#1
Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter
“I think they try very hard to take care of and love the animals in their care. I also think they could use some help. Any volunteers ?” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Wildlife Removal Services in Amsterdam, NY
We graded 3 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
$108typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.86★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 228,376 Google reviews of 342 top-rated wildlife removal services nationwide; 3 of them in Amsterdam, NY. Updated November 10, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. 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)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★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 |  Peace Of Mind Pest SolutionsAmsterdam, NY | B 79How 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%78+45.8Reliability 26%73+19Value 15%95+14.5Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 79Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAAA– | 4.81 | — |
| 2 |  Animal Protective FoundationAmsterdam, NY | C 58How 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 64%66+41.9Reliability 28%57+16.1Replies to reviews 8%2+0.2Experts Score= 58Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC––AF | 4.50 | — |
| 3 | Ayres Memorial Animal ShelterAmsterdam, NY | C 42How 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 64%56+35.6Reliability 28%37+10.4Replies to reviews 8%25+2.1Momentum penalty36−6.4Experts Score= 42Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CD––DD | 4.64 | — |
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”. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General pest inspection | $63 | $96 | $128 | 98% |
| Spider extermination | $58 | $96 | $139 | 99% |
| Ant extermination | $79 | $135 | $246 | 98% |
| Rodent extermination | $79 | $156 | $323 | 98% |
| Bug & insect extermination | $71 | $103 | $136 | 98% |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | $81 | $144 | $246 | 99% |
| Home inspection | $68 | $111 | $171 | 98% |
| Cockroach extermination | $80 | $124 | $196 | 99% |
| Mosquito extermination | $71 | $88 | $113 | 98% |
| Termite inspection | $91 | $246 | $371 | 98% |
| Flea & mite extermination | $86 | $168 | $323 | 98% |
| Termite extermination | $214 | $282 | $426 | 98% |
Wildlife Removal Services in Amsterdam, NY at a glance
How the 3 wildlife removal services we rated in Amsterdam, NY compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A00%
- Grade B133%
- Grade C267%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up00%
- 4.80–4.89★133%
- 4.60–4.79★133%
- Below 4.60★133%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality34,59220%
- Professionalism42,86225%
- Responsiveness34,39220%
- Punctuality34,07720%
- Value26,07215%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price11,25329%
- Reasonable24,43762%
- Overpriced8842%
- Not sure2,8037%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.
The 3 best-rated wildlife removal services in Amsterdam, NY average 4.6★ on Google across 666 reviews. Peace Of Mind Pest Solutions has the top rating (4.8★), and Animal Protective Foundation has the most reviews (547). Updated November 2, 2026.
3 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (666 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Animal Protective Foundation
“Love this place, always friendly staff and meet them tabling at Pride last year. I like to donate extra food to them when I have a chance- that being said Donations must be APPROVED DURING BUSINESS HOURS-- apparently…” — Google review
#3
Peace Of Mind Pest Solutions
“Miguel from Peace of Mind has been so helpful and informative (as well as incredibly kind and caring) in helping us to eradicate an invasive Asian beetle infestation in our home. He was willing to go the extra mile…” — Google review
How we pick wildlife removal services in Amsterdam
We scan Google Maps for wildlife listings in and around Amsterdam, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated wildlife in Amsterdam?
Peace Of Mind Pest Solutions has the highest Google rating on our Amsterdam list: 4.8 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of November 2, 2026).
Which wildlife in Amsterdam has the most reviews?
Animal Protective Foundation has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 547, with a 4.5★ average.
How are these wildlife removal services chosen?
Only open Amsterdam-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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