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Critter Control of Boston
5.0(
245
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Critter Control of Boston provided exactly the kind of services my house needed, both control and repair. Mike and George are well-trained professionals, always on time for appointments and gave us good advice. They did a wonderful job! I'd recommend them to friends and co-workers."
Metal exclusion work
Metal exclusion work
Metal exclusion work
Installed solar panel guards
Installed vent guard

+27

Response time1 day
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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D & T Pest Control Inc
4.8(
161
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great so far. The people who have come have been prompt, thorough and kind, and they seem to really know their business. I also had to change an appointment and it was easy. We are pleased so far. We chose the "gold service." It includes coverage for crawling insects such as ants, spiders, centipedes, stinging insects such as hornets, wasps, and yellow jackets, mice, and termite monitoring. The package costs $795 and has a one year service warranty. The package includes follow ups for the mouse stations as well as sealing holes around the foundation of the home. It also includes one interior spray and three exterior sprays per year."
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Green Planet Pest Control
5.0(
44
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very pleased with the work. They were knowledgeable, studied the house and diagnosed what needed to be done. We haven't seen any ants since they visited. I only give them a C on Punctuality because they lost our work order on the day they were originally supposed to come. When I called them about this they were very apologetic and sent over a truck almost immediately so it was not a lasting issue and I would hire them again without reservation."
Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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S and M Pest Services
4.9(
13
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We had a massivie invasion of carpenter ants and mice. There was no way we could eliminate either of these without help. We live in the woods. Bugs and mice are part of the living on this kind of land. They aren't cheap, but they do the job and they come when called. We'll never be rid of the mice or the ants, not completely, but there are a whole lot fewer of them than there were and it gets better every year. Living in the woods is lovely, but very messy. We buy an annual package"
Chimney has excessive creosote built up in chimney and all over cap from excessive wood burning. Recommended she have flies cleaned before a chimney fire occurs
Distant photo of the large nest on a support board of the bed frame.
Old vent the birds nested in
Ridge vent nailed in with roofing nails that are coming up and allowing gaps for wildlife to enter the home through
Large nest on the bed frame. These were on all areas of each support board. This one single bed had thousands of live bed bugs on it. Each room was the same throughout the house. This case went on far too long

+6

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Rutland Turfcare & Pest Control
4.9(
36
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1967

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rutland took care of a yellow jacket nest in a timely fashion. Communication from Steve is excellent, and the exterminator came exactly in the time window provided. I would hire them again for pest control and am considering them for future lawn services also. Pricing was fair, and the technician was very knowledgable about the active and inactive ingredients that they used to treat the nest."
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+4

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ned's Pest Control
4.3(
2,774
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1965

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Ned’s Pest Control brings over 60 years of pest control expertise to your home or business, delivering fast, effective solutions when pests invade your space. As part of the Ned’s Home family, we’re committed to providing dependable, high-quality service backed by our QualityPro certification and 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Our trained and licensed professionals specialize in both residential and commercial pest control, using proven methods to eliminate current infestations and prevent future ones. With dedicated teams across the region, we prioritize lasting results—so you can enjoy true peace of mind.

116 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Waltham Pest Services, LLC
5.0(
19
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1893

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They came and analyzed the situation, returned and set up traps, etc. They both were very profession. established a great rapport, educated us about preventing rodent and did a great job. They kicked rodent butt out of the house, never to return."
Waltham Pest Services
Recommended by100%of homeowners
FAQs for bug and insect pest control service projects in Cambridge, MA

The timeframe it takes to eliminate gnats varies considerably depending on the infestation's severity and the treatment approach. According to pest control professionals, completely eliminating gnats from your home can take several days to a few weeks. Success depends mainly on identifying and addressing the source of the infestation, such as overwatered plants, decaying organic matter, or moisture problems. Following treatment, continued prevention measures significantly improve long-term results.

When applied correctly, professional exterminators use treatments that present minimal risk to household members. Many companies now offer family-friendly options specifically formulated to be less toxic while remaining effective against gnats. If necessary, your pest control professional should provide clear instructions regarding temporary evacuation during application and advise on appropriate waiting periods before resuming regular activity in treated areas.

Though often grouped together, these small flying insects have distinct characteristics and habits. True gnats commonly gather around houseplants and moist soil. Fruit flies, which are lighter colored, primarily target overripe produce and fermented items. Drain flies, recognizable by their moth-like appearance, breed in the organic matter in drains and plumbing. Identifying which type you're dealing with helps determine the most effective elimination strategy.

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