This is a special year in the Midwest for a coinciding two brood periodic Cicada emergence affecting primarily Illinois, Missouri and Iowa. For our Greater Des Moines and Central Iowa market, Cicadas from Brood XIX (2011 last emergence) and Brood XIII (2017 last emergence) have not had a simultaneous hatch out since 1803 … and...…
The most common ant control challenge Janssen Pest Solutions solves is that of the odorous house ant, affectionately called OHA’s by our team. These tiny creatures are a common challenge across much of the United States, known for their distinctive rotten odor when crushed. Here’s what you need to know: Characteristics of Odorous House Ants...…
Pest control is a complicated endeavor. Effective pest management is about more than just spraying chemicals and setting traps: it requires extensive knowledge on different pest types and an understanding of conditions conducive to their activity. When you’re in need of a pest control professional, it’s important to choose a provider well-versed in these topics....…
Each year, central Iowa experiences a dramatic array of weather conditions. We endure frozen winters, sticky summers, torrential rainfall, and periodic droughts. These fluctuations affect pest behavior and their presence in our lives. Grasping the seasonal patterns of pest behavior helps homeowners employ effective pest control measures. This guide by Janssen Pest Solutions presents a...…
When it comes to general pest management, the key preventive actions take place within a structure’s foundational apron. The apron refers to the space within three feet upwards and ten feet horizontally from a structure’s base. This area is important because a majority of pest problems begin when a building’s exterior is conducive to pest...…
