# Pesky Critters Pest Control

**Trade:** Pest Control · **Address:** Wilmington, MA 01887 · **Phone:** (603) 895-5222 · **Website:** http://www.peskycritterspc.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 7 reviews across 7 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Pesky Critters Pest Control is a family-owned residential and commercial pest control company based in Wilmington, Massachusetts and Raymond, New Hampshire, licensed to operate in both states. The company's own site says it was founded in 1998 (the Better Business Bureau's file dates the sole proprietorship to 1996), and it remains family-run today under the Lavalle family — Jim Lavalle appeared in a 2017 local radio interview as managing partner, and reviews describe both Jim and his father doing hands-on visits.

Reviews from 2022 through 2026 are consistently glowing, describing quick response times, thorough explanations of the treatment plan, and technicians willing to handle the job hands-on — one reviewer described a technician catching a mouse bare-handed and removing it on the spot. Multiple reviewers, including a property manager overseeing several communities, describe using the company for years and call it reliable and knowledgeable. A 2024 review specifically credits a technician named Scott with a punctual, professional cockroach treatment in an apartment.

The Better Business Bureau lists no complaints, reviews, or government actions against the business, though its file carries no rating due to insufficient information rather than any negative mark.

There's nothing in the record to flag as a concern — every review found is positive across several named technicians and job types. Homeowners dealing with rodents, insects, or a recurring pest issue have a consistent, multi-year track record to go on here.

**Strengths:**
- Hands-on technicians — reviewers describe direct, effective handling of pest problems
- Clear communication — technicians explain treatment plans and follow up to confirm results
- Long-term reliability — a multi-community property manager calls them consistently knowledgeable
- Family-run service — reviewers name owners directly across professional, friendly visits

**Where sources disagree:**
- The Better Business Bureau dates the business to 1996, while the company's own site says it was founded in 1998.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- The Better Business Bureau lists the business as a sole proprietorship started 5/1/1996, owned by Scott Lavalle, with no complaints, reviews, or government actions. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/nh/raymond/profile/pest-control/pesky-critters-pest-control-0051-12003763) — “BBB profile for Pesky Critters Pest Control at 7 Meadow Ct, Raymond, NH. Not BBB Accredited, rating 'Not Rated' (BBB does not have sufficien…”
- The company's site states it was founded in 1998 and has been family owned and operated since, licensed in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.peskycritterspc.com) — “A family-owned residential and commercial pest control company founded in 1998, based in Raymond, NH and Wilmington, MA, licensed and servic…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.peskycritterspc.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Founded in 1998, family owned and operated ever since.”
- Handles rodent and cockroach control for residential and commercial properties. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ5bE4yNGt3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1c6cc5f152af47fc!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID9lN24kwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Scott came out and treated our apartment for cockroaches. He was very punctual in his arrival and friendly, professional, and informative…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNlbkpPdXFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1c6cc5f152af47fc!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICenJOuqQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a mouse problem so Pesky Critters came to check it out. The dude literally caught the mouse with his bare hands and took it out of…”
- Reviewers describe technicians who explain the treatment plan clearly and follow up to confirm the issue is resolved. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OeFJuaHVWbWhoWlVGZlJEZDROR3czWkhOTVdtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1c6cc5f152af47fc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmNxRnhuVmhhZUFfRDd4NGw3ZHNMWmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ What a great service. Jim and his dad came out. Jim and dad were extremely professional. They explained exactly what they were doing and …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyNU9iZzVRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1c6cc5f152af47fc!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID25Obg5QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great service.   Came out right away, made sure to investigate and treat our pest issue, and came back to make sure it was resolved.
Alwa…”
- A property manager overseeing multiple communities described using the company for years and called it reliable and knowledgeable. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPOHVLV01BEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1c6cc5f152af47fc!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICO8uKWMA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We have been using Pesky Critters for many years at a number of our communities. Very reliable and knowledgeable.”
- 7 reviews from 2022 through 2026, all five stars, describing rodent and insect jobs handled by several named technicians. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSUU1DMTVXVjlOVnpKblRVbE9VM1JaU0VSUlMxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1c6cc5f152af47fc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlRQMC15WV9NVzJnTUlOU3RZSERRS1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have had nothing but positive experiences with Pesky Pest Control and highly recommend them, very professional!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OeFJuaHVWbWhoWlVGZlJEZDROR3czWkhOTVdtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1c6cc5f152af47fc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmNxRnhuVmhhZUFfRDd4NGw3ZHNMWmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ What a great service. Jim and his dad came out. Jim and dad were extremely professional. They explained exactly what they were doing and …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNMaDV6S3BBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1c6cc5f152af47fc!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICLh5zKpAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Pesky Critters is a family business. They are so nice, thorough, knowledgeable and reasonably priced! I highly recommend!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ5bE4yNGt3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1c6cc5f152af47fc!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID9lN24kwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Scott came out and treated our apartment for cockroaches. He was very punctual in his arrival and friendly, professional, and informative…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNlbkpPdXFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1c6cc5f152af47fc!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICenJOuqQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a mouse problem so Pesky Critters came to check it out. The dude literally caught the mouse with his bare hands and took it out of…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPOHVLV01BEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1c6cc5f152af47fc!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICO8uKWMA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We have been using Pesky Critters for many years at a number of our communities. Very reliable and knowledgeable.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyNU9iZzVRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1c6cc5f152af47fc!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID25Obg5QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great service.   Came out right away, made sure to investigate and treat our pest issue, and came back to make sure it was resolved.
Alwa…”
- Specializes in Pest Control _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ5bE4yNGt3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1c6cc5f152af47fc!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID9lN24kwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Scott came out and treated our apartment for cockroaches. He was very punctual in his arrival and friendly, professional, and informative…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNlbkpPdXFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1c6cc5f152af47fc!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICenJOuqQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a mouse problem so Pesky Critters came to check it out. The dude literally caught the mouse with his bare hands and took it out of…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.peskycritterspc.com) — “A family-owned residential and commercial pest control company founded in 1998, based in Raymond, NH and Wilmington, MA, licensed and servic…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## 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

- [Local Chambers of Commerce](https://business.wilmingtontewksburychamber.org/list/member/pesky-critters-pest-control-112.htm): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/pesky-critters-pest-control-raymond): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pesky%20Critters%20Pest%20Control&query_place_id=ChIJS1xCJYgK44kR_EevUvHFbBw): 5.0★ from 10 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pesky%20Critters%20Pest%20Control&query_place_id=ChIJS1xCJYgK44kR_EevUvHFbBw): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.peskycritterspc.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/nh/raymond/profile/pest-control/pesky-critters-pest-control-0051-12003763): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://wilmingtonapple.com/2017/05/03/video-watch-debut-episode-of-wctvs-inside-the-chamber-featuring-pesky-critters-pest-control/): 1 web mention across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “Host Joey DeSario interviews Jim Lavalle, the managing partner of of Pesky Critters Pest Control.” — wilmingtonapple.com (2017-05-04) — https://wilmingtonapple.com/2017/05/03/video-watch-debut-episode-of-wctvs-inside-the-chamber-featuring-pesky-critters-pest-control/

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jim G · 2026-01-31**: I have had nothing but positive experiences with Pesky Pest Control and highly recommend them, very professional!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Steve Allard · 2026-01-29**: What a great service. Jim and his dad came out. Jim and dad were extremely professional. They explained exactly what they were doing and how I could support their efforts.  I already scheduled my next follow up for the spring. I would highly recommend Pesky Critters to anyone needing extermination s…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alison F · 2024-06-23**: Pesky Critters is a family business. They are so nice, thorough, knowledgeable and reasonably priced! I highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Elizabeth Camp · 2024-03-13**: Scott came out and treated our apartment for cockroaches. He was very punctual in his arrival and friendly, professional, and informative during the process. 10/10 definitely recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mark Saffie · 2022-09-08**: We had a mouse problem so Pesky Critters came to check it out. The dude literally caught the mouse with his bare hands and took it out of my house. It sounds like a joke, but it isn't. These guys are literally the best. I cannot recommend them enough.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jimmy Toscano · 2022-06-06**: We have been using Pesky Critters for many years at a number of our communities. Very reliable and knowledgeable.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tim Cloutier · 2022-05-07**: Great service.   Came out right away, made sure to investigate and treat our pest issue, and came back to make sure it was resolved.
Always been top-notch.

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