I recently hired Abra Kadabra recently to help us get rid of a wasp nest from our backyard and I'm…read morethrilled to report the wasps are still gone and I would absolutely hire AK again. I used the "Projects" feature in Yelp to get a few bids and AK was competitive. When I scheduled the appointment to have someone come to the house, they got me on the books for the next day. My wasp problem wasn't an emergency situation, but it was great to know they could come out fast if needed. The specialist they sent out was great and he explained what he was going to do and what the expected outcome was. Within 30 minutes, he'd finished up and was gone. I hope I don't need them again, but I'd hire AK again if ever there's another pest issue!

From the owner: Abra Kadabra is a family-owned business with local employees…read morewho live in the same neighborhoods and communities as you. That means we’re used to dealing with the same pests and wildlife around our homes. Like you, we’re Minnesotan’s who love and respect nature but don’t necessarily want it in our homes. Through ongoing training and experience, we have the skills to make getting rid of your pest problem seem like magic.

The wanted $279 just to do an estimate. They said trapping usually came to over $900, which isn't…read moremuch higher than average according to Forbes, but charging that much for an estimate is insane. Why would anyone agree to that?

I hired Wildlife Management Services when I purchased their Platinum Animal Protection package for…read more$1000. The package offers complete interior and exterior inspection for entry ways for pests and sealing those holes. It also has a year guarantee to remove any animals that enter the house. They were here in September for the initial inspection and to get rid of a squirrel. Since then they've been back to fill more entry points they missed on the other visits resulting in us having 3 squirrels, 4 mice and a bat. Christina, their manager, refused to honor the plan in removing the mice - demand over $300 more to poison the mice instead of trap and get rid of them (as covered in the plan). I've asked for the owner to call but either the request isn't being relayed or they just don't care. I've since hired a different company who got rid of the mice and sealed more holes WMS had missed in their various visits. While the technicians are nice, they clearly didn't seal the entry points throughout their numerous visits, and the company refuses to honor its contract. There are many options out there - Steer clear of Wildlife Management Services!

Very dedicated service and it was a fraction of what some of the scammers in this business charge!…read moreHighly recommend. Gary A.

*Update: The general manager contacted me soon after this…read moreencounter. He was upfront and honest about the reasons they canceled: Covid-19 and a crew accident left them short-handed, and he also confirmed there were safety concerns with North Minneapolis (interesting their staff was on their way when they canceled...seems those safety concerns were more the issue than being short handed). I offered to reschedule so the chaos could cool off and he said he would only reschedule if I agreed to take down my reviews - I told him I'd absolutely modify my reviews if he assured me that the blatant lying of his employee was addressed. I have not heard back in over a week. Do with this what you will, but I will not be working with them in the future. Please note that I was fully refunded.* I do not recommend - this company red zones areas they don't want to work in, then will lie to your face about it and hang up on you if you express your opinion on their behavior. Don't support them; take your business to a company that respects the community they serve and has more than a modicum of ethics. BEAST Wildlife Solutions canceled an appointment for attic inspection that had been paid for and on the books for a month. I received the cancelation call after getting a call from their inspector, and within 30 minutes of the inspector's supposed arrival time. They offered two excuses. The first was that "we've been considering a policy for several months to not do work in your zip code, as the homes are too old and require too much work to address wildlife issues." The second was "we didn't realize where you were located when we made the appointment." Both of these are at very best partial truths, if not flat out lies. They knew exactly where I was located when they scheduled the appointment AND when they took my credit card information for payment - they even looked up work they'd done for my neighbor (and told me exactly how much my neighbor had spent on their services..which seemed questionable at the time). This is blatant zip code discrimination, likely due to the tragedies experienced in my community over the last week associated with the George Floyd protests. Let me clarify: I don't believe they've done anything illegal. But, they absolutely are willing to lie to you and will do it with a smile on their face. In my opinion, businesses that discriminate blatantly do not belong in our city. Hopefully this review pushes a few paying customers (all would be awesome!) to more ethical, responsible, and worthwhile options.

Ike was very thorough searching for bedbugs. After looking in every possible hiding place for…read morethe, it was determined that there are none present. So know I need to visit a dermatologist to see what they say is the cause of my itching skin. I recommend Ike.

Ike did a great job removing a hornet nest in a difficult location on my roof. He checked other…read morelocations without me asking. His price was very fair and I'd definitely hire him again!

They did a fantastic job with the mouse issue we had in our basement. They found all the holes and…read morethen came back out a few weeks later to check in. Reasonably priced and friendly service, definitely recommend!

We used this service this summer after wasps kept infesting areas outside, we realized they were in…read moreour foundation! Our futile attempts at getting rid of them became too much so we go the professionals involved and it was so easy and affordable. We haven't had any issues since but if we do we know how to contact!

Highly recommend and would use Dan again without hesitation! He responded promptly on a late…read moreevening to a scary discovery (raccoon inside chimney), and arrived early morning to take care of business. We were visiting from out of town and were in a panic! He was patient and professional, thoroughly explaining what he would need to do and what possible solutions were. I cannot express enough how grateful, pleased and relieved we were after he finished. Thank you so much!

Dan did an awesome job getting rid of our gopher problem! He's come by a few times to check the…read moremounds and make sure they're really gone, which we really appreciate. Super friendly, reliable, and actually gets the job done. Highly recommend if you've got gophers tearing up your yard!

Excellent service! The technician, Brandon, was professional, on time, and very knowledgeable. They…read moreexplained the treatment clearly and the results were noticeable quickly. We're very happy with the service and would definitely recommend them to anyone needing pest control.

Buyer beware. Used Valor as a local, rather than a national…read morecompany. Their first service with us was pretty good to remove squirrel(s) doing damage. Up to 5-days of service. Note the UP TO. Now in spring, planning repairs and wanted to try to ensure the rodent problem was over. Signed up for a 2nd look. Squirrel environment drastically changed since first service, two wooded lots now have homes, neighbors have done some heavy tree trimming. Same 5 days of monitoring. Camera set up late afternoon on Monday, expecting monitoring until Friday, or Saturday with late Monday start. Got couple of email notes, no activity on camera. Tuesday was rain day, squirrels were staying home. Valor was out at 8 am Thursday and pulled the camera and noted they found nothing, ending service in an email. Only 2 1/2 days of service. There was no call or contact with us saying they were cutting service prior to Friday / Saturday afternoon - 5 days. Called Valor to ask why pulled early. Said they saw nothing, pulled it early. First service squirrels were caught on 3rd and 5th days. Asked if we'd get a pro rated refund for the 2 days not serviced. They said no. They BOOKED BILL like auto shops or plumbers/electricians - set price no matter how fast they complete the job. They got their full payment and make extra money by moving on to next job early. But with those other folks, their work is completed. Valor said they knew it was done. Guess they talked with the squirrels and got a written agreement. Major takeaway is Valor's determination of end of service when they think so, not any kind of duration of service. They claim the 5 days is an UP TO approximation, they really determine the end, and in our experience, with no prior contact with the customer. Only an email saying they pulled the equipment. We will never use them again, nor would we recommend their services with that kind of business / customer service. We'll just go national next time.

Had an incredible experience with Arrow Pest Control! Reached out via Yelp and heard back very…read morequickly with an honest quote and availability. He surveyed our home for mice, left traps and blocked any access holes he saw on the outside of the home. He came back in a week to check again and collect any mice he caught. Answered lots of questions and I felt very knowledgeable after he left. Well worth the cost!

Gave me a quote but did not respond when I tried to set up the appointment. I even sent a reminder,…read morewhich was read...but not replied to. Bizarre....and a waste of time.

Great guy! Found lots of holes in our house that the others had missed…read more. This is a smaller company with really personalized service.

Reached out 3 times, never heard back. Twice through yelp and even a message. I'm not far away and…read morewaited at least a day between my requests and message.