We had been hearing some light noises in the attic and had feared some realm of wildlife was trying to live rent free in our home. Read a ton of reviews for companies in the general area and decided to go with AWR and I'm glad we did. Paul was super quick to get out to our house to investigate and found the entry point. He set up a trap and within a few hours, there was a fat, male grey squirrel in there. He came back out the following day and blocked off the entry point and took care of the squirrel and trap. Couple of days later and no more attic activity of any sort. He did a wonderful job sealing off the prior entry point to make sure we won't have new guests trying to make a home in the attic. It's rare these days to get great service, quality work, and the pricing not be astronomical. Paul was fast to respond, easy to contact, and provided great service with an easygoing attitude. He didn't try to make me feel dumb about not knowing as much as he does. He actually wanted to help me solve my problem and not rob me in the process. I can't speak for any other similar companies in the area, but I would 100% suggest AWR to anyone with critter issues. read more

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Moved to Locust Grove recently and been shammed more than once already, but not by these guys. Paul came out immediately after I called and found some dead squirrels in my attic, which he removed. He then gave a detailed breakdown of what we MIGHT want to consider in the future and made great suggestions. He stressed that these things did not HAVE to be done immediately or at all if we didn't want to and never tried to scam or rush us. Since he was willing to deal with stuff I wouldn't want to do, I offered him a tip, which he refused. Honest, friendly, direct and no B.S. - I will definitely call on him anytime in the future as needed. Give him your business - we need a lot more people like him! read more

Earned our business moving forward. Was honest, quick to identify the issue, gave some itemized options, and didn't sugar coat. Good luck finding anyone better. Well worth the cost. read more

One or more squirrels had eaten a hole through my soffit and gotten into my attic creating all kinds of havoc. So I did some research online, found Advanced Wildlife Removal and gave them a call. Paul came out the next day and gave me a great price for catching (and releasing the squirrels) and also to repair the hole created by the squirrel. He also noticed another section of the soffit butting up against the roof which had a gap (which he called a pocket) where the squirrels were getting into the attic as well. It became apparent that the squirrels were running back and forth on top of the soffit between the entry points releasing insulation along the way. The repairs consisted of constructing metal boxes around the hole and pocket preventing the squirrels from being able to get in again. [See the pictures.] Paul told me that I could try to catch the squirrels myself and even suggested what kind of trap to buy. I really appreciated this honest approach. He wasn't just a sales guy trying to make as much money off of me as possible. He was trying to help me solve my problem. I ended up buying the trap he suggested and caught a couple of squirrels. He then did the needed repairs and I couldn't be happier. Paul doesn't just know how to catch wildlife. He has the construction knowledge to make the repairs and prevent the problem from happening again. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend Paul if you have any kind of animal infestation and will definitely reach out to him again if needed. read more

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I am so glad I called AWR for a mice problem in the basement. This is an amazing company because you get to benefit the 18 years Paul has been in business; learning how to solve the problem quickly. I called on a Monday & had an appointment the next day. Paul came on time & put in the extra effort to explain the process of solving the problem. He is professional, kind, courteous, and personable, and I could tell he takes pride in what he does. The attic was checked with no entry points visible. 3 entry points were found outside the house & he immediately sealed them closed. Paul Smith customer service is second to none; and he exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend this company. As one reviewer put it: CALL PAUL!! . read more

I had an issue with birds trying to build a nest in my microwave air vent outlet. Did a Google search and came across a few companies but AWR stood out amongst the reviews. Im glad I went with them as Paul was quick to respond back to me. Within the next day he fit me in his busy schedule and took care of the problem. Paul offers top not professional service, reasonably priced, explains the process and is very personable. If you're looking for a company to take care of your wildlife issues you won't go wrong going with this company. Support small business as well. read more

We had mice in our house and had Advanced Wildlife Removal do an inspection. Paul examined every inch of the house. He told me where the mice were coming in and found problem areas that I would've never noticed myself. And AWR charged a very reasonable price for their services. Paul is crazy knowledgeable, he immediately was able to spot and identify the types of rodent droppings and dive holes in our insulation. You can tell that Paul is an expert on all types of wildlife issues and that he really cares about helping people solve their pest problems. read more

I can't say enough good things about Paul and Advanced Wildlife Removal. Paul is knowledgeable, capable, and runs his business with integrity. He provided me simple but effective solutions and was respectful of both my finances and my home. He was also reliable and responsive, and is an excellent communicator. He solved my problem completely and I would not hesitate to call him again in the future. read more

We have never used a wildlife removal company until a nuisance female eastern gray squirrel entered our life. It became so bold as to jump five feet to our window bird feeder, and later found entry into our attic through an opening into our roof which the builder left open! We found Paul, of Advanced Wildlife Removal. He provided a reasonable estimate for inspection of our problem, capture and relocation of the nuisance wildlife, and modifications of our home to prevent further entrance of the wildlife, and even included a Senior Discount! Paul gave us an estimated timeline of his work and he stuck to it, and didn't include other costs beyond his estimate. It was truly a great experience and solved our problem with a reasonable cost. read more

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Paul is a major-league professional. Believe me, we've had many minor leaguers with whom we've wasted time and money. If you want someone who knows where and when to look...then solve the problem professionally and effectively..and guarantee their solution...go no further than Advanced. read more

Paul came out and did a very thorough inspection for the mice in our attic that was reported to us. He found evidence of mice and past evidence of squirrels. His approach is to trap rodents and we had him place traps. He has quoted sealing all of the potential entrances for rodents and we were impressed with his knowledge and professionalism. read more

Recently, I bought a house and inherited some pest issues (of the rodent/squirrel type). Knowing nothing about pest control, I reached out to 3 different companies, and ended up choosing this one. I'm so glad I did because it was the quickest, most cost-effective, and most importantly PERMANENT solution of all of them. Here was my experience with the 3 companies' inspections: Company #1: like 90% of the pest companies out there in terms of strategies. Lots of good reviews on Yelp. Very sales-y. Their pitch is essentially: "You have mice. We'll put poison in and around your house to get rid of them. This poison is slow to build up so it's safe for your pets and child. Oh, and we can also spray for bugs and it's SO SAFE that 10 min after spraying chemicals capable of killing bugs, your pets can go outside and lick the grass, and they'll be fine (obviously scientifically impossible). By the way, you'll need to pay us quarterly for the rest of your life. Money please!" I did some research, and found this article talking about the danger of these rodent poisons to local nature AND pets: https://www.audubon.org/magazine/january-february-2013/poisons-used-kill-rodents-have-safer So, I wanted to find an alternative to using those types of poisons, but apparently most pest control companies use them. Company #2: some poison-free options but still requiring poison to get most of the rodents. Their pitch: "You have mice and flying squirrels. We're going to very thoroughly seal up your house for $5,000 then put poison throughout. Oh, and you'll probably need quarterly service on top of that." So, finally I found this company. They were the only company to charge for their initial inspection, but that's probably because they were the most cost-effective in the long-run, seeing how they completely get rid of pests rather than requiring a quarterly service for the rest of your life. What makes this company different is they are trappers, not poisoners, so they can make sure all the rodents/squirrels/etc are gone before patching up your house. It's not a one-size-fits-all type of solution; they are careful to figure our your specific situation and how to solve it. So, even though there were a lot of challenges due to the way my house is built and some of the evidence inside the house, John did an amazing job tracking down what ended up being gray squirrels in our house and finding their entry points. We started out hearing critters running inside our walls several times a week to nothing. Not one peep. So if you're looking into pest control, particularly rodents/squirrels/etc, no one can do better than these guys! And guess what? Not one mention of a quarterly plan or other BS. Perfect! read more

From the moment I called this company, I have been treated with nothing but kindness. Paul, the owner, called me back within a few hours to schedule a bird removal from our roof. After talking to him, he said to just schedule for a different type of bird removal to save me $! Who does that these days? Billy, our technician, and his assistant (sorry, didn't get his name) were super nice and explained everything they were doing. Great company. I would highly recommend them to anyone with unwanted animals in their home. read more

Advanced Wildlife Removal kept us from going BAT crazy! We had a problem with bats and this company is so very professional and they did a great job getting rid of the bats. Paul came and grabbed the live bats (eek!) and took them outside, then to permanently remove them, it's a little more tricky. It seems that they are a protected species, so after sealing up every nook and cranny, they put one way bat escapes on each side of the structure. This way the bats would leave but not be able to come back. After we were convinced they were all gone, they came back and removed the escapes and sealed up where they where. Paul is so knowledgeable about these critters and how they behave (and many other critters as well). They are an honest, hardworking, company and I highly recommend them for all pest removal! read more

We've used them twice now and neighbors have too. Expert service with the needed results.

We hired Advanced Wildlife Removal to help us with a family of squirrels that had taken up residence (rent free, mind you) in our attic space. They able to come out almost immediately, we were given a very fair quote, and John was incredible. He was given a tough job, (the squirrels were happy squatting), but he took it on tirelessly, and was super considerate of my small kids and their nap times. He communicated well, came on time and made sure that the problem was taken care of. As much as I hope we won't need them in the future, I am happy to know who to call. Thanks, John! read more

AWR was quick and efficient and reasonably priced. Paul came out and explained the situation and the strategy he was employing to keep the raccoons from returning to their cozy digs in my attic. Once he determined that our attic was clear, he sealed up the entrance points thoroughly. I would highly recommend AWR for any wildlife- related invaders. read more

I was looking for bird exclusion services after I saw birds fly out of a hole in our roof soffit that formed from water damage. I had called a few other places first to get some ballpark estimates and I was getting extremely high prices. When I called Advanced Wildlife Removal, I spoke with Paul, who has seen issues like this, gave me a very affordable/reasonable price, for the job. John arrived did a full inspection, removed the birds and all nesting, treated, and blocked the hole with a metal plate and fasteners. During his inspection, he went above and beyond and listed other vulnerabilities, such as the roof vent (screen was installed improperly) and necessary work on the roof that would prevent the soffit from getting water damage again. I was very impressed with their professionalism, knowledge of their work, and care for their customers. I would highly recommend Advanced Wildlife Removal and definitely use their services again. read more

Honest, friendly, personable, and easy to reach. Reasonable pricing - not trying to gouge you with stuff you don't need, like the bigger companies. Certified to not only catch but will also remove wildlife. Been in the business for many years so I trust their expertise! read more

Let me first just say, this is an AWESOME company! On time, honest, respectful, reasonable prices, quick, know what they're doing, ect, ect. I could go on and on about how amazing they are. I had called Paul about squirrels in our roof near the gutters possibly nesting and that we had been hearing something for a couple months but thought maybe birds. But with the gnawing and everything and running we could hear I just knew it had to be squirrels. So scheduled an appointment with his company and when him and his work partner came out to check everything out the momma squirrel and her two babies showed their faces....PERFECT TIMING!! Traps were set and not much time after, the momma was caught and the babies followed that evening. Paul came back out the next day to pick them all up and sealed up everything (temporarily just in case any more were still inside). Luckily there were no more squirrels or anything so they came back one more time and FULLY sealed all of the places that the squirrels got through or chewed through. Very RELIABLE company and REASONABLY priced. If you have any problem with squirrels, raccoons, snakes, ect....call Paul. Again, I can't say it enough...ADVANCED WILDLIFE REMOVAL is AMAZING!! read more

My grandmother had a squirrel in her attic and needed a company to come out and assist her. I called to setup an appointment for the same day(other companies I called were booked 2+ days out). Easy to schedule and a good price! read more

Hired this company because last Pest company failed miserably. Spoke with Paul, owner of company, who then sent his team of Billy and John to investigate the matter. Billy did his best effort in looking for any entry points for rodents. Billy checked outside, inside and the attic. John laid all the baited snap traps inside and outside the residence. Traps were checked bi-weekly then re-baited if necessary. Overall, I am very happy with the quality of worked they've provided. I would definitely recommend this Animal Control company for folks who've been disappointed with other Pest Control companies... read more

We had a bat stuck on the outside of our house. A local pest control business said they could not handle the bat and told me to call Advanced Wildlife. They quickly set up an appointment and updated me when the technician was on his way. John took care of everything, did a thorough inspection, reset a shutter, and came back two days later to make sure the shutter was flush against our wall. They are professionals who give great value for money. read more

Recently moved to a new home and found an issue with mice. Called and got a prompt response from Paul the owner of the company. He scheduled a visit and thoroughly checked our home for any kind of animal issue and also pointed out potential access points where critters could get in. In addition to wildlife removal Paul has extensive experience in construction so you're getting someone who can handle repairs to your home that make it very difficult for animals to get in. He found weak spots in lower level bricks and also parts of the roof where squirrels could get in. He was never pushy and offered very fair pricing. His fee was worth every penny and he's meticulous. He has great communication and he operates with integrity. I would happily call this company again and will recommend them with confidence. read more

Less than 2 weeks later, the squirrels came back. Tough pill to swallow considering I spent almost $500. They are coming from the neighbors adjoining attic. Paul closed the hole they were coming through. He said they may have chewed through a new hole. I bought some plug in devices on amazon for $30 that make a noise only squirrels can hear and they supposedly hate it. I think it worked! Wish I had tried that first. read more

I am very happy with the service we received from Advanced Wildlife Removal. They came very fast. John explained me all the steps. He managed to catch an opossum and then the raccoon which had gone under my roof. He called me with updates since I was not always at home. And he repaired the soffit hole made by the raccoon. read more

I have a house with wood siding, so woodpeckers are problematic from time to time. We also had a family of birds move into a corner of our attic, through a hole under the roof shingles. Paul and Billy came out and did an inspection and explained why the animals were getting in, and pointed out a couple trouble spots they hadn't found yet. Paul worked with me to schedule a time when the birds were big enough to fly away and humanely remove them, and seal up the holes. Overall both Paul and Billy were great to work with, and I'd recommend using AWR to anyone with critter problems. read more

This is an honest, reliable company that works hard to inspect and resolve animal wildlife issues. Billy and John came out to my home and did a thorough inspection of all vents, attic, roof, walls, etc. Although there were no signs of wildlife, what was revealed was crappy plumbing fix from my homebuilder. I will be contacting homebuilder about non-secured pipe in the roof attic. This company will not take your money and run. They work hard to make sure homes are secured, so that people can have comfort, and peace in their homes. Thank you guys for your time and hard work to inspect my home. read more

I highly recommend Advanced Wildlife Removal. Paul and his team is personable, professional and does whatever it takes to meet the customer need. In my case, the removal was done in an expedient manner and I was given frequent updates. AWR focuses solely on wildlife removal and does so in a customized, humane way. read more

I'd recommend AWR to anyone who has issues dealing with any kind of pests inside their home. Paul was incredibly friendly, professional, and put me at ease throughout the entire process. His prices were also extremely competitive. He came all the way up to Gainesville from Fredericksburg without upcharging us for travel, which I thought was awesome because that's a bit of a hike. I'm normally put off by contractors coming into my house. I'm not an experienced homeowner so I often feel like I'm not 100% on what they're talking about when recommending things that I should do/remedy. This usually leaves me feeling taken advantage of. Paul broke everything down for me in a way that was simple to understand, without making me feel like a total dummy. Just an all around, well run business. I'd highly recommend AWR. read more

AWR was great to work with. We thought we had a raccoon in the attic , and when we called they were able to come out in a reasonable amount of time, immediately got to work and quickly found the problem. Additionally, they did a home inspection, noted the entry areas and gave a very reasonable estimate on making the needed changes to stop the problem, even showing what we could do ourselves. Their fees are very reasonable and more than competitive other wildlife removal companies. and lastly, they are humane in their approach to the removal, but absolutely determined to get that critter out! I would recommend them to anyone, and plan on using them in the next weeks to implement their suggestions. read more