Called BB to look at some suspicious bug activity, John came out and explained everything very thoroughly to me. Could easily have roped me into some work but was super honest about it; said he'd love to take my money but there was really no need. My top priority in any kind of hired service is competence, but honesty is a very close second. Highly recommend these guys! read more

I hired this company in 2024 to remove bats from my attic, and despite multiple visits and significant cost, the problem has never been resolved. We continue to have bats in the attic, and recently one entered our living space. As a result, my son and I had to undergo rabies vaccinations, leading to thousands of dollars in medical expenses and a very stressful experience. Now, after all of this, the company is claiming my warranty is void because I had a new roof installed and did not notify them immediately. I understand if this was their first visit and I had forgotten to tell them but this has been an ongoing issue and it feels like an excuse to avoid taking responsibility. I hired this company to eliminate a serious health and safety issue, but they have failed to do so. The service has been ineffective, and I cannot recommend this company. read more

Had a huge yellow jacket nest on the side of my house inside the wood. So many bees, but they are all gone now. Phew. Thank you!!

Mike T visited our house this week. As always, the service specialist did an excellent job. Communicated what he was doing and his findings. Thanks, Mike. Merry Christmas to you and your family. read more

We called to have a bee nest removed. It was under a deck surrounded by lattice, and there was no way I could get to it (rethinking the lattice now). BBB scheduled me for a visit in a day or two, and Mike came out to perform the work. It was H.A.B. (hot as balls), but he climbed into the suite they have that prevents stings, and took care of business inside of 5 minutes. MIKE WAS GREAT, very professional and got right to work. Have been using this company for almost 20 years and have never been disappointed. read more

The Big Blue Bug, also known as Nibbles Woodaway, is the giant termite mascot of Big Blue Bug Solutions located along I-95 in Providence, Rhode Island. Anyone driving up or down I-95 through Providence can see the Big Blue bug on the western side of the highway. It is a true Rhode Island landmark and many people give directions based on it.... It is claimed to be the world's largest artificial bug at 928 times the size of an actual termite, standing 9 feet tall and 58 feet long and weighing 4,000 pounds. It was constructed over a four-day period from wire mesh and fiberglass in late 1980 at a cost of $20,000. The bug has made numerous media appearances, including the films Dumb and Dumber and Dumb and Dumber To, the television programs The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Daily Show, and Family Guy, the comic strips Zippy the Pinhead, Breaking Cat News and Bosquet, and the books Providence by Geoffrey Wolff, Roadside America by Mike Wilkins, Ken Smith, and Doug Kirby, and Weird New England by Joseph Citro. It was featured on a state scratch-off lottery ticket in 1997. The Bug is annually "dressed" for Independence Day, Halloween, and Christmas (in lights, reindeer antlers, and a blinking red nose). Since 1990, the company has sold stuffed toys in the Bug's likeness. If you drive from the airport and you see the blue bug, you know you are approaching downtown Providence ! read more

Big Blue Bug Solutions - The Big Blue bug - Pest Control Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Driving south through Providence, it was impossible not to see this big blue bug on the side of a building. What the heck? Doing some research online, I learned that the Big Blue Bug 58 feet long and he's a fiberglass termite. Created as a marketing tool in 1980, he stands on top of what used to be New England Pest Control which is now Big Blue Bug Solutions. AND HE HAS A NAME! "Nibbles Woodaway." Nibbles apparently dresses for the seasons with reindeer antlers for Christmas and such. You can't miss it from I-95. If I'm ever looking for pest control in Providence, this is my first stop. [Review 15295 overall, 797 of 2021, number 56 in Rhode Island.] read more

Big Blue Bug Solutions - Big Blue Bug Solutions - Pest Control Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

The Big Blue Bug is an iconic staple in Rhode Island. A new homeowner, I was a little saddened/shocked/scared to even need to consider using them. One day I went in my basement to find a bunch of bugs coming through a crack in the floor. The bugs died same-day, but this kept nagging at me to get it checked out and figure out what was going on. I suspected termites and after some googling and comparing I was pretty sure this was my issue, which was terrifying. I first called one other local company that was a painful experience just to simply get someone to come out. They kept giving different prices over the phone and offering a "service plan" for what seemed like 350 different kinds of issues. After 20 minutes I asked if this actually covers treatments and the man said no - so time totally wasted there. They then gave several more prices for termite treatment, but as the price kept changing (increasing) I hung up. Seeking professional help, I turned to Big Blue Bug and could not be more satisfied. It was like I wanted to give this company my money. Paul came out right away for a FREE inspection and quote, and explained the problem, the treatment plan, with upfront cost, description of the warranty (1 yr) and how long the treatment lasts (10 yrs). Couldn't have been more satisfied with Paul's assessment of the situation and how he explained the treatment. There was also absolutely no pressure. Based on the level of professionalism alone these guys were HIRED. One thing I remember Paul saying was "every house in this area has either had termites, has termites, or will have termites" which brought me some peace of mind knowing I was not dealing with a totally catastrophic situation. Paul mentioned it was good to catch these bugs so early because they were in the ground, and was NO evidence of any issues to my home. He said the treatment would essentially be pro-active to treat them before they manage to do any damage to the house. I hired Big Blue Bug and Phil came out to do the treatment shortly after. Phil was so polite, professional, courteous in explaining the treatment they did. They even left a door tag with paperwork, business card, etc. Since the treatment I have seen absolutely no bugs whatsoever. They did an awesome job cleaning up as well. It brought such peace of mind knowing that my treatment is all set for quite awhile, and if for some reason there is any issue they stand by their treatment for 1 year. I have recommended Big Blue Bug to anyone who asks about pest control and will continue to do so given my awesome experience! read more

Aaron was very thorough. Handled our ant problem and super friendly! Thanks! -N Watson

I have used BB for over 20 year, but the price goes up significantly every year. This year I cancelled and they suggested a senior rate, I have been a senior for all the years I have been on this plan and now they offer a senior rate!! I feel cheated. M.Green read more

I had a very informative, efficient, and knowledgeable technician, Aaron, make a house call today. He was following up on a call made about two weeks ago to address an ongoing issue...Aaron was prompt and wasted no time addressing the situation addressed by his colleague on the previous visit. He was patient as I asked questions; he was knowledgeable and offered suggestions; and he explained clearly and in terms I could understand what he was checking for and why. I have a contract with the Big Blue Bug and have always been impressed with the professionalism and concern expressed by their technicians, regardless of the "pest problem" I might be experiencing! Aaron was no exception...excellent and personable service!! read more

The best exterminator since Buddy Cleaned up Providence. These guys drain the swamp. Have serviced Fox Lady for years. read more

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13 years and I just canceled today. We have a carpenter ant warranty. They came in May to spray and we called Thursday to let them know we were seeing activity. They scheduled to come today. I checked my email this morning and to my surprise they had already come at 7:20, well before our appt. Our backyard is locked so they couldn't get in the back yard and only did the front. When I called ,the girl said they couldn't have anyone come back to do the back until july 7-i said that was unreasonable and why is it that the consumer is always inconvenienced by a company's mistake. The guy said there was no answer. Our storm door is locked so he didn't knock on our door and no way he rang the doorbell-we were up and have a dog! He also put in invoice that he was here from 720-741 which is a lie/it doesn't take 21 minutes to spray the exterior front of our house. I was on the phone with them for 45 minutes and all she said she could do is send an email to a supervisor. My husband called and was assured he would receive a call at 10:00- it's now 10:40. He called back and they said they would have someone call him. Zero customer service. They clearly don't care that they lost a customer of 13 years over their mistake and lie. If they don't want to come back and give us our spray and refund our annual payment it's fine.... we will be getting a lawyer seeing they breached contract. PEACE!! I will bump this up to a 3 after the VP Dejesus called us personally and sent a tech back out. However, they NEVER told us that there is a new policy and they can't open gates to get into the backyard! We weren't home and luckily i forgot my phone and the tech goes-You just made it! Like HELLO! For 12 years we never needed to be home!!!! communicate better! read more

They couldn't help with any of the bugs I had problems with during the year. Then I get a bill for $588, I was very confused and called to ask what this bill was for. They stated it was for renewal of services only if I want to renew. No where on the bill did it say it was a renewal. Trying to get people to pay and renew without ever telling you. Service people hung up on me twice trying to get answers. Sad company trying to scam renewals. read more

Always responsive and professional. Good value. Good service. My home is free of pests (except some family members). read more

I am so pleased with my technician Matt D #82 with The big Blue Bug. On every service I've had with Matt D, he is efficient, pleasant and respectable. Matt D is a professional at getting every nick and cranny of the most tight spaces. I am pleased to say I have not been infested with ants due to the yearly maintenance, services. Matt, Thank You for making my home truly Bug Free !!! I can say this with confidence , no more ants!!! Respectively, The Davis' read more

Kaitlyn was awesome. Very friendly, polite and savvy at her job. She truly lives what she does. read more

Have been a customer for years and my last bill for June 2023 showed a 46 % increase. When Customer service could do nothing about this I wrote a review and someone suggested I try calling again. I did and three days later have NOT heard back. Poor customer service. Janice D read more

My technician, Vince, is courteous and efficient. He's come twice to check and refill our rodent traps. We've also used BBB to treat ant infestations. They are quick to respond and address the problem in one trip. Love Big Blue Bug! read more

I've been using Big Blue bug in Shrewsbury for 5 years. Everyone is very curtious, patient and thorough. Zac especially has been with me for sometime now and goes out of his way to make you feel comfortable and tries very hard to think of everything he can do to solve your problem. I am extremely fearful of mice and he constantly monitors and fills bait, moves boxes around and is like a detective , finding and plugging holes to where he thinks they may be entering. Zac is one of the super nice , caring employees who does his job really well and knows how to work with customers to make them feel well taken care of. I am so grateful for him. read more

I am using Big Blue Bug's services because I have mice in my attic and cellar. Today Vince came out to do the interior and exterior treatment needed to get rid of them. He was efficient, informative, and professional. I am really happy with the service from Vince and from the company. Thank you so much! read more

Jorge Taveras the tech whom I most often request is thorough, pleasant and knowledgeable. He always inquires if I have additional needs to which he might service and is prompt in his arrival time. I highly recommend Jorge for any special recognition the company may be offering. He takes pride in his work and committment to the company. read more

Always fun to look at the big blue bug from the main highway. Snd live when they dress it all up.

It's not cheap, but you get what you pay for and Big Blue Bug has excellent friendly service. I highly recommend. They are similarly priced as the rest of them, but with Big Blue Bug you get more comprehensive coverage with the homeowners policy. You can call anytime for anything. You can't beat their response time. They give a 2 hour window and they call when they are on their way. read more

Hi, Everyone who came to our home so far has been great . But one shout out i would like to give , is to Cory #98 he answered all my questions and I had a lot ! Lol .... He took time and made sure everything was perfect and explained everything to me . I felt so much more comfortable with all the knowledge I received that day. He was professional and friendly. The company is great and what they offer clients. So far all of our issue have been taken care of. Thank you Cory and big blue bug!!! read more

I thought big blue was a reputable company considering they were the ones to represent RI as the premiere place for pest control. So I contracted them and had them come by because I was preparing my house for a baby on the way and needed help with pest control. The first 2 visits from their experts made me realize it was a waste of money because they were doing nothing different from the traps I was setting out myself and being successful with. Their traps were ineffective and I was not satisfied with the service and asked for a supervisor to receive a refund back for. They kept giving us the run around and that a supervisor would get in contact with us and to no avail. I first contacted because of how unsatisfactory the service was in about 3 weeks and they kept promising it would get better in due time, stalling until the 3rd month came around and had charged us for more service that we did not want. I would not recommend this place at all. read more

We continue to be very happy with the service provided by the technician assigned (Vince) to our residence by Big Blue Bug.

Although every technician we met was wonderful, If we can pick a technician to always come over, please let it be Brent. He was so knowledgeable, personable and thorough. read more

My Experiences: Last year we started seeing tons of carpenter ants. Called Big Blue Bug. They came out quickly and sprayed the inside/outside and sprayed the nest. It was great. For the rest of the year we did not see any carpenter ants. This year we started to see carpenter ants. So we called them again, thinking about the great experience we had last year. So a young guy comes out and sprays the house. I think he does a great job so I write an email thanking them. A little while after I send the email I am looking on the ground and what do I see. A book for my then 10 month old right near the baseboard covered in the spray. Now if you know babies they like to chew on stuff. I threw the book out. The person who sprayed could have easily asked me to move the book. Instead the young guy chose to spray the chemical on the book that my 10 month old baby could have put in his mouth. Did our carpenter ant go away? No. So I called again. This time a middle aged man came out with a woman he was training. They sprayed the outside and inside again. I thought they did a great job. I have no complaints with them, but did the carpenter ants go away? No. The third guy that came out was also middle aged. He again sprayed the outside and when he sprayed inside he started to move furniture to spray behind it. I thought, that is a great idea and no one has done that yet! So after he moved one thing I went around and moved the rest. Then a day later I went around and started to move it all back and what happened? Well the piece of furniture he moved left a 4 inch gash in my hardwood floors. I think an obvious solution to this would be to tell the people when they call to schedule for a spray to move their furniture or they wont spray behind it and that to be safe the homeowner should move furniture so they can get behind and spray. That way they do not risk scratching the floor or damaging furniture and the walls behind get sprayed. I am not sure if the ants have gone away yet. We still see a fair number, but it has only been a week or so since they last came. My experience last year was spectacular but this year between the gash in my floor and the potential poisoning of my 10 month old has left me very upset. I will probably plan to do research this winter and then next year spray myself. read more

SQUIRRELS!!!!! Ugh!!!.$500!!! ( Squirrel removal and chimney cap.)But I was so grateful for Big Bug's expediency in handling this situation.(Not so happy about the expediency of money flying out of my hands.) Nathan was professional and courteous. Because I've never had this done, I truly believe they are so overpriced. That is reason for rating. read more

Scott #70 provided an on-time, knowledgeable, and professional service call today. Thanks again for your continued great service.

Awful work and customer service. Came out to my home three times and I still have the same problem, don't waste your money or air with this company read more

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Thank you to Big Blue Bug Solutions for sending technician Javier Munoz to treat a termite problem at our location. Javier was very professional, courteous, and efficient - truly an excellent worker! In light of this superb service, you can be sure that we will be recommending Big Blue Bug Solutions to anyone that has a pest problem. -The Staff at Holy Angels Church, Barrington, RI read more

For Spring Cleaning to bugs-rodents.... whatever! I would recommend! Overall I will Give this Company 5 Stars. When I had my home Inspected, the inspector that came was professional and seemed well educated. He was accompanied by a trainee she was delight and down to earth and really seemed motivated!. As far as the technicians I had: Javier, Ken & Wayne I again say 5 stars! They came 2 times for the 2 treatments. Each time they were polite and professional. If you think about all the little things that need to be done before a home is to go through an extermination...add on getting kids off to school, grandson to a sitter and all pets out is exhausting enough then to remove dresser drawers and furniture away from the walls is overwhelming! But they really helped. Some things I forgot to do and others like moving furniture away from the walls so they could gain access was just too heavy and awkward for me which they took care of. I did receive information on how to prepare and preperation is important... these guys worked hard, picked up my slack and did what was needed to do to get the job done. I don't think anyone enjoys having to leave their home and to clear things around weather it's for a biannual rug-apholstry cleaning to an exterminstion... but it's the end result we often look foward to. If you're like me and it's more than "results" but how you were treated along the way that equally matters than this is the company and staff that I would recommend. The one thing that I would like to see added is a call ahead phone call to notify client. A 2 hour window is given but a call ahead would be tops! read more

I would like to compliment blue bug on the technician Vince . He was on time, efficient and polite and completely.

I have had three major infestations of flying squirrels in my attic. Year after year they have returned, and chewed through wiring. It's an invasive processs, and wiring is expensive to repair. After the first infestation, I hired a local Narragansett firm who put out poison. The flying squirrels died in the walls of the house, smelled horrible, and launched many thousands of horseflies into the house (in the middle of winter.) It was a nightmare. This time I hired the BBB. They have been fantastic. I signed a contract. The work was much more than what was originally estimated, and they undoubtedly lost money. BBB stuck to their word, and remained on the job until the flyers (40 of them!!!!) were gone. Their employees were knowledgable, informative, polite, hardworking, and friendly. I wish there were more businesses of this caliber. read more

Our rep, jennifer (#158), was absolutely great. Answered all my questions. Was pleasant to deal with and look forward to being protected by the BIG BLUE BUG. ROBERT GROSS 52 DALTON RD HOLLISTON MA 01746 read more

Yes I hated spending $2,000+ to have my home "sealed up" from pests but it was necessary and it's money well spent. In the past ten years, three bats and two flying squirrels had gotten into the house. Nathan inspected every nook and cranny of my house (larger, older home) inside and out and gave really valid advice. Fortunately or not, he taught me a lot about pests. Nathan set up plans where Mark, the technician, would come out several times over the course of several weeks. He set up traps and escape routes so that animals could get out of the house but not be able to get back in. I found the entire process to be well thought out and interesting. Now I have peace and quiet and no more worries about unwanted guests. Don't be put off by the expense. These people are very good at what they do and they will work until the problem is solved. read more

We had a pretty big carpenter ant problem surface after installing new windows. Aaron was very thorough in locating and treating the entry point as well as treating inside the house. He was exceptionally easy to work with, respectful of our home and attentive to our concerns. read more

I am a landlord and my tenant called about possibly a squirrel running around in the walls & ceiling of the house. My property manager inspected and found no signs, and recommended Big Blue Bug for a second opinion. Meghan at BBB answered my call immediately, and arranged a free inspection for the very next morning. Paul conducted the inspection. He called both me and my tenant in advance of his arrival. Paul followed up with me immediately after the inspection. He concurred with my property manager that he could find absolutely no sign of any critters. He inspected indoors and outdoors thoroughly. He told me that they wouldn't waste my money other than recommending putting out a few glue or snap traps in key locations "just in case." Paul declined my offer to pay for the inspection but suggested calling BBB the next time the property is vacant so they could be absolutely thorough which is not possible with a lot of clutter. I was tremendously relieved and very grateful. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BBB!!! read more