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Last update on December 10, 2025

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Avatar for Ace Wildlife Service

Ace Wildlife Service

4.47(
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Ace Wildlife Service

4.47(
199
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1997 years of experience
Emergency services offered

3 employees. No subs. Charges a flat rate. Extra charge for 24 hour emergency service. No travel charge. Ask about Angie’s List discount.

"I was very happy with their service. I called the Friday before a holiday weekend and they fit me in bc I had raccoons in my attic!. Ashley was extremely helpful and [professional. She did a whole inspection and solved the problem. I highly recommend their company!!"

cindy j on October 2022

3 employees. No subs. Charges a flat rate. Extra charge for 24 hour emergency service. No travel charge. Ask about Angie’s List discount.

"I was very happy with their service. I called the Friday before a holiday weekend and they fit me in bc I had raccoons in my attic!. Ashley was extremely helpful and [professional. She did a whole inspection and solved the problem. I highly recommend their company!!"

cindy j on October 2022

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Ashley's Critter Gitter

5.00(
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Ashley's Critter Gitter

5.00(
9
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•Approved Pro
2023 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Over 20 years experience. Ashley's Critter Gitter LLC strives for 100% satisfaction. We offer one way door and control traps, This allow us to safely remove the animals from your home and provide prevention repairs as well as any remediation needed. From birds to bats, raccoons skunks and groundhogs. Please do not contact us for mice moles, voles, rats or domestic cats and dogs, Our number one goal is to humanely remove the animals and stop future activity with repairing damaged areas and preventing any additional areas of entry. Interior and exterior inspections included with service call and estimate's provide upon arrival. Fully Licensed & Insured Offering a 10% discount to all senior citizens and veterans. $20 off for all referrals

"I recently used Ashley’s Critter Gitters. She got back to me really quickly and was able to come to my home the next day. I thought I had a skunk issue but that wasn’t the case. I do have mice getting into my crawl space though. Not good! She was able to seal up the areas they were getting in. I really appreciate the time she took to explain to me about mice and also how she knew I didn’t have a skunk problem. I thought there was one in the crawl space and there was no evidence of that. It was probably coming around at night but I could smell it in the house. I would definitely recommend her service."

Patti G on December 2025

Over 20 years experience. Ashley's Critter Gitter LLC strives for 100% satisfaction. We offer one way door and control traps, This allow us to safely remove the animals from your home and provide prevention repairs as well as any remediation needed. From birds to bats, raccoons skunks and groundhogs. Please do not contact us for mice moles, voles, rats or domestic cats and dogs, Our number one goal is to humanely remove the animals and stop future activity with repairing damaged areas and preventing any additional areas of entry. Interior and exterior inspections included with service call and estimate's provide upon arrival. Fully Licensed & Insured Offering a 10% discount to all senior citizens and veterans. $20 off for all referrals

"I recently used Ashley’s Critter Gitters. She got back to me really quickly and was able to come to my home the next day. I thought I had a skunk issue but that wasn’t the case. I do have mice getting into my crawl space though. Not good! She was able to seal up the areas they were getting in. I really appreciate the time she took to explain to me about mice and also how she knew I didn’t have a skunk problem. I thought there was one in the crawl space and there was no evidence of that. It was probably coming around at night but I could smell it in the house. I would definitely recommend her service."

Patti G on December 2025

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Hoban Pest Control

4.92(
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Hoban Pest Control

4.92(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Additional phones - 216-338-9391. DBA, Matthew Hoban Pest Control. Award winning. Our main goal at Matthew Hoban Pest Control. is to exceed our customers' expectations by providing quality service at a reasonable price. We are a locally owned and operated company servicing the northeast Ohio areas of Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Erie, and Huron counties. Our professional and experienced service technicians are licensed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. We pride ourselves in utilizing the latest pest control technology. Our technicians periodically attend continuing education classes and workshops.

"Had them out last summer, prompt, friendly , and effective. Treated around my home and yard. No problems with fleas or ticks, pet friendly products, and no problems with bees! Very pleased with their service. Will have back this year."

Marian C on July 2024

Additional phones - 216-338-9391. DBA, Matthew Hoban Pest Control. Award winning. Our main goal at Matthew Hoban Pest Control. is to exceed our customers' expectations by providing quality service at a reasonable price. We are a locally owned and operated company servicing the northeast Ohio areas of Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Erie, and Huron counties. Our professional and experienced service technicians are licensed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. We pride ourselves in utilizing the latest pest control technology. Our technicians periodically attend continuing education classes and workshops.

"Had them out last summer, prompt, friendly , and effective. Treated around my home and yard. No problems with fleas or ticks, pet friendly products, and no problems with bees! Very pleased with their service. Will have back this year."

Marian C on July 2024

Century Chimney Sweep Inc

4.93(
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Century Chimney Sweep Inc

4.93(
522
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner operated. No subs. Cost determined by the job. Exterior brickwork put on hold between Labor Day and the following Spring/Summer season.

"Professional and efficient. Arrived on time, communicated well, and kept everything spotless."

Teri F on August 2023

Owner operated. No subs. Cost determined by the job. Exterior brickwork put on hold between Labor Day and the following Spring/Summer season.

"Professional and efficient. Arrived on time, communicated well, and kept everything spotless."

Teri F on August 2023

SPEED EXTERMINATING CO

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SPEED EXTERMINATING CO

4.93(
244
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

15 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ASK ABOUT ANGIE'S LIST DISCOUNT.

"It went very well. Joe Barker visited twice and apparently killed all the moths the first time but came back to follow up. He was very conscientious, professional, polite and friendly. There is a 90 day guarantee."

Andrea Waltonen & W on January 2019

15 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ASK ABOUT ANGIE'S LIST DISCOUNT.

"It went very well. Joe Barker visited twice and apparently killed all the moths the first time but came back to follow up. He was very conscientious, professional, polite and friendly. There is a 90 day guarantee."

Andrea Waltonen & W on January 2019

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ABSOLUTE PEST CONTROL

4.98(
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ABSOLUTE PEST CONTROL

4.98(
93
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESS,LICENSED AND INSURED. WE OFFER THE AREAS LONGEST WARRANTIES. NO SUBS. COST DETERMINED BY THE JOB. ASK ABOUT ANGIE'S LIST DISCOUNT.

"As usual prompt friendly service. Well worth having Absolute on the yearly service contract. Great people to work with."

Tony K on September 2024

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESS,LICENSED AND INSURED. WE OFFER THE AREAS LONGEST WARRANTIES. NO SUBS. COST DETERMINED BY THE JOB. ASK ABOUT ANGIE'S LIST DISCOUNT.

"As usual prompt friendly service. Well worth having Absolute on the yearly service contract. Great people to work with."

Tony K on September 2024

Mulholland Pest Control Inc

4.97(
67
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Mulholland Pest Control Inc

4.97(
67
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Payment is required for first time customers. We accept Master Card and Visa. Billing can be arranged for established customers. Family owned & operated. Cost is determined by the job. Award winning.

"Great service! Gave me a phone estimate, arrived on time, and solved the problem — eradicated mice in the attic."

Aren O on December 2018

Payment is required for first time customers. We accept Master Card and Visa. Billing can be arranged for established customers. Family owned & operated. Cost is determined by the job. Award winning.

"Great service! Gave me a phone estimate, arrived on time, and solved the problem — eradicated mice in the attic."

Aren O on December 2018

Chagrin Valley Pest Control

4.84(
189
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Chagrin Valley Pest Control

4.84(
189
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

We provide pest control service for ants, bees, wasps, yellowjackets, hornets, mice, spiders, rats, moles, carpenter bees, carpenter ants. , Guaranteed or it's Free. 3rd Generation Family owned & operated. 24-Hour, 7-Day emergency wasp break through Service, Same day exterminating and pest control. Chagrin Falls Chamber of Commerce, Ohio and National Pest Control Association members, If It Bugs You, Bug Us! Our goal is to exceed Your expectations! Professional and experienced service technicians. 216-348-3379 , (330) 888-2622

We provide pest control service for ants, bees, wasps, yellowjackets, hornets, mice, spiders, rats, moles, carpenter bees, carpenter ants. , Guaranteed or it's Free. 3rd Generation Family owned & operated. 24-Hour, 7-Day emergency wasp break through Service, Same day exterminating and pest control. Chagrin Falls Chamber of Commerce, Ohio and National Pest Control Association members, If It Bugs You, Bug Us! Our goal is to exceed Your expectations! Professional and experienced service technicians. 216-348-3379 , (330) 888-2622

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General Pest Control

4.81(
129
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General Pest Control

4.81(
129
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned three generation pest control company serving Northeast Ohio since 1937.

"perfectly fine"

Felicia W on April 2021

Family owned three generation pest control company serving Northeast Ohio since 1937.

"perfectly fine"

Felicia W on April 2021

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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

Probably not. Many imitation nests are meant to be hung from trees or other tall places, but not all yellow jackets nest up high—most species, such as the common yellow jacket and the southern yellow jacket, build nests in the ground. 

Some bees may return after the nest is removed. These are called "straggler" bees, and it may take them a couple of weeks before they leave. The reason is the nest may have been removed while the bees were away. These bees don't typically survive long once the nest is gone, so you may want to contact a beekeeper to help relocate them elsewhere.

In many places, killing bees or destroying a hive is discouraged or regulated due to their crucial role as pollinators. Specific laws vary by region, and certain bee species are protected due to declining populations. Some states require permits or restrict who can remove or exterminate bee colonies. Always check local laws before attempting to manage or remove a beehive.

If you’re dealing with a bee colony on your property, you might wonder if they’ll leave naturally over time. The answer depends on their circumstances. Bees often relocate if the hive becomes overcrowded, food is scarce, or they face a threat. With that said, if a hive’s location is safe, warm, and with plentiful food sources, they are unlikely to relocate on their own, and the hive may persist for many generations.

Whereas a honeybee can only sting you once, a yellow jacket can sting you multiple times because they don’t leave stingers in the skin. In the unfortunate case that you get stung by a yellow jacket, it’s important to react calmly and quickly. Immediately ice the affected area until the swelling subsides. You may also take an antihistamine if necessary. If you experience an allergic reaction to a yellow jacket sting or have been stung several times, seek medical care right away. 

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