Bed Bugs
March 15, 2010 by Aaron Steen · Leave a Comment
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are feeders of humans, domestic animals and bats/birds. Bed bugs feed on blood only. Bed bugs are about 1/5-1/8 of an inch long. They are oval shaped and look about the same as a dog tick. After feeding, bed bugs become enlarged and turn a reddish color. Bed bugs have sucking mouthparts which enable them to in take blood through skin.
Bat services
March 10, 2010 by Aaron Steen · Leave a Comment
Bats can live up to 25 years in prime conditions. Bats are only a nuisance when they take up residence in homes. Bat houses can be installed on trees outside of buildings to give bats more living areas. Bat encounters with humans are rare and only a small amount of bats have rabies.
Bats
March 7, 2010 by Aaron Steen · Leave a Comment
Bats
Fall is a time of migration for many bat species in North America, this is also when large numbers of bats may enter buildings and structures. Bats are looking for safe areas to mate and reproduce. The four main species of bats in Iowa are big brown bat, little brown, northern, and eastern bats. The big brown bat will over winter in attics and walls without migrating.
Ants and Ant control in Iowa Odorous House Ants
February 18, 2010 by Aaron Steen · Leave a Comment
Brownish to black in color about 2 to 3mm in size. Sweets and meats are the primary food. Odorous house ants can be found beneath boards and rocks or anywhere inside the home. Odorous house ants can become major pests inside especially after rains that wash away honey dew which is their primary food source. Control of house ants… Homeowners will have a tough time getting rid of odorous house ants on their own. Some exterminators will find it difficult as well. It is necessary to make sure sweets, soda, crumbs, and other foods are clean. Odorous house ants will invade the home when food is available.
Ant control in Iowa Field Ants
February 14, 2010 by Aaron Steen · Leave a Comment
Ants and Ant control in Iowa Field Ants
Red, brown, black or combinations of colors. 3 to 7mm long. Sweets and meats are preferred food. Field ants will be found outdoors along fences and sidewalks. Only occasionally invade homes. Control of field ants is not usually necessary
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crazy ant control
February 13, 2010 by Aaron Steen · Leave a Comment
Ants and Ant control in Iowa Crazy Ants
Dark Brown in color 2 to 3 mm long. Crazy ants prefer to feed on sweets, meat and grease. Commonly found in crevices in buildings. Crazy ants usually wonder around aimlessly which gives them the name crazy ants. Control of crazy ants is obtained with spraying residuals and dusting.
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Black ant control in iowa
February 11, 2010 by Aaron Steen · Leave a Comment
Ants and Ant control in Iowa Black Carpenter Ants
Black in color 6to 12 mm in length. Feed on sweets,meat, and grease. Nests are found in decayed wood and debris. They do not feed on wood but excavate to make nests. Professional control should be sought to ensure eradication. Residuals and dusting are necessary. Large Carpenter ants are especially important because they will cause damage to homes and structures. When homes are sold, wood destroying insect inspections are performed and if carpenter ants or carpenter ant damage is found, the home will have to be professionally treated
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Ants and Ant control in iowa
February 10, 2010 by Aaron Steen · Leave a Comment
Ants and Ant control in Iowa Acrobat Ants
There are only a handful of ants to contend with in Iowa. Acrobat ants are yellowish brown and about 4mm long. Food is sweets, meats, and grease. Many people refer to them as sweet ants because they are often found feeding on sweets. Nests are located in wood, under stones, and foundations. They can sting and bite and control can be difficult if not done by a professional
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Ants and ant control in iowa
February 9, 2010 by Aaron Steen · Leave a Comment
Ants and Ant Control in Iowa Argentine Ant Control and Prevention
Argentine ants are not as common in Iowa as southern states. Workers are usually about 1/8 inch long. Nests are found in moist areas of the soil, under concrete, along foundations, or under houses. Argentine ants prefer sweet foods like sugars and syrups. Numbers are usually in the thousands and they can be extremely difficult to get rid of. Some homeowners will find it impossible to control with over the counter products. Regular spraying by exterminators as well as dusting is usually necessary. Homeowners can help prevent out of control infestations of argentine ants by treating nests as soon as they are discovered. High levels of sandy soil in the yard can contribute to the problem
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ant control in iowa
February 8, 2010 by Aaron Steen · Leave a Comment
Carpenter ant control can be obtained but usually will take a professional pest control operator. Carpenter ant colonies can be up to six years old and contain thousands of ants. The larger the ants the older the colony. Each year some of the ants will swarm and fly to make new nests. Eliminating wood piles, and rotting wood will decrease the amount of areas the ants can make nests. Sealing cracks and crevices on the home can help prevent the ants from entering. When treating the ants a residual spray should be used along with dusts around main nesting areas. The entire perimeter of the home should be treated.
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