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Critter Control of Lexington

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(859) 278-3747

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Sunday Closed

24/7 Emergency Services Available

Serving the following locations:

By County: Fayette, Jessamine, Scott and Woodford Counties

City of Georgetown
City of Nicholasville
City of Versailles
Keene
Lexington Manor
Lexington-Fayette
Midway
Sadieville
Stamping Ground
Wilmore

Testimonials

    
 
 
        
   Annette Adams 
 25 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Always ready to come and help
  
 
       
   Greg K 
 25 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A possum was able to gain entry into my basement through the dryer vent. I called Critter Control and they responded a few hours later. John came to my residence and quickly found the unwanted critter and removed her. I am extremely happy with the service I received. Critter Control will be installing a dryer vent to prevent future critters from entering my home.
  
 
       
   A Rod 
 3 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had such a wonderful experience with John Cavendish from Critter Control this morning! He came out to release a young possum that had been caught on our property, and what could have been a quick service call turned into an entire little wildlife lesson for my four-year-old before preschool.

John was incredibly patient, educational, and informative. He let my son safely get a closer look at the possum and explained so many interesting things about it, including some of its natural defense mechanisms and behaviors. He even took the time to teach him about the different types of wasps and bees we were seeing around the property.

By the time he left, I genuinely felt like we had just spent the morning at a wildlife exhibit! My son was fascinated, and I really appreciated how John took the extra time to make the experience fun and educational for him while also answering all of my questions.

You can tell John truly knows and appreciates wildlife and enjoys sharing that knowledge with others. Such a positive experience from start to finish. Thank you, John, for giving us an unexpected little science class this morning!
  
 
       
   Kenna Sapp 
 22 August 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Landon inspected my roof, attic, and soffits.  He was knowledgeable, respectful, courteous, and did not talk down to me as some service people tend to do.  He thoroughly explained what he did (taped up likely access points and set a trap near the most likely one) and answered all my questions.  I'm hopeful his efforts will help erradicate the problem - likely opossum or raccoon.
  
 
       
   Laurie Evans 
 20 July 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can't recommend them highly enough!!! Not only do they take care of problems when we do have them, but they come out, inspect the odd holes we have in the yard and tell us when we really don't have a critter problem!
  
 
       
   devon ward 
 18 July 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very informative, John c answered all my questions
  
 
       
   michael simms 
 15 July 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Good people effective prompt!
  
 
       
   jim a 
 3 May 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John was great, quick, and efficient!  We have used Critter Control several times and always get great service.
  
 
       
   Jeana Taylor 
 25 April 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have relied on the expertise of Critter Control for the last year. They identified my areas of concern, recommended the solutions and have created a maintenance plan that has been successful! The entire team has been professional and friendly.  A++
  
 
       
   Jeff Harris 
 20 April 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We use Critter Control much more regularly than you would think.  Whether they are found dead or alive Critter Control always makes them go away.

The combination of being a growing city, horse mecca, and tourist destination makes Lexington, Kentucky, a perfect target for nuisance wildlife. It’s quite common for people and wildlife to clash in urban areas near farmland, with residents and businesses experiencing damage to structures and lawns and gardens from raccoons, rodents, opossums, squirrels, and more.

Regardless of this area losing a lot of its natural habitat to growth, nuisance animals don’t seem to care that southern hospitality is not being extended to them. Call Critter Control when you need professionals who can detect what animal is in your home, locate their whereabouts, get rid of them, repair the damage they created, and exclude them from entering your home or yard again.

Critter Control Wildlife Removal Process

Critter Control is here for you every step of the way in the wildlife removal process. From inspection to removal—and even exclusion and repair—we have the services you need to get rid of raccoons, rodents, and other nuisances fast. First, we identify the animal on the property, then use humane methods to remove the animal and secure weak points where more could enter. If damage has been done, we can make those repairs for a complete restoration. Contact a Critter Control office near you today.

STEP 1

Whole Home Inspection

During the inspection we try to ascertain how many animals there are, where they are located, and how they got in. Based on what you have seen, heard and smelled, we start the inspection where you have noticed signs of animal activity. Evidence of animals inside your home include nests, dens, feces, and animal tracks. We investigate the exterior of your home looking for possible entry points, any evidence of animal damage, tracks, fur, animal waste, or rub marks.

Wildlife

STEP 2

Humane Removal

We use several methods to humanely remove the animal from your home. Depending on the species, the number of animals, and the condition of your property, we develop a custom wildlife removal plan. Humane wildlife removal strategies include animal traps, one-way doors, and repellents. Once we guarantee all animals are gone, we implement exclusion techniques. Exclusion techniques provide a safe, long-term solution to nuisance wildlife in your home. We create barriers to prevent animals from getting to resources. We only apply exclusions once we are sure all animals are gone from your home.

Wildlife Removal

STEP 3

Exclusion and Prevention

Wildlife will damage your home. Exclusion techniques repair any damage the animal causes getting into your home. Inside your home, animals build nests and dens out of readily available material. They will create runs through the insulation. Rodents will gnaw on anything including electrical wires and pipes. Animals can also spread diseases. We apply sanitation agents to clean up feces and urine. Mammals can host pests like fleas, ticks, and mites. Ectoparasite treatments exterminate those pests so you don’t become their next host.

Prevention and Repair

STEP 4

Restoration & Remediation

We clean and sanitize contaminated areas, removing animal waste and damaged materials to protect your family’s health and restore your property to its original condition.

Raccoon Removal Near You

Raccoons are a prevalent nuisance animal. Unafraid of people, they forage for food in residential, restaurant, hotel, and commercial trash cans, backyard gardens, and barns throughout Lexington. Their usual den can be found high up in trees where they feel safe from predators, but as their natural habitat is shrinking, attics, chimneys, barns, and sheds close to their scavenging places have become their homes of choice. Unfortunately, these smart, strong, and willful animals can create quite a lot of damage when creating a hole to gain entry to a property and once inside.

Inspection

During the inspection, we determine the severity of the raccoon infestation. We look for physical evidence like footprints in or around the home, stains from raccoon feces and urine. On the exterior of the house, we look for damage like scratches on boards, broken vents and screens, ripped apart shingles, destroyed soffits, and every possible entry point.

Humane Removal

Live trapping is one of the most efficient ways to get rid of a raccoon. Depending on the situation, a one-way door or excluder valve can be installed. An excluder valve works by allowing the raccoon to leave but blocks its reentry. The choice of device is largely dependent on the season and location of the raccoons on your property. Direct capture is not commonly used because raccoons are a rabies vector species. If we must trap, we place traps strategically to safely catch the raccoons and we check traps frequently, based on state laws.

Prevention

We provide a wide range of repair and restoration services. We can repair raccoon damage like broken screens on vents and chimneys and broken boards on decks and porches. It is essential to apply cleaning agents and ectoparasite treatments on areas inhabited by raccoons.

Bat Removal in Lexington

Barns, sheds, attics, and window shutters are the usual spots bats choose to roost. Kentucky is home to 16 species of bats; three of them are endangered, and all are protected. Because the mold that grows in bat guano and urine can cause disease, getting rid of bats as soon as possible is important to the health of you, your family, or co-workers. From mid-spring through summer, bats are caring for their young, who are quite helpless without their parents. Bat removal is best done in fall when the pups are already able to fly and hunt for food on their own.

Inspection

We perform a full interior and exterior inspection and search for signs such as rub marks, guano, a strong scent of ammonia, and small openings. The most common sign is the accumulation of guano (feces).

Bat Removal

The most effective and humane way to remove bats is by utilizing a bat valve in conjunction with a full home exclusion. A bat valve allows for bats to exit your home but not re-enter. We follow all local ordinances for humane bat removal. We will never abandon flightless pups in your attic.

Repairs

After removing the bat valves, we seal the entrance hole(s) so bats can no longer enter your home. If there is substantial guano in your attic, you should consider taking advantage of our attic remediation services to remove the soiled insulation and replace it.

Squirrel Removal

Squirrels are in the rodent family along with mice and rats but have distinct differences as well as similarities. Unlike other rodents like mice and rats, squirrels are active during the daytime and can be quite noisy when living above our heads in the attic. And, like mice and rats, they like to gnaw on wood and wires to help them keep their ever-growing teeth at a manageable length, so they can create quite a bit of damage. Unlike mice and rats, they will not raid your pantry but collect a stash of nuts and seeds close to where they’ve created their nest in your home or office. The most prevalent squirrels in Lexington are gray squirrels and fox squirrels. Gray squirrels do especially well in neighborhoods with mature trees next to homes. In Kentucky, you can shoot a squirrel during hunting season, but getting rid of a squirrel may be best left to professionals when living in a more populated area.

Inspection

Wildlife specialists look for signs such as chewing on, in, or around your home, small openings leading to the attic or the crawl space, droppings, and debris like nuts or nesting material. Beams, wires, pipes, and insulation may all show signs of damage from squirrels.

Squirrel Trapping

Live trapping or one-way doors are the most effective and humane ways to get rid of squirrels. One-way doors should never be used during birthing seasons (Spring & Fall), so our specialists will decide which is the best tool for the job. If we have to trap, we place traps strategically to safely catch the squirrels and check those according to state laws.

Repairs

We can restore your home or office by squirrel proofing all entry points after we have removed the offenders. We can also clean-up the nesting sites and remove any debris, food, feces and soiled insulation.

Rat and Mice Control

Lexington homeowners, business owners, and horse owners are all susceptible to rat and mouse infestations. Attics, basements, restaurants, and barns are sought out spaces for these nuisance animals to make their home. Rodents’ teeth grow throughout their lives, and they are notorious for chewing through electric wires, walls, and floors to create pathways to pantries, horse stalls, and restaurant storage areas. Rats and mice will contaminate food in pantries, and they also carry diseases including hantavirus, salmonella, and leptospirosis. They reproduce quickly and often, making it imperative to get rid of rats and mice quickly.

Inspection

During a rodent inspection, we thoroughly inspect your attic and provide a complete exterior home inspection. The most common signs of rodent activity are gnaw marks, feces, rub marks, nesting material, runs in insulation material, and small entry points.

Rodent Trapping

A Critter Control wildlife specialist will create a strategic trapping plan to remove the rodents found in your home. Critter Control specialists may use snap traps and live traps to capture and remove mice and rats. Rodent trapping can usually takes between five to fourteen days.

Repairs

The best way to reduce the possibility of letting unwanted rodents into homes is to seal possible entrances. Exclusion methods include caulking cracks in foundations, capping chimneys, and installing mesh covers over vents and crawl space entrances. We also strongly recommend a maintenance service. Rodents have front teeth that continuously grow, which means they can gnaw a new way back into your home.

Armadillo Holes in Yard

Armadillos are fairly new residents of Kentucky. The name armadillo in Spanish means ‘little armored one.’ Because of rising temperatures, these mammals have been migrating further north. While they may look slow and harmless, their long nails enable them to be aggressive diggers that can ruin a yard in search of insects and grubs. They also build extensive burrows that can uproot foundations, retaining walls, driveways, and sidewalks. Armadillos can also spread leprosy to humans. Because their burrows are large with multiple openings, it takes an expert like Critter Control to locate and get rid of an armadillo on your property.

Inspection

Our experts understand the habits and habitats of armadillos. We can assess if damages were caused by their burrows or digging.

Armadillo Removal

We have tools and equipment to properly remove armadillos, like safe and humane traps to capture the animal. Every armadillo removal is different and may require different safety techniques, from live traps to fumigations and repellents.

Armadillo Repair

Exclusion efforts include clearing debris, brush, and piles of wood or rocks. These are spots armadillos like to hide. We also cover burrows so an armadillo cannot return.

Opossum

Opossums are nocturnal and active all year long. Quite common in Lexington, opossums are North America’s only marsupial. Beneficial insect eaters, they will also eat garbage and pet food that is left outdoors. Opossums will inhabit attics, basements, sheds, crawl spaces, and under porches and decks. Critter Control recommends getting rid of an opossum quickly as they can transmit disease and parasites to humans and pets.

Inspection

Opossums can be found inside attics and basements or outside under decks and sheds. Common signs include unique paw prints and feces. Opossums are docile and usually easy to spot.

Trapping & Removal

Opossums can be lured into cages for live capture. If it is maternity season, we follow all guidelines for removing mother and newborn opossums. We will seal entryways into the building to prevent opossums from reentering in the future. Opossums can be kept from getting under sheds and decks by installing fencing around the bottom edges and burying the fence underground.

Repairs

Broken screens on chimney and roof vents are replaced with sturdier materials, and we properly seal all entry points, including crawlspaces. We clean and deodorize areas of opossum activity. Exclusion may include eliminating sources that attract bugs, like nighttime lighting, stagnant water, and livestock poop.

Snake Removal

Kentucky has 33 snake species, but only four are venomous, including the copperhead, water moccasin, timber rattlesnake, and pygmy rattlesnake. In summer, snakes like to hide out in cool, damp places, including basements, crawl spaces, and barns. As the weather cool, they need to keep warm by seeking the same type of shelter. One often overlooked hideout of snakes is horse trailers. Snakes are elusive and will hide out once they’ve entered a property. Critter Control specialists are expert detectives when it comes to locating a snake with a home or barn.

Inspection

Snakes are excellent at avoiding detection. We inspect your home for potential entry points and look for signs like snake skin and feces. Because a snake typically enters a home hunting for food, our wildlife inspector also looks for signs of a rodent infestation.

Removal & Control

Depending on the location, we can set a live trap or direct capture. Exclusion is the most effective way to keep snakes out of your home. If rodents are present, it is essential to exterminate the rodent infestation. Their presence will continue to attract snakes.

Repairs

In addition to dealing with any possible rodent problem drawing snakes to your property, a specialist will assist with sealing possible entry points and also encourage you to remove any debris where snakes can easily take up residence.

Other Common Wildlife Issues

Attic Restoration & Insulation

Wildlife Exclusion

Animal Damage

Why are animals in my house?

Rodent Droppings & Removal

Commercial Bird Control

The Critter Control Difference

Licensed, Insured Local Experts At Critter Control of Lexington, our team is driven by a commitment to efficient, ethical wildlife control backed by over 40 years of industry experience. Licensed, insured, trained.

Family Owned and Operated For more than 30 years, residents of the Lexington, KY area have counted on Critter Control of Lexington for all their wildlife control needs. Owned and operated by Dr. Chris Christensen • Casandra Gaud • Matt Christensen

Guaranteed Work Your satisfaction is always guaranteed. Critter Control® takes great pride in providing quality workmanship resulting in customer satisfaction.

Residential and Commercial Invading nuisance wildlife can wreak havoc on property. If left unattended wildlife and pests can cause costly property damage. Whether a residential property, apartment buildings, retail stores, office buildings, industrial plants, medical facilities, or warehouses, our trained professionals can handle any wildlife removal problem.

This franchise is independently licensed and operated by Christensen’s Urban Insect Solutions, Inc, dba Critter Control of Lexington.

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Critter Control of Lexington

Hours of Operation

Serving the following locations:

Testimonials

Critter Control Wildlife Removal Process

Whole Home Inspection

Humane Removal

Exclusion and Prevention

Restoration & Remediation

Raccoon Removal Near You

Inspection

Humane Removal

Prevention

Bat Removal in Lexington

Inspection

Bat Removal

Repairs

Squirrel Removal

Inspection

Squirrel Trapping

Repairs

Rat and Mice Control

Inspection

Rodent Trapping

Repairs

Armadillo Holes in Yard

Inspection

Armadillo Removal

Armadillo Repair

Opossum

Inspection

Trapping & Removal

Repairs

Snake Removal

Inspection

Removal & Control

Repairs

Other Common Wildlife Issues

Attic Restoration & Insulation

Wildlife Exclusion

Animal Damage

Why are animals in my house?

Rodent Droppings & Removal

Commercial Bird Control

The Critter Control Difference