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TruGreen

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TruGreen

4.75(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1974 years of experience

Don't let mosquitoes ruin the time you spend with family and friends on your yard. Help protect yourself from uncomfortable and potentially dangerous mosquito bites with this innovative service. Allow America's #1 lawn company to eradicate mosquitoes from your yard. Ask about our Mosquito-Free Guarantee!

"TruGreen provided transparent pricing and quality workmanship when treating my property for bed bugs. Their technicians were professional and thorough, ensuring every area was treated to eliminate the infestation. I appreciated their attention to detail and how they followed up to ensure the problem was resolved. I'll definitely be using their services again if needed."

Cindy R on April 2024

Don't let mosquitoes ruin the time you spend with family and friends on your yard. Help protect yourself from uncomfortable and potentially dangerous mosquito bites with this innovative service. Allow America's #1 lawn company to eradicate mosquitoes from your yard. Ask about our Mosquito-Free Guarantee!

"TruGreen provided transparent pricing and quality workmanship when treating my property for bed bugs. Their technicians were professional and thorough, ensuring every area was treated to eliminate the infestation. I appreciated their attention to detail and how they followed up to ensure the problem was resolved. I'll definitely be using their services again if needed."

Cindy R on April 2024


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Quality Care - The Nature Care Company

4.70(
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Quality Care - The Nature Care Company

4.70(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our Lawn Health Care Program works with our natural environment to give you a beautiful, healthy lawn. Lawn Health Care means we use organic enriched fertilizer with just the right blend of nutrients, and just the right amount for your lawn. Lawn Health Care means using cultural management practices like aeration, seeding, and soil amendments. Lawn Health Care means responsible weed control, applied when needed by licensed professionals to allow grass to thrive and out compete invasive weeds. A Quality Care Lawn Health Care Program is designed for your lawn, not every lawn. We're a local business, right here in the corridor serving our friends, neighbors and families. We're people you know and we'll always do our best for you! Since 1980, our mission, Quality Work, Done With Care, has guided everything we do. Thank you for this opportunity to show you how we can save you time and give you a healthy, beautiful lawn.

"It was good"

Cay w on November 2019

Our Lawn Health Care Program works with our natural environment to give you a beautiful, healthy lawn. Lawn Health Care means we use organic enriched fertilizer with just the right blend of nutrients, and just the right amount for your lawn. Lawn Health Care means using cultural management practices like aeration, seeding, and soil amendments. Lawn Health Care means responsible weed control, applied when needed by licensed professionals to allow grass to thrive and out compete invasive weeds. A Quality Care Lawn Health Care Program is designed for your lawn, not every lawn. We're a local business, right here in the corridor serving our friends, neighbors and families. We're people you know and we'll always do our best for you! Since 1980, our mission, Quality Work, Done With Care, has guided everything we do. Thank you for this opportunity to show you how we can save you time and give you a healthy, beautiful lawn.

"It was good"

Cay w on November 2019


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Plunkett's Pest Control

4.70(
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Plunkett's Pest Control

4.70(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.

"I think these folks know what they are doing, but communication and follow up is poor. I will try another company as I search for expertise and professional communication."

CYNTHIA H on November 2021

With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.

"I think these folks know what they are doing, but communication and follow up is poor. I will try another company as I search for expertise and professional communication."

CYNTHIA H on November 2021


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Quality Pest Control

4.81(
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Quality Pest Control

4.81(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Quality Pest Control, in Marion, IA is the area’s pest control specialist since 1986. We serve all of Johnson, Jones, Benton and surrounding counties. We are your quality termite and pest control specialists! We offer pest control for termites, bed bugs, roaches, ants, bees, fleas, moles, wasps, small animals and more. Call Quality Pest Control in Marion today for all your pest control needs, including realty inspections and lawn sprays.

"On a Monday Derek (the tech) came to my home, he was friendly and informative. He sprayed the grass and under bushes for gnat swarms. He said call if I didn’t see improvement. The yard was tolerable for a week and then gnats were back, I called and will have my yard re-sprayed including on the bushes, plants and around trees. Price is reasonable w a one month guarantee."

Andrea H on June 2020

Quality Pest Control, in Marion, IA is the area’s pest control specialist since 1986. We serve all of Johnson, Jones, Benton and surrounding counties. We are your quality termite and pest control specialists! We offer pest control for termites, bed bugs, roaches, ants, bees, fleas, moles, wasps, small animals and more. Call Quality Pest Control in Marion today for all your pest control needs, including realty inspections and lawn sprays.

"On a Monday Derek (the tech) came to my home, he was friendly and informative. He sprayed the grass and under bushes for gnat swarms. He said call if I didn’t see improvement. The yard was tolerable for a week and then gnats were back, I called and will have my yard re-sprayed including on the bushes, plants and around trees. Price is reasonable w a one month guarantee."

Andrea H on June 2020


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Enviro-Pest Solutions LLC

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Enviro-Pest Solutions LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

***Until further notice we will be no longer servicing Cedar Rapids and the surrounding areas.*** We are a family owned & operated company that is in the business of protecting your home and family from pests. We offer an Eco Friendly approach to pest control with a variety of organic product to fit all pest control needs.

"This company is very good. We've been using them for 2 years now, and haven't seen bugs or spiders since. They are very good about working around my schedule and notifying me in advance of when my next treatment is. I would definitely recommend them."

Shannon J on April 2018

***Until further notice we will be no longer servicing Cedar Rapids and the surrounding areas.*** We are a family owned & operated company that is in the business of protecting your home and family from pests. We offer an Eco Friendly approach to pest control with a variety of organic product to fit all pest control needs.

"This company is very good. We've been using them for 2 years now, and haven't seen bugs or spiders since. They are very good about working around my schedule and notifying me in advance of when my next treatment is. I would definitely recommend them."

Shannon J on April 2018


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XtraHand (handyman services)

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XtraHand (handyman services)

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

The Best way to reach me is by email. [email protected]. I might take a day to get back to you so if your are wanting something done sooner than later please let me know in your email. I do not answer the phone while I'm with a client I find it very Rude! I would also need good times to call back. Most of the time I get in late and most people don't want to be bothered then. So you folks that have tried to get me and wasn't patient enough to wait on the call back my apology. I'm a Owner/Operator of a small business.Offering Handyman services. Special rates are offered for long contract jobs(example mowing of your lawn for the season).

"Ryan did a great job and cleaned up after. Punctual and friendly service."

Andrew S on May 2019

The Best way to reach me is by email. [email protected]. I might take a day to get back to you so if your are wanting something done sooner than later please let me know in your email. I do not answer the phone while I'm with a client I find it very Rude! I would also need good times to call back. Most of the time I get in late and most people don't want to be bothered then. So you folks that have tried to get me and wasn't patient enough to wait on the call back my apology. I'm a Owner/Operator of a small business.Offering Handyman services. Special rates are offered for long contract jobs(example mowing of your lawn for the season).

"Ryan did a great job and cleaned up after. Punctual and friendly service."

Andrew S on May 2019


P A W S Pest & Wildlife Service

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P A W S Pest & Wildlife Service

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned and operated business with over 10 years experience. We have strong ties to the community. We offer seasonal promotions as as well as senior discounts. We except cash or check no credit/debit cards please. We offer exceptional service at a low prices. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and our phones are always answered.

We are a family owned and operated business with over 10 years experience. We have strong ties to the community. We offer seasonal promotions as as well as senior discounts. We except cash or check no credit/debit cards please. We offer exceptional service at a low prices. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and our phones are always answered.


Alias The Bugman

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Alias The Bugman

4.83(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned and operated, full-service contractor providing quality pest control service to residential, commercial and industrial clients in Eastern Iowa. From ants to spiders, termites to rodents, our expert technicians are dedicated to working with you to implement a solution that meets all of your pest control needs.

We are a family owned and operated, full-service contractor providing quality pest control service to residential, commercial and industrial clients in Eastern Iowa. From ants to spiders, termites to rodents, our expert technicians are dedicated to working with you to implement a solution that meets all of your pest control needs.


"Do yourself a favor and hire Steve. His prices are excellent, he is very prompt, and super knowledgeable. This is the guy you want taking care of your pest issue. Support local and get yourself a great deal with warrantied work."

Randi H on May 2024

With 12 years of experience I handle all ranges of different pest control needs with the care and knowledge that is expected from you as my client.

"Do yourself a favor and hire Steve. His prices are excellent, he is very prompt, and super knowledgeable. This is the guy you want taking care of your pest issue. Support local and get yourself a great deal with warrantied work."

Randi H on May 2024


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Heartland Pest Control

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Heartland Pest Control

4.65(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Heartland Pest Control, serves the Corridor between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, as well as the surrounding counties. We specialize in both chemical and eco-friendly pest control of flying and crawling insects, and offer both heat and chemical remediation for bedbugs. In addition to emergency pest calls, our staff can complete termite inspections for home loans in less than 24 hours.

"A family business. The mother, Heather, is the receptionist and delightful to work with. Their son, Blake, came out to check for bed bugs and was upfront and honest...none were found. He also gave tips for getting rid of suspected mites on dog beds, etc. Very, very helpful! Do not know if we will be billed for the inspection but I do not think so."

carolyn t on July 2018

Heartland Pest Control, serves the Corridor between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, as well as the surrounding counties. We specialize in both chemical and eco-friendly pest control of flying and crawling insects, and offer both heat and chemical remediation for bedbugs. In addition to emergency pest calls, our staff can complete termite inspections for home loans in less than 24 hours.

"A family business. The mother, Heather, is the receptionist and delightful to work with. Their son, Blake, came out to check for bed bugs and was upfront and honest...none were found. He also gave tips for getting rid of suspected mites on dog beds, etc. Very, very helpful! Do not know if we will be billed for the inspection but I do not think so."

carolyn t on July 2018

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

If it seems like many flies appeared in your yard overnight, don’t be concerned. A single fly can lay over 200 eggs per day, so having one in your yard could lead to dozens more the next day. That’s why it’s important to eliminate flies from outside your home before they take up residence.

Absolutely! Keeping up to date with regular flea treatments for pets, washing their bedding, and vacuuming regularly are all simple and inexpensive ways to help prevent a flea infestation from developing in the first place. 

Annual flea control treatments for your pet typically cost between $40 and $200. Talk to your vet about safe and effective options.

Keeping up with garden maintenance also helps make your yard less inviting for fleas. Mow your lawn regularly, don’t overwater, and avoid attracting rodents by carefully storing food waste, removing clutter, and sealing holes.

Moles live underground and feed on insects. They dig and move through tunnels, usually in meadows or forests but sometimes in lawns and gardens. They are about 6 inches long with large claws, tiny eyes, and hidden ears. 

Shrews do not dig their own tunnels but will use other animals’ tunnels, and are about 3 to 4 inches long. They look similar to mice and feed on insects.

Voles are similar in size to moles but have large eyes and small but visible ears. Rather than eating insects, voles are herbivores that prefer seeds, grasses, and plant roots.

Like many animals, gophers are bothered by strong scents. Peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil,  and coffee grounds can be used as deterrents against these pests. Similarly, you can try planting lavender, rosemary, sage, geraniums, or pine trees, as these plants all have strong smells that can ward away gophers. While it may be less pleasant to work with, coyote urine scares gophers by tricking the pests into thinking your yard is a predator hot spot.

You're more likely to find a hobo spider outside rather than inside your home. If you do find one in your home, don't panic. You can remove the spider by catching it in a glass or cup and transporting it outside. You may also vacuum up the spider and remove it by emptying the vacuum bag. 

If you notice more than one spider, it may be a good idea to hire a local pest control company to check out the situation and recommend a course of action. 

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