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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 Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1958

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend Diam Pest Control. They are quick efficient and Honest They inspected my house for termite infestation and found everything was good, no need for pest control It was nice to have Honest efficient folk to depend on"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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TruGreen
3.7(
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Mosquito Control

Serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HAWKEYE EXTERMINATORS
4.9(
16
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Birds and Bats+9 more

Serving Melbourne, 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(
42
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+3 more

Serving Melbourne, 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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Janssen Pest Solutions Inc
5.0(
5
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Birds and Bats+9 more

Serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Janssen Pest Solutions is a family owned and operated business servicing our customers since 1987. We have skilled and knowledgeable staff in our office and in the field to solve your pest issues quickly and keep them away for good. We have the most experienced Bed Bug Detection Canine and handler in the State of Iowa. "Abby" has been on the job since 2008. Our Hybrid heat remediation service provides customers with a top of the line solution to their bed bug issues. We service commercial, residential and multi-family dwellings for structural pest control. We also offer termites services for all the above structures. Let us earn your trust!

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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Terminix
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Serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We found evidence of termite infestation. They responded quickly and inspected property the following day. Price was reasonable and employee was knowledgeable. He explained scope of work and options thoroughly. We added pest control as additional price was very reasonable. Work was performed the following day and we are satisfied with service."
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Besides checking your pet’s fur, you can use two other tests to find fleas in your home: the white sock test and the water and lamp test.

To perform the white sock test, simply put on a pair of long white socks and drag your feet along the carpets in your home. Fleas will gravitate to the heat created by your socks. The water and lamp test involves placing a bowl of water on the floor and shining a light over it. Fleas will then be attracted to the light and land in the bowl of water.

It can be difficult to know what type of animal is in your attic until you see it. But several clues can help you narrow down the suspects:

  • Sounds: Smaller animals like rats and mice make scurrying and tapping/gnawing sounds. Larger animals like raccoons and opossums make louder clambering noises. Also, note when animals are noisy: Squirrels are active during the day, while rats are busiest at night.

  • Droppings: Rats and mice leave small, rice-shaped droppings (the rat’s version is significantly larger). Bigger droppings belong to larger critters like raccoons. As long as you’re not squeamish, an image search can help you identify what you’re seeing in your attic.

When in doubt, take photos of damage or other evidence and show them to an experienced pest control pro.

Adult fleas can live a few days to a couple of weeks on your couch if they don't have a host to feed on. However, flea eggs, larvae, and pupae can live much longer, even several months, with the right conditions. That is why it’s vital to eradicate them from your couch and other upholstered furniture.

Prime mosquito season varies depending on your location. It’s longer in the sweltering southern states and shorter in the cooler, drier northern regions. In places like Florida, it can run from February to November, but in the Pacific Northwest, mosquitoes appear in April and can hang around until the end of October. While the hottest summer months are when they are at peak population, mosquito seasons are extending in many regions because of the increase in annual temperatures.

To determine if you have a rat or mouse infestation, look for several key differences. The most obvious is the size of the rodent: rats are significantly larger with thicker bodies, while mice are much smaller and more slender. You can also identify them by their droppings; rat droppings are larger and rounder, about the size of a raisin, while mouse droppings are smaller, like a grain of rice, and often have pointed ends. Other signs include the sounds they make, as rats produce louder scratching and gnawing noises due to their size. Behaviorally, rats tend to be more cautious, whereas mice are more curious and might be seen more often. Additionally, rat nests are typically larger than those of mice. If you are unable to see the pest or find clear evidence, a professional inspection can provide a definitive identification.

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