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Diam Pest Control
4.9(
66
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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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Diam Pest Control
Response time1 day
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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KIWF Pest Control
4.9(
16
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Serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great service! Job done right and thorough. No pests for the 3 months until service was due again. Very professional, friendly, and reasonably priced. Would recommend."
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+7

Response time9 hrs
Response rate99%
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Terminix® Pest Control
3.8(
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Serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very knowledgeable guy who seem to know what he’s doing. Don’t know results of spraying. Have had much rain since. Will have to see if it worked. Terminex will spray again the beginning of next month."
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+2

63 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TruGreen
3.7(
10
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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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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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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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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
3.7(
391
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Serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From sales, termite application, and pest control Price Termite & Pest Control where professional and friendly. I was able to watch the treatments and they were exactly what was explained to me in my first meeting - no deviation or shortcuts. I highly recommend this company"
Termite Bait Installation - Driveway
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Residential Termite Treatment
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Pest Treatment - Kitchen

+8

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

There isn’t one best type of trap for an armadillo. However, Havahart and Tomahawk live wire cages are popular two-door brands commonly used for armadillos. One study suggests wooden traps with armadillo scent on them can increase the chance of success. It’s worth inquiring whether your local wildlife extension has scented traps or wire types available for rent.

Brown recluse spiders are most active at night. As the name “recluse” suggests, they prefer the dark, which is when they hunt small insects and other spiders. Regarding the time of year, brown recluses are more likely to be seen during warmer months, typically between March and October. 

Some snake repellents are risky to use around people and pets because they use the active ingredient in mothballs, naphthalene. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified naphthalene as a carcinogen that can cause damage to the liver, neurological issues, and cataracts. 

The Colorado State University Extension suggests there’s not enough conclusive evidence of the effectiveness of snake repellents to recommend their use.

It’s very rare that home insurance covers an exterminator. Pest problems aren’t covered under standard home insurance. They’re typically considered ongoing events that could have been prevented, which makes them ineligible. Some insurance companies will specifically ban termite and rodent services because costs can be high. However, a sudden and unstoppable infestation, especially one that resulted because of a sudden event like storm, may be covered. Call your insurance company and ask about the details if you aren’t sure.

Fruit flies are more common during warm-weather months and may go away on their own in late fall once temperatures drop. However, they can survive year-round indoors as long as there's food available, so you'll likely want to take a proactive approach to get rid of them and stop the spread of bacteria.

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