General

• Residential Pest Control
  Smithereen Pest Management is dedicated to providing homeowners with effective and safe pest control methods. Whether you live in a condo, single family home, duplex or townhome we can help you eliminate pesky insects and other bothersome in-home pests so you can get back to feeling comfortable in your home. Here’s a look through some of our most frequently asked residential pest control questions and concerns.
• Commercial Pest Control
  We offer commercial pest control solutions, including bed bug mitigation, for the following: Commercial Real Estate, Food & Beverage Facilities, Healthcare Facilities, Schools & Daycares, Food Services, Hospitality & Hotels, and Property Management facilities.

Insects and Spiders

• Ants
  Big problems don’t start out that way. Instead, they begin as little dilemmas, irritations you hardly notice at first. Still, if you’ve come across a small scattering of animal droppings or a few errant ants, don’t wait for it to turn into a major issue. Call Smithereen and let us help head off potential disaster.
• Spiders
  I am a very satisfied customer. I requested service for problems with mice and spiders in my home and.... Lord knows whatever else was in the basement. My first contact by phone was very pleasant. Very friendly staff. Especially Mr Thomas Stuart. I will recommend Smithereen Pest Managment to anyone in need of the type of service. The service very excellent. Mr Thomas Stuart explained everything!
• Termites
  We love Missouri, but unfortunately, so do termites. In Kansas City alone, we do 5 times the amount of termite treatments as in all of our other service areas – combined! Termites are also problematic in the southern reaches of the state. Let Smithereen take back control of your home or business. Smithereen’s certified termite technicians provide exhaustive inspections for residential and commercial properties to detect termite activity, conditions conducive to activity, and potential entry areas. Smithereen offers several solutions for current infestations as well as programs that will protect your home or business from possible threats.
• Bed Bugs
  Bed bugs can be a destructive force in your home; they invade your private spaces and take an emotional toll on you and your loved ones. Although chemical strategies are effective, eradicating bed bugs with traditional methods can be challenging and often time consuming. Smithereen’s Thermal Remediation® is an alternative method for your home or business that takes the discomfort out of this process.
• Fleas
  A close second to bed bugs, fleas plague pets just as much as they do people, and tenants don’t want to watch their furry friends suffer as these tiny, biting insects multiply within a complex.
• Cockroaches
  Owners of residential real estate know that nothing makes your house feel less like a home than having to deal with a pest infestation. The sight of a skittering cockroach or a rat-like tail vanishing behind a piece of furniture undoubtedly ups homeowners’ anxiety levels. But no matter how acute the discomfort an unwanted insect or rodent may cause a private citizen, it grows even sharper when you’re a business owner or manager. That’s why commercial real estate pest control is so important, no matter your company or business type.
• Silverfish
• Bees
  Allow Smithereen's trained experts to safely extract bees from your property with our no-kill bee removal services.
• Wasps
  Residual liquid will be applied to the foundation of the home, targeted applications to the entryways of the home, and eaves.  This service will protect against crawling insects along foundation and nesting wasps.
• Ticks
  Rodents pose significant health and safety risks when their habitat collides with ours. They carry fleas and ticks and track in outside dirt. Worldwide, rodents cause massive scale food loss. They also chew through our walls and belongings, and worst of all: rodents are major contributors to the spread of disease. They carry the organisms responsible for the bubonic plague, typhus, and toxoplasmosis. Simply breathing in dust contaminated with rodent waste is directly linked with a number of nasty illnesses, including hantaviruses and meningitis.
• Earwigs
  As you can see, such a list is substantial and yet hardly covers every pest-related problem a property could experience. That’s why it’s so important to have a professional available to help should a crisis arise.
• Mosquitoes
  Require heat and water in order reproduce. Government buildings may not seem as though they could offer adequate conditions for the flourishing of these biting insects, but individual mosquitoes start breeding with 28 hours of hatching, can produce up to 10 broods in their lifetimes, and produce eggs that hatch within one to three days after being laid. Often all that they need to gain a foothold is unnoticed standing water caused by broken or incorrectly placed irrigation.
• Flies
  In guest rooms to fruit flies in the bar, even one pest can ruin your reputation. Indeed, independent consumer-driven online reporting databases track incidents and infestations all over the world. Smithereen’s tailored
• Beetles
  From meal moths and mites to carpet beetles and red-flour beetles, dry-goods and fabric pests can cause real problems for your retail store. They damage more than simply foodstuffs, too. Pet products, clothing, raw goods, and more run the risk of getting spoiled and eaten by these tenacious pests.
• Moths
  (e.g., weevils, moths, beetles). Part of any pest control checklist for food industry production involves ensuring that various kinds of pantry pests don’t spoil raw or finished goods.
• Pantry Pests
• Stinging Insects
  Ants, rodents, stinging insects, flies, spiders etc are exterior pests that put pressure on the facility and must be managed like in any commercial property.
• Mites
  States that “health concerns include asthma episodes triggered by exposure to dust mites, cockroaches, pets, and rodents. The existence of cockroaches, rats, and mice mean that they can also be vectors for significant problems that affect health and well-being. They are capable of transmitting diseases to humans.”
• Boxelder Bugs
  Something similar occurs as it begins to grow colder. As the temperature drops, pests and insects will begin to prepare and many species will seek out a warm, sheltered place. As a result, you might begin to see an increase of spiders, boxelder bugs, or lady bugs entering your home. For the most part, however, these pests tend to stay out of sight, hidden in the cracks and crevices of your home.

Animal Control

• Bats
  Bats may spread rabies and histoplasmosis and problems can arise when they decide to make your property into their home.
• Raccoons
  Raccoons raid garbage cans and use structures such as chimneys, attics, and decks for their dens. They mate in January and February, which leads to a litter of three to six young raccoons that becomes active outside of the den in May or June. The family stays together for about a year. These nocturnal pests can be a real nuisance.
• Wildlife
  Just about everyone struggles with pest problems, and it’s not hard to see why. Wild animals have little choice but to adapt to our man-made structures. Because of this, we find ourselves in conflict with wildlife. This intrusion can cause damage to property and threaten the health and safety of customers and residents. Smithereen’s fully licensed and experienced wildlife service teams understand both the needs of the customer and the nuisance animal. Our Integrated Pest Management approach seeks to prevent intrusions in addition to providing extermination services. We also provide Green Shield Certified services, seeking to safeguard clients’ properties while reducing the chemical impact on the environment. With over 50 years of experience, Smithereen has set the standard for wildlife management.
• Weasels

Bird Control

• Birds
  Pigeons and other pest birds are so adaptable that they’ve become a fixture of urban environments, but the simple fact they nest and roost so close to humans can be more than a simple nuisance. The acidity of bird-droppings and their inconveniently placed nests alone cause millions of dollars’ worth of property damage every year. Birds can also carry a variety of communicable diseases ranging from Histoplasmosis and Encephalitis to Salmonella. So if you’re experiencing pest bird control issues in your home or office you need qualified pest control experts to address the problem in a serious way.
• Pigeons
  There’s a reason why some have dubbed pigeons “the rat of the skies.” These ubiquitous feathered interlopers love to turn up in all sorts of context, scattering droppings and feathers everywhere. Most managers understand that that mess can hurt a business’ image. But were you aware that it can pose a slip-and-fall risk and that, when left unaddressed, it can actually damage wood, stone, and concrete?

Rodent Control

• Rodents
  It might start as a scratching sound in the wall, or the pitter-patter of tiny feet. A dark shadow darts across the corner of your vision. Maybe you’re finding little holes chewed through your pantry items. It’s unmistakable – rodents have taken up residence in your home.
• Mice
  The appearance of mice and rats prompts highly negative reactions in those who encounter them, and it’s no mystery why. The
• Rats
  Iowa is America’s Heartland and the hard working people in Iowa deserve a trustworthy pest management company to rely on.  Smithereen is an industry leader in pest control in residential and commercial settings. In industries ranging from hospitality and food services to health care and education, our customers trust us to keep their businesses and their homes pest-free. Our Integrated Pest Management solutions lessen the negative impact of pests on a home or office by emphasizing proactive pest control and aggressive monitoring. Being bordered East and West by two rivers won’t keep rats from crossing over from your Illinois neighbor. Keep your businesses and homes protected by calling Smithereen.
• Squirrels
  Smithereen is just that kind of company. In addition to our extensive experience, we remediate a wide range of pests, everything from familiar culprits such as mosquitoes and mice to lesser-addressed irritants like skunks and squirrels.
• Voles