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Ace's Animal Control

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Ace's Animal Control

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Ace's Animal Control started out by providing bat removal services for friends and family. The first 2 experiences in catching bats resulted in removing 30 and 40 bats from residences. All animals are humanely removed and released back into the wild at a minimum of 7 miles away. Once the animals are removed you can request cleanup and repair services for any space that was infested. We provide wildlife removal and control services that solve all your animal problems. He will educate you on the best ways to safely prevent unwanted animals from entering your property. Eventually, Paul would love to be a part of a show that teaches proper prevention that will protect your home and wildlife. Offering complete animal removal and control services: Bat removal Bat guano Raccoons and squirrels Skunks and beavers Opossums Prevention Cleanup and repair services Get FREE consultations, evaluations, and estimates when you contact Ace's Animal Control today.

Ace's Animal Control started out by providing bat removal services for friends and family. The first 2 experiences in catching bats resulted in removing 30 and 40 bats from residences. All animals are humanely removed and released back into the wild at a minimum of 7 miles away. Once the animals are removed you can request cleanup and repair services for any space that was infested. We provide wildlife removal and control services that solve all your animal problems. He will educate you on the best ways to safely prevent unwanted animals from entering your property. Eventually, Paul would love to be a part of a show that teaches proper prevention that will protect your home and wildlife. Offering complete animal removal and control services: Bat removal Bat guano Raccoons and squirrels Skunks and beavers Opossums Prevention Cleanup and repair services Get FREE consultations, evaluations, and estimates when you contact Ace's Animal Control today.

Coppes Pest Management Inc

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Coppes Pest Management Inc

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Emergency services offered

Serving all of Southeast Iowa for over 50 years, Coppes Pest Control, is a locally owned and operated pest control business that services both residential and commercial properties. We specialize in the use of Sentricon baiting systems, which eliminates the use of chemical, and/or liquid applicators. Complete termite and ant pest control, we also control and eliminate: Roaches Fleas Water Bugs Wasps and Hornets Rodents Don't let pests ruin the value of your home. Termites cause billions of dollars in damage each year. They primarily feed on wood, but also damage paper, books, insulation, and even swimming pool liners and filtration systems. Termites can injure living trees and shrubs, but more often are a secondary invader of woody plants already in decline. While buildings may become infested at any time, termites are of particular importance when buying or selling a home since a termite inspection/infestation report is normally a condition of sale. Besides the monetary impact, thousands of winged termites emerging inside one's home is an emotionally trying experience not to mention the thought of termites silently feasting on one's largest investment. Call today and ask for a free home inspection to see if termites, or any other pests are affecting your home.

Serving all of Southeast Iowa for over 50 years, Coppes Pest Control, is a locally owned and operated pest control business that services both residential and commercial properties. We specialize in the use of Sentricon baiting systems, which eliminates the use of chemical, and/or liquid applicators. Complete termite and ant pest control, we also control and eliminate: Roaches Fleas Water Bugs Wasps and Hornets Rodents Don't let pests ruin the value of your home. Termites cause billions of dollars in damage each year. They primarily feed on wood, but also damage paper, books, insulation, and even swimming pool liners and filtration systems. Termites can injure living trees and shrubs, but more often are a secondary invader of woody plants already in decline. While buildings may become infested at any time, termites are of particular importance when buying or selling a home since a termite inspection/infestation report is normally a condition of sale. Besides the monetary impact, thousands of winged termites emerging inside one's home is an emotionally trying experience not to mention the thought of termites silently feasting on one's largest investment. Call today and ask for a free home inspection to see if termites, or any other pests are affecting your home.

Pest B Gone

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Pest B Gone

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20 years of experience

Are you having problems with pests in your house or farm? Pests B Gone provides expert and professional pest control service to commercial and residential properties throughout North Central Iowa. With our expertise in exterior and interior pest control, we guarantee quality service and customer satisfaction. Call us today and let us help you get rid of those pests!

Are you having problems with pests in your house or farm? Pests B Gone provides expert and professional pest control service to commercial and residential properties throughout North Central Iowa. With our expertise in exterior and interior pest control, we guarantee quality service and customer satisfaction. Call us today and let us help you get rid of those pests!

Vista Inspection Partners

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Vista Inspection Partners

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12 years of experience

A skilled inspector is a professional, providing top-quality home inspection services to the community. We've taken a stand for excellence. We are that professional. We carry the torch of excellence into American homes by being technically skilled in home inspection services.

A skilled inspector is a professional, providing top-quality home inspection services to the community. We've taken a stand for excellence. We are that professional. We carry the torch of excellence into American homes by being technically skilled in home inspection services.

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Mud tubes, wood damage, and swarming are typical indicators.

There’s no denying the striking resemblance, but squash bugs are different from the brown marmorated stink bug. While both are shield-shaped and emit a foul odor when crushed, they belong to different insect families and target different plants. Squash bugs primarily attack squash, pumpkins, and other cucurbits, while stink bugs have a much broader range of host plants, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. Their eggs and feeding damage also differ, making proper identification key for effective pest control.

Will coffee grounds get rid of squash bugs?

What smell do squash bugs hate?

Having bugs in our houses is quite normal. However, if you notice a sudden uptick in quantity, there's often a reason behind it. Seasonal weather changes, particularly warm to cool, drive bugs indoors as they look for comfort. Structural damage to your home can open up new ways for them to get in, and a new water leak somewhere in the house can invite them to get comfortable.

You can use commercial repellents to help deter rodents, but they often have mixed results. A better solution is preventing rodents from getting under your home in the first place. Using steel wool or foam sealer, plug all potential entry points like gaps and cracks in the foundation. 

Also, consider installing hardware cloth or wire mesh over vents, utility openings, and any openings under the porch or foundation. Regular inspections and maintenance will aid in early detection and prevention, ensuring a rodent-free environment beneath your house.

As a general rule, if you hear an animal in your attic, don’t assume it will stay there. Animals are drawn to warmth and food sources, which could lead them to other parts of your house. In particular, it’s likely that small pests such as rats and mice that only need tiny gaps to squeeze through will end up in your walls and ductwork. Larger animals like raccoons may be limited to an enclosed attic.

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