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Pointe Pest Control
4.7(
164
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Serving Elwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Pointe Pest Control is excellent. On time courteous. Excellent customer service."
Ants
Ants
Large Wasp Nest
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Response time1 day
Response rate96%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Spring-Green Pest Control
4.6(
45
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Serving Elwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our experience is in the early stage with Spring-Green Pest Control. Prices , no cancellation fees and sales rep Anthony Rios were the primary reason for our decision. I will follow up with a review after initial visit!"
Crawl Space Insects
Inspecting under sink
Looking for insects
Crawl space inspeciton
Checking Back Door For Insects

+13

Response time7 hrs
192 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Greenix Pest Control Chicago
4.1(
16
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Serving Elwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Being on a tight budget I was very pleased with their quote and the yearly cost for quarterly service. The agent who came out to do the service was very professional, Eric explained everything he would be doing and explained the chemicals that he would be using inside and outside."
Greenix
Greenix
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Greenix
Greenix

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Response time10 hrs
198 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by11%of homeowners
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Anti Pest Chicagoland
4.8(
28
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Serving Elwood, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well. Mr. Valdez is very sharp, very smart, very professional. He examined the hole, and told me that the squirrel had not chewed his way into the side of the house. Then he proceeded to seal up the hole. Afterwards, he gave me valuable information on pest control in general. I highly recommend."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Groen's Wildlife Services
4.6(
15
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Serving Elwood, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"very professional.  Described the process and the fees for the trapping. Came back the next day and removed the skunk and trap.  Reset the trap in case there were more than one skunk.  Came back two days in a row to check and concluded that we had only one resident at our hose.  We have seen none since.  I would highly recommend Groen's for rodent/pest removals.
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Groen's Wildlife Services
Groen's Wildlife Services
Groen's Wildlife Services
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Action Pest Control & Wildlife Management, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Serving Elwood, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Action Pest Control & Wildlife Management, Inc., we sustain our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. Call today!

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for rodent pest control service projects in Elwood, IL

Rodent exclusion seals every gap, vent, and crack that rodents use to sneak inside your home. Most homeowners pay an average of $200 to $600 for this add-on. By blocking entry points, you create a long-term barrier that cuts down on repeat infestations and helps protect both your family and your property.

Pros start with an inspection, then place tamper-resistant bait stations and traps in high-traffic spots. They’ll also seal entry points and clean droppings to reduce health risks. Follow-up visits confirm that the plan worked and that no new rodents have moved in. This step-by-step approach removes the current infestation and helps keep your home rodent-free going forward.

A trained pest-control pro can pinpoint hidden access points using a flashlight, thermal imaging, and plenty of crawl-space sleuthing. During an inspection, the specialist maps every gap, vent, or pipe run that rats use, then explains how to seal each one. This detailed report lets you tackle the weak spots immediately and dramatically lowers the odds of another infestation.

Rodent prevention starts with managing food and entry points. Store pantry items in airtight containers, take out trash promptly, and keep pet food sealed. Outside, trim vegetation and stack firewood away from the house. Inside, seal gaps with steel wool or hardware cloth. A tidy yard and a buttoned-up home give rats and mice few reasons—or routes—to move in.

For wall or attic nests, pros place snap traps or CO2-powered units in the exact runways rats use, then return to remove carcasses and reset as needed. Poison is risky indoors because rats may die in hidden spots, creating odors or health issues, so most technicians avoid it. Once trapping is complete, they’ll seal entry points and clean droppings to finish the job.

Plan on several weeks, especially for larger infestations. Your pro will set traps, return every few days to collect rats, and adjust placement until activity stops. Final visits include sealing access points and sanitizing affected areas. Timelines vary, but most homes are rat-free after two to four follow-ups. Prompt scheduling and good sanitation can shorten the process.

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