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Diam Pest Control
4.9(
66
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+3 more

Serving Winterset, 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"
Diam Pest Control Team
Diam Pest Control
Response time1 day
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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TruGreen
3.7(
10
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Mosquito Control

Serving Winterset, 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 Winterset, 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(
5
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Birds and Bats+9 more

Serving Winterset, 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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Pest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Rodents+1 more

Serving Winterset, 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
Termite Tech
Residential Termite Treatment
Tech w. Clients
Pest Treatment - Kitchen

+8

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

Some of the smells we love are, thankfully, pretty putrid for mosquitoes. A few essential oils that might have them swarming in the other direction include:

  • Lavender

  • Citronella

  • Eucalyptus

  • Cinnamon

  • Thyme

Be careful how and where you apply essential oils around pets and children, and top them off regularly so they stay effective.

The most widely touted method for removing fruit flies is the combination of apple cider vinegar and dish soap. Since the soap causes the flies to sink, you can leave this trap open for maximum potency and easy fly access.

Hornets are attracted to bright colors that look like flowers, including purple, pink, white, green, and yellow. They are least attracted to dark colors, such as blue and black. 

You should not see live bed bugs after heat or fumigation treatments, but you may see dead bugs. For chemical treatments, it can take several days for bed bugs to die. However, you may see live bed bugs if they are hiding in areas to avoid insecticides or if they are resilient to the type of treatment used. 

Paper wasps, like many other wasps, are attracted to sweet smells that remind them of nectar. That’s why wasps may buzz around you as you snack on watermelon on the patio. They may also like the scent of certain perfumes. Standing water attracts these wasps, too.

Paper wasps are also attracted to warm, sheltered spaces, where they can build nests and raise larva in protected areas away from predators. They may also be attracted to untreated wood on your deck or fence, as they use wood pulp to build nests.

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