Family-owned · Licensed & Insured · Clintonville, WI
Pest Control & Wildlife Removal for Rural Northeast Wisconsin
BugBoss The X-Terminator is your local exterminator for pests and wildlife — from cluster flies and mice to bats and raccoons. No call center, no long-term contract. You talk to Brian, and the problem gets solved.
★★★★★ 4.9/5 from 95+ reviews · Serving 6 counties
- Local to Clintonville — not dispatched from the Fox Valley
- Pests and wildlife under one roof
- Wisconsin DNR-compliant bat exclusion
- No long-term contracts, no cancellation fees
- Owner-operated by a licensed applicator
Get in touch
Tell Brian what you’re dealing with
Send the details and you’ll hear back from Brian himself — no call center, no long-term contract. Serving Clintonville and the rural corridor around it.
Prefer to talk? Call 866-BUGBOSS or email office@bugbosswi.com.
What we do
Three ways BugBoss protects your property
Residential Pest Control
BugBoss residential pest control protects Northeast Wisconsin homes from ants, spiders, mice, wasps, cluster flies, boxelder bugs, and more. We inspect, treat the problem at its source, and seal entry points so pests stay out. Service is available year-round with no long-term contract required.
Learn more →Commercial Pest Control
BugBoss provides commercial pest control for restaurants, food processing, grocery, retail, lodging, schools, healthcare, warehouses, agricultural operations, and more across Northeast Wisconsin. We deliver documented, inspection-ready service with discreet scheduling and treatment plans built around your industry’s compliance requirements.
Learn more →Wildlife Removal & Exclusion
BugBoss removes and excludes wildlife — bats, raccoons, squirrels, skunks, groundhogs, moles, voles, snakes, and woodpeckers — across Northeast Wisconsin. We trap or evict humanely, seal the animal out permanently, and clean up the damage. Bat exclusion follows Wisconsin DNR maternity-season timing (exits must stay open June 1–July 31).
Learn more →Built for rural Wisconsin
The national companies aren’t built for out here
Farmhouses, cabins, pole barns, and older homes surrounded by fields and woods have a pest calendar all their own — carpenter ants in spring, wasps and mosquitoes in summer, cluster flies, boxelder bugs, lady beetles, and mice every fall, and overwintering pests in the walls all winter. Solving that takes exclusion work and local knowledge, not a quarterly spray from a truck that drove an hour to get here.
BugBoss lives and works in Clintonville. We know the buildings, the seasons, and the pests of this corner of Wisconsin — and we handle the wildlife the pest-only companies won’t touch.
Pest Library
Know your pest
Straight answers on the pests and wildlife of Northeast Wisconsin — what they are, why they’re here, and how to deal with them.
Cluster Flies
September–October (peak), warm winter days
Boxelder Bugs
September–October, warm spring days
Asian Lady Beetles
September–October
Mice
Year-round; peak entry September–November
Bats
Removal spring & fall; exits kept open June 1–July 31 (WI DNR)
Wasps & Hornets
May–October (peak July–September)
Carpenter Ants
April–September (swarmers in spring)
Raccoons
Year-round; denning spring, activity peaks summer–fall
Reviews
★★★★★“Called Brian to come take care of our mouse problem — we were finding multiple mice daily. Brian came out and after he left we no longer had any issues with mice! 10/10 recommend him for any bug/rodent services you need. Very affordable and great customer service.”
— Tiffani Pfefferle · Verified Google review
★★★★★“We had bees build a nest under our camper. Brian came right out and eliminated the bees, removing the nest — very quick response. Fair pricing. Definitely will be using again and recommending to the other campers.”
— Donny Bee · Verified Google review
★★★★★“We've had BugBoss at our house for a few seasons now. Service has always been good — they'll drop by and chat if you're home, or just get it done if you're not. They've always been very respectful about dogs and kids, and making sure our fences get closed so everyone stays safe. Good communication, price is good, and I haven't seen a mosquito in my yard since 2022. I mean it, zero.”
— Robert Jones · Verified Google review
★★★★★“I highly recommend BugBoss for all your pest removal needs. BugBoss did a great job helping us mouse & bug proof our house. In no time the mice were gone from our house. Then we tried the mosquito abatement and we had a great summer enjoying our yard for the first time.”
— Jody Kelly · Verified Google review
★★★★★“Bug Boss showed up on a Saturday and had to crawl under our residence and locate a carcass after we got skirting on our house — and he did this in 45 minutes! 100% recommended! Very friendly, very personable, very timely.”
— Angela G · Verified Google review
★★★★★“I've been very happy with BugBoss and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for pest control services… Their prices are fair, their service is reliable, and I've always had great results. In all the time I've used them, I've never had to call for a respray — something I struggled with using other companies… It's hard to find a company these days that consistently shows up, does what they say they're going to do, and charges a fair price. BugBoss checks all those boxes.”
— Michele Herter · Verified Google review
In the field
Real jobs, real Wisconsin homes
No stock photos — this is Brian and the BugBoss team on actual service calls across the area.
Where we work
Serving the towns the big companies skip
Deep local coverage across rural Waupaca, Shawano, and the surrounding counties.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does BugBoss serve?
BugBoss is based in Clintonville and serves rural and small-town Northeast and Central Wisconsin — Waupaca, Shawano, Waushara, Outagamie, Oconto, and Langlade counties — including Clintonville, Marion, Manawa, Iola, Tigerton, Shawano, New London, Waupaca, and dozens of surrounding communities.
Does BugBoss require a long-term contract?
No. BugBoss does not lock customers into long-term contracts or charge cancellation fees. You get the problem solved and choose whether to continue with seasonal service — a direct answer to the biggest complaint people have about the national pest companies.
Is BugBoss licensed and insured?
Yes. BugBoss The X-Terminator is a licensed and insured, family-owned Wisconsin pest control and wildlife company based in Clintonville, owned and operated by Brian Zahringer.
Does BugBoss handle both pests and wildlife?
Yes. BugBoss covers residential and commercial pest control plus wildlife removal and exclusion — bats, raccoons, squirrels, skunks, and more — including Wisconsin DNR-compliant bat work. Few rural competitors offer both under one roof.
How fast can BugBoss respond?
Because BugBoss is local to Clintonville rather than dispatching from the Fox Valley, response in the surrounding rural corridor is fast, often same-day for the towns closest to home base. Call 866-BUGBOSS to check current availability.
Got a pest or wildlife problem? Talk to Brian.
Local, family-owned, licensed & insured. No long-term contracts — just the problem solved.