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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
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
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!
Business has 50+ years of experience.
Business has 50+ years of experience.
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!!
Military and police discount.
Military and police discount.
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 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.
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.
Termite pest control services FAQs
Most standard homeowners' insurance policies do not cover termite damage repairs because insurers consider these issues preventable through regular maintenance. Insurance often excludes damage from pests, rot, and gradual deterioration. Some companies offer specialized coverage options or riders, but you'll need to review your policy details carefully. Many homeowners opt for termite bonds or service contracts as alternative protection methods.
The timeline for termite damage repairs varies with project scope. Minor cosmetic fixes require only one to two days for completion. Most medium-sized repairs to non-structural elements take three to five days. Major structural repairs involving support beams or extensive flooring can extend to one to two weeks or longer. Factors affecting the timeline include damage extent, material availability, and whether additional issues like moisture problems need addressing simultaneously.
Purchasing a home with termite damage can be viable if the issues are clearly identified, properly assessed, and factored into negotiations. A comprehensive professional inspection is essential to determine repair costs and confirm termite elimination. Minor damage with appropriate price adjustments may represent a good value opportunity. However, extensive structural damage or sellers unwilling to address active infestations should raise serious concerns about the investment's wisdom.
Common termite damage indicators include hollow-sounding wood when tapped, maze-like patterns within wooden structures, buckling paint or wallpaper, sagging floors, and visible mud tubes along foundations or walls. You might also notice discarded wings near doors or windows, small pinholes in drywall, or crumbling wood. Professional inspection is recommended to confirm suspicions, as many termite damage signs resemble other issues like water damage or everyday wear.
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