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Find a Location

Critter Control of Grand Rapids has 4 locations, listed below.

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    • Critter Control of Grand Rapids

      2215 Bristol Ave NW Walker, MI 49544-1405

      BBB Accredited Business
    • Critter Control of Grand Rapids

      519 W Fourteenth St Traverse City, MI 49684-4042

      BBB Accredited Business
    • Critter Control of Grand Rapids

      297 Knollwood Dr Traverse City, MI 49686-1856

      BBB Accredited Business
    • Critter Control of Grand Rapids

      1245 W State Rd Lansing, MI 48906-1131

      BBB Accredited Business

    Business ProfileforCritter Control of Grand Rapids

    Pest Control
    Multi Location Business
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    4.67/5stars

    Average of 6 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    3 complaints closed in last 3 years

    3 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 11/22/2000

    Years in Business: 37

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    Critter Control of Grand Rapids states they offer pest control 

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Critter Control of Grand Rapids has 4 locations, listed below.

    *This company may be headquartered in or have additional locations in another country. Please click on the country abbreviation in the search box below to change to a different country location.

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      • Critter Control of Grand Rapids

        2215 Bristol Ave NW Walker, MI 49544-1405

        BBB Accredited Business
      • Critter Control of Grand Rapids

        519 W Fourteenth St Traverse City, MI 49684-4042

        BBB Accredited Business
      • Critter Control of Grand Rapids

        297 Knollwood Dr Traverse City, MI 49686-1856

        BBB Accredited Business
      • Critter Control of Grand Rapids

        1245 W State Rd Lansing, MI 48906-1131

        BBB Accredited Business
      Location of This Business
      2215 Bristol Ave NW, Walker, MI 49544-1405
      BBB File Opened:
      6/19/1996
      Years in Business:
      37
      Business Started:
      5/1/1987
      Date of New Ownership:
      1/1/2019
      Business Incorporated:
      12/15/1997
      Accredited Since:
      11/22/2000
      Type of Entity:
      Limited Liability Company (LLC)
      Alternate Business Name
      • Critter Control of Greater Lansing
      • Critter Control o Northern Michigan
      • AEWIN, LLC
      • Critter Control of Traverse City
      Hours of Operation

      Primary

      M:
      7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
      T:
      7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
      W:
      7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
      Th:
      7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
      F:
      7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
      Sa:
      9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
      Su:
      Closed
      Business Management
      • Mr. Evan Windholz, Owner
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. Evan Windholz, Owner

      Customer Contact

      • Mr. Evan Windholz, Owner
      Additional Contact Information

      Phone Numbers

      Industry Tip

      BBB Tip: Pest control

      Customer Complaints

      3 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      12/05/2023

      Complaint Type:
      Sales and Advertising Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      Including PDF with detailed timeline of events leading to this complaint. Summary: Needed bats removed from my attic. They came and serviced the house promptly however did not explain the potential backflow of bats getting into my living area. I had to find last minute lodging for a week following the work as there were multiple bats getting inside every day. I wish I had been warned so I could have gotten my pets out of the home and found better lodging following the work. Lost a week of work last minute as well because the house was unsafe. Upon returning to my home I had to dispose of several dead bat carcasses throughout my home...Had no follow up on the service until I ran into one of the service provider at a mutual clients home... They then followed up on the service a few weeks later and came onto my property unannounced while I was gone. This happened twice showing up and working on my roof without permission - a concern as I have animals in and around the property. I had asked for a follow up check inside and in the attic and never had a confirmed visit to do so. With billing, I had requested to pay cash upon service and no one was able to take my cash payment. I did not receive a receipt, service summary, or bill for over a month following service - had to call to receive these. When I did finally receive a bill I called the phone number attached and was redirected to multiple different companies, some who had no idea how I got their number and another claiming I was out of their service range and there was no way I could have had service through this company. I said that this phone number is on my bill, please confirm who I am sending my payment to.Finally spoke to one of the managers about this confusion and he was unable to resolve anything and seemed confused on the whole situation and offered no resolution. He did send the work order and initial estimate so I do have paperwork for the job now.
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      Customer Reviews

      6 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Jennifer D

      3 stars

      01/20/2024

      My initial call to Critter Control was in the summer regarding wasps, bees and stink bugs. They got rid of the bees and wasps by spraying and sealing gaps in siding. They also covered some vents. Fall came and so did stink bugs. I called Critter Control under the 12-month warranty and was told they don't cover stink bugs--that their sister company Orkin does. Why did they charge to cover the vents if they say they were only treating wasps an bees? The vent covers don't stop insects from entering the home. I should have read the contract more thoroughly, and the company should have been honest up-front and stated that they were only dealing with the stinging insects. Also, the two representatives gave different price quotes and all costs had increased by the time I was asked to sign the contract.

      Critter Control of Grand Rapids Response

      01/24/2024

      We are very sorry to hear about the issues you are having with stink bugs. Our stinging insect service is tailored to address stinging insects such as wasps and bees. We are thrilled to have effectively resolved your wasp and carpenter bee problem! However, our stinging insect service does not cover stink bug treatments, and we do not advertise or provide for them separately. To clarify further, the covers installed on your utility vents were preventative measures recommended to exclude birds or other animals from your home. We're committed to clarity and transparency, and we apologize for any confusion or inconsistencies you encountered. We greatly appreciate your feedback and are always working to improve our offerings and communication!

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