Why Address Ant Infestations in Iowa Homes?
Ants aren’t just a nuisance—they can contaminate food, spread bacteria, and damage your home.
In Iowa, the most common ant species we treat are Carpenter Ants, Odorous House Ants, and Pavement Ants. Each requires fast, professional removal to prevent bigger problems.
1. Health and Safety
Ants track bacteria into kitchens and pantries, contaminating food and surfaces. This puts families and pets at risk for foodborne illness.
2. Structural Damage
Carpenter ants tunnel through wood, weakening beams, decks, and window frames. Left unchecked, repairs can cost thousands.
3. Food Protection
Once ants find a food source, they leave trails that attract more. This leads to spoiled groceries and constant reinfestation unless the colony is eliminated at its source.
👉 Don’t wait for a few ants to become a colony problem. Bobcat Pest offers fast, professional ant removal across the Des Moines metro. Schedule Service Today!
Ant Control Services
At Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management, we go beyond surface sprays.
Our licensed technicians use proven methods designed for long-term relief from ant infestations across the Des Moines metro and surrounding Iowa communities.
👉 Ready for fast relief? Call Bobcat Pest today to schedule your professional ant inspection in the Des Moines metro.
Our Ant Removal Process
At Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management, our thorough process includes detailed inspections, effective removal, and preventive measures to keep your home ant-free.
Dealing with More Than Just Ants?
Ants aren’t the only pests that invade Iowa homes. At Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management, we provide full-service solutions for all the most common invaders across the Des Moines metro and surrounding areas:
Comprehensive Wildlife Management
Whether it’s raccoons tearing into garbage, squirrels nesting overhead, or bats roosting in outbuildings, our team provides humane removal and safe relocation to protect both your home and Iowa’s wildlife. We keep your family safe while protecting Iowa’s ecosystem.
Advanced Insect Control
Beyond ants, we handle tough insect problems like termites, boxelder bugs, wasps, and spiders. Our targeted treatments don’t just stop current infestations — they help prevent new ones.
Effective Rodent Control
Mice and rats are common in Iowa homes, especially in colder months. Rodents chew wires, contaminate food, and spread disease. Our proven control methods remove active infestations and block re-entry points for lasting protection.
👉 Looking for one provider to handle all your pest issues? Bobcat Pest has you covered. Contact us today to schedule your inspection and keep your home pest-free year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Spot Ant Activity
Ants can be hard to notice until they become a significant issue. Recognizing these indicators is crucial for effective ant removal. Keep an eye out for the following signs:
Carpenter Ants
- Home Range: Up to 300 ft diameter
- Diet: Insect honeydew, plant and fruit juice, sweets, meat, eggs, grease
- Nesting: Main colony with multiple satellite colonies possible
- Colony Size: Up to 15,000 ants
- Identification: Black to black/red color; clean trails; busy ants
- Behavior: Primarily nocturnal, you might see them foraging at night or notice them gnawing on wood and vegetation.
Odorous House Ants
- Home Range: Varies based on colony size
- Diet: Prefers sweets, greasy foods, and cheese
- Nesting: Main colony with potential multiple satellite colonies
- Colony Size: 100,000 ants or more
- Identification: Small ants with a distinct coconut-like smell when crushed
- Behavior: Frequently found indoors near food sources; capable of forming large colonies with numerous workers.
Pavement Ants
- Home Range: Typically up to 30 feet in diameter from the nest
- Diet: Opportunistic feeders, including pet food
- Nesting: Main colony
- Colony Size: 3,000 to 4,000 ants
- Identification: Dirt craters around nest entrances
- Behavior: Often found under sidewalks, driveways, and building foundations; they can enter homes searching for food.
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Why Choose Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Control
I just wanted to email and let someone know how nice of a job Jared does when he comes out to treat the house. He always asks how things are and if I have any concerns. He checks things thoroughly each visit and addresses issues that need taken care of. He is very pleasant and professional.
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Highly recommend this group!!! Within 24 hours of my “something stinks” panic call, one of the techs, Ronnie, was at our place taking care of the animals that found their final resting place in our vents… and patched it up so we wouldn’t have this happen again. On-time, efficient, and very knowledgeable!!
If you are looking for someone who does a great job, is thorough, is dedicated to making your home a priority-Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management is you’re only source for pest management. Best of the Best!
We had a pest problem and the entire team was very responsive! From the phone staff to Ronnie coming out to the property. He was very helpful in explaining our issue and how we were going to treat it. Thank you!
Bobcat Wildlife & Pest were very helpful. They were prompt and went over and above in their service to us. We will definitely recommend them to our family and friends.
Our office is next to a restaurant so pest control is a constant battle. Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management were discreet and efficient. We have not seen any pests since working with them.
