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KIWF Pest Control

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KIWF Pest Control

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Customers say: Quick response
49 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We are a small veteran-owned pest control startup based in Altoona, Iowa. I started this business to provide affordable pest control to my clients. We are a family-focused company and will maintain that as we grow.

"What distinguishes Michael most is his quick response, cooperation, objectivity, and integrity. "

Mohamad S on November 2025

We are a small veteran-owned pest control startup based in Altoona, Iowa. I started this business to provide affordable pest control to my clients. We are a family-focused company and will maintain that as we grow.

"What distinguishes Michael most is his quick response, cooperation, objectivity, and integrity. "

Mohamad S on November 2025


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Okoboji Pest Control, LLC

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Okoboji Pest Control, LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Locally Owned and Operated. With two office locations Okoboji Pest Control serves the Iowa Great Lakes region and Central Iowa (Boone, Ames, Ankeny, Grimes, Johnston, Clive, Waukee & Des Moines area). Don't call those big chain pest companies who only care about their bottom line. Call me! The guy who's company is locally owned. I care about my community as well as my surrounding communities. Since I am the owner, I will be the only one you work with at my company. No more annoying phone menu's, no more limited hours "between 8AM-5PM." No more waiting for days to have a call back. I typically return calls within the hour. I'll fix your pest problem promptly the first time and my phone rings 24/7/365. I am not licensed to service any termite infestations so please do not contact me with these requests. Call me today 515 290 7011 or 712 566 5242.

"It was great"

GaryThorpe T on October 2020

Locally Owned and Operated. With two office locations Okoboji Pest Control serves the Iowa Great Lakes region and Central Iowa (Boone, Ames, Ankeny, Grimes, Johnston, Clive, Waukee & Des Moines area). Don't call those big chain pest companies who only care about their bottom line. Call me! The guy who's company is locally owned. I care about my community as well as my surrounding communities. Since I am the owner, I will be the only one you work with at my company. No more annoying phone menu's, no more limited hours "between 8AM-5PM." No more waiting for days to have a call back. I typically return calls within the hour. I'll fix your pest problem promptly the first time and my phone rings 24/7/365. I am not licensed to service any termite infestations so please do not contact me with these requests. Call me today 515 290 7011 or 712 566 5242.

"It was great"

GaryThorpe T on October 2020


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Diam Pest Control

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Diam Pest Control

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

With over 50 years of experience serving the Des Moines area, Diam Pest Control is your trusted solution for pest control. The president of Diam Pest Control, Perry Tague, is just a phone call away and customer satisfaction is his number one concern. The key factor to effective control is an ability to correctly identify the problem, and no one knows local pests like a local company. We have been providing service for over 50 years.

"On time. Very professional"

Dawn M on October 2018

With over 50 years of experience serving the Des Moines area, Diam Pest Control is your trusted solution for pest control. The president of Diam Pest Control, Perry Tague, is just a phone call away and customer satisfaction is his number one concern. The key factor to effective control is an ability to correctly identify the problem, and no one knows local pests like a local company. We have been providing service for over 50 years.

"On time. Very professional"

Dawn M on October 2018


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CRITTER CONTROL OF OMAHA

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CRITTER CONTROL OF OMAHA

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44 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

Critter Control is the Nation's Leading Wildlife Control Firm, specializing in the removal of raccoons, opossums, squirrels, woodchucks, skunks, rats, mice, bats, etc. We offer humane removal, repair of the damage, and exclusion to keep the animals from re entering the home. We also specialize in attic clean up and restoration when animals have soiled the insulation. Please call us at (402) 339-2653 if you have any questions or if you would like to schedule an appointment!

"My service guy was friendly and professional, and I would recommend this service to anyone. "

Stephanie N on November 2025

Critter Control is the Nation's Leading Wildlife Control Firm, specializing in the removal of raccoons, opossums, squirrels, woodchucks, skunks, rats, mice, bats, etc. We offer humane removal, repair of the damage, and exclusion to keep the animals from re entering the home. We also specialize in attic clean up and restoration when animals have soiled the insulation. Please call us at (402) 339-2653 if you have any questions or if you would like to schedule an appointment!

"My service guy was friendly and professional, and I would recommend this service to anyone. "

Stephanie N on November 2025



Creed Pest Control

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Creed Pest Control

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Creed Pest Control is a local and veteran owned business specializing in environmentally friendly pest control services including ants, spiders, silverfish and wasps. We have over a decade of experience servicing customers all over central Iowa and have the best warrenty in the business.

Creed Pest Control is a local and veteran owned business specializing in environmentally friendly pest control services including ants, spiders, silverfish and wasps. We have over a decade of experience servicing customers all over central Iowa and have the best warrenty in the business.


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Pro-Staff Termite and Pest Control of Iowa LLC

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Pro-Staff Termite and Pest Control of Iowa LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a locally owned and operated company that is committed to providing the absolute highest quality pest control services in the industry... Period. Our pricing is affordable and our turnaround time is the best in the industry. All of our technicians are fully trained and screened.

"Everything went well!"

Kailee M on July 2023

We are a locally owned and operated company that is committed to providing the absolute highest quality pest control services in the industry... Period. Our pricing is affordable and our turnaround time is the best in the industry. All of our technicians are fully trained and screened.

"Everything went well!"

Kailee M on July 2023


PesTech Pest Solutions

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PesTech Pest Solutions

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10 years of experience

Family owned and operated Pest control company specializing in Bed Bug treatments, mosquito barrier with knockdown, spiders, ants, roaches, rodent control, interior and exterior perimeter treatments. We also offer a variety of plans for you to choose from. Call us today and see what program would fit your needs to protect your home from accidental invaders. 515-326-1609

Family owned and operated Pest control company specializing in Bed Bug treatments, mosquito barrier with knockdown, spiders, ants, roaches, rodent control, interior and exterior perimeter treatments. We also offer a variety of plans for you to choose from. Call us today and see what program would fit your needs to protect your home from accidental invaders. 515-326-1609


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AmeriSpec Home Inspections

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AmeriSpec Home Inspections

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29 years of experience

Welcome to AmeriSpec Home Inspection company the leading Home Inspection and RADON testing company in Iowa. AmeriSpec has seasoned home inspectors that have performed over 20,000 home inspections throughout Iowa over the past 8 years. This should give you the confidence of choosing the most experienced Home Inspection Company in the state. Our inspectors are familiar with a wide variety of situations and believe that consumers have the right to expect the highest standards of thoroughness, fairness and effectiveness from their home inspector. AmeriSpec offers a professional e-mailed report with digital photos within 24 hours of the home inspection. At the time of inspection our inspector will provide a professional binder that will include hundreds of dollars of savings on home related services, 200 page home maintenance manual, home care tips and seasonal maintenance checklist. Visit our testimonial page to read a few of the positive comments made by our past customers. The Today Show sheds light on Iowa's ongoing issue with Radon. Take time to share this with friends and family, as Iowa is affected by radon more than any other state! View the Today Show Radon Video.

Welcome to AmeriSpec Home Inspection company the leading Home Inspection and RADON testing company in Iowa. AmeriSpec has seasoned home inspectors that have performed over 20,000 home inspections throughout Iowa over the past 8 years. This should give you the confidence of choosing the most experienced Home Inspection Company in the state. Our inspectors are familiar with a wide variety of situations and believe that consumers have the right to expect the highest standards of thoroughness, fairness and effectiveness from their home inspector. AmeriSpec offers a professional e-mailed report with digital photos within 24 hours of the home inspection. At the time of inspection our inspector will provide a professional binder that will include hundreds of dollars of savings on home related services, 200 page home maintenance manual, home care tips and seasonal maintenance checklist. Visit our testimonial page to read a few of the positive comments made by our past customers. The Today Show sheds light on Iowa's ongoing issue with Radon. Take time to share this with friends and family, as Iowa is affected by radon more than any other state! View the Today Show Radon Video.


Rite Way Pest Control

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Rite Way Pest Control

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

There are several possible reasons for a gnat infestation, and they vary based on the type of insect. One common reason is overwatering houseplants, which can create a moist environment that is attractive to fungus gnats. Another reason is leaving fruit out on the counter for too long, which can attract fruit flies. Drain flies are typically attracted by standing water and bacteria that are often the result of buildup or a clog in your drain or sewer line.

One of the most widespread chemicals used for killing termites is Fipronil. It’s one of the most common insecticides used by termite exterminators to kill termites fast. However, it’s toxic and generally used in outdoor areas only. Popular brand names of termite killers include Taurus, Bifen, Termidor, and BioAdvanced. All insecticides have pros and cons: Some are safer around humans but don’t last as long. Some may kill nearby plants or have power odors. Some are designed for safe indoor bait stations but take much longer to work.

A single bed bug bites multiple times throughout one night until full, but then takes a break for a week or so to digest. However, the more bugs present, the more likely you get bit every night. Tracking how often you get bit is a good way to approximate the size of the infestation.

Paper wasps, like many other wasps, are attracted to sweet smells that remind them of nectar. That’s why wasps may buzz around you as you snack on watermelon on the patio. They may also like the scent of certain perfumes. Standing water attracts these wasps, too.

Paper wasps are also attracted to warm, sheltered spaces, where they can build nests and raise larva in protected areas away from predators. They may also be attracted to untreated wood on your deck or fence, as they use wood pulp to build nests.

When a wasp stings, it pushes its stinger into the skin and releases venom. The sting site will typically become inflamed and swollen and likely hurt quite a bit. 

Some people are allergic to the venom and can have serious allergic reactions to a wasp sting. This sting could cause the throat to swell, difficulty breathing, hives, rapid heart rate, and vomiting. If you or someone has an allergic reaction to a wasp sting, it’s important to call 911 for emergency treatment, as reactions can be life-threatening.

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