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Presto-X Pest Control
2050 Clearwater Dr
4.22(
9
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Presto-X Pest Control
2050 Clearwater Dr
4.22(
9
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Customers say: Quality work
93 years of experience

Since 1932, Presto-X Pest Control has been providing homeowners and business owners with customer service excellence and trusted pest control solutions.

Since 1932, Presto-X Pest Control has been providing homeowners and business owners with customer service excellence and trusted pest control solutions.


Bug Zero
No reviews
Bug Zero
No reviews
26 years of experience

Bug Zero is locally owned and operated with offices in Southeast Missouri. The keys to our success include attention to detail, pest prevention by anticipating seasonal activity before it becomes a problem, and personal oversight by the company's owners.

Bug Zero is locally owned and operated with offices in Southeast Missouri. The keys to our success include attention to detail, pest prevention by anticipating seasonal activity before it becomes a problem, and personal oversight by the company's owners.


Kilmer Pest Control
260 N Park Ave
5.00(
3
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Kilmer Pest Control
260 N Park Ave
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Advanced Pest Control Systems
821 Progress St
4.77(
13
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Advanced Pest Control Systems
821 Progress St
4.77(
13
)
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Additional email - info@advpest.com, headbugman@advpest.com.

Additional email - info@advpest.com, headbugman@advpest.com.


Pace Pest Control
No reviews
Pace Pest Control
No reviews

A.R. Wildlife and Outdoors LLC
4072 County Road 231
No reviews
A.R. Wildlife and Outdoors LLC
4072 County Road 231
No reviews
2 years of experience

Bee removal without killing the bees

Bee removal without killing the bees


Elite Pest Control
No reviews
Elite Pest Control
No reviews

Elite Pest Control is Southeast Missouri's premier pest control service. We offer residential and commercial pest control services, which includes the elimination of all standard household pests as well as ants, cockroaches, rodents, termites, bedbugs, fleas, tickets, mosquitos and brown recluse spiders. We are dedicated to providing the best pest control solutions at an affordable price. Our team uses the most advanced and eco-friendly treatment techniques and formulas available to deliver the gold standard of pest control. Our priority is your safety, the safety of your family and pets, and the protection of the environment. With us, you can rest assured that our services are not only effective, but also convenient, hassle-free, and, best of all, affordable.

Elite Pest Control is Southeast Missouri's premier pest control service. We offer residential and commercial pest control services, which includes the elimination of all standard household pests as well as ants, cockroaches, rodents, termites, bedbugs, fleas, tickets, mosquitos and brown recluse spiders. We are dedicated to providing the best pest control solutions at an affordable price. Our team uses the most advanced and eco-friendly treatment techniques and formulas available to deliver the gold standard of pest control. Our priority is your safety, the safety of your family and pets, and the protection of the environment. With us, you can rest assured that our services are not only effective, but also convenient, hassle-free, and, best of all, affordable.


Tabor Pest Services
1251 Rte 14 W
5.00(
4
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Tabor Pest Services
1251 Rte 14 W
5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Tabor Pest Services will be the leader in providing an environmentally responsible and superior service. Our company will grow by adhering to the highest standards of performance and professionalism. Our ultimate goal is to be recognized as the best service company in our industry.

Tabor Pest Services will be the leader in providing an environmentally responsible and superior service. Our company will grow by adhering to the highest standards of performance and professionalism. Our ultimate goal is to be recognized as the best service company in our industry.


Pro-EX Pest and Termite Control
289 County Road 351
5.00(
2
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Pro-EX Pest and Termite Control
289 County Road 351
5.00(
2
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

FAQs for bug and insect pest control service projects in Cape Girardeau, MO

Professional treatments provide substantial population reduction when properly timed and applied. Success rates improve with comprehensive approaches that combine targeted sprays with systemic treatments. Certified professionals can assess property-specific factors and customize treatment protocols accordingly. 

Most properties see significant improvement after properly sequenced applications, though complete eradication may require ongoing management in heavily infested regions.

Key indicators include sticky residue (honeydew) on plant surfaces, sooty mold growth on leaves, egg masses appearing as grayish-brown patches on trees, and the presence of the insects themselves. Young nymphs appear black with white spots, while older nymphs develop red patches. Adult lanternflies have distinctive spotted forewings and bright red hindwings. Tree health decline, including wilting or stunted growth, may also signal an established infestation.

When applied according to manufacturer specifications, professional treatments pose minimal risk to plant health. Certified applicators select appropriate formulations and concentrations based on plant species, condition, and environmental factors. They calibrate application equipment to deliver precise amounts of product where needed. Potential risks primarily arise from improper application techniques or using products not specifically labeled for ornamental plant use.

Treating a spotted lanternfly infestation is rarely a one-time cost. Comprehensive management often requires multiple interventions throughout the year as these insects progress through different life stages. A single treatment may provide temporary relief, but it won't prevent future generations from developing. 

Effective programs often include treatments targeting emerging nymphs in spring, adults during summer, and egg masses in fall/winter. Establishing an ongoing monitoring and treatment schedule provides the most reliable protection.

Treatment timing should align with the insect's life cycle stages. Early spring applications target newly hatching nymphs before they can mature and reproduce. Mid-summer treatments address adult populations before egg-laying begins. The specific calendar timing varies by region and seasonal weather patterns. Professional pest managers monitor local population development and time applications accordingly for maximum effectiveness.

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