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CRITTER CONTROL OF OMAHA
4.3(
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Birds and Bats - For BusinessPest Control - Rodents+3 more

Serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The Critter Control Company was easy to reach (a live person!) and arrived promptly for the appointment. Their representative, Tom Mendicino, was professional in every way. Tom gave me a far better understanding about invasive animals and also demonstrated great compassion for the critters that he deals with. Tom gave me a kill or no kill option on the squirrels, which made the choice to hire him easier. 
Removing the squirrels was no small task and took a couple of weeks. I believe a total of 4-6 squirrels were trapped and removed. Tom then did a first rate job in patching the holes and used a more rodent resistant material. He did a few extras too, at no additional cost. Our home is over 100 years old and has many issues, for anyone who works on it. Tom never complained, always explained every detail and answered all questions that I had. He demonstrated a great attitude as well. Whenever there was a need to call him, he almost always
answered his phone immediately! I would gladly have Tom Mendicino back if I ever need this type of work done again. In addition to the squirrel abatement, Tom did a bat check on my house and attic. He did not charge extra for this. 
I had the pleasure of speaking to the office people at Critter Control as well after the initial appointment. I found them to very accommodating and professional. This is a first rate company and I would highly recommend them.
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Recommended by82%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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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Skunks spray as a defense mechanism to ward off predators. The active ingredient in their sulfurous, oily musk is n-butyl mercaptan, which evaporates into a powerful and smelly gas. Once the spray hits the skunk’s target, the stench can linger for days, and water and common cleaning kits aren’t enough to wash it away.

If you happen upon a skunk in your yard, try to back away slowly to reduce the chance of them aiming at you. Encouragingly, they don’t use their weapon casually, as it can take up to 10 days for their life-saving weaponry to refill. Paw stamping, hissing, lifting their tail, and arching their back are early signs they feel trapped or under threat and that it’s time to make a careful retreat.

While it may seem counterintuitive, it is best to continue sleeping in your bed even if you have a bed bug infestation. If you move to another room, the bed bugs may follow you, which can spread the infestation to other parts of your home. To minimize bites while you sleep, wear protective clothing that covers as much of your body as possible, such as long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and socks. In the meantime, you should also isolate any potentially infested belongings and take steps to kill the bed bugs on your mattress as quickly as possible while waiting for professional treatment.

While possums don’t typically carry rabies, they can have lice, fleas, ticks, and mites. According to the University of California’s Pest Management Program, possums can also carry diseases like leptospirosis, tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis, coccidiosis, and fevers. Possums are also the carriers of a parasite that can pass to horses and cats called Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM).

The time it takes for termites to damage a house varies, but it generally does not happen within days or weeks. Significant structural damage typically takes several months or years to occur, with serious damage often taking 3 to 8 years. The rate of destruction depends on factors like the termite colony's size and maturity, the type of wood they are feeding on, and local conditions. It can take 3 to 5 years for damage to become visible and 5 to 6 years for the home's structural integrity to be compromised. However, some species, such as Subterranean termites, are more destructive and can cause extensive damage in as little as 2 years. Because of this risk, it is important to treat your home as soon as you notice any signs of termites.

If you spot a bug in your home that seems very similar to a flea, it’s likely a springtail, which is a tiny jumping insect that can resemble a flea. Unlike fleas, they are not dangerous to humans or animals because they don’t bite. Fleas are smaller than springtails, which is how you can distinguish them.

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