of this current deep freeze, I am anxious to see if I find any more. Normally the cold weather alone freezes them out but this year it didn't."
Shirley M on February 2021
Buckeye Bug Services is locally owned & operated & services the Thornville, Lancaster, Newark, Zanesville, Columbus, Ohio region. We are the most affordable bed bug solution for your home. We will match or beat any competitors price, & we use the latest in bed bug material to safely & effectively rid your home of these most annoying pest. Give us a call today so we can make you our next happy customer.
"Most were gone in a few days. Until the really cold weather hit a couple days ago, I was still finding 1 or 2 a day. Once we are out of this current deep freeze, I am anxious to see if I find any more. Normally the cold weather alone freezes them out but this year it didn't."
Shirley M on February 2021
Ohio Valley Pest Control is a local, family owned and operated, full-service pest control company serving Ohio and West Virginia with offices based in Marietta, Ohio. We provide pest control services to both residential and commercial customers. General pest control services are fully guaranteed. Ohio Valley Pest Control is fully licensed and insured in Ohio and West Virginia, and our experienced technicians are state tested and licensed Commercial Applicators. We offer the most competitive prices and services in our area. Special financing may be available.
Ohio Valley Pest Control is a local, family owned and operated, full-service pest control company serving Ohio and West Virginia with offices based in Marietta, Ohio. We provide pest control services to both residential and commercial customers. General pest control services are fully guaranteed. Ohio Valley Pest Control is fully licensed and insured in Ohio and West Virginia, and our experienced technicians are state tested and licensed Commercial Applicators. We offer the most competitive prices and services in our area. Special financing may be available.
If you’re looking for humane and efficient wild animal removal services, you’ve come to the right place. Varment Guard Wildlife Services was founded in 1983 and has been passionate about delivering environmentally conscious and safe wildlife pest removal services ever since. From rowdy raccoons to ornery opossums to damaging deer, bats, moles, or groundhogs, we have experience solving and preventing many types of wildlife challenges. We offer wild animal removal services to Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and parts of Kentucky and Wisconsin. So, if you’re wondering, where can I find quality wildlife services near me? Look no further. Varment Guard has you covered.As of 2022, Animal Control Specialists merged with Varment Guard Wildlife Services. Our newly expanded team will continue its rich legacy and commitment to providing the highest quality pest service. Founded in 1915, I'm honored to be a part of this family-owned company that is over 100 years strong!
"Very friendly, courteous team. They explained everything clearly and were very thorough. They had to go up to the Attic through the the bedroom closet. I covered one side of the closet clothing with plastic. I received a call from that tech indicating that he was done but that the plastic came off and he didn't want to come down until the clothes were covered again. Very considerate and customer focused. Very happy with their work and with the two that came to inspect and resolve my issue. A week later and no issues or noises."
Mark M on November 2021
If you’re looking for humane and efficient wild animal removal services, you’ve come to the right place. Varment Guard Wildlife Services was founded in 1983 and has been passionate about delivering environmentally conscious and safe wildlife pest removal services ever since. From rowdy raccoons to ornery opossums to damaging deer, bats, moles, or groundhogs, we have experience solving and preventing many types of wildlife challenges. We offer wild animal removal services to Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and parts of Kentucky and Wisconsin. So, if you’re wondering, where can I find quality wildlife services near me? Look no further. Varment Guard has you covered.As of 2022, Animal Control Specialists merged with Varment Guard Wildlife Services. Our newly expanded team will continue its rich legacy and commitment to providing the highest quality pest service. Founded in 1915, I'm honored to be a part of this family-owned company that is over 100 years strong!
"Very friendly, courteous team. They explained everything clearly and were very thorough. They had to go up to the Attic through the the bedroom closet. I covered one side of the closet clothing with plastic. I received a call from that tech indicating that he was done but that the plastic came off and he didn't want to come down until the clothes were covered again. Very considerate and customer focused. Very happy with their work and with the two that came to inspect and resolve my issue. A week later and no issues or noises."
Mark M on November 2021
With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.
"Michael Lyday was the technician and was very professional and courteous. He set a trap and returned the next morning to find a female raccoon. He also found she’d been nursing and captured two kits in the crawl space. He told me to tell him if I heard anymore sounds which I did when he returned the following day. He captured two more kits and told me to call him again if I heard any more sounds. There weren’t any more and I was impressed that he still called to follow up. I was completely satisfied with his humane methods of removing the animals from my property."
Anthony O on August 2025
With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.
"Michael Lyday was the technician and was very professional and courteous. He set a trap and returned the next morning to find a female raccoon. He also found she’d been nursing and captured two kits in the crawl space. He told me to tell him if I heard anymore sounds which I did when he returned the following day. He captured two more kits and told me to call him again if I heard any more sounds. There weren’t any more and I was impressed that he still called to follow up. I was completely satisfied with his humane methods of removing the animals from my property."
Anthony O on August 2025
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.
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
When calculating fox removal costs, factor in whether you take a DIY approach or call in the pros, the number of animals involved, and the location.
When calculating wildlife removal costs, you’ll need to consider the type, size, and amount of animals. Our guide will show you the wildlife removal cost.
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.
Wondering how to get rid of squirrels in your yard without going nuts? Here’s what to know about keeping squirrels away from your walls, attic, and yard.
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.
