Pest Control and Wildlife Removal in Ames, IA
There is a real difference between spraying for insects and getting an animal out of a wall. We do both in Ames, IA, which means you are not calling one company for the ants and a second one for whatever is moving around above the bedroom ceiling.
Serving Ames and surrounding areas across the Midwest — open 24 hours, same-day appointments in most cases.
- 24 hour emergency service in Ames
- Same-day appointments in most cases
- Insects and wildlife handled by one crew
- Price quoted before work begins
Local pest pressure in Ames
Farm-country rodent pressure and fall overwintering insects drive most residential calls. Around Ames that most often means mice, box elder bugs, raccoons, bats, wasps, and the mix shifts through the year rather than staying constant.
What that means practically is that a treatment plan built for Ames, IA is not the same plan we would use two states over. The construction here, the seasonal timing, and the species active this month all change what actually works.
- Pricing in Ames is given before work begins, not after. You hear the number on the phone or at the door, and it does not move once the job starts.
- Removal and repair are handled by the same crew in Ames. You are not left with an open hole in the soffit and a recommendation to call a contractor.
- Every job in Ames starts with finding out how the problem started. Treating symptoms without closing the entry point is why so many people are calling a second company.
When to call right away
An animal loose inside living space, a bat in a bedroom, a stinging nest at a doorway, or a snake indoors are all handled as emergencies in Ames — including nights and weekends.
- Tell us what you are seeing or hearing and where in the house it is happening.
- You get a price and an arrival window on the phone, before anyone is dispatched.
- The technician inspects, treats or removes, and finds how it started.
- Entry points are sealed and damage repaired so the problem does not repeat.
Every service we offer in Ames, IA
Insect treatment and animal removal from the same crew — including the sealing and repair work that stops it coming back.
Pest Control in Ames
Recurring and one-time treatment for the insects that keep coming back — inside, outside, and around the foundation.
About pest controlWildlife Removal in Ames
Humane removal of animals living in attics, chimneys, crawlspaces, and walls — plus sealing so they cannot return.
About wildlife removalRaccoon Removal in Ames
Attic, chimney, and crawlspace raccoon removal, including litters, with entry sealing and cleanup.
About raccoon removalSquirrel Removal in Ames
Squirrel removal from attics, soffits, and wall voids with exclusion work that closes the gnawed openings.
About squirrel removalBat Removal & Exclusion in Ames
One-way exclusion that lets bats leave and blocks re-entry, plus guano cleanup and gap sealing.
About bat removalRodent Control in Ames
Mouse and rat removal plus exclusion — sealing the gaps that let them back in, not just setting traps.
About rodent controlTermite Control & Inspection in Ames
Termite inspection, treatment, and monitoring for subterranean and drywood activity.
About termite controlBed Bug Treatment in Ames
Bed bug inspection and full-room treatment targeting adults, nymphs, and eggs across the whole harborage.
About bed bug treatmentCockroach Control in Ames
German, American, and Oriental cockroach treatment reaching the voids and cracks where they actually live.
About roach controlAnt Control in Ames
Treatment for odorous house ants, pavement ants, fire ants, and carpenter ants that targets the colony.
About ant controlMosquito Control in Ames
Yard treatment and breeding-source reduction that makes the outside of your home usable again.
About mosquito controlBee, Wasp & Hornet Removal in Ames
Nest removal for wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets, and relocation-minded handling of honey bee colonies.
About bee & wasp removalFlea & Tick Treatment in Ames
Interior and yard treatment for fleas and ticks, timed around the life cycle so they do not return.
About flea & tick treatmentSpider Control in Ames
Web removal and perimeter treatment that reduces spiders and the insects they are feeding on.
About spider controlSnake Removal in Ames
Safe identification and removal of snakes from homes, garages, crawlspaces, and yards.
About snake removalSkunk Removal in Ames
Removal of skunks denning under decks, sheds, porches, and crawlspaces, with the opening closed afterward.
About skunk removalOpossum Removal in Ames
Removal of opossums from attics, crawlspaces, garages, and under decks, with entry sealing.
About opossum removalBird Control & Nest Removal in Ames
Nest removal and deterrent installation for pigeons, starlings, and sparrows on vents, ledges, and signage.
About bird controlDead Animal Removal in Ames
Locating and removing dead animals from walls, attics, crawlspaces, and ducts, then treating the odor.
About dead animal removalAttic Cleanup & Damage Repair in Ames
Removal of contaminated insulation, sanitizing, and repair of the damage animals leave behind.
About attic restorationCommercial Pest Control in Ames
Scheduled programs for restaurants, retail, warehouses, offices, and multi-unit properties.
About commercial pest control24 Hour Emergency Service in Ames
Same-day and after-hours response for animals inside living space, aggressive stinging insects, and active infestations.
About emergency serviceWhere we work around Ames
Coverage extends past the Ames city limits into the surrounding towns and suburbs. If you are nearby and not sure, call and ask.
What Ames customers say
Roaches in the kitchen after we moved in. First treatment knocked it way down, and the follow-up finished it. It's been six months with nothing.
Marcus T. — Ames, IA
Basement corners were full of webs and egg sacs. Cleared them out and treated the perimeter, and it's stayed clear.
Alan G. — Ames, IA
Termite inspection before closing on the house. Thorough, found evidence of an old treatment, and explained what it meant instead of just handing me a form.
Rob K. — Ames, IA
Questions from Ames homeowners
Will the treatment be safe around pets and children?
Materials and placement are chosen with pets and kids in mind, and the technician will tell you which rooms need time before re-entry. Mention pets when you book so it is planned for.
Do you charge for the inspection in Ames?
For most Ames jobs the inspection is part of the visit and you get a price before any work starts. Where a detailed structural or termite inspection is needed, the cost is quoted upfront on the phone.
What does it cost?
It depends on the pest, the size of the structure, and whether repair work is needed. You get a firm number before the job begins — no work starts on an estimate that changes later.
Is wildlife removal humane?
Yes. Animals are removed with checks for dependent young first, and entry points are sealed only after we have confirmed the structure is clear. Sealing an animal inside is the most common and most expensive mistake in this trade.
Do you offer recurring service or just one-time visits?
Both. Some Ames problems are one-and-done. Others — mosquitoes, ants, commercial accounts — need a schedule to stay ahead of the season.
What areas around Ames do you cover?
Ames and the surrounding towns and suburbs across the Midwest. If you are just outside Ames, call and ask — the service area is wider than the city limits.
Pest or wildlife problem in Ames?
Call (888) 590-5937 — someone answers at any hour, and most Ames jobs are scheduled same day.