PestGuard Pro LLC

PestGuard Pro LLC We have been proud to service Southwest Iowa and Southeastern Nebraska for over twenty-eight years.

Our goal has always been to provide the highest quality service at an affordable rate; while doing so with honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

05/10/2026

To all of the Mom's out there, Happy Mother's Day!

05/09/2026

Hantavirus:

Especially with transporting (of infected individuals) to the Nebraska Medical Center, there is a LOT of fear that the disease will spread here in SW Iowa and SE Nebraska.

In our area, the hantavirus is mainly spread by deer mice droppings and urine to humans, NOT human to human interaction. On top of that, the percentage of deer mice that actually carry the hantavirus is really around 15% or lower.

Deer mice can EASILY be distuinguished from the really commom house mouse by their tannish color and white under belly. House mice are the gray ones that most people will see in or around your home.

So, the good news is....your risk IS VERY LOW irt contracting the hantavirus. In fact, during almost THIRTY YEARS OF SERVICE, I have only encountered ONE person that has actually gotten the hantavirus.

However, if you have found rodent droppings and are not sure what it is, give us a call!

05/03/2026

divorced snails 💀

05/02/2026

In a breathtaking discovery that has left entomologists stunned, an astonishing 5.5 million bees have been found living beneath the grounds of a New York State cemetery — a revelation confirmed in April 2026.
What was once a quiet resting place for the departed has quietly become home to what may be one of the largest and most extraordinary honeybee colonies ever recorded in an urban setting. For years, these incredible creatures have thrived undisturbed in the peaceful sanctuary of the cemetery, surrounded by abundant flowers and shielded from the chaos of city life.
This massive colony is more than just a scientific marvel — it’s a powerful reminder of nature’s remarkable resilience and ability to flourish in the most unexpected places. These tiny, tireless pollinators are now supporting the biodiversity of entire surrounding landscapes, silently working their magic in the heart of New York.
A story of hidden beauty, quiet strength, and the wonders that can bloom when we simply let nature be.

05/02/2026

There is a lot of confusion about paper wasps around March and April. In some locations, I have seen them flying and hanging out by the hundreds!

Does that mean you have a very large active nest or a huge problem? The answer is NO!

Paper wasps have now just begun to form active nests. Any larger nests you may see around your home are actually inactive nests from the previous season.

In fact, the ONLY paper wasps that survive over winter are fertilized females. The fertilized females often cluster together in dry areas like eaves, attics, wall voids, and etc. They go into a state of hibernation called diapause.

So, the reason some may see a wasp in their house on a warm winter day is that the warmer weather may cause them to temporarily come out of hibernation and possibly "accidentally" find their way into your home.

I have been asked frequently what you can do to prevent them BEFORE a nest is built....or to stop them from annoyingly fly around your home in the early spring. In all honesty, I really would be disingenous if I told you that you can (prevent them)....and I would just be taking your money for nothing to "treat" for them. As I have told many customers over the years, it's pretty much like saying I can control flies outside in this state.

The good news is....in this phase, they really are NOT terribly aggressive. They become aggressive once they do begin to build their nests and workers are present.

Once a nest is present, THEN I can treat the nest and eliminate the problem for you. Do NOT waste your money by paying someone to treat prior to about May.

Left untreated and later in the season, the nests can grow fairly large. At this point, Drones (males) have the ability to mate with Gynes (females).

Then, the cycle is complete. Fertized females are ready to hibernate over winter and wait until spring.

05/01/2026

Ant or Termite? Here’s how to tell 👀
This time of year, we start getting a lot of calls about “flying ants” but many times they’re actually termite swarmers!

Swarmers are future kings and queens leaving an existing colony to start a new one. So if you’re seeing them, it usually means there are active termites nearby. If they’re showing up inside your home, there’s a good chance the colony is already in the structure.

A lot of people focus on getting rid of what they can see, but that doesn’t solve the real problem. The goal is to treat the source and protect the home, not just the swarmers.

As temperatures rise, keep an eye out and use this guide to help spot the difference. If you’re not sure what you’re seeing, send us a photo and we’ll help you figure it out!

Learn more about termites:
https://matthewspest.com/all-about-termites/
Schedule a free termite inspection:
318-731-9358

04/27/2026

Five caterpillars most gardeners remove on sight. Every one becomes a butterfly or moth worth more alive than the leaf it's eating.

The same organism appears in two books — beauty and pest — and most gardeners never make the connection.

- Tomato hornworm — becomes the five-lined sphinx moth, a hummingbird-sized pollinator that works the night shift. If it's covered in tiny white cocoons, leave it — those are parasitic wasps that handle next year's population for you
- Parsley worm — the green-black-yellow caterpillar on your dill and fennel is a black swallowtail. One parsley plant yields five to eight adult butterflies. The parsley costs two dollars
- Eastern tent caterpillar — the silk web tents in cherry and apple trees feed over 60 species of songbirds during the exact window when they're raising nestlings
- Gulf fritillary — bright orange with spines that look dangerous but are soft and harmless. Strips passionflower vine to bare stems. The vine regrows in a week
- Woolly bear — the fuzzy one crossing roads in October. Eats weeds. Threatens nothing you planted. Survives winter by freezing solid

The garden that protects the larva gets the butterfly. The one that removes it gets neither.

04/27/2026

A praying mantis is one of the most effective pest controllers in any garden.

It feeds on aphids, grasshoppers, beetles, caterpillars, and flies — some of the most destructive insects for vegetable and flower gardens across the US.

Unlike chemical sprays, a mantis works continuously, day and night, without harming the soil, the plants, or beneficial pollinators like bees.

04/27/2026

Golden pollen explorer at work 🐝🌼
This tiny worker bee carries life from flower to flower, powering nature’s cycle 🌿
Small wings, big impact—pollinating plants, supporting ecosystems, and helping create the sweet honey we all love 🍯💛

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