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Elite Wildlife Removal

Pest control service · Battle Creek, MI · reviewed since 2023

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.99SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#18 of 186 wildlife removal servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 91%
5.0 ★★★★★ 92 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
89%reviews answered by the owner
$347typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Elite Wildlife Removal at a glance

Google reviewers rate Elite Wildlife Removal five stars based on ninety-two reviews, highlighting the company's punctuality, transparent pricing, and thorough communication. Customers describe successful removal of bats, raccoons, squirrels, and groundhogs, noting that technicians inspect for entry points and perform necessary sealing or repairs. The service is frequently characterized as professional and responsive, with no recurring criticisms identified in the provided five-star excerpts.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 92 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 92 Google reviews (89 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 89% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 20, 2026.
  • Service: Wildlife serving Battle Creek, Michigan.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other wildlife removal services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and value; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction100Reliability98Craft & service99Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 100 (median 93)Reliability: 98 (median 90)Craft & service: 99 (median 97)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Elite Wildlife RemovalWildlife Removal Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Elite Wildlife Removal: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
100
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Elite Wildlife Removal: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
98
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Elite Wildlife Removal: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
99
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Elite Wildlife Removal: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Elite Wildlife Removal: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 88.–
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Star ratings

92 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars92100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 89 written reviews

  • Praise22599%
  • Complaints21%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price744%
  • Reasonable744%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure213%
$347+228% vs typical wildlife removal services

Middle half of what 5 customers paid ($273–$441) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude5725%
  • Speed & response4821%
  • Would recommend4821%
  • Quality & results3214%
  • Price & value177%
  • Communication167%
  • Honesty & trust94%

What customers talk about

We read 89 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Darin established a professional confidence for me immediately.”
  • “Darin was prompt and friendly throughout the process of removing our bats.”
  • “If I have any issues in the future or know someone that does we will use them again for sure!”
    “Can't recommend going with Elite Wildlife Removal enough!”
  • “Darren was very thorough with his free inspection, to the extent of inspecting the second story ridge line of my home.”
  • “His fees are reasonable and well below other wildlife companies that I contacted.”
  • “Excellent communication throughout the entire process.”
  • “Darin was able to come out the next morning to address our bat issue and gave us an honest estimate and explanation of our problem.”

People customers mention

  • Darin 14 reviews
  • Darren 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Elite Wildlife Removal for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Thomas2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Darin established a professional confidence for me immediately. In addition to doing a complete job at eradication, he freely offered helpful advice and back up support. Highly recommend.

Paid $200+Reasonable price
Jimmy2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

We had a groundhog at our place of worship that we have been trying to catch for quite a while Darin from elite wildlife came and set up shop with his trapping devices, including a camera to watch for activity. He soon got rid of this very crafty groundhog that was digging underneath our foundation. He was very…

Customer photo from Jimmy's review
Paid $200+Reasonable price
Lawrence1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

This vendor was completely transparent with his quote. He was prompt and always courteous. He also uses the best equipment for varmint removal. Great business!

Paid $200+Great price
Steve7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

These guys did an excellent job removing 5 ground hogs from my mom's lake property. Highly recommended !

Paid $200+Reasonable price

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 92 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Lynn RovelstadLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lynn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Amazing! Came by to let us know what we need to do and spent over 30 minutes at our home and did not even charge us! We will keep him in our life if we have any issues!

Cathy Burke7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cathy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had bats. I have a slate roof and he took the time to learn how and what to use so no slate was broken. Inspected all around the outside for any possible entry points and sealed them. Excellent job.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Pest type: Other
Kyle Hendrix3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kyle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I’d give them 10 stars if I could. It’s been two weeks since we’ve used their wildlife removal services and couldn’t be happier with the result. In addition to wildlife removal, they installed a no dig fence to deter future invaders. Reasonable priced and great service. Highly recommend

  • Price assessment: Great price
Monte AndersonLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Monte has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Did a great job. Definitely give him a call

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Thomas Evans2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Thomas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Darin established a professional confidence for me immediately. In addition to doing a complete job at eradication, he freely offered helpful advice and back up support. Highly recommend.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200+
  • Pest type: Rodents
Donna Christy1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Donna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I highly recommend Elite Wildlife Control. Darren was very thorough with his free inspection, to the extent of inspecting the second story ridge line of my home. He is polite, and considerate. He was very respectful of my home, taking precautions not to damage or soil flooring or walls. His trapping methods caught the flying squirrel the first night. Upon final inspection and removal of traps, he sealed entry points to ensure that other wildlife could not gain access. His fees are reasonable and well below other wildlife companies that I contacted.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Pest type: Other
Christopher Shampo7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Christopher has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Darin was prompt and friendly throughout the process of removing our bats. All of the exclusion work was done in a timely and professional manner. Thrilled with the work and happy to have the bats out of the house!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Pest type: Other
Katie Spell4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Katie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Fast, friendly and thorough!

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Pest type: Other
Stacy Schwenk11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stacy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Darin was responsive, professional, and very punctual! He immediately contacted me after I submitted a request, and he came the next day to give a quote. He was on top of everything through the entire process-much appreciated!!

Daniel Moad7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Daniel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Darin was able to come out the next morning to address our bat issue and gave us an honest estimate and explanation of our problem. Within a week we had everything sealed and all of our issues addressed. Excellent communication throughout the entire process. I could not recommend Elite Wildlife enough.

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you for your kind words Daniel! I am happy we could help you with the bat issue!

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