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Rose Pest Solutions

4.65(
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Rose Pest Solutions

4.65(
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Customers say: True professional
165 years of experience

Rose Pest Solutions has been providing premier family and pet friendly solutions to homeowners and business owners' pest control needs for over 160 years. With 12 locations throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky, our staff are specially trained and certified bed bug and termite experts, mosquito experts, rodent control pros and so much more. Trusted for generations, we treat our customers the way we want to be treated. Realtors, property managers, food industry businesses, hospitality industry businesses and homeowners across the Midwest rely on Rose's historical family business for superior results when it comes to inspections, IPM programs for businesses, and solving tough issues. Trusted for generations, we treat our customers the way we want to be treated. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with our employees and customers. Realtors, property managers, food industry businesses, hospitality industry businesses and homeowners across the Midwest rely on Rose for superior results when it comes to a pest inspection, termite inspection, IPM prevention programs, commercial pest control and solving tough issues.

"The service is very good so far. They were professional and friendly."

Janice A on January 2020

Rose Pest Solutions has been providing premier family and pet friendly solutions to homeowners and business owners' pest control needs for over 160 years. With 12 locations throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky, our staff are specially trained and certified bed bug and termite experts, mosquito experts, rodent control pros and so much more. Trusted for generations, we treat our customers the way we want to be treated. Realtors, property managers, food industry businesses, hospitality industry businesses and homeowners across the Midwest rely on Rose's historical family business for superior results when it comes to inspections, IPM programs for businesses, and solving tough issues. Trusted for generations, we treat our customers the way we want to be treated. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with our employees and customers. Realtors, property managers, food industry businesses, hospitality industry businesses and homeowners across the Midwest rely on Rose for superior results when it comes to a pest inspection, termite inspection, IPM prevention programs, commercial pest control and solving tough issues.

"The service is very good so far. They were professional and friendly."

Janice A on January 2020

Midwest Animal & Pest Control

5.00(
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Midwest Animal & Pest Control

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Midwest Animal and Pest Control offers Nuisance Animal Control and Pest Control in the Tri-State Area. We are licensed for Animal Control in IA, IL and WI and Pest Control in IA and IL.

Midwest Animal and Pest Control offers Nuisance Animal Control and Pest Control in the Tri-State Area. We are licensed for Animal Control in IA, IL and WI and Pest Control in IA and IL.

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Plunkett's Pest Control

4.80(
169
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Plunkett's Pest Control

4.80(
169
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.

"Michael Lyday was the technician and was very professional and courteous. He set a trap and returned the next morning to find a female raccoon. He also found she’d been nursing and captured two kits in the crawl space. He told me to tell him if I heard anymore sounds which I did when he returned the following day. He captured two more kits and told me to call him again if I heard any more sounds. There weren’t any more and I was impressed that he still called to follow up. I was completely satisfied with his humane methods of removing the animals from my property."

Anthony O on August 2025

With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.

"Michael Lyday was the technician and was very professional and courteous. He set a trap and returned the next morning to find a female raccoon. He also found she’d been nursing and captured two kits in the crawl space. He told me to tell him if I heard anymore sounds which I did when he returned the following day. He captured two more kits and told me to call him again if I heard any more sounds. There weren’t any more and I was impressed that he still called to follow up. I was completely satisfied with his humane methods of removing the animals from my property."

Anthony O on August 2025

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Rose Pest Solutions

4.38(
32
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Rose Pest Solutions

4.38(
32
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Rose Pest Solutions has been providing premier family and pet friendly solutions to homeowners and business owners' pest control needs for over 160 years. With 12 locations throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky, our staff are specially trained and certified bed bug and termite experts, mosquito experts, rodent control pros and so much more. Trusted for generations, we treat our customers the way we want to be treated. Realtors, property managers, food industry businesses, hospitality industry businesses and homeowners across the Midwest rely on Rose's historical family business for superior results when it comes to inspections, IPM programs for businesses, and solving tough issues.Trusted for generations, we treat our customers the way we want to be treated. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with our employees and customers. Realtors, property managers, food industry businesses, hospitality industry businesses and homeowners across the Midwest rely on Rose for superior results when it comes to a pest inspection, termite inspection, IPM prevention programs, commercial pest control and solving tough issues.

Rose Pest Solutions has been providing premier family and pet friendly solutions to homeowners and business owners' pest control needs for over 160 years. With 12 locations throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky, our staff are specially trained and certified bed bug and termite experts, mosquito experts, rodent control pros and so much more. Trusted for generations, we treat our customers the way we want to be treated. Realtors, property managers, food industry businesses, hospitality industry businesses and homeowners across the Midwest rely on Rose's historical family business for superior results when it comes to inspections, IPM programs for businesses, and solving tough issues.Trusted for generations, we treat our customers the way we want to be treated. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with our employees and customers. Realtors, property managers, food industry businesses, hospitality industry businesses and homeowners across the Midwest rely on Rose for superior results when it comes to a pest inspection, termite inspection, IPM prevention programs, commercial pest control and solving tough issues.

Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

In certain cases, yes, the bees may go away on their own, but it’s a risk. Some bee types, such as bumblebees, create seasonal nests and then die out as their new queens seek homes elsewhere. But in most cases, you can’t count on the bees leaving naturally. It’s also not a great idea to leave openings in your walls any longer than you have to, which can attract other pests or cause moisture damage.

You should never try to remove a bee's nest yourself because it can be extremely dangerous. The amount of bees that can live in a hive depends on the type of bee, but honey bees can have up to 80,000 bees living in a hive. People who are allergic to bees can have life-threatening reactions from a single sting. So, it's best to leave bee nest removal to the professionals who have the knowledge and equipment to do so safely.

Some species of bees (not to mention hornets) are aggressive and dangerous to have in your walls. If they swarm in anger or defense, they could badly hurt people in your home. Other species of bees are largely harmless and many people live in close proximity to them.

Either way, bees making hives in your walls usually causes damage. It can contribute to moisture problems, and attract other pests. Those problems get even worse if honeycombs build up. So we strongly suggest you find a way to keep bees from taking up permanent residence.

No, ground bees are not detrimental to the health of your lawn. In fact, the small holes created by ground bees can actually offer beneficial aeration which moisturizes and nourishes the ground. Additionally, ground bees are highly regarded as vital pollinators, meaning they help plants to reproduce. Unless you’re battling a severe infestation, leaving ground bees undisturbed can boost the health of your yard and the environment.

Probably not. Many imitation nests are meant to be hung from trees or other tall places, but not all yellow jackets nest up high—most species, such as the common yellow jacket and the southern yellow jacket, build nests in the ground. 

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