Called them for a bunch of wasp nests. They took them out. My wife pointed out we also had another issue, ants - big black ones and little ones which means two different colonies. A week later they are all gone, for a very low price. Meerkat does a great job. read more

Contacted Meerkat to have my shed sealed off from critters and they sent Will and Zach to do the job. The two were very polite and professional while explaining what needed to be done. They worked quickly and hard while doing an awesome job. Meerkat should be very proud of these two employees. Walt & Nancy Troy read more

Technicians names : Jay coyle, Josh Schwartz, Eric Coons Meerkat in Hudson NY , this whole business from an initial contact and on going service They have treated me with respect and kindness. I was scammed by other company's who did spend 1/4 of the time inspecting. One they were done they went over everything I needed and even discounted services after finding out I am a 100% disabled veteran , they didn't cut things I needed because I couldn't afford it , they wanted my son and I to live in a pest free house. I wasn't tried to be sold things I didn't need , honest , great company. This Meerkat in Hudson is a franchise so locally owned. If you need honest service I recommend them 1000%. read more

Scammers. They quoted us $15k for sealing the house and pest control, whereas ,another company did it for $595 , such a HUGE difference. do not bother read more

Scheduled today, 11-1. At 1:15, I finally came inside, opened windows and checked my email. There was 1 from them, timed at 12:18, telling me the service guy had called out and wanting to reschedule for a day that didnt work for me. Did he call out at 12:18? Doubtful. Would a call before 11 been more helpful and considerate if my time? Indeed. How often di you check your email? But how quickly do you answer your phone? Much quicker, of course. ​Just sit and hold your hands on your butt. We'll get to you when we feel like it." Never again. read more

How much is peace of mind worth? How much is a spider-free (well, almost) basement worth? To me, the answer to both of those questions is the cost of a three-seasons plan from Meerkat. We have had them for several years and they always show up on time, spray with non-toxic chemicals, and the results speak for themselves... less insects. However, we recently discovered a bee problem and I gave them a call to see how much it would cost to take care of it. Surprise... it was covered under our plan! They came in less than a week and did whatever magic they do to get rid of the bees nest in our roof underhang sill. It isn't cheap, but I sleep better and night (and play better in the basement) knowing that there are a lot less creepy crawly things about. read more

We were very impressed with the competency and professionalism of the team that treated our home. Their communications were good and we were delighted by their timeliness and alerts read more

We've had an excellent experience with Meerkat! All the sounds in our walls - bats, flying squirrels, regular squirrels and mice - have quieted. It was a process of course, but one that was really well communicated, with people who were easy to work with, diligent and serious about getting rid of all our invasive pests. Sleeping has become much easier without all those noises..... Yesterday, Luke and Damion were at the house for a while, making sure they got it right, asked if there was anything else I had recently noticed in terms of animal sounds, etc. They explained what they did, what next steps were, and how they are available if anything else pops up. Super friendly and just great to work with! We really appreciated the attention they gave to our situation and would certainly hire them in the future. They also gave great insight into what else was going on with our house, which was key - we have some wood rot that must be taken care of, and that we weren't aware of before they pointed it out. Super important and a great help! read more

A salesperson convinced us that for $5366 they would make my residence completely insect and rodent free. I went for it and agreed to have quarterly inspections. Because they were initially paid with a check, they would require the initial quarterly payment at that time on my credit card. I compiled so they would be automatic after each inspection. When the first quarterly inspection was made the inspector just walked around the house perimeter. He was going to leave without inspecting the attic, basement or garage. I had to ask him to do so. After checking my card,I discovered they had charged me for his inspection after paying for it at the time of initial service. The worst part is they would not drop the charge. I firmly believe they are a greedy organization and only in it for the dollars read more

Paid $2,000 to remove and seal to prevent any further rats and still have them. I also have the quarterly prevention that is $225 for about 15 minutes of the technicians time. Instead of billing my card on file, they sent me a statement with a $50 finance charge. I will be contacting the better business bureau. Very pricy company with alot of empty promises. read more

The owner was very respond to our concerns. The project manager had indicated that the job was complete but we didn't feel everything had been completed. He assured me that our home and our satisfaction were his concern. read more

I signed up for the best, most effective rodent proofing of my home about two years ago when a mouse ran over my foot. I had 3 different companies come in for estimates and review. Only Meerkat found a dead mouse and showed me selections and ideas for permanent rodent removal. It works. We had a small repeat problem but that proved to be our doing, not theirs. They came out anyway to check all around the house and reinforce a potential problem area. No mice or anything else. Thanks, you guys are great. Office staff is also helpful and friendly. read more

Called them last summer on a Friday afternoon to fix my mouse problem. Said they could have someone there earliest Wed. afternoon or Thursday morning to "look" at problem and then give estimate. Called another establishment, and they gave me price on the phone, arrived next morning, and fixed problem in less than an hour, for what looks to be 50% less than what Meerkat and others charge The Meerkat person on the phone also sounded very upset with all the questions I asked, like she had something better to do than talk to potential customer. Horrible initial customer service. Not surprised at the other 1 star reviews. read more

We have a problem with ground bees under our deck stairs. I checked Yelp reviews and found that Meerkat had a pretty good reputation so I reached out to them - through the Yelp contact link - expecting to have them contact me to make an appointment and quote a price. Much to my surprise I heard back from them - through Yelp - and a woman by the name of Jessica responded by telling me how I could deal with the issue myself vs. paying them to do it. I was blown away by her honesty! Most, if not all, other companies would likely have quoted me a price for a service call and service - which they would have been unable to properly (legally) perform based upon what Jessica related to me. I cannot thank Jessica enough for being so honest even though her company could have made money by visiting my home. The only way I can repay Jessica is by posting this review and keeping them in mind for any future needs that may arise. THANK YOU JESSICA AND MEERKAT! read more

I requested an estimate for removal of a wasp nest. Turned out I had several. Requested service on a Saturday. Meerkat's estimator arrived at 8am Monday. Price was very fair. Signed up and, two days later, had my wasp problem solved by their highly competent tech. I'm really grateful for the fast, friendly and highly effective service. Recommend without reservation. read more

This company is the greatest because they employ a tech named Stephanie who explained everything to me. I saw how thorough she is through the quality of her work. So much so that I requested Meerkat send her to my home everytime for our quarterly extermination. Meerkat has great customer service and I will continue to use them. read more

Meerkat Pest Control - Stephanie! The best Meerkat exterminator we've ever met. #womenintheworkplace - Pest Control Near Me - Albany, New York

No intent to judge the quality of their work, but egads, the price is high! $2,500 for 1.5 hours of 'sealing' and putting in a Bat Exclusion Device that allows the residual bats to safely exit but not be able to return (think one-way valve). The valve was later removed and that area sealed. It's just a lot of money. Silicone sealant and a $30 bat valve (google 'thebatvalve') and a few hours of your time weighed against the ease of using Meerkat.... But when you discover bats, you are emotional and upset and may not research this stuff. Your call! read more

I called at 10:00 on a Saturday night about a bat in my house. I was told the on call person would call me right back. I waited 1.5 hours and no call. I called back and another person told me there were no on call people for this weekend. Does anyone know what is going on with this company? read more

We had trouble with squirrels, mice and hornets. One call to Meerkat and they were all gone. The metalXpest control system closed up all pest entry points and looks great. Added real value to our home. The Meerkat staff was polite, thorough and professional. read more

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Zach and Cody came out to service our home and do a perimeter seal and were incredibly professional and helpful. They were quick, clean, and thorough with their work. They showed up on time and finished ahead of schedule. Overall, I was incredibly satisfied with their work and it's outcomes. Robert also stopped by and was able to share more knowledge on his line of business than I thought any one human could have. He was as friendly and professional as Zach and Cody were, and I'm more than willing to recommend them to anyone looking for their services. Start to finish they've been prompt, professional, and have stayed on time and budget. Overall as good of an experience as you could expect. read more

I have yet to be disappointed with Meerkat. They are always quick to respond and knowledgeable about whatever situation they are presented with. read more

I have never expected that I would need pest control service till my landscaping contractor told me that he found a volleyball size hornet nest on the tree in my front yard while he was trimming the branches. He warned me that these little creatures can get very aggressive and I'd better have an expert take care of it sooner than later before the nest grows to basketball size and beyond... Feel a little bit lost not knowing where to start, the next thing I did was searching for exterminators in the capital region on Yelp. Meerkat soon caught my eyes with very good reviews. Plus, it's local small business which I support in full during this pandemic as they are the pistons of the economic growth engine of the greater capital region. I left a message to Meerkat via Yelp with a few information regarding my situation and service expected. In a matter of minutes, Jessica/Meerkat already sent me a reply with a quote of flat rate service at very competitive price. In the next 10 minutes or so, Jessica helped me process the paperwork and set up the connection with coordinator for scheduling and made the whole process easy breeze through Yelp message! I then got a call from Kiara with Meerkat scheduling team who kindly helped me secure a slot at my earliest convenience. On the day of the service, our pest control expert Charles showed up on time. He was very courteous and professional. He checked the nest with me, confirmed the scope of the service and explained what I will be expecting immediately after the service and what I should pay attention to in the next few days in great details, very helpful and educational information! Then, Charles dressed up in the expert exterminator bunny suit which looks like an earth version of the space suite wore by Matt Demon in Martian! In just a few minutes, Charles took down and disposed the nest! I took a picture from inside the house, it was a little blurry but you can still see Charles holding the hornet nest in his hands, target neutralized! Charles then did a walk around of the property and applied pesticide for long term control, which is part of the flat rated service. Before waving Charles goodbye, I told him that his professionalism had made a positive impact on our life: now my family and I can have peace of mind to re-enjoy our front yard without worrying about the "hornet attack" Thank you Meerkat team for your great team work delivering such a timely, friendly, efficient and professional pest control service experience to your local customer! I would highly recommend Meerkat to anyone who is in need of great pest control service in the greater capital region. read more

Meerkat Pest Control - Picture is a little blurry but still reflects the moment of truth: Charles holding the removed hornet nest in his hands. - Pest Control Near Me - Albany, New York

Meerkat Pest control is as advertised. They are professional, prompt and courteous. I had a family of squirrels inside of a ceiling on a rental I own upstate. They came immediately and told me exactly how they were going to extract the problem. It was 6 months ago and the pests still have not returned. Also they have a fantastic warranty and the price was very reasonable. They are family owned and operated and the care and courtesy they extend to their customers show the difference. They also had a yelp deal which I took advantage of. If you are experiencing any pest problems, look no further, Meerkat will painlessly remove them. read more

Had an appointment recently on a Saturday & they never showed up. I called that day & left a message asking why they were a no-show & never received a call back. read more

This review is a few years late but we've been using Meerkat for the past few years. We had a bee infestation at my rental home a few years ago so we called Meerkat. They came out, inspected and told us what needed to be done. To say the least, never had a problem again. I went on their maintence program and they come out every six months to service both my homes. Easy communication and great people to deal with. Never, ever had a problem with Meerkat. Been reading some of the reviews of people who were not satisfied and the only thing I can say is, "hey, things sometimes happen" and lack of communication or something but these guys are top notch. Whoever trains these people are doing the right job. They are all good! No need to even bother with anyone else. They know that reputation is everything and with today's "social media", word of mouth travels at super sonic speed. It will make you or break you. Thank you Meerkat for everything that you do! read more

I'm going to give them 5 stars even without using their services based on these reasons: #1 I left an email in a SUNDAY...thinking that I'll hear something back sometime on Monday. This wasn't the case..I got an email back in a half hour. AMAZING that they work on a Sunday. I emailed the lady and got a conformation that she'd send a guy over the next day after informing her what hours I was available. The guy John who came was professional and courteous. He did a thorough job in conducting an inspection of my home for ants. After we sat down and he informed me of the price, even though not highly priced, it just wasn't in my budget at the time. It not their fault, it's mine.. I estimated it to be less I will be using them in the near future though. read more

We recently had an issue with someone dumping their unwanted rooster and hen in our yard (we have our own chickens). We tried for a few days to catch them because we had someone who would have taken them but were unsuccessful. I called Meerkat in hopes they could help since they list nuisance wildlife on their website. A woman called me back right away and, while they couldn't help, I appreciated the call back and she googled some things while we were on the phone (I had already exhausted that route) to see if she could give me other suggestions. I appreciate that they called me back promptly even though they couldn't help us. Other places I called didn't even bother calling back and one place just laughed at me. read more

I contacted Meerkat because I had a problem with a mouse. I was informed by the company that my service contract did not cover rodents so I would be charged $125 for the call. The company said that it would be sending someone who would be able to solve the problem quickly. When the serviceman arrived, all he brought were mouse traps which could be purchased at any hardware store. He placed them around the house and applied peanut butter on each of the traps. Then he told me to wait a few days for the traps to work. The service man told me that he would be back in a few days to remove the traps. He called Meerkat and the company told him that I would have to remove them myself. If Meerkat sent someone over it would charge an additional $ 125! I was surprised and annoyed. I couldn't believe the company was going to charge a total of $250 to a customer just for placing and removing a few traps. I could have just gone to a hardware store and bought the traps myself. I decided to remove the traps myself rather than incur an additional $125 charge I can't believe how much the company charged just to do a simple and routine job such as that! read more

I recently hired this company for pest control services. A technician named Aiden came out the first time to assess my needs. He was excellent! I compared their prices and services to the company I currently had and decided to switch. They scheduled me immediately and came as promised. Zach and his partner performed services today and did a wonderful job. Then, I was surprised by a visit from Richie. He introduced himself, checked on what services had been performed, and made sure that I was satisfied as I was. I would highly recommend this company and I am tremendously pleased so far. Thanks to this company for great customer service! read more

These guys rock, got back to me right away with a quote and were even able to come out the same day. Dispatch called me 20 min before the tech arrived, right on schedule. Matt did a thorough inspection and treated my house while I waited. The whole inspection and treatment only took about an hour. To date, no ants have returned and I will definitely be calling Meerkat again for future pest needs. read more

I am giving one star because there isn't an option to give no or negative stars. They gave us an outrageous price, negotiated down when I balked at it, then I bit on it. They didn't show up on the day they scheduled, made me miss a day of work as a result, then said we were mistaken, even though I had a contract promising the date and time. So, I cancelled the contract and never looked back. Horrible company....run away if you're considering! read more

Meerkat came. They were professional and educational and sealed up most of the entry points Thank you so much! We still have mice!!! The mice remain and we were told it our fault for not doing our part! We also found other food sources, not them in trying to do our due diligence! They promised they would come back until the mice were gone! When they did come they wanted more money or they weren't coming back! Mice 1 Meerkat 1 Us 0 Ps We also caught a gerbil in a basement trap! We don't own a gerbil! read more

paid them to eliminate mice inside, they said 30 days, day 75 still have mice, now paying them for additional services to trap and dispose.

We've had wasps/bees living in the soffits of our back porch for a couple of years now. Each year, I tried the spray can of 'wasp killer' from the store. While that helped for a day or two, the wasps kept on coming back. So this year I decided enough was enough, and I called Meerkat to come get rid of the wasps. Russ was the technician who showed up, and he did a great job. He explained that we had "paper wasps," and while they won't rebuild in the same nest each year, they were likely rebuilding a nest next to the old one. Either way, I wanted them gone. And I'm happy to say they're all gone now! In addition to the problem area on the porch, Russ treated the entire perimeter of our house, shed and mailbox...and he even moved our son's toys away from the house so they wouldn't get coated extra spray. Russ also noticed another paper wasp nest up along the roofline in another part of the house. He went the extra yard by climbing up on the roof and scraping away that nest. This was done several weeks ago, and I haven't seen any signs of paper wasps again. We'll use Meerkat again for sure if they return next year though! read more

I recently contracted with Meerkat Pest Control to rid our house of squirrels and mice. First off all Meerkat employees were very professional and offered excellent customer service, from the front office to employees in the field. Special hats off to both Ben and Josh who did an excellent job throughout our home. The job was significant and was completed in a timely manner. I plan to continue to use Meerkat contracting with them for continuing preventive treatments in the coming months. I recommend that you definitely check them out as you consider dealing with your own pest problems. read more

We had a small critter problem. Eli came out and did an estimate. Extremely polite and likable guy. From there Charles came out to get us started. Again one of the nicest guys I've worked with. Matt and Moose followed up getting us all buttoned up and pointed out all the things outside of the scope of work we should address. We're very pleased with our service and everyone's consideration during COVID etc. highly recommend. read more

I have bats!! So I called several pest control companies to get prices and service overviews. Meerkat offered the quickest most through plan to rid me of these winged rats! The package includes cleaning up the bar droppings which is a huge relief being that Nat droppings carries so many hazards on its own not counting what bats can do to destroy a attic. Their staff is very friendly and extremely knowledgeable so I know I picked the best team for this bat infection!! Plus the work has a guarantee so if those nasty bats try to come back they will come right back out to resolve the issue! read more

Meerkat Pest Control did a wonderful job to help my Grandmother. I do not live in the state of New York where my Grandparents live but I reached out to Meerkat to help them with their squirrel issue. They responded immediately and got out to my Grandparent's house the next day to take a look and assess the issue. Meerkat was incredibly helpful, making sure to communicate with me at all steps in the process and of course was wonderful with my elderly Grandmother. Before and after each trip out to my Grandparent's house they would give me a call to update me on how things were going. I would definitely recommend them to others. read more

Meerkat did a great job resolving the squirrel issue in my roof. These guys are true professionals -- I was very impressed by their customer service, the speed at which they responded to my initial call for help, and the thoroughness with which they did the job. They knew exactly what they were doing, and confidently and successfully eliminated the family of squirrels living in holes at the top of my steep roof. Lynn and Evan were the primary guys who did the job, and they were excellent, polite, extremely thorough in patching up all exposures in my roof (going above and beyond what I thought the job entailed), and were good at communicating their plan to me. I previously used a cheaper company to deal with the squirrel issue, but of course the squirrels returned and made the situation worse than ever. Meerkat resolved the issue -- I will call them if I ever have a pest issue again. It's nice to deal with real professionals. They are good and take pride in their work. read more

Greg S. was extremely informative and had great customer service skills. Thank you for assisting me.