Critter Control

Wildlife and Pest Control in the United States

Critter Control is an American company dedicated to resolving problems caused by wildlife and pests in residential and commercial properties. According to its own presentation, it has accumulated 40 years of activity in this field and operates through a network of franchises distributed throughout the country, which allows it to offer local coverage through its various locations.

Services for Homes

The company directs a good part of its activity to private homeowners. Its residential catalog includes wildlife removal and control, animal exclusion, wildlife damage repairs, dead animal removal, attic remediation, and pest control, in addition to mosquito control. The work process described by the company begins with a thorough inspection of the property, from the roof to the foundation, to locate every entry point and the source of the problem. From there, a clear estimate is prepared and the animals are captured and removed safely and humanely, after which the openings used are sealed and long-term protection plans are applied. The service is completed with repairs and cleaning of the affected spaces.

Services for Businesses

In the commercial field, Critter Control offers wildlife control for businesses and bird control in business environments. The company notes that its technicians are trained and experienced to handle any wildlife or pest problem, both in homes and commercial facilities.

Species and Entry Points Handled

The company details the species it routinely removes: raccoons, bats, rats, mice, skunks, squirrels, birds, opossums, gophers, moles, voles, groundhogs, and chipmunks. It also mentions armadillos and snakes among the animals it controls. As for access points, it identifies as problem areas chimneys, soffits, eaves and dormer gaps, lawns and gardens, doors and windows, roof vents, attic vents, and spaces under decks and porches. For each case, the company states that it applies removal techniques adapted to the animal and seals the openings with appropriate materials, such as specific chimney caps.

Locations and Coverage

Critter Control operates in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The company invites interested parties to enter their US ZIP code to find the nearest location.

Track Record and Business Model

The company presents itself as a national leader in wildlife control and states that it has served millions of customers over more than four decades. Its structure is based on franchises, a model that allows it to maintain a local presence in the states where it operates. The company also maintains a wildlife and pest library on its website, with information about the species it removes.