--- title: "Best Known Pest & Wildlife" description: "Best Known Pest & Wildlife is a residential pest and wildlife control company based in Tewksbury, MA, owned and operated by Brendan Walsh, serving Middlese" doc_version: "2026-09-19" last_updated: "2026-09-19" --- # Best Known Pest & Wildlife **Trade:** Pest Control · **Phone:** (781) 333-1998 · **Website:** https://bestknownpest.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 277 reviews across 3 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 25 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Best Known Pest & Wildlife is a residential pest and wildlife control company based in Tewksbury, MA, owned and operated by Brendan Walsh, serving Middlesex County and beyond. Reviewers describe him personally handling a wide range of issues — raccoons, squirrels, bats, birds, mice, wasps and bees — often with humane removal and exclusion work like sealing entry points. Response is consistently described as fast, with several reviewers noting same-day or next-day visits, including emergency calls. Several reviewers also mention fair or reasonable pricing, and at least one reported a mouse problem that stayed solved for two years after his work. Google shows a 5-star average for the business. **Strengths:** - Fast response — reviewers cite same-day and emergency visits repeatedly - Broad wildlife expertise — handles raccoons, squirrels, bats, birds and mice personally - Durable fixes — one reviewer's mouse problem stayed solved for two years ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - The company is based in Tewksbury, MA and is owned and operated by Brendan Walsh. _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://bestknownpest.com) — “Best Known Pest & Wildlife is a residential pest and wildlife control company based in Tewksbury, MA, owned and operated by Brendan Walsh, s…” - [Official Website](https://bestknownpest.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Brendan Walsh, Owner & Operator” - The company says it serves Tewksbury and the surrounding area. _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://bestknownpest.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Tewksbury” - Google shows a 5-star average for the business. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Best%20Known%20Pest%20%26%20Wildlife&query_place_id=ChIJ3assd1mh44kRNDTjCAD_3fI) — “Google: 5★ from 0 ratings” - Reviewers consistently describe fast response, including same-day and emergency calls. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tRdFZVbHFWbEpNTm1zME1WOWpWbWMxVWpkdE1GRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf2ddff0008e33434!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkQtVUlqVlJMNms0MV9jVmc1UjdtMFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Came over same day for an emergency call. Highly recommend!!” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tkek5XNW9WbTQyZVhobGQxTlFlVEEzVjJaTWJXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf2ddff0008e33434!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkdzNW5oVm42eXhld1NQeTA3V2ZMbWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Brendan was amazing. I would highly recommend him. I noticed some wasp activity under my deck. I called him at 5:44 am and he came withi…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sMlNFcGpSR1ZRV0hWdVMxWkJRV2hXWTBaWFpHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf2ddff0008e33434!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnl2SEpjRGVQWHVuS1ZBQWhWY0ZXZGc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Brendan came out the same day I reached to him and was able to quickly diagnose the issue. Within. A few hours I had multiple quotes for …” - Reviewers describe Brendan personally handling a wide range of wildlife and pest issues, including raccoons, squirrels, bats, birds and mice, often with exclusion work like sealing entry points. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21KMWFEQnJkVkZXT1dGWmQzSjVWbGs1VWpKdE9GRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf2ddff0008e33434!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmJ1aDBrdVFWOWFZd3J5Vlk5UjJtOFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I found Best Known Pest & Wildlife after using a few other local pest control companies that were disappointing. Brendan came out and fou…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SZlkzSlFUWEZJY2psV09FUk5lRU4wUzJSSGRIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf2ddff0008e33434!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnRfY3JQTXFIcjlWOERNeEN0S2RHdHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ A raccoon family moved in. Brendan moved them out. The raccoons had a plan. Brendan had a better plan. I was stressed. Brendan was not. H…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xnMGNYWlNabkpNUVc1c1FVZzBSVzlWYlcwMVpuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf2ddff0008e33434!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlg0cXZSZnJMQW5sQUg0RW9VbW01Znc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had mice throughout our home. After contacting Brendan, he guaranteed that he could seal the entry points and solve the problem. He ca…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21KVVVWaDBiVzB6UmpJMFRsODVRMDlsWVZkM2RsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf2ddff0008e33434!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmJUUVh0bW0zRjI0Tl85Q09lYVd3dlE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had a persistent bee issue in our house due to a hive at the top of our chimney. Twice the bees were sprayed by another pest company w…” - Several reviewers describe fair or reasonable pricing. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGTmJrdG1NVUkwYmtaQ2VtcEROR3hPZDJsUFNXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf2ddff0008e33434!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFNbktmMUI0bkZCempDNGxOd2lPSWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Brendan was responsive, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work. His rate was reasonable. He both took care of my immediate need and advise…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pCdFJtUlhiRXcxYWpFMFNWOURSR2x3UVVWbmVGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf2ddff0008e33434!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjBtRmRXbEw1ajE0SV9DRGlwQUVneFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ This isn't our first time working with Brendan the owner of best known pest and wildlife. He's professional, on time, and prices are more…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WbE0yNHpXVlY1WW1reWRsTjNWM3BaWm10emNIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf2ddff0008e33434!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnVlM24zWVV5YmkydlN3V3pZZmtzcHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Brendan is terrific, very knowledgeable, professional, personable and courteous! He came when he said he would and he got the job done a…” - One reviewer reported that a sealed-up mouse problem stayed resolved for two years. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xnMGNYWlNabkpNUVc1c1FVZzBSVzlWYlcwMVpuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf2ddff0008e33434!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlg0cXZSZnJMQW5sQUg0RW9VbW01Znc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had mice throughout our home. After contacting Brendan, he guaranteed that he could seal the entry points and solve the problem. He ca…” - Reviews are overwhelmingly 5-star, repeatedly citing fast response and thorough wildlife and pest exclusion work. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxdWRHWmljVUZQT0cwelNteElaMlpXWkhNM2RFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf2ddff0008e33434!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOi1udGZicUFPOG0zSmxIZ2ZWZHM3dEE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Best pest control experience we’ve ever had. Fast response, excellent communication, and results that actually worked. Brendan was court…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25CeU4wZFZUMGhQV1VsME0zbG9RVGh0ZVVWNFpIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf2ddff0008e33434!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnByN0dVT0hPWUl0M3loQThteUV4ZHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Incredibly knowledgable, responsive, and operates as humanely as possible. Really came through for us in a time of need as first-time hom…” - Specializes in Pest Control _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21KMWFEQnJkVkZXT1dGWmQzSjVWbGs1VWpKdE9GRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf2ddff0008e33434!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmJ1aDBrdVFWOWFZd3J5Vlk5UjJtOFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I found Best Known Pest & Wildlife after using a few other local pest control companies that were disappointing. Brendan came out and fou…” - [Official Website](https://bestknownpest.com) — “Best Known Pest & Wildlife is a residential pest and wildlife control company based in Tewksbury, MA, owned and operated by Brendan Walsh, s…” ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/look-up-and-confirm-a-massachusetts-pesticide-license ## Sources - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Best%20Known%20Pest%20%26%20Wildlife&query_place_id=ChIJ3assd1mh44kRNDTjCAD_3fI): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Best%20Known%20Pest%20%26%20Wildlife&query_place_id=ChIJ3assd1mh44kRNDTjCAD_3fI): 5.0★ from 0 ratings - [Official Website](https://bestknownpest.com): Self-reported profile and service details ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Melissa Sandberg · 2026-07-27**: Brendan was able to come and treat our yellow jacket problem right after getting off the phone. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Anthony DeSimone · 2026-07-27**: I found Best Known Pest & Wildlife after using a few other local pest control companies that were disappointing. Brendan came out and found flying squirrel & bat droppings in my attic. He was able to seal any possible access points to my roof and used one way doors for both the squirrels and bats. A… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joy Marchand · 2026-07-21**: We had BK Pest and Wildlife out to clean up some issues at our new house - a one-way door that was never closed up, some ugly mesh left behind by the previous folks, and a massive bird nest in the attic. Brendan was responsive, punctual, very pleasant, extremely neat in his work, and 100% profession… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mr. & Mrs. M · 2026-07-18**: Came over same day for an emergency call. Highly recommend!! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alex k · 2026-07-16**: Brendan and his family are, without question, the best pest and wildlife control specialists I have ever worked with. I have owned and managed everything from multifamily properties in Dorchester with serious mice, rat, raccoon, and other pest issues to high-end homes in country club communities. B… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nishant Patel · 2026-07-14**: I’ve used Brendan from BK pest twice now over past two years. First time for bats. Second time for mice. Both times he quickly found the issue and corrected it. He always responds to my questions and is very responsive. I would not hesitant to use him for any pest related issues! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Melissa Rousselle · 2026-07-14**: I definitely recommend working with Brendan. He Was able to take care of my hornet nest issue quickly and even shared a video with me of the process since I wasn’t home. Thanks for your great work! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · James McNamara · 2026-07-02**: Brendan - the owner came out and removed a hidden nest and blocked 6 places on my house where birds could possibly enter! He is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of bird and pest removal and prevention. He gave me advice on what I should ask the siding company that was starting a new job the fo… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · aeryn anulao · 2026-06-30**: A fearless hero 😱 saved both myself and my husky from killed yellow jackets - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael Daley · 2026-06-30**: Awesome company and easy to work with. Had a yellow jacket nest under stairs and next day it was taken care of. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-19T09:55:27.826Z. Cite as: Best Known Pest & Wildlife — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/best-known-pest-and-wildlife) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/best-known-pest-and-wildlife ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)