Best pest control specialists near Germantown, IL

Q: What are the differences between moles, voles, and shrews?

• <div><p>Moles live underground and feed on insects. They dig and move through tunnels, usually in meadows or forests but sometimes in lawns and gardens. They are about 6 inches long with large claws, tiny eyes, and hidden ears. </p><p>Shrews do not dig their own tunnels but will use other animals&rsquo; tunnels, and are about 3 to 4 inches long. They look similar to mice and feed on insects.</p><p>Voles are similar in size to moles but have large eyes and small but visible ears. Rather than eating insects, voles are herbivores that prefer seeds, grasses, and plant roots.</p></div>

Q: What should I do if I find a tick on my body?

• <div><p>Ticks are most commonly found behind (or even inside) ears, behind knees, in belly buttons, in the hair, and in your underarms. If you find a tick on your body or on your pet, use a pair of clean tweezers to grab the tick as close to the surface of your skin as possible. If you simply yank or twist it, you can leave the tick&rsquo;s mouth parts lodged in your skin and will need to remove those carefully with the tweezers. </p><p>Once you have removed the tick, flush it down the toilet and wash your skin with rubbing alcohol or soap and water. Know the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/index.html">signs of lyme disease</a> such as fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and a rash.</p></div>

Q: What do earwigs eat?

• <div><p>Earwigs are omnivores, so they have a varied diet. Generally, they feast on decaying organic matter, leaves, flowers, and vegetables. They&rsquo;ll also eat other insects (dead or alive) like aphids, sowbugs, and mites.</p></div>

Q: How long before German cockroaches are gone for good?

• <div><p>For a minor infestation, you can expect to clear up a German cockroach problem in about two weeks. That&rsquo;s usually enough time to confirm that they don&rsquo;t have additional hiding spots and aren&rsquo;t continuing to encroach from an outside source. If you have a major infestation and use the services of a pest control company, it can take several weeks and multiple visits to fully clear your home, up to a couple of months.</p></div>

Q: What is the best time of day to trap a groundhog?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll find groundhogs are most active during the morning hours and late afternoon, but they want to avoid humans at all costs. If you do set a trap, you can set it out the night before so it&rsquo;s waiting on them the next morning, and try to remove any human scent when setting it out.</p></div>

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Last update on March 29, 2026

Reviewed in March 2026
John was very knowledgeable about my central vacuum. He came in and immediately figured out what was wrong with my vacuum and fixed it. He is a very friendly man. He even checked out my unit in the basement to make sure it was working properly. He cleaned the unit and the filter. I would...
J.L.I. Enterprises, Inc., DBA Aerus Electrolux
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Reviewed in January 2026
This company provided quality and timely work. They over exceeded in the expectations that I had talked about with them when I called them to put in new flooring . I would definitely recommend them to anyone who's looking to have work and or projects done on their property!!!!!
JH Construction & Remodeling
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Reviewed in September 2025
He did a fantastic job on all of my rooms. He had to take wall paper down and mud it was a lot of work . My walls look amazing very pleased with his work. He was very polite and always on time and cleaned up after himself. I am a very satisfied customer
Quality Finishes Arbogast Painting
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Reviewed in January 2024
We are very happy with the service, price, communication and work performed by TEC Communications. Wayde and team did an excellent job installing an electrical sub panel and installing the 220 volt outlet for our EV charging station. They provided a very fair quote for the work (which was...
TEC Communications, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2022
They came removed the old mold treated the floor joists with mold killer removed all the old plastic and replaced with new plastic keep house clean and cleaned up before they left .Very polite . I will definitely hire them again and will recommend that for anyone needing their services .
Loving Mold Removal
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Reviewed in March 2022
The crew from Double D & Son Tree Experts did an awesome job cleaning up my yard. They were efficient, friendly and cost efficient. Thank you Double D! Looking forward to power washing the house this weekend.
Double D & Son Tree Experts, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
Have you ever had a busy week and you just donâ t have time to get things done? Oh sure, the cats are fed and the trash gets taken out, but everything else is on the back burner. By the time you look at it, that mole hill has turned into a mountain. Itâ s easy to get one chore done. Dishes?...
Manic Maids
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Reviewed in October 2021
Had an issue with a Smell in the crawl space after a year of having my crawlspace incapsulated. The technician Jesse Feeler came out and did an outstanding job to remedy the problem and didnâ t get charged
Foundation Recovery Systems
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Reviewed in April 2021
EXCELLENT SERVICES Everything was discussed prior to her arrival. The QUALITY of the work is white glove clean. My pets were remained very calm while she cleaned my home. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED WITH HER SERVICES. Most importantly, she is very time and cost efficient.
BeeYounique Cleaning
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Reviewed in March 2014
We wish we had found Bel-O Pest Solutions much sooner! We used another bigger name company for a couple years before we learned Bel-O was only a fraction of the cost. They were extremely responsive, very professional, and never tried to oversell us on any services. And most importantly, they...
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Top-Rated Pest control specialists in Germantown - Updated Nov 2026

Healthy Home Pest Control & Services

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Serving Germantown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Healthy Home Pest Control & Services were fast, affordable, and professional. I would recommend using them for air duct cleaning services."

Response time9 hrs

Response rate95%

500 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Serving Germantown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Came out immediately and took care of pest control"

Recommended by73%of homeowners

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Serving Germantown, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

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At Hawx Pest Control, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. Hawx Premium Pest Control will treat your pests, mosquitos, and more- then keep them away for good. If pests come back between treatments so will we, at no additional cost to you. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote. \n

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Recommended by75%of homeowners

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Terminix® Pest Control

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Serving Germantown, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1927

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"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."

58 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by81%of homeowners

Serving Germantown, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1974

Free estimates

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"Service representative was very knowledgeable about lawn, shrub, and pest control."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Presto-X (St. Louis)

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Serving Germantown, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1932

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Since 1932, Presto-X has been providing expert pest control services guided by the enduring principles of providing world class service to our customers and taking care of our colleagues. Presto-X covers your home or business with expert knowledge, professionally licensed and trained technicians, and exemplary service designed specifically for you.

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Triple B Pest insulation & services

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Serving Germantown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

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"I’m a land lord of 72 residential properties and the biggest head ache other than common upkeep was the constant battle with roaches and insects inside the units, I had Triple B come out and put their pest control infused insulation at 10 of my properties and within 3 weeks the tenants were in shock at how affective it was, they went from seeing them everyday to hardly ever, I ended up getting them to do all my units and also my own house, this will be a must at any property I ever purchase, highly suggested for new home owners/buyers"

Recommended by90%of homeowners

Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Birds and Bats+9 more

Serving Germantown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would send there information to any one it works for us highly recommended"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Germantown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

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Warranties offered

"Terminix provides excellent pest extermination and mosquito control services. They investigate and give comprehensive treatment services. I highly recommend their services."

Recommended by85%of homeowners

Pest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Termite

Serving Germantown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

When it comes to protecting homes, Terminix has satisfied more customers than any other insect and pest control company in the industry, with more than 15 million service visits annually.

Recommended by66%of homeowners

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Pest Control FAQs, answered by experts

Moles live underground and feed on insects. They dig and move through tunnels, usually in meadows or forests but sometimes in lawns and gardens. They are about 6 inches long with large claws, tiny eyes, and hidden ears.

Shrews do not dig their own tunnels but will use other animals’ tunnels, and are about 3 to 4 inches long. They look similar to mice and feed on insects.

Voles are similar in size to moles but have large eyes and small but visible ears. Rather than eating insects, voles are herbivores that prefer seeds, grasses, and plant roots.

Ticks are most commonly found behind (or even inside) ears, behind knees, in belly buttons, in the hair, and in your underarms. If you find a tick on your body or on your pet, use a pair of clean tweezers to grab the tick as close to the surface of your skin as possible. If you simply yank or twist it, you can leave the tick’s mouth parts lodged in your skin and will need to remove those carefully with the tweezers.

Once you have removed the tick, flush it down the toilet and wash your skin with rubbing alcohol or soap and water. Know the signs of lyme disease such as fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and a rash.

Earwigs are omnivores, so they have a varied diet. Generally, they feast on decaying organic matter, leaves, flowers, and vegetables. They’ll also eat other insects (dead or alive) like aphids, sowbugs, and mites.

For a minor infestation, you can expect to clear up a German cockroach problem in about two weeks. That’s usually enough time to confirm that they don’t have additional hiding spots and aren’t continuing to encroach from an outside source. If you have a major infestation and use the services of a pest control company, it can take several weeks and multiple visits to fully clear your home, up to a couple of months.

You’ll find groundhogs are most active during the morning hours and late afternoon, but they want to avoid humans at all costs. If you do set a trap, you can set it out the night before so it’s waiting on them the next morning, and try to remove any human scent when setting it out.

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