5 Best Animal Removal Services in Los Angeles (2026)

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By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A raccoon in the attic or a skunk under the deck doesn't wait for business hours, which is why so many homeowners search for animal removal services in Los Angeles at the first sign of trouble. The top five companies on this page have logged over 2,100 Google reviews between them, and all five sit at 4.4 stars or higher, so the real question is which one answers the phone fastest and handles the job humanely.

Short answer: All City Animal Trapping leads with 4.9 stars across 890 reviews, the most of any Los Angeles wildlife removal company, and runs around the clock. Traction Wildlife and Pest Control (4.9, 341 reviews) and Rodent Expertz (4.9, 163 reviews) are close behind for humane trapping and attic remediation. Expect a service call to start around $200 for general wildlife removal.

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How LA's Top Wildlife Removal Companies Compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	All City Animal Trapping	4.9 ★	890	24-7 emergency and general trapping	View ›
2	Traction Wildlife and Pest Control	4.9 ★	341	Raccoon and rodent exclusion	View ›
3	Western Exterminator	4.4 ★	623	Established regional provider	View ›
4	Rodent Expertz Inc	4.9 ★	163	Attic remediation and insulation	View ›
5	ALL STAR ANIMAL TRAPPING	4.8 ★	152	Family-owned, budget-friendly	View ›

5 Best Animal Removal Services in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

All City Animal Trapping

4.9890 Google reviews

All City Animal Trapping is a Woodland Hills-based wildlife removal company covering the greater Los Angeles area, offering trapping and exclusion for skunks, raccoons, opossums, snakes, coyotes and more, plus attic cleanup and repair after rodent damage. Its site is explicit that it operates distinct from government animal control, focused on humane trapping and prompt response, and its team includes technicians with over two decades of field experience.

What people praise

Genuinely fast response, often within a couple of hours of calling
Technicians described as calm and skilled even with difficult removals like dead-animal extraction
Handles the full range of wildlife, from skunks to snakes to coyotes
Around-the-clock availability seven days a week

Worth knowing

Some jobs like dead-animal removal from tight spaces can involve added labour cost

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume890 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency12 days ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed and highest-volume wildlife removal company in Los Angeles, with a track record spanning routine trapping to genuinely difficult extractions. A safe default for most situations.

Website Book now +1877-724-5314 Directions

5850 Canoga Ave Ste 400, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Traction Wildlife and Pest Control

4.9341 Google reviews

Traction Wildlife and Pest Control serves the San Fernando Valley and West LA, handling residential, commercial and emergency wildlife removal alongside attic cleaning, crawl-space work and pest control. Its site says the company has completed more than 10,000 projects in the area, and reviewers consistently name the owner and technicians directly for hands-on, communicative service.

What people praise

Humane approach specifically praised, including releasing trapped animals into wildlife habitat rather than destroying them
Responsive communication, including fast replies even on weekends
One-way door exclusion methods used for raccoon families, avoiding trauma to the animals
Technicians explain the process and answer questions patiently

Worth knowing

As a smaller, valley-focused operation, response times outside its core service area may vary

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume341 · 84th

Confidencehigh

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Particularly strong for anyone who wants wildlife relocated humanely rather than simply removed, with a genuinely engaged owner-operator running the show.

Website +1818-262-4445 Directions

5740 Hazeltine Ave #1, Van Nuys, CA 91401

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Western Exterminator

4.4623 Google reviews

Western Exterminator is a long-established pest and wildlife control company with a Los Angeles branch on West Temple Street, offering animal and bird control alongside general pest services under the larger Rentokil-Terminix umbrella. Reviewers describe long-term relationships with individual technicians who return for repeat visits on tricky wildlife and rodent issues.

What people praise

Technicians who return for follow-up visits build real familiarity with a property's issues
Handles escalated, more involved wildlife situations with dedicated specialists
Large company backing means broader resources for complex jobs
Technicians noted for going the extra mile once assigned to a property

Worth knowing

Scheduling and call-centre communication draw the most criticism, including missed appointment windows
Lower rating on this list, driven mainly by scheduling frustrations rather than the on-site work itself

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume623 · 91st

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown80% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The work itself gets strong marks once a technician is on site, but confirm appointment windows carefully given the scheduling complaints in reviews.

Website +1213-212-6771 Directions

3333 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Rodent Expertz Inc

4.9163 Google reviews

Rodent Expertz is a Los Angeles pest control company on La Cienega Boulevard specializing in rodent-focused wildlife control, attic and crawl-space cleanup, sanitization, and insulation removal and replacement after rodent damage. Its site lists rodent exclusion and proofing as core services alongside the cleanup work, positioning it as a full-cycle rodent remediation company rather than trapping alone.

What people praise

Thorough attic sanitization and insulation replacement after infestations
Technicians explain findings clearly, including tracing activity back to its source
Entry-point sealing done as standard, not an upsell
Monthly maintenance service available for repeat customers

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the largest names on this list, though ratings are consistently strong

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume163 · 78th

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest pick specifically for rodent damage that's already reached the attic or crawl space, with a genuinely complete remediation process rather than just trap-and-go.

Website +1626-514-2322 Directions

1080 S La Cienega Blvd Unit 308, Los Angeles, CA 90035

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

ALL STAR ANIMAL TRAPPING

4.8152 Google reviews

ALL STAR ANIMAL TRAPPING is a veteran and family-owned wildlife removal company based in Van Nuys, offering trapping and removal for raccoons, skunks, opossums, rats, bats, squirrels and more, plus sanitation and crawl-space remediation. Its site emphasizes lower cost relative to larger chains while still providing custom exclusion work and emergency service.

What people praise

Genuine care for the animals shown in humane trapping and release, including keeping families together
Emergency and after-hours availability, including weekend calls
Technicians praised individually and repeatedly by name across reviews
Positioned as a lower-cost alternative to bigger chain competitors

Worth knowing

Smallest review base on this list, though sentiment is strongly positive

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume152 · 72nd

Confidencemoderate

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid budget-conscious option from a family-owned operation, with reviewers specifically calling out its humane approach to trapping and relocation.

Website +1818-351-1639 Directions

15841 Wyandotte St, Van Nuys, CA 91406

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Los Angeles wildlife removal companies. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of reviewers carries more weight than a 4.9 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does animal removal cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Reviewer-reported pricing across multiple businesses on this list points to a similar starting range for general wildlife removal jobs, though the exact cost depends on the species, access difficulty and whether exclusion or cleanup work is also needed.

Job	Typical price
General wildlife removal (starting)	$200+

Figure compiled from customer-reported pricing in Google reviews across multiple businesses on this list (All City Animal Trapping, Traction Wildlife, Western Exterminator, Rodent Expertz), verified August 2026. These are figures individual customers reported paying, not published rate cards; always get a written quote before work begins.

Serving all of Los Angeles

These wildlife removal companies cover the greater Los Angeles area including Woodland Hills, Van Nuys, the San Fernando Valley, West LA and Downtown. Searching for animal removal near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you hire a wildlife removal company

Is the trapping and removal method humane, and where are animals relocated?
Do you handle exclusion work to prevent the animal from returning?
What’s the total cost including any attic cleanup or insulation replacement?
Do you offer 24/7 or emergency same-day service?
Are you licensed and insured for wildlife removal in California?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these wildlife removal companies?

We started from every wildlife and animal removal company in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do these companies offer 24/7 emergency service?

All City Animal Trapping runs around the clock seven days a week. Others on this list offer extended hours or fast weekend response; confirm exact availability when you call.

How much does wildlife removal cost in Los Angeles?

Reviewer-reported pricing points to a general wildlife removal job starting around $200, with cost rising for exclusion work, attic cleanup or more difficult access. Always get a written quote first.

The bottom line

All City Animal Trapping is the safe default for most Los Angeles homeowners on proven volume and around-the-clock availability, while Traction Wildlife stands out for its humane, hands-on approach. Whoever you call, ask specifically how the animal will be handled and whether exclusion work is included.

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