Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Had two squirrels one in fireplace and the other one was an Interior wall. Both were removed within 15-20 minutes. Was very impressed."
+42
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"An aggressive raccoon would not leave our yard. We were worried about our pet and also more raccoons showing up. The guy tracked it to a tree top near the property line and removed it."
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"Initially I thought I had termites. Tech did a thorough check and explained to me why what I saw was an ant colony. Phew. So I opted for the perimeter pest control, as I had always wanted to get that done, and I like the tech spending time answering my questions and responding to my concerns. He even took care to not spray anything harmful around my vegetable garden."
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They initially helped us find and plug holes where mice were getting in. Then, they set traps and came back and checked them, adjusting as needed."
+27
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Leems Pest Control did an excellent job from start to finish. They were professional, punctual, and took the time to explain everything clearly. The service was thorough, and I noticed results almost immediately. It’s clear they take pride in their work and care about their customers. I highly recommend them to anyone needing reliable and effective pest control."
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I have a two story house and happen to look up on the roof one night and saw a raccoon. Then noises in the attic, knew the raccoon had gotten in. Called Randy the next day and he was able to come out a put a traps on the roof. The next morning the raccoon was caught. Then thought a squirrel was in the attic and he tried another trap. Nothing, but something was taking the bait. Late night saw another raccoon on the roof. Randy tried other methods and it worked. He got that raccoon. No more noise and he closed up the holes that were made from the critters. Would definitely recommend and hire again for critter issues. Thanks again Randy!"
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
In business since 2023
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"Responded quickly to my call. Was at my home same day. Took care of squirrel issue promptly and sealed area so they could not return."
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"It went okay. They didn't do as good of a job as I anticipated. They're out three times. The first time they came out, there was a chemical for one of the solutions that they used to treat insects and it went missing. They came back the second time. The treatment they did the first time didn't seem to be working well. They retreated the area. The treatment didn't do the job so they came back the third time. They did the general treatment and we saw a reduction at the end but there were two big problem areas that we had. None of it worked. I finally figured out where the ant nests were and I directly treated the ants myself with solutions I bought from the hardware store. It finally took care of the problem. They helped but they didn't really solve the problem. They were always professional and they showed up on time. They did what they said they're going to do but the products and solutions didn't work that well. It helped but it didn't work."
+7
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"An aggressive raccoon would not leave our yard. We were worried about our pet and also more raccoons showing up. The guy tracked it to a tree top near the property line and removed it."
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"Very prompt service. Was knowledgeable and quickly explained and solved our squirrel problem."
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Last update on May 29, 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.
