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Carolina Critter Solutions
4.4(
28
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Pest Control - Small Animals

Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Requested a quote to remove a large dead animal from the shore of lake front property. Jim got right back with me with a fair and honest quote. He immediately fixed the problem. He was a pleasure to work."
Animal Removal Project
Animal Removal Project
Animal Removal Project
Animal Removal Project
Squirrel ring relocated to a rehab facility

+11

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Critter-Ridder Pest Control & Animal Removal Co., LLC
5.0(
2
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Pest Control - Small Animals

Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Critter-Ridder Pest Control & Animal Removal Co., LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Critter-Ridder Pest Control & Animal Removal Co., LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Restoration
Baby Opossum
Koi Pond Thief
Momma with babies
Southern Hognose Snake

+1

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All Things Wild DP, LLC
4.3(
59
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Pest Control - Small Animals

Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I need expedited help and they were so kind and understanding of my circumstances. Very nice guys did the job and went above and beyond my expectations to the sensitive matter. Highly recommended for your pest control problems and removal of the pesky critters. 👍👍👍😊"
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Crazy Critters, LLC
4.5(
37
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Pest Control - Small Animals

Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The were up front about expectations on trapping animals; that it may take a while....and it did. They followed up several times on their own to re-bait, reset and move traps as needed. After raccoon was caught they came next morning to remove and complete work."
"Black" snake caught
Baby Fella
Keep them out
Copperhead
Bird Spikes

+3

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Wild Thingz Wildlife Removal
4.7(
79
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Pest Control - Small Animals

Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Heard scratching noises from the roof/attic and saw insulation that was disturbed in the attic. Called Nate and they came out the next day and confirmed we had Raccoons in the attic. He pointed out the entry point and explained what needed to be done to remove the animals and prevent their reentry. They started the process the following day and over the next week sealed up all possible entry points and repaired where they got in in the first place. Nate and crew worked very hard in very hot weather to solve our raccoon problem. Very happy with the quality or the work, would use them again if necessary. I do not think we will  after all the work they did to seal all the possible entry points. Very happy with Wild Thingz
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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+Wildlife Predator
4.8(
23
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Pest Control - Small Animals

Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business, so call us today!\n

Armadillo trapping
Armadillo trapping barrier
Armadillo trapping
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Allstar Wildlife LLC
4.5(
13
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Pest Control - Small Animals

Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Brad responded quickly to my initial call. I used Angie's List reviews in my decision to call Allstar. He came out to my house the next day to investigate the scratching noises I had recently heard in the ceiling and wall spaces. After inspecting the attic and the crawl space under the house, Brad quickly determined that it was rats (and possibly mice). He asked me relevant questions about sights, sounds, and smells I may have experienced and helped me understand the behavior of rodents. My house is small, yet he spent an hour and a half with me walking around my house (inside and outside) and pointing out small places of entry on the outside for rodents to enter the attic and crawlspace. Brad answered all of my numerous questions and provided a fair estimate of the cost for rat traps, removal, and closure of all entry points during the initial visit/consultation. He followed up the next day with an e-mailed quote of the work to be performed with a one-year warranty on repairs for rat re-entry. I was very impressed by Brad's level of professionalism and knowledge, as well as his patience with someone who was very freaked out about having rodents hanging out in her attic and crawlspace. He returned the next day, set three traps in the attic and three in the crawlspace. A few hours later, a fat rat set off a trap in the attic - a very loud, 30-second drama. I immediately texted him to let him know (about 7pm), he responded by text, and returned the next day to remove the remains of a stupid, fat rat. (He looked fat when Brad showed it to me.)  A few days later, the fat rat's accomplice was captured and killed in the crawlspace. Brad and his assistant re-baited and left the traps a few more days, and began the repair work to close off entry points. They also did some additional work to prevent bats in the gable vents. And Brad also volunteered to do a few extra things for me like changing flood lights that were extremely high on my house. He left the traps three more days to be certain all of the rodents had been captured. I highly recommended Allstar, and would definitely use them again for their services.
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Armadillo Trapping
Squirrel Removal
Bat Removal
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for small animal pest control service projects in Columbia, SC

Self-removal attempts using store-bought traps can cost $50, but require personal time investment and knowledge of proper handling techniques. While DIY methods might work for isolated cases, professionals bring expertise in identifying all entry points, implementing effective deterrents, and safely handling wildlife. 

Consider your comfort level with wildlife management and the potential health risks—armadillos can carry disease—before deciding between professional services or personal intervention.

Most homeowners see initial results within two to five days after professional trap placement, particularly with single-animal situations. However, multiple factors can extend this timeline, including the number of animals present, weather conditions affecting activity patterns, and the complexity of your property layout. 

Properties with established armadillo populations might require one to two weeks of active trapping. Discuss realistic timeframes with your wildlife specialist during the initial consultation to set appropriate expectations.

Filling and repairing burrows adds $75 to $110 per hole to your total project cost. While some comprehensive service packages include minor repairs, extensive landscape restoration requires a separate payment. 

These repair costs cover materials like topsoil, sod, or concrete patching compounds, plus the labor to properly restore the damaged areas. Before finalizing any service agreement, clarify exactly which repair services are included and which will incur additional charges.

While armadillos remain active throughout the year in many regions, scheduling removal during less busy seasons for wildlife control companies might secure slightly better rates. Fall and winter months often see reduced demand for these services, potentially offering more scheduling flexibility and competitive pricing. 

However, the most cost-effective approach is addressing armadillo issues promptly when first noticed, regardless of season, as delaying can lead to more extensive damage and higher ultimate costs.

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