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Diam Pest Control
4.9(
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+3 more

Serving Johnston, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1958

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Diam Pest Control will be the only pest control company I will use. James arrived right on time and immediately began to assess the problem. We were originally quoted for a higher price but once he looked at the problem he made an honest call that saved us money. He was very professional (wore shoe covers), kind, and very knowledgeable. I can't say enough about this company! Don't think twice, give them a call."
Diam Pest Control Team
Diam Pest Control
Response time1 day
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Okoboji Pest Control, LLC
3.9(
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Pest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects

Serving Johnston, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I asked home advisor for referrals for removing an animal from the wall of my house. Cory at Okoboji Pest Control was the first to call me and, although he doesnâ t normally perform that service, he gave me advice on completing the job myself and saved me quite a bit of money. He even called back the next day to make sure my job was completed. Absolutely exceptional customer service from Cory. It took most places 24 hours to even return my call for a service request. I would definitely use this company in the future.!"
Mama spider
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HAWKEYE EXTERMINATORS
4.9(
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Birds and Bats+9 more

Serving Johnston, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We called Hawkeye Exterminators to help with a maggot infestation resulting from a dead animal on the roof of our home. The animal had been removed for a few days but the problem persisted, which is quite usettling and gross! Before I searched Angie's List for Pest Control I had contacted a chain company for animal control but did not think I was on the right track. Mr. Rhinehart answered my initial call directly and scheduled me the same day. He surveyed the roof area involved and identified the source of our ongoing concern, cleaning away and spraying accordingly. After the more acute problem was addressed, at our request he made a more routine application to the exterior of our home for spiders. We appreciate the professional, courteous and timely service - we will depend on this company for future needs.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Critter Gitters
5.0(
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+3 more

Serving Johnston, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great company Iâ ve had services done by the owner back when he was a pest control technician with another company since he left Iâ ve kinda been in between pest control companies So you can imagine how ecstatic I was when I found out he started his own company Steveâ s a great guy I highly recommend . Critter Getters !"
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

No, mice do not become rats. While their similarities may make them appear to be the same animal at first, they are distinct in their appearance, behaviors, and the strategies used to remove them. Juvenile rats that have not reached their full adult size may be roughly the same size as mice, making them hard to tell apart.

Honey bees are most likely to swarm during spring and early summer, typically from April through June, as colonies expand and prepare for new growth. Swarming occurs when a hive becomes overcrowded, prompting the queen and a group of worker bees to leave in search of a new nesting site. During this time, you may notice a temporary increase in bee activity around your property.

Squirrels rely heavily on their sense of smell and are deterred by a variety of scents. Some of the most effective smells for repelling them include peppermint oil, coffee grounds, white vinegar, garlic, cinnamon, rosemary, and predator urine. They also have a strong aversion to capsaicin, the compound that makes chili peppers hot, making capsaicin-based sprays an effective repellent for areas like gardens or bird feeders. For a DIY solution, you can create a spray from garlic and vinegar and apply it daily. Additionally, squirrels dislike strong, fresh scents, so placing items like strong-smelling soaps or dryer sheets in areas they frequent can also help keep them away.

There’s no easy way to calm down swarming wasps, especially if they are already agitated. Stay far away and wait for them to settle down to avoid injury. If you’re attempting to DIY kill a very small wasp nest, wait until night to apply wasp spray, as they are calmest and most docile when it’s dark.

The cockroach most easily confused with water bugs is the Oriental cockroach, for several reasons. Their shape is most similar to a water bug, and they’re notorious for seeking out and living near water. If you capture one of these bugs close to a water supply, you can quickly tell if it’s an Oriental roach or a water bug. These roaches are a darker color, and they cannot fly, while water bugs are a lighter brown and can fly to escape.

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