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
They do an amazing job with our pest control and keeping all the mosquitos at bay. I really appreciate how caring & respective Gene is towards these animals and rodents…
Thank you so much! We debated calling for a long time. When I finally did Blake came the very next day and trapped the squirrel who was the culprit of the damage. He fixed the damage too! We are so happy we finally called, wish we would have done it sooner! Thanks Blake!
Jared was super helpful, set up traps, and we are looking forward to a raccoon free attic.
Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management came to my house to deal with a serious bat problem. I have had no issues with bats since they came, and the guy who did the work on my house was thorough and took obvious pride in his work. They are knowledgeable and thorough and don’t take the easy way out. It was clear that they really cared about solving my bat issue and I highly recommend them to anyone with a bat problem.
Highly recommend using this company for any pest control needs and or wildlife issues.
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!!
What a great experience Ronnie Hayes came to our place he came to our place assessed that we had a few raccoons in our attic. He even put a trap on the roof and for them out the same day then the relocated them. For a very responsible place.
Knowledgeable, careful, and insightful-I had the opportunity to meet with Nicole Spaulding from Bobcat Wildlife and Pest Management to learn more of what she does and to ask questions about their industry, fearing it affected my own (outdoor aquatic stock growth).She took the time to share with me the ins-and-outs of her industry, genuinely caring for my concerns, resolving them completely in the end.
