Pest Control in Marshalltown, IA
Natural Pest Solutions is your local pest control team for Marshalltown, 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 Marshalltown, IA
Marshalltown has about 27,900 residents, and its cold winters set the pace for pest control. The January average low is about 9 degrees, and roughly 152 nights a year reach freezing or below, which is a long cold season. Every one of those nights sends rodents and insects looking for warmth, and homes and businesses near places like Anson Park, Kiwanis Park, Susie Sower Park and the Marshall County Courthouse are no exception.
Natural Pest Solutions provides rodent control, ant treatment, termite control and pest inspection for Marshalltown. 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. Every job starts with a free quote.
Know your pests
Pests we treat around Marshalltown
Pests in Marshalltown
What we deal with most around Marshalltown, IA
The long cold season means mice and other rodents lead the list. They squeeze through openings around pipes, vents, garage doors and foundations, and once inside they nest in insulation and wall voids. Spiders and cockroaches follow the warmth, and boxelder bugs and stink bugs gather on sunny exterior walls in fall before creeping into attics and window frames.
Once the ground thaws, ants become active, carpenter ants target wood that stays damp, and termites resume feeding around foundations and wood in contact with soil. Summer brings mosquitoes, wasps and fleas, and anyone who spends time in tall grass or near wooded edges should check for ticks. Bed bugs are not a weather problem at all, since they travel on luggage and used furniture, but they are worth knowing about.
Weather and pests
How Marshalltown's weather affects pest activity
Marshalltown has long, hard winters. January is the coldest month, with average lows around 9 degrees, and July is the warmest, with average highs near 84. About 13 days a year reach 90 degrees or higher. In a typical year the area receives about 38 inches of precipitation and roughly 25 inches of snow. These are 1991-2020 NOAA climate normals from a nearby weather station and are a guide, not a forecast.
June is the wettest month, at about 5.9 inches, which is a lot of water in a short time. Yards, gutters and drainage low spots stay wet, mosquitoes lay eggs in every container that holds water, and the damp soil around foundations is ideal for termites and carpenter ants. A quick check of downspouts and drainage in early June can head off much of this.
For the cold months, the goal is to give rodents no easy path. Seal small gaps, trim branches that touch the roof, keep firewood off the house, and keep food in sealed containers. Because the freezing season here is so long, a second check in January or February, when attic and garage noises are easiest to notice, is worthwhile.
How we fix it
Pest control services in Marshalltown
Ant treatment in Marshalltown
Ants are among the most common calls we get in Marshalltown, 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 Marshalltown
Mice and rats look for food, warmth and shelter, and Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown
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 Marshalltown home is built.
Cockroach control in Marshalltown
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 Marshalltown apartments, restaurants and older homes alike.
Spider control in Marshalltown
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 Marshalltown
A little standing water is all it takes for mosquitoes to breed in Marshalltown. 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 Marshalltown
Serving Marshalltown and nearby communities
We serve Marshalltown, including the Crosby Park area and properties near Marshalltown Community College, the Fisher Community Center, the American Legion Golf Course and the South 6th Street Softball Complex. Homes and businesses close to the Marshalltown Public Library, the Marshall County Historical Museum and the Weatherbee School Museum are also within our service area.
We also help customers in nearby Green Mountain, Haverhill, Albion, Ferguson, Le Grand, Laurel, Montour and Melbourne. If you are not sure whether we reach your address, send the form above. Places around Kiwanis Park, Anson Park and Assistance League Park are among the areas we visit often, and we treat a shop or office as carefully as a family home.
Neighborhoods around Marshalltown
- Crosby Park
Local landmarks
Around Marshalltown: places our neighbors know
We work in homes and businesses across town, including the areas around these Marshalltown landmarks.
Anson Park
Fisher Community Center
Assistance League Park
YMCA
Marshalltown Public Library
Marshall County Historical Museum
Kiwanis Park
American Legion Golf Course
South 6th Street Softball Complex
Weatherbee School Museum
Getting around
Driving routes to downtown Marshalltown
Our technicians cover the whole town. These maps show the drive from different parts of Marshalltown to the city center.
Nearby
Also serving towns near Marshalltown
Our service area extends beyond Marshalltown to nearby communities including Grinnell, Newton, Nevada, Huxley, Bondurant and Ames. 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.
- Pest control in Grinnell 23 mi
- Pest control in Newton 24 mi
- Pest control in Nevada 29 mi
- Pest control in Huxley 36 mi
- Pest control in Bondurant 37 mi
- Pest control in Ames 37 mi
- Pest control in Iowa Falls 38 mi
- Pest control in Altoona 40 mi
- Green Mountain
- Haverhill
- Albion
- Ferguson
- Le Grand
- Laurel
- Montour
- Melbourne
- Liscomb
- Gilman
Questions
Pest control in Marshalltown: common questions
How much does pest control cost in Marshalltown?
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 Marshalltown?
In Marshalltown, 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 Marshalltown home or business, and we stand behind the work with a satisfaction guarantee.
Learn More
Trusted resources for Marshalltown 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: Marshalltown Wikipedia Wikidata Iowa Wikipedia Wikidata
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