Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Todays Homeowner Local Pros
Last Updated June 2023
If pests have infested your Iowa City home, a professional pest control company can help. If the issue isn't solved fast, you could end up with a serious infestation. This is why taking action as soon as you notice the pests, and also setting up routine pest control, is important.
With so many pest control companies to choose from, it can be difficult for you to know which is the best one for you. That's why we have analyzed plenty of companies and narrowed down our top choices to the best ones.
Keep reading to learn which companies in Iowa City can help you and your family.
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No-cost inspections
Positive customer service reviews
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Transparent pricing
Free inspection policy
Commitment to customer education
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Transparent pricing
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Free inspections
Services Offered
Our Rating
Lack of hidden fees
No-cost inspections
Reviews praise customer service
Educational web content
Services Offered
Our Rating
Commitment to customer education
Consistently high customer service reviews
Offerings of preventative treatments
No-cost inspections
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Lack of hidden fees
Positive customer service reviews
Educational web content
Free inspections
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Today's Homeowner looks at dozens of datapoints on pest companies to come up with our data-driven rankings. It's not possible for a company to pay for preferential treatment in our rankings. We look at the following key factors in determining who should top our list:
Looking for a pest control company with nation-wide expertise? Here are our top picks:
Terminix is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, but it has branches in 45 states and several countries globally. It has also been in business for almost 100 years. Terminix has received several awards for its service, including Pest Control Technology Magazine's Top 100 Pest Control Companies, Watauga County Best of the Best, and NCPMA's Technician of the Year.
Terminix offers both one-off extermination services, as well as routine pest control. Plus, every contract comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Terminix will inspect your home for free. A qualified technician will assess your situation and provide a suitable control plan.
With more than 100 years of experience, Orkin is one of the most trustworthy pest control companies in the country. Orkin has also dedicated time to educating customers on its pest control process by outlining it in a series of articles and videos on the company's website.
Orkin's most popular pest control plan is its annual pest control contract. Each scheduled service comes with a 30-day guarantee. If you still see pests between visits, your technician will return for another treatment.
A variety of pests like to find their way into Iowa City residences. Some are just harmless, but others can damage your home and carry diseases. All of them can cause anxiety. We created a list of the most common pests in the city by analyzing which pests were frequently mentioned on social media sites.
The top pest control providers are Terminix and Orkin. They control for all common pests, service locations nationwide, and have been in the industry for a long time.
Pest control chemicals are safe but need to be handled by a professional. If you have any questions or concerns about the safety of the chemicals — such as if they're safe around children and pets — and how long you need to stay out of your home after using them, you can ask the exterminator. Typically, you should remain outside your home for two to four hours after spraying.
Hiring a pest control company and having a professional spray your property regularly is the best way to prevent future pest infestations. This deters insects and animals from coming inside your house.
For small infestations, you may be able to take care of pest control yourself with products from the store. However, hiring a pest control company is usually worth it for larger infestations or for proactive pest control. Exterminators are trained to identify and treat pests, which can give you some peace of mind.
We advise quarterly pest control, or even bi-monthly if needed. For larger infestations, your exterminator may recommend monthly treatments for the first three to six months.
