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Critter Control of Greater Tampa

4.3 stars from 229 customer reviews · 1717 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612

  • 4.3 out of 5 stars
  • 229 customer reviews
  • Tampa, Florida
  • Open 7 days, Early hours, Evening hours
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About this provider in Tampa

Looking for reliable, eco-friendly pest control or humane wildlife removal in Greater Tampa Bay? Critter Control® has been the go-to provider for homeowners and businesses since 1983. We specialize in safe, effective removal of nuisance wildlife and provide long-term exclusion solutions to keep your property secure…

Pests handledratsrodentsopossums
Praised forknowledgeableprofessional
Methodscritter control

Rating breakdown from customer reviews

4.3

229 reviews

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Customer reviews for Critter Control of Greater Tampa

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Ileana Puertas

7mo ago

Used them before and had them reinspect my home for bats. Quick and timely response. Highly recommend them.

Provider response

Thank you for coming back to us and for the glowing recommendation. We’re glad our team could provide a quick, timely reinspection and give you peace of mind. Please reach out anytime if you need further assistance with bats or another inspection.

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Bill Beasley

8mo ago

I've used Critter Control 3 times now. Each time the service was great! Austin is knowledgeable and professional. Knows what he's doing!

Provider response

Thank you for your wonderful review, Bill! We're glad to hear that you have consistently had great experiences with our service. Austin will be thrilled to know that you appreciate his professionalism and expertise. We look forward to assisting you again in the future.

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zulmira oliveira

8mo ago

Austin was excellent. Very professional and efficient. I would strongly recommend Critter Control for any critter issues.

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W G

9mo ago

Myra is very knowledgeable and explained our issues we are having in great detail. I highly recommend this company. I have used them in Massachusetts too!

Provider response

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Myra was able to assist you and provide detailed explanations for your issues. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We appreciate your continued support across locations. Looking forward to serving you again!

RB

Richard Bailey

10mo ago

Excellent service, provided by the same technician makes analyzing the level of activity consistent. Our technician, Coren, is knowledgeable, thorough, and personable. I highly recommend Critter Control.

Provider response

Thank you for your kind words, Richard! So glad I could help address your concerns about squirrels and pets. Appreciate your feedback!

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keith eberhardt

11mo ago

The first visit went fine but the 2nd one never happened, no call no show had to call the office to find out when the technician was coming & technician said I wasn’t on the schedule for that day & his truck broke down & was unable to make any way. If I didn’t call I never would have known they weren’t coming. Canceled the service completely hired another company.

Provider response

We apologize for your unsatisfactory experience. Our Pest Control Tech, Creon, attempted to service your home on multiple occasions. We can provide you our internal notes as well as our vehicle tracking reports. Please call us at 407-295-7194.

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Todd Minichilli

1y ago

Very good consistent service

Provider response

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you find our service consistently good. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again.

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Ramon Martinez

1y ago

Matt came to the house for a consultation. He showed up on time, was very professional, courtesy and extremely knowledgeable. He also gave us helpful preventative tips to prevent any future critter encounters! 10 out of 10 service - Highly Recommend!

Provider response

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that Matt provided you with such a positive experience and helpful advice. Your recommendation means a lot to us. If you need any further assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out!

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Scott Shugart

1y ago

We had a very difficult attic restoration project that involved extensive work and coordination with HVAC work that also needed to be done. Squirrels and Rats had caused significant damage to our HVAC system. The HVAC contractor advised us that the attic was in really bad shape and needed to be remedied before we consider replacing our AC. Critter control first took the steps needed to assure "critters" were no longer in that space and prevent any future re-entry. After that was complete, all of the existing insulation in the attic was removed. After removal of the insulation, the HVAC company completed the work of replacing all duct work and installing a new AC unit. After the HVAC work was completed, Critter Control returned to complete disinfection of the space and installation of new R30 insulation. I was worried that my Critter elimination and attic restoration project would require dealing with multiple contractors and be a major time consuming challenge and painful process to get accomplished. Critter Control made it a one stop shop, turn-key project. Pricing was very fair. They were also flexible and fair in adjusting scope and timing as the project demanded. I am sorry if you are faced with restoring an attic, like my family was, but I am excited to recommend Critter Control as a 1 stop solution that does very difficult work with high quality results.

Provider response

Thank you for your detailed and positive review, Scott! We're thrilled to hear that you found our services efficient and comprehensive while tackling such a challenging attic restoration project. It's great to know that our teamwork with your HVAC contractors made the process smoother for you. We appreciate your recommendation and are glad you felt the pricing was fair. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to helping others in similar situations!

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Jim OLoughlin

1y ago

I've used critter control several times with great success. They show up on time. This time Myra showed up early and between her and Austin my problem was resolved. Thanks guys!

Provider response

Thank you for your wonderful review, Jim! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experiences with our team, especially Myra and Austin. Timeliness and effective solutions are our top priorities, and it's great to know we met those expectations for you. We appreciate your trust in us and look forward to assisting you again in the future.

JM

Jim McBride

1y ago

For such an unpleasant problem, this was a terrific customer experience. Myra was just awesome! Austin was SO helpful. Creon was a delight. The communication and promptness was superb. I'm so happy they immediately scheduled me and then thoroughly completed the work. I strongly recommend Critter Control should you require their services.

Provider response

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Jim! We're thrilled to hear that Myra, Austin, and Creon provided you with such a positive experience. It's great to know that our communication and promptness met your expectations. We appreciate your strong recommendation and look forward to assisting you again in the future!

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Stephanie Hart-Hughes

1y ago

If I could I would rate them no stars for customer service I would. We have been clients for several years. The technicians, who constantly change, generally do a good job but only call the day of service. After our last service call we received an invoice which was 45% higher than normal. Called immediately and requested an explanation. Was advised we would receive a call from a supervisor as no explanation could be given. Never received a call back. Followed up with several additional calls without any response. We have since cancelled our service via registered mailed. Beware.

Provider response

Hi Stephanie, can you give us a call please as we cannot find an account under this name? 813-948-0870.

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Michele Harris

1y ago

The people that come to your home are very prompt, polite and professional. The Office staff absolutely will make you question yourself. She is rude, and dismissive. Actually told me that I had been a problem paying my bill and it was the previous owner of house.

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Chris Brown

1y ago

Austin is great . Professional and efficient. Thank you!

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IntraVenus Forthuber

1y ago

My parents paid $2500 dollars to have rats removed from the "newly renovated" house that they bought in Dade City and this company didn't do a damn thing. All they did was come dick around the property for 5 minutes or less. EVERY TIME THEY WERE THERE! My parents are still dealing with this issue and I am them with it. AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS. I am reporting them to the better business bureau.

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Brooke Straub

2y ago

This is the worst service. I got 3 quotes for pest removal from three different companies. CC came right in the middle and the sales guy was great, made me feel like they really were the best service I could go with. That quickly dissolved. What was supposed to be a 5-8 week event, turned into a nearly 5 month long ordeal. The tech would show up unannounced, miss appointments, come hours later or not at all, would schedule times, forget the times, ask for reminders, etc. The boss was supposed to come out after several weeks of no results, which he did, but never announced himself as the boss. He simply said he was covering for the tech while he was out of town, did no 'extra' tricks to get rid of the fruit rats, and never followed up. I sent an email outlining my complaints after a few weeks and never received acknowledgment or a response. In March, they just stopped showing up. A month later, I get an email that they're charging me for the remainder of my service, again with no real conclusion, follow up, or even coming to collect their traps. I still have a rat living under the house and now I'm out several thousand dollars with little to show other than major frustration, disappointment, and holes in my ac vents where the critter seems to be running amuck. TLDR: I wouldn't recommend this company if they were the last ones to offer the service. Terrible customer service, no follow through, lack of communication, all around awful experience.

Provider response

We apologize deeply for the inconvenience you experienced, Brooke. Your experience is not reflective of the standard we strive to uphold. We will look into the matter immediately and ensure such events do not recur. Thank you for notifying us and we will strive to make amends accordingly.

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Anita Jentzen

2y ago

Critter Control of Tampa again shows why one should NEVER consider doing business with them. Run to another provider. We paid $4,231 for them to do about 3 hours of labor on a 30 X 45 house with about 16 areas (4' X 1') that needed screens and the front and back deck (back is under construction) Our account was turned over to collections after I have paid the full balance. To be fair, I didn't pay the 2nd half due to the poor workmanship and the trapping of a live oppossum under the house after repeated assurances that they would not seal the area that they did (it did not end well for the oppossum and her babies). We have used multiple service providers and this is absolutely the worst experience ever. Challenge is - they have $975 on credit toward future work that I will plug my nose while they do the work. Run

Provider response

Anita, we're sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with our services. We provided service starting in March of 2024 and continued service until May of 2024. We completed and documented all work outlined in the estimate provided to you. I am happy to discuss this further, please contact us at 407-295-7194.

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John Steele

2y ago

Used them before and they were good, this time we had them out for dead animal removal and in less than 20 minutes they determine it was under pool deck and they could not get to it. Technician said there would be no charge, well we were charged the whole 500 dollars with nothing being done. I don’t mind paying some for the effort but not the whole thing. Called them to ask about this and I was told management would call back…never did. Technician was nice, receptionist was rude…so needless to say I would not recommend this place.

Provider response

We apologize for the inconvenience and misunderstanding, I have refunded the $400 and only charged a $99.95 inspection fee. You will see that back on your card within 72 hours. Thank you!

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Jim Jentzen

2y ago

Experience was not good. Technician spent about 3.5 hours here, trapped an opossum under the house, left gaping holes between the house and the 16 screens he put on the house, didn't bury the screen the 6-8 inches 'that is required to keep the rodents out' and charged $4,150 for the work. You decide.

Provider response

Jim, we're sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with our services. We provided service starting in March of 2024 and continued service until May of 2024. We completed and documented all work outlined in the estimate provided to you. I am happy to discuss this further, please contact us at 407-295-7194.

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Laura Brooker

2y ago

Even though I signed up and paid for a year of pest control service (separately from attic check up), this company refused to honor the over $550 I paid them for the yearly service and continued to bill me and threatened to send me to collections! I asked several times what I paid for and never received an answer! Don’t deal with this company!

Provider response

Ms. Brooker, we did provide an estimate (69808) with the recommended services on 7/25/23 and that was approved. In that estimate there was a charge for quarterly pest control which stated it would be billed every three months (quarterly). I will be happy to provide that estimate to you again. Please reach out to us at 407-295-7194 with any additional questions or concerns.

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Katie Chance

2y ago

My mom's house reeks of a nauseating dead animal stench, prompting her to hire Thomas Hanson for removal. Shockingly, all he managed to pull out was some old fur and rat poop, completely overlooking the real source of the putrid odor. The living conditions are unbearable, and despite shelling out $400, they refuse to come back and rectify their inadequate job. It's infuriating that my mom wasted money on a service that not only failed but displayed disregard for customer satisfaction. Update: no response from this company. We had a different company come out and they were able to remove the dead opossum. I believe a refund is in order. This company takes advantage of old ladies.

Provider response

On Monday, Jan 29th, I arrived at the property and was guided to the hall bathroom where a dead- animal smell was detected. I went to the back side of the home directly under the affected area, and removed about 10' of lattice and crawled as far as I could to search for the animal. Due to low hanging floor joists, Plumbing, and electrical lines, I was not able to fully inspect the area for the animal. I also noticed that, once under this area, the smell seemed to dissipate, suggesting that the animal was located in a different part of the house. Upon further inspection, I noticed a strong putrid odor near the package ac unit on the opposite side of the home. This area was also inaccessible due to ductwork, wires, and structural components. With the owner's supervision and approval, I removed the ac shroud to allow more access to the underside of the home, where I located and removed an older skeleton and fur. I informed the customer that this was not the cause of the smell, and that the animal may be within the ductwork itself, or in an area that is not accessible. I also ran the water in the home and checked the plumbing Vents on the roof to rule- out the possibility of there being an animal in the sewer drainage system. With no luck, I informed the customer that I was not able to locate the animal and I recommended that they have an ac company out to inspect the ductwork. Considering that the odor call was Unsuccessful, I charged a $199 inspection fee (regular odor fee is $500), and offered an Odor Eliminator ( Banish Treatment) for an additional $199. The customer agreed, so I fogged the entire crawlspace to help with the odor, and re- attached the lattice and ac shroud to the home. I also left my business card and let the customer know that I'm available for any questions or concerns. I have not received any calls or texts from the customer after the visit. The total visit time was about 2 1/2 hours. The person who left the Google complaint was not present at the time of inspection. <br><br>Thomas Hanson <br>Wildlife Specialist <br>813-507-7292

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Pablo E. Morales

2y ago

Charged me 9 thousand dollars, promised 2 year warranty,now when i call them because i have a rodent problem 1 month into my warranty, they are telling me now they cant help me. Guy came in, said he would set traps in my attic, only placed 1 trap, he also said he would come every other day to check the traps, has not come backml. Very unhappy with the service.

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