The Best Wildlife Removal Services
We graded 102 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 73,921 Google reviews of 102 top-rated wildlife removal services nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best wildlife removal services for trapped animals
Clear ✕Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Trapped animals” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about trapped animals
As a valued customer of Pest Patrol, I can attest that their services have been consistently reliable. My 22-acre farm, which is attractive to mice and earwigs, receives thorough service from their team. They demonstrate a willingness to accommodate extra work requirements and deliver prompt results. Andy's…
El Cajon. If you are in the area, I would not go with anyone else. We’ve dealt with skunks in our yard, and under our deck. Reached out mainly because we are worried about our dog, he is outside morning-night as he pleases. These guys are professional, yet sociable. They’re happy to spend time with you and answer…
Pest control inc and their employees are amazing. They always report to an issue promptly and resolve quickly. Andy helped us out today with a nasty situation in our kitchen vent and we are so grateful for him. He was very professional and kind!
Pest Patrol has a great reputation and does fantastic work . Their staff is amazing and they really go the extra mile with their customer service. As a realtor, I appreciate companies I can recommend to my clients that take the worry and hassle out from an already busy and hectic time in buying or selling a home. Pest Patrol makes it easy!
Trapped skunks, possums & racoons coming into my yard and destroying flower beds and grass area. Excellent communication regarding trapping of animals and pickup. Will definitely call Alpha again if needed.
These guys were very professional and punctual, Within a few days they trapped 3 opossums. They returned my call in less than two minutes and came out Sunday morning in less than a hour to remove the trapped animals, I highly recommend there services. Thanks for your service.
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of wildlife removal services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (35%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.Reliability (15%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).Craft & service (20%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.Value (10%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Momentum (8%): Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Track record (7%): Review volume and years with reviews.Accountability (5%): Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.One letter per factor, by percentile among peers: A = top 20%, B = next 20%, and so on. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 | A 86How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%89+31.2Reliability 15%88+13.2Craft & service 20%97+19.4Value 10%92+9.2Momentum 8%64+5.1Track record 7%53+3.7Accountability 5%76+3.8Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAABCB | 4.98 | $190 | |
| 2 | A 85How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%100+43.7Reliability 19%99+18.6Value 13%94+11.8Momentum 10%47+4.7Track record 9%39+3.4Accountability 6%41+2.6Experts Score= 85Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–ACDC | 5.00 | $58 | |
| 3 | A 84How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%96+33.6Reliability 15%91+13.7Craft & service 20%78+15.6Value 10%93+9.3Momentum 8%27+2.2Track record 7%79+5.5Accountability 5%82+4.1Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AABADBA | 4.98 | $141 | |
| 4 | A 83How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%97+42.4Reliability 19%100+18.7Value 13%75+9.4Momentum 10%48+4.8Track record 9%38+3.3Accountability 6%64+4Experts Score= 83Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–BCDB | 4.98 | $115 | |
| 5 | A 83How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%98+49Reliability 21%95+20.4Momentum 11%55+6.3Track record 10%25+2.5Accountability 7%64+4.6Experts Score= 83Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––CDB | 4.99 | — | |
| 6 | B 79How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%95+33.3Reliability 15%97+14.6Craft & service 20%70+14Value 10%88+8.8Momentum 8%33+2.6Track record 7%48+3.4Accountability 5%41+2.1Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AABADCC | 4.98 | $93 | |
| 7 | B 77How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%87+30.5Reliability 15%90+13.5Craft & service 20%85+17Value 10%90+9Momentum 8%28+2.2Track record 7%35+2.5Accountability 5%41+2.1Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAADDC | 4.99 | $49 | |
| 8 | B 77How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%92+32.2Reliability 15%92+13.8Craft & service 20%47+9.4Value 10%78+7.8Momentum 8%81+6.5Track record 7%73+5.1Accountability 5%53+2.7Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AACBABC | 4.95 | $190 | |
| 9 | B 76How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%88+38.5Reliability 19%89+16.7Value 13%84+10.5Momentum 10%32+3.2Track record 9%50+4.4Accountability 6%41+2.6Experts Score= 76Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–ADCC | 4.99 | $303 | |
| 10 | B 75How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%80+28Reliability 15%78+11.7Craft & service 20%93+18.6Value 10%87+8.7Momentum 8%45+3.6Track record 7%28+2Accountability 5%41+2.1Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAACDC | 4.99 | — | |
| 11 | B 74How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%90+31.5Reliability 15%76+11.4Craft & service 20%65+13Value 10%91+9.1Momentum 8%31+2.5Track record 7%55+3.9Accountability 5%53+2.7Experts Score= 74Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABBADCC | 4.98 | $58 | |
| 12 | B 74How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%86+37.6Reliability 19%81+15.2Value 13%99+12.4Momentum 10%52+5.2Track record 9%8+0.7Accountability 6%41+2.6Experts Score= 74Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–ACFC | 4.99 | $110 |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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| General pest inspection | $61 | $93 | $126 | 99% |
| Spider extermination | $53 | $88 | $133 | 99% |
| Rodent extermination | $63 | $133 | $282 | 98% |
| Ant extermination | $71 | $136 | $246 | 99% |
| Bug & insect extermination | $67 | $100 | $133 | 99% |
| Home inspection | $66 | $103 | $148 | 98% |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | $66 | $103 | $184 | 99% |
| Cockroach extermination | $71 | $111 | $214 | 99% |
| Mosquito extermination | $61 | $79 | $99 | 99% |
| Termite inspection | $72 | $214 | $371 | 98% |
| Flea & mite extermination | $70 | $155 | $323 | 98% |
| Termite extermination | $214 | $323 | $426 | 97% |
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Price verdicts by year
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How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.