Pest Control in Ames, IA
Natural Pest Solutions is your local pest control company for Ames, Iowa. We offer natural pest control options, no long-term contract, and a free quote.
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About our service
Pest control for Ames, IA
Ames is home to about 69,000 people, and parks and gardens are a big part of the picture: Brookside Park, Carr Park, Moore Park, Duff Park, Tom Evans Park, O'Neil Park, Inis Grove Park and Reiman Gardens, among others. Plenty of green space means plenty of habitat for insects and wildlife, and it also means that a house near a park may see a different mix of pests than one in the middle of a block. Neighborhoods and residence areas like Somerset, Union Drive, Richardson Court and Frederiksen Court have their own patterns too.
Natural Pest Solutions provides pest inspection, ant treatment, rodent control and termite control in Ames. We offer natural pest control options based on non-toxic, low-impact products that are safe around kids and pets, and we never require a long-term contract. If you would like to know where you stand, ask for a free quote.
Know your pests
Pests we treat around Ames
Pests in Ames
What we deal with most around Ames, IA
In a place with this much green space, ticks and mosquitoes are among the first things people think about once spring arrives, and both are easiest to manage by reducing tall grass, brush piles and standing water near the house. Ants and spiders move indoors through tiny gaps, carpenter ants look for damp or rotting wood, and termites feed on wood in and around foundations, often unseen.
Any shared building, from an apartment block to a residence hall, can be a setting for cockroaches and bed bugs. Those two spread quietly between neighbors and are far easier to handle before they build up. With about 147 nights a year at or below freezing, mice and other rodents are also steady visitors from fall through early spring, along with boxelder bugs and stink bugs that gather on warm walls.
Weather and pests
How Ames's weather affects pest activity
Ames has four distinct seasons. July is the warmest month, with average highs around 84 degrees, and January is the coldest, with average lows near 11. About 17 days a year reach 90 degrees or higher, and total precipitation comes to roughly 36 inches in a typical year. These are 1991-2020 NOAA climate normals from a nearby weather station and are a guide, not a forecast.
June is the wettest month, with about 5.2 inches, and that puts water where mosquitoes want it. Flower pots, kids' toys, clogged gutters and old tires all hold enough for a hatch, so a weekly walk around the yard to tip and empty things goes a long way. Wet ground around foundations and porches also keeps ants and termites active through the early summer.
The long cold season is when indoor problems begin. Roughly 147 freezing nights means mice have months of reasons to try garages, sheds and basements. Sealing openings around pipes, weatherstripping doors, and keeping pet food and birdseed in sealed bins remove the easy wins for rodents, and a fall check of the exterior takes only a short time.
How we fix it
Pest control services in Ames
Ant treatment in Ames
Ants are among the most common calls we get in Ames, from sugar ants in kitchens to carpenter ants in damp or damaged wood. Activity climbs quickly once spring temperatures arrive. We find the trails and the nest, treat where the colony lives and follow up so they do not simply return.
Rodent control in Ames
Mice and rats look for food, warmth and shelter, and Ames buildings offer plenty of all three. With a long cold season, the pressure builds every fall. Our exclusion-based approach combines inspection, sealing entry points, trapping and monitoring, so you fix the reason rodents got in, not only the rodents you can see.
Termite control in Ames
Termites are a quiet threat because damage often goes unnoticed for years. A yearly inspection costs little next to the cost of repairs. We inspect for mud tubes, damaged wood and moisture problems, then treat with a plan matched to how your Ames home is built.
Cockroach control in Ames
Cockroaches are hard to get rid of with store-bought sprays. We locate the hiding places, treat cracks, crevices and voids, and use monitoring so we know the treatment worked. It is a common request in Ames apartments, restaurants and older homes alike.
Spider control in Ames
Most spiders are harmless, but nobody wants webs around the door or a spider in the basement. We remove webs and egg sacs, treat the perimeter and reduce the insects that spiders feed on, which keeps them from coming back.
Mosquito control in Ames
A little standing water is all it takes for mosquitoes to breed in Ames. We treat resting areas in your yard, help you find and remove breeding sites and schedule visits through the warm season so you can use your yard again.
Need something else? See all of our pest control services, including bed bugs, fleas, wasps and hornets, wildlife and commercial properties.
Serving Ames
Where we work in and around Ames
We serve homes and businesses throughout Ames, including the Somerset area, Union Drive, Schilletter-University Village and the neighborhoods around the Iowa State Center. Properties near Parkview Park, South River Valley Park, Izaak Walton League Park and Veenker Memorial Golf Course are part of our regular routes, as are those near the Brunnier Art Museum and the Farm House Museum. Whether the building is a house, a rental or a small business, a technician will start by walking the outside and asking what you have noticed inside.
We also cover Gilbert, Kelley, Nevada, Huxley, Cambridge, Slater, Luther and Story City. If you are unsure whether we serve your address, send the form above and we will confirm.
Neighborhoods around Ames
Local landmarks
Around Ames: places our neighbors know
We work in homes and businesses across town, including the areas around these Ames landmarks.
Getting around
Driving routes to downtown Ames
Our technicians cover the whole town. These maps show the drive from different parts of Ames to the city center.
Nearby
Also serving towns near Ames
Our service area extends beyond Ames to nearby communities including Nevada, Huxley, Boone, Ankeny, Johnston and Bondurant. If you live just outside town, call or send the form above and we will confirm coverage for your address. You can also browse every city we serve on our locations page.
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- Gilbert
- Kelley
- Cambridge
- Slater
- Luther
- Story City
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Questions
Pest control in Ames: common questions
How much does pest control cost in Ames?
It depends on the pest, the size of the property and whether you need a one-time treatment or ongoing protection. We give a free quote after learning about your situation. Call 1-844-783-4821 or send the form above.
What pests are most common around Ames?
In Ames, Iowa, homeowners most often ask us about mice and rats, carpenter ants, boxelder bugs and asian lady beetles, cluster flies. Hard winters send rodents and fall-invading insects into homes, and humid summers bring mosquitoes and ant activity.
Is your treatment safe around kids and pets?
We use non-toxic, low-impact products, and we offer natural pest control options. Ask your technician about the approach for your home, and we will explain how to prepare and how long to keep pets clear of treated areas.
Do I have to sign a long-term contract?
No. We do not require a long-term contract. You can choose a one-time service or an ongoing plan for your Ames home or business, and we stand behind the work with a satisfaction guarantee.
Learn More
Trusted resources for Ames homeowners
Public-health, regulator and university guidance on safe pest control.
- Iowa university extension ↗Research-based pest and garden guidance from the state land-grant university.
- EPA: Controlling Pests ↗U.S. guidance on choosing and using pest control safely.
- National Pesticide Information Center ↗Pest-by-pest fact sheets from Oregon State University and the EPA.
- EPA: Integrated Pest Management ↗How IPM prevents pests with the least risk to people.
About the area: Ames Wikipedia Wikidata Iowa Wikipedia Wikidata
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