Can I get Rabies from a Bat?

Bat Encounters and Rabies Risk: What you need to know Increase in incidents: As summer comes to a close and fall approaches, bat encounters in homes tend to increase, especially in Iowa. If you have a bat enter your home, you do need to be extra careful not to come...

Fall Pest Control and Prevention

Fall Insect Prevention: A Seasonal Guide As the leaves change and temperatures drop, it’s time to prepare your home for the seasonal pest control challenges that fall brings. Last fall, a realtor friend came to us with a stinky problem.  A home she was trying to...

Fall Bat Control Tips

Bat Removal Tips: Bats and the Fall in Iowa We’ve had a very busy season so far this year, and while we only plan to get busier for a little while longer, we wanted to fill you in on some typical things to expect when it comes to bats in the Fall! Bat Control Now vs....

Rodent Removal: Pro Tips for Keeping Them Out

Mouse and Rat Control in Des Moines: Quick Facts and Pro Tips for Keeping Them Out Before we dive into the details about rodent control and keeping your home free from mice and rats, here are a few fascinating tidbits about mice from facts.net: Rapid Breeders: Did you...

Bird Nests and Fire Risks

Bird Nests and Fire Risks: From Clogged Vents to Flammable Nesting At Bats and Bugs Pest Solutions, we were reminded this week of an overlooked danger associated with birds nesting around the home and the increased risk of fire they create. Birds’ nests built...

Differences and Similarities Between Bees and Wasps

Introduction Did you know that both bees AND wasps are pollinators!?! In this article, we’ll discuss their similarities and differences and how to coexist peacefully with these insects that are clearly Iowa Hawkey fans. In this blog post, we’ll explore: •  The...
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