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Madison houses, student rentals, shops and offices rely on Precision Pest Control, which also performs termite and pest inspections for properties changing owners. From Capitol Square to Marquette and Hilldale, and out toward Middleton and Fitchburg, the work centers on lake-country pests: Asian lady beetles in fall, mosquitoes near the water, ticks in the yard and carpenter ants in damp wood. The estimate is free, and plan pricing opens at $57.
What Precision Pest Control offers
Pest control in Madison reaches from homes near Lake Wingra to apartments around the university and shops along the isthmus. Start with an estimate that costs nothing; eco-friendly products and $57 plans follow.
Service for the home you live in: sunny walls where lady beetles gather, damp wood where carpenter ants settle, and lakeside yards where mosquitoes and ticks are a concern. Tell us what you see and the visit is planned around it.
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Restaurants, cafes, offices and multi-tenant buildings from State Street to the west side can ask for service at kitchens, drains, back doors and dumpster areas, where pests tend to show up first.
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Dane County sale ahead? A termite and pest inspection reviews the foundation, basement and structural wood and gives both parties a single written report.
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Free estimate
Tell us what you are seeing and where. We will recommend a plan for your home or business, with service plans from $57.
What we treat
Lady Beetles, Lake Mosquitoes and Ticks in the Four Lakes Region
Multicolored Asian lady beetles
UW Extension says these beetles gather on buildings in fall, usually starting on the west or southwest side, and squeeze through door gaps as small as 1/16 inch. Most leave by nightfall or move into leaf litter after the first frost. Weatherstrip, caulk and repair screens. Vacuum indoors rather than crushing them, because they bleed from their joints and can stain.
Mosquitoes
In a city built around four lakes, mosquitoes are a given. Wisconsin's health department notes that a small amount of water is enough for them to breed, so tip out tires, tarps, kiddie pools and pet dishes, and clear leaves from low spots. Repellents with 20 to 30 percent DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus protect skin and clothes.
Blacklegged ticks
The state reports deer ticks in every county, and reported Lyme cases have roughly tripled over 15 years while spreading from the northwest toward the south and southeast. Ticks are active from May to November. Nymphs, about the size of a poppy seed, cause most infections. Wear repellent in the yard, shower after being outdoors and call a doctor if a rash or fever follows.
Carpenter ants
UW Extension lists indoor activity from November to early March, large numbers of winged ants and frass under ceilings or cabinets as signs of a nest, while a few spring scouts are normal. Wet or rotting wood draws them in. Bait is most effective from spring into early summer, and foggers fall short of the wall voids where colonies hide.
Spotted something?
Lady beetles start on west and southwest walls, and UW Extension says an exterior treatment, where used, is timed for late September or early October. Seal door and window gaps, add sweeps and fix screens before the first frost sends them looking for shelter.
Mornings at or below 0 degrees, about 17 a year, keep everyone indoors with the heat on. Carpenter ant activity inside the house during these months signals a nest. Look for frass at ceilings and cabinets and for damp spots near plumbing.
Ticks are moving as snow leaves the yard, and nymphs are the main risk. Scout ants appear, and baiting is most effective now. Rake leaf litter, trim shrubs along the lakeshore and begin emptying water-holding containers.
Lakeside yards, rain barrels and clogged gutters feed mosquitoes, and the West Nile season peaks in August and September. Change birdbath water, drain pool covers and keep screens intact. Tick checks remain part of any yard or trail outing.
Describe it on the phone and we will tell you what it likely is and how we would treat it. Estimates are free.
8 questions answered
Looking for pest control near you in Madison? Call (512) 561-7451 or request a free estimate.
They look for places to overwinter, UW Extension explains, and gather first on the west or southwest side of buildings. Most leave by night or move into leaf litter after a frost, but some stay inside. Seal gaps, repair screens and vacuum them up gently.
UW Extension calls them harmless, though repeated exposure can cause allergic reactions in a small number of people. When disturbed they bleed from their joints, which can stain carpets, walls and curtains. Vacuum or sweep them up, or carry them outside.
Wisconsin health officials say mosquitoes breed in very small amounts of standing water, and the greatest West Nile risk comes in August and September, lasting until a hard frost. Tip out containers weekly, clear the gutters and wear repellent. Mosquito service can be quoted with your estimate.
According to state health officials, deer ticks live in every county and stay active from May to November. Nymphs, the tiny stage, cause most Lyme cases. Check yourself after yard work or trail walks, remove ticks quickly and watch for a rash, fever or fatigue for at least 30 days.
Ants moving indoors between November and early March suggest a nest in the building, according to UW Extension. Look for coarse frass under ceilings or cabinets and for leaks. Finding the nest is the hard step, so request a free estimate if you see signs.
Expect to pay from $57 for a plan, while the estimate itself is free. Lady beetles in one house and ants in an apartment building call for different work, so the price follows the property. Describe it in your online request, or dial (512) 561-7451.
Yes. Rentals and shops near campus are served alongside houses and real estate deals, with the work aimed at cooking areas, floor drains, rear entrances and waste bins. Give the address and property type when you request an estimate online.
It looks at the foundation, basement, structural wood and moisture clues, with results written up so sellers can address them before closing and buyers know the condition. Real estate service is among our three offerings, and estimates cost nothing.
Madison sits about 873 feet above sea level. The Capitol stands on a narrow strip of land with Lake Mendota on one side and Lake Monona on the other, Lake Wingra lies inside the city, and Lakes Waubesa and Kegonsa are just south.
Madison, founded in 1836 and named for President James Madison, is the Dane County seat and home to 269,840 people in 2020. The city belongs to the Four Lakes region, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison is its flagship campus. The Capitol sits on the narrow isthmus, with water on both sides.
Winters here are cold, with temperatures at or below 0 degrees on about 17 mornings a year, and the city averages about 37 inches of precipitation and 52 inches of snow. Summer highs sit in the low 80s. That mix of lakes, lawns and sharp cold drives beetles indoors in fall and gives mosquitoes and ticks plenty of ground in warm months.
Local field notes
What our technicians check first on a Madison property
Unique to Madison
Local conditions decide where pests live and how they get in. These are the Madison details that shape every plan we write here.
Many Madison homes sit close to a lake, so walk the yard first. Dump anything that holds water, clear gutters and downspouts, and rake out leaves from low spots. Mow often and trim shrubs along the lot edge to reduce places for ticks to wait.
Then check the shell of the house, starting on the west and southwest sides. Caulk door and window gaps, add sweeps and repair screens before fall. Inside, watch for ants during the coldest months, and trace damp spots under sinks, around tubs and near roof vents, since wet wood is what carpenter ants favor.
Madison plans start at $57. Ask for an estimate through the site, choose a date, or dial (512) 561-7451.
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