Your Ames, IA Experts in Termite & Pest Defense

KB's Pest & Termite Control is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our Ames, IA neighbors. We understand the specific risks that pests like rodents and termites pose to local properties, and we are dedicated to providing effective, lasting solutions with the highest level of professionalism and care.

Expert Rodent Control in the Ames, IA Area

Our Ames, IA team specializes in solving mouse and rat infestations. Our comprehensive service includes a thorough inspection, a strategic trapping program, and professional exclusion work to seal entry points and keep rodents out for good.

Comprehensive Termite and Pest Control for Ames, IA Homes

While we address your immediate rodent issue, we are also Ames, IA's leading termite specialists. We can provide a full property inspection to ensure you are protected from termites and other common pests like roaches, ants, and bed bugs.

A Guide to Rodent Dangers and Control in Ames, IA

Mice and rats are more than just unwanted guests; they are a direct threat to the health and safety of your Ames, IA home. The experts at KB's Pest & Termite Control want homeowners to be aware of the risks.

Health Risks Posed by Rodents

• Disease Transmission: Rodents can carry and transmit a wide array of diseases through their droppings, urine, saliva, and bites. Pathogens they can spread include Hantavirus, Salmonella, and Leptospirosis.
• Contamination: A single mouse can leave behind dozens of droppings per day. They contaminate food supplies, kitchen counters, and other surfaces as they travel through your home, posing a significant health risk.
• Parasites: Rodents are often infested with fleas and ticks, which they can introduce into your Ames, IA home, creating a secondary pest problem and another vector for disease.

The KB's Pest & Termite Control Solution

• Inspection: Our Ames, IA technician will conduct a thorough inspection to identify the type of rodent, locate nests and travel paths, and, most importantly, find all potential entry points.
• Trapping: We use a strategic and effective trapping program to remove the existing rodent population from your home.
• Exclusion: This is the key to long-term control. We seal the cracks, gaps, and holes that rodents are using to get inside, from the foundation to the roofline of your Ames, IA home.
• Sanitation and Advice: We provide recommendations on how to reduce attractants like open food sources and clutter, and we can offer cleanup services for contaminated areas.Simply setting a few traps is not enough to solve a rodent problem. A professional, integrated approach from KB's Pest & Termite Control that includes exclusion is the only way to ensure lasting protection for your Ames, IA home.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How are mice getting into my Ames, IA house?A mouse can squeeze through a hole the size of a dime. Common entry points are gaps around pipes, under doors, and through cracks in the foundation.
• I only see one mouse. Is it a big deal? Yes. Mice reproduce very quickly. Seeing one mouse almost always means there is a hidden nest and a larger population.
• Do you handle other pests besides rodents and termites? Yes, we are a full-service pest control company in Ames, IA, handling everything from ants and roaches to bed bugs and mosquitoes.
• What if I have pests in my attic? Our technicians are experienced in inspecting and treating pests in attics, crawl spaces, and other hard-to-reach areas of your Ames, IA home.