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Diam Pest Control

PO Box 3955
4.88(
64
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•Approved Pro

Diam Pest Control

PO Box 3955
4.88(
64
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
87 local quotes requested

With over 50 years of experience serving the Des Moines area, Diam Pest Control is your trusted solution for pest control. The president of Diam Pest Control, Perry Tague, is just a phone call away and customer satisfaction is his number one concern. The key factor to effective control is an ability to correctly identify the problem, and no one knows local pests like a local company. We have been providing service for over 50 years.

"On time. Very professional"

Dawn M on October 2018

With over 50 years of experience serving the Des Moines area, Diam Pest Control is your trusted solution for pest control. The president of Diam Pest Control, Perry Tague, is just a phone call away and customer satisfaction is his number one concern. The key factor to effective control is an ability to correctly identify the problem, and no one knows local pests like a local company. We have been providing service for over 50 years.

"On time. Very professional"

Dawn M on October 2018

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CRITTER CONTROL OF OMAHA

PO Box 27308
4.40(
20
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CRITTER CONTROL OF OMAHA

PO Box 27308
4.40(
20
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
114 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

Critter Control is the Nation's Leading Wildlife Control Firm, specializing in the removal of raccoons, opossums, squirrels, woodchucks, skunks, rats, mice, bats, etc. We offer humane removal, repair of the damage, and exclusion to keep the animals from re entering the home. We also specialize in attic clean up and restoration when animals have soiled the insulation. Please call us at (402) 339-2653 if you have any questions or if you would like to schedule an appointment!

"Excellent they are all gone!!!!"

Demetria D on November 2020

Critter Control is the Nation's Leading Wildlife Control Firm, specializing in the removal of raccoons, opossums, squirrels, woodchucks, skunks, rats, mice, bats, etc. We offer humane removal, repair of the damage, and exclusion to keep the animals from re entering the home. We also specialize in attic clean up and restoration when animals have soiled the insulation. Please call us at (402) 339-2653 if you have any questions or if you would like to schedule an appointment!

"Excellent they are all gone!!!!"

Demetria D on November 2020

Travis' Contract Services

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Travis' Contract Services

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10 years of experience

Your one stop shop for all your Sub Contracting needs, Indoor and outdoors we offer it all!

Your one stop shop for all your Sub Contracting needs, Indoor and outdoors we offer it all!

Creed Pest Control

1333 Buckeye Ave
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Creed Pest Control

1333 Buckeye Ave
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Free onsite estimate

Creed Pest Control is a local and veteran owned business specializing in environmentally friendly pest control services including ants, spiders, silverfish and wasps. We have over a decade of experience servicing customers all over central Iowa and have the best warrenty in the business.

Creed Pest Control is a local and veteran owned business specializing in environmentally friendly pest control services including ants, spiders, silverfish and wasps. We have over a decade of experience servicing customers all over central Iowa and have the best warrenty in the business.

C&C Home Services

5.00(
1
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C&C Home Services

5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

C&C Home Services is owned & operated by Eddie Knapp. We are a small, family owned company that is committed to building great relationships with our clients & customers by providing outstanding and knowledgeable professional services! Eddie has personally been in the pest management industry for 20 consecutive years! THAT is experience that you can truly trust! C&C Home Services is committed to our family & clients and always providing BETTER services at BETTER prices to everyone we work with! Be assured that when you are working with C&C Home Services, you are working with a professional with integrity! We stand behind our work! C&C Home Services is licensed & fully insured! Estimates are always FREE! And we would LOVE the opportunity to work with you!!

C&C Home Services is owned & operated by Eddie Knapp. We are a small, family owned company that is committed to building great relationships with our clients & customers by providing outstanding and knowledgeable professional services! Eddie has personally been in the pest management industry for 20 consecutive years! THAT is experience that you can truly trust! C&C Home Services is committed to our family & clients and always providing BETTER services at BETTER prices to everyone we work with! Be assured that when you are working with C&C Home Services, you are working with a professional with integrity! We stand behind our work! C&C Home Services is licensed & fully insured! Estimates are always FREE! And we would LOVE the opportunity to work with you!!

QUALITY PEST CONTROL

901 39th St
5.00(
4
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QUALITY PEST CONTROL

901 39th St
5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Military and police discount.

Military and police discount.

Preferred Pest Control

3400 100TH St.
4.90(
30
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Preferred Pest Control

3400 100TH St.
4.90(
30
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Preferred Pest Control has proudly served Central Iowa for over 35 years, and is owned and operated by a certified Entomologist. Our team is made up of courteous & hardworking individuals who are extensively trained on new pest control technology. Our technicians perform effective treatments, including the use of bed bug detection canines for highly accurate identification, minimally-invasive termite technology, effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques for commercial clients and so much more. We use pest control methods that are environmentally safe for kids and pets. Preferred Pest Control’s goal is to not only treat the pest problem at hand, but prevent future infestations by educating our clients.

Preferred Pest Control has proudly served Central Iowa for over 35 years, and is owned and operated by a certified Entomologist. Our team is made up of courteous & hardworking individuals who are extensively trained on new pest control technology. Our technicians perform effective treatments, including the use of bed bug detection canines for highly accurate identification, minimally-invasive termite technology, effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques for commercial clients and so much more. We use pest control methods that are environmentally safe for kids and pets. Preferred Pest Control’s goal is to not only treat the pest problem at hand, but prevent future infestations by educating our clients.

Wilson Brothers Pest Control

1412 Willis Ave
5.00(
1
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Wilson Brothers Pest Control

1412 Willis Ave
5.00(
1
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Wilson Brothers Pest Control is committed to ridding your home or office of unwanted pests. We cover all general pest control services including timber pests and we have a solution for Ants, Rats and Mice, Cockroaches, Silverfish, Spiders, Fleas, Wasps, Bed Bugs and Termite Inspections.

Wilson Brothers Pest Control is committed to ridding your home or office of unwanted pests. We cover all general pest control services including timber pests and we have a solution for Ants, Rats and Mice, Cockroaches, Silverfish, Spiders, Fleas, Wasps, Bed Bugs and Termite Inspections.

Smart Pest Solutions

PO Box 123
5.00(
5
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Smart Pest Solutions

PO Box 123
5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Smart Pest is a small central Iowa business, in operation since 2006.

Smart Pest is a small central Iowa business, in operation since 2006.

AAA PEST CONTROL

P.O. Box 61
5.00(
1
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AAA PEST CONTROL

P.O. Box 61
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our goal is to perform quality bug eradication at a reasonable price. We listen to our customers to ensure their needs are met through professional service. We strive in excellent service and will work hard to do the job correctly.

Our goal is to perform quality bug eradication at a reasonable price. We listen to our customers to ensure their needs are met through professional service. We strive in excellent service and will work hard to do the job correctly.

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FAQs for bee removal projects in Ames, IA

Free wasp removal services are rare. Unlike bees, wasps don't produce honey, so beekeepers typically don't collect them. While some organizations might remove wasp nests for medical research, this is uncommon. In most cases, you'll need to pay for wasp nest removal. Check with your local municipality to see if they offer free or low-cost removal services.

Keeping hornets on your property poses serious safety risks. Hornets are aggressive insects that deliver potent venom and trigger severe allergic reactions. Their defensive behavior and larger stingers can cause extremely painful, medically significant stings, especially in populated areas. Although hornets help control specific insect populations, the health hazards they create far exceed any benefits, making their presence dangerous.

You should contact a wasp removal professional as soon as you discover a nest, especially if it's in a high-traffic area on your property. While small nests in open areas might seem manageable for a DIY approach, there's always a risk of stings. For nests in hard-to-reach places like attics or behind walls, it's best to rely on experienced professionals. The optimal time for wasp removal is in the spring when wasps start building nests.

Preventing future wasp or yellow jacket infestations requires proactive deterrence measures. You achieve this by installing fake nests that discourage new colonies, arranging follow-up inspections with a local exterminator, and applying natural repellents—such as vinegar, coffee grounds, and cinnamon—around key entry points. These actions firmly block these stinging insects from establishing nests near your home.

Killing a wasp triggers its alarm pheromones, which immediately signal nearby wasps to converge on the disturbance. This action forces the insect community to become aggressive and increases the risk of multiple stings. Such a response transforms the situation into a hazardous swarm, which is why professional removal is essential.

Wasps do not return to a treated nest because they do not reuse old nests. The treatment removes the chemical cues that once attracted the wasps, and the elimination process clearly disrupts their established territory. As a result, a treated nest effectively discourages new nest construction nearby, ensuring the area remains safe.

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