Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Blake was excellent! He was punctual, professional, and honest. He kept us informed of each step they would be taking to remove the raccoons from our attic. We would definitely use Buckeye Wildlife Solutions again"
+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
"Exterminator arrived and searched around and underneath plants for the nest. He was confident that the yellow jackets were no longer there and didn't charge me for the visit."
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I spoke with 4 companies regarding installing a barrier to prevent raccoons from burrowing under my porch. Based on my research Green Valley Wildlife Solutions presented the best solution and the cost was very competitive. The work was completed in 2 days, since he did not want to completely seal the porch until he could confirm nothing was still living under the porch."
+4
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Jeff was very nice and professional. I can't really give an opinion until I know the bats are gone. That means I don't see anymore. Only time will tell. Send me a review in 6 months from now and I can give a complete opinion."
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I had not any birds come back. I thought they were very professional and caring about the work that they were doing, I was very pleased. Their price was far less than anybody that I called. They were very accommodating and did clean up after work."
+27
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I couldn't find anybody to take care of my animal issue until I called Jake Wagers, and he not only solved my issue, but he also gave me some advice on how to keep animals out and to stop buying exotic animals."
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Randy was professional and great to work with. The other services were going to charge a setup fee plus $$/squirrel trapped. Randy trapped 8 squirrels and came each morning to take them away and set new traps for a 1 time set fee. I also had Randy do the repairs to the roof area the squirrels were entering. Will definitley use again and would highly recommend Dog Gone Wildlife to others. Price below includes the repairs."
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
In business since 2023
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"Jim provided a quick timely response, gave clear options of how to remedy my woodpecker problem, and solutioned on the spot."
*The Angi rating for Wildlife Control companies in Columbus, OH is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Wildlife Control needs.
*The HomeAdvisor rating for Wildlife Control companies in Columbus, OH is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Wildlife Control needs.
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.
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