Best Pest Control

Do you have insects and pests crawling around your property that you'd like to get rid of or protect yourself from? Look no further because we have you covered. Our expert team is trained to "get rid" of these annoyances. We have a defense against all the pests that affect central Missouri so you don't have to worry. Best Pest Control is your source for all things pests. We've got you protected from all pests infecting central Missouri. Serving the entire Lake of the Ozarks, Best Pest Control offers a full range of pest control, animal control, and weed control services. Our pest control services include: Spider Control for Your Home and Dock Ant Control Mosquito Control Termite Inspections & Treatment Live Trapping Low Odor & FDA Approved In addition to pest control, we also offer the following services: Lawn Treatments Leaf Blowing & Removal Weed Spraying Winter Home Checks Through the years, our goal has been to exceed the expectations of our client...

With the holiday season officially underway, people are beginning to decorate their homes, and that includes picking out the perfect Christmas tree, hanging wreaths and garland, and so much more.  We may be trying to bring the festive vibe into our homes, but we may also be unknowingly bringing in unwanted pests.  Best Pest Control  wants to make sure your home remains pest free this holiday season. Check out 4 holiday decorations that could be inviting pests indoors, and a few tips from the  best pest control at the Lake of the Ozarks . 1. Your Christmas Tree If you choose to bring a live Christmas tree into your home, it’s a good idea to keep in mind that they can be pest magnets. Not only may bugs be living in the tree, but they can also lay eggs. When you bring the tree into your warm house, bugs will be more comfortable and the eggs may hatch. This doesn’t mean you have to ditch the real tree for a fake tree. Who doesn’t love the smell of a fresh Christmas tree ...

If you've been looking for a  solution to your pest problems , your search is finally over. You don't need to look any further because we've got you covered. Our expert team is trained to "get rid" of these annoyances. We have a defense against all the pests that effect central Missouri so you don't have to worry. Call us today for a free estimate. But pest control isn't the only thing we cover. Check out some of the other services we offer! Organic Pest Control We know it's important to you. We offer a full line of organic pest control products at Lake of the Ozarks to keep your family and your pets safe from not only from pests, but from hazardous chemicals too! In addition to our pest control services include, we can assist with: Lawn Treatments Leaf Blowing & Removal Weed Spraying Winter Home Checks Don't Forget About Your Dock! We know you want to get on the water fast, not clean cobwebs and spider poo from your boat and boat dock. We also...

Although this week marks the official start of autumn, the bugs haven't gone away. Thankfully, pests like mosquitoes have gone down in numbers. However, there are still other types of pests that will be making their way inside to seek shelter from the dropping temperatures. Lake of the Ozarks' best pest control company has gathered a few of the pests you may see this fall: Spiders With the shorter days comes more exterior lights at night. Insects are naturally attracted to light, which means more will be spending the night around your home. Spiders will be making their webs around these lights to catch these insects. While we may appreciate them keeping the insects at bay, we don't want spiders hanging out around the house.  Best Pest Control  can spray the exterior of your home to make sure these spiders don't make themselves comfortable.  Cockroaches Cockroaches like many other pests seek shelter during the fall and winter months to escape the cold. Unfortunately, th...

It's the best feeling to be called upon in a time of need. At the Lake of the Ozarks' Best Pest Control , we're often called after a pest problem has been discovered. Controlling the pest population and removing them is an important service. Pests just wouldn't be pests if they didn't cause alarm, pose a threat, or just scare people. Luckily, the best company for pest control at Lake of the Ozarks is a subject-matter expert when it comes to preventing things like rodents and bugs from entering your home. A world without pest control would have more than a few problems. Let's see what makes pest control so important! Spiders While spiders eat other pests in the home, and generally pose little threat to people, they elicit a massive fear response in today's world. Here at Lake of the Ozarks, we are unlucky in that there are a couple of fairly venomous spiders that like to dwell within the home. Specifically, the Black Widow and Brown Recluse species. Both of ...

Most people would say that wasps, bees, and anything with a stinger, are the worst thing about nice weather. Being stung is quite the painful experience. Best Pest Control at Lake of the Ozarks has a few tips when it comes to one specific flying stinger: the yellow jacket. Let's take a look at what makes these creatures so bothersome and what steps you can take to get rid of them once and for all! Above or Below Ground A yellow jacket nest can be difficult to find. Some species of yellow jacket like to build their nests in the trunk of trees, or in cracks of a building. This puts them in closer proximity to humans, leaving people at risk of being stung. Alternatively, another species popular in the Mid-west burrows into the ground, making a nest that is difficult to discover. What Attracts a Yellow Jacket Yellow jackets are attracted to a lot of human foods. Namely, meats, candies, and garbage all attract the insects. Keeping a tight lid on the garbage bin, and cleaning up properl...

Summertime is the most opportune time to hit the water and enjoy the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. But it's also the most opportune time for pests to come out of the woodworks and ruin a good time. Make sure there are no pests annoying you on your dock or taking a joy ride on your watercraft and have a  professional pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks  come and spray your boat and dock. Spiders and other pesky bugs will try to hide out in your boat and dock. Don't let those pests ruin your summer fun on the lake. Check out the ways Best Pest Control can help you eliminate pests from your dock. Wasps If you spot wasps in or around your dock, chances are they've got a nest nearby. The best way to get rid of them is to call a professional Lake of the Ozarks pest control company. Wasps will use their stinger to defend themselves when they feel threatened. While you may not have intended to threaten them, invading their space will put them on defense. Stings can...

Gnats are a common pest problem that can be extremely annoying. And if left unchecked, can require a call to the  #1 pest company at the Lake of the Ozarks  to get rid of. The best indication you have a bug problem on your hands is seeing the adults fly about in the air.  Best Pest Control  can resolve gnat infestations so that you can get rid of them once and for all. It is crucial to locate the sources of the gnats to keep them from breeding. Here are some common things that may be attracting gnats to hang out in and around your home: No Surprise... Your Kitchen Offers So Much for Gnats! Gnats are primarily attracted to sweet and fruity scents, so the kitchen is often where you'll find these pesky pests hanging around. Gnats feed on food scraps that you leave in your kitchen. Some of the most frequent places in your kitchen that gnats will quickly lay eggs and inhabit are: Food Sources - When you store food, make sure it is in an airtight container,...

Having your home and lawn sprayed regularly can help control insects from infesting your home. However, if you do spot an insect crawling across your counter,  Best Pest Control  can help you get rid of your infestations. Before your routine preventative maintenance, here are a few things you can do to get the most out of  Lake of the Ozarks' best pest control  services. When a  pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks  comes to your home, they will determine what type of infestation you have and how frequent you should have your home sprayed. Although you do not have to be home for treatment of the outside of your home, there are some preparation items you can tackle before they treat the inside of your home to ensure better results, depending on what type of infestation you have. Spiders Move small items away from walls. Make sure there are no items underneath the beds.  Clean along walls.  If you have a fish tank, make sur...

Imagine having your nice backyard BBQ with family and friends interrupted by a swarm of mosquitoes or a trail of ants. Or having your guests stumble upon a cockroach or spider inside of your house. Best Pest Control knows it’s important to keep all sorts of bugs and pests away from your home both inside and outside. Last week, we talked about ways to prepare your home for summer fun. We thought it'd be a great idea to continue that conversation with these summer pest control tips from the best pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks. Keep Your Kitchen Clean There’s nothing more appealing to ants and other bugs than a pile of crumbs on the counter or on the floor. While those crumbs may seem small to you, they are a large food source for tiny insects like ants. Make sure you’re not attracting unwanted critters by sweeping your floors, wiping down your countertops, and ensuring your food is put away and secured. You should also take the trash out regularly and keep it ...

Officially, the summer season doesn't begin until June 20, 2020. But for many, Memorial Day Weekend marks the start of summer here at the Lake of the Ozarks. Whether you live at the Lake full-time or you have a vacation home here, now is a great time to prepare your home for the busy summer ahead.  Best Pest Control  knows that the Lake will be filled with guests from out of town, outdoor BBQs and time spent on the water. The  best pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks  has a few tips to help you get your home ready for your summer plans. 1. Prepare Your Lawn You're probably already making plans to spend time enjoying your backyard space. Make sure it's a place you want to spend time in. Mow your lawn ahead of time and trim back the trees and bushes. Pick up any leaves that may still be hanging around from the fall and winter and weed eat the edges of your lawn. Not only will this make your lawn look beautiful, it will also help keep any pes...

Last week we talked about Yellow Jackets, Wasps, and Hornets. This week, we thought we'd continue the talk on stinging insects by covering bees. Three of the most common types of bees encountered by homeowners are honey bees, carpenter bees, and bumble bees. Contact your  Lake of the Ozarks pest control company  to keep bees from becoming a burden to you.  Best Pest Control  can perform an inspection to accurately identify the offending bee and locate any damage. Below we answer 3 common questions about bees: Do Bees Die After They Sting You? This actually depends on what type of bee stung you. Honey bees, do indeed die after they sting you, but other bees can sting you and continue to live to find another victim. However, you don't have to worry about male bees stinging you. Only females are able to sting by pumping venom through a needle-like apparatus into the unfortunate receiver. Bees are able to grab and hold on to the victim's flesh while they sting you,...

The ability to sting, coupled with their great mobility, makes Yellow Jackets, Hornets and wasps some of the most feared of all insects. Many species are present in every geographic region of Missouri. These species vary in aggressiveness and other behaviors, however, and only a few need to be feared. This doesn't make it any less of a problem for some people. So this week,  Best Pest Control at the Lake of the Ozarks  is sharing helpful information to help you more easily identify some of the more common buzzing nuisances found in Missouri. Yellow Jacket Yellow jackets are an aggressive species that live up to their name. They can easily be identified by the yellow and black bands on their bodies. All yellow jackets aggressively defend their nests and will be most aggressive in late summer and fall. Because yellow jackets forage for meats, sweets, ripe fruit and garbage, they pose a threat to humans even when they are not near their nests. They are usually a problem in...