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Diam Pest Control
4.9(
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Serving Van Meter, 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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CRITTER CONTROL OF OMAHA
4.3(
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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KIWF Pest Control
4.9(
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

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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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Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
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Fenix Pest Control, Inc
4.3(
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fenix was great to work with. They came when they said. They asked questions and listened for answers. They did their own assessment of my home and the potential issues. They were great to work with. The tech that came to our house was great and very professional."
Web & Wasp Removal
Preventive Treatment
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Window Treatment

+11

Response time1 day
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Terminix® Pest Control
New to Angi

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1927

Free estimates

Warranties offered

When pests show up, so do we.\n\nFor nearly a century, Terminix® has been one of America's most trusted names in pest control. Every day, our exterminators serve thousands of homes and businesses nationwide, combining national service with local knowledge to provide best-in-class, proactive pest management solutions. We stop problems before they start and respond quickly if issues arise, keeping your property protected.\n\nAnd for extra peace of mind, if pests come back, so do we‐guaranteed.\n\nThe Terminix It Guarantee means that if pests come back, so do we – to re-treat at no additional cost. No excuses, just a commitment to care for your home like it's our own with protection you can trust.3

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HAWKEYE EXTERMINATORS
4.9(
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Serving Van Meter, 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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Janssen Pest Solutions Inc
5.0(
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Serving Van Meter, 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

A flea can live as long as 100 days when it has a live host to feed on. They tend to live a much shorter life when they’re on a short-haired dog or cat versus a pet with longer hair. Without a host, fleas will typically only survive for about one to two weeks.

When it comes to keeping birds from doing their business on your porch rails, you have several DIY options and home remedies you can try: 

  • Tie a fishing line from one end of the deck post to the other. Birds won’t be able to see the line across the railing, so they can’t land on it.  

  • Hang wind chimes close by, which may scare birds away. 

  • Apply a bird gel repellent to the railings, which contains smells that birds generally don’t like. Or, similarly, you can apply citronella or lemon oil around the railings, since birds don’t like strong smells.

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.

They can have a deterrent effect on birds to some extent. The reflective surfaces of these objects, such as aluminum foil strips, CDs, or reflective tape, create flashes of light and movement that can startle or confuse birds temporarily. However, some birds can become accustomed to these visual disturbances over time and might adapt their behavior accordingly. For a more sustained solution, combining shiny objects with other deterrent methods shared here is often beneficial for creating a more comprehensive and effective strategy for bird control.

Strong scents like peppermint, rosemary, lavender, citronella, and others can repel woodpeckers—as pungent smells can overpower their senses. For that reason, you might consider making a homemade spray with one or a combination of these scents to spritz around areas of your home where woodpeckers frequent.

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