Pest Control in Belleville, IL — Historic Homes Are Our Specialty
Belleville has one of the largest collections of historic homes in Illinois — block after block of 19th-century brick, from the shotgun houses near downtown to the grand homes in the older neighborhoods. Beautiful housing stock, and a pest professional’s full-employment act: old brick holds moisture, old basements stay damp, and 150 years of additions and porches mean wood-to-soil contact in places nobody’s looked in decades.
Imel Pest Control has treated homes across St. Clair County since 1967. Family-owned, no contracts, free inspections, and voted Best of the Best Pest Control in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Call (618) 377-9839 to schedule in Belleville.
The Belleville pest profile
Brick homes, damp basements
Belleville’s signature brick construction is durable, but the stone-and-brick basements underneath run damp — and damp basements are the engine of most pest problems we treat here: sowbugs, millipedes, camel crickets, and the spiders (including brown recluse) that feed on them. Our general treatments in Belleville lean heavily on basement and foundation-line work.
Porches, additions, and termites
A century of remodels means many Belleville homes have wood porch posts, deck footings, or additions where wood meets soil — the express lane for subterranean termites. Termite swarmers appearing inside around windows in April and May is the call we get most from Belleville every spring.
Older sewers and rats
Like most historic downtowns, the older core of Belleville has aging sewer infrastructure, and Norway rats follow it. If you’re seeing burrows along foundations or droppings in a garage near the downtown core, that’s a different program than a mouse job — and we run both.
Services in Belleville
- Termite inspection & Sentricon treatment — no drilling into historic brick
- Rodent control — mice programs and rat programs, matched to the actual problem
- Spider control —brown recluse basement inspections
- Ant control, Bed bugs, other insects, commercial, WDI real estate inspections for home sales
Your Local Termite Treatment & Control Team
Do you notice crumbling wood? Are you worried about the structural stability of your home or business? Please contact us at Imel for all your termite inspection and termite treatment needs. Letting these wood-eating insects continue to feed on your home’s structure could put you and your family at serious risk. Don’t risk it – our trained and experienced staff provides termite inspections, prevention, and elimination.
Termite Warning Signs
- Earth/mud-colored tubes or tunnels that run from the ground to the home
- Solid wood that sounds hollow when tapped
- Presence of flying ants or termite swarmers
- Damaged wood that crumbles easily
- Buckling/swollen floors, walls, or ceilings
Local Rodent Control Company in Belleville, IL
Do you find rodents repulsive? Does the thought of them just make you want to scream? When rodents are a problem at your home or business, it’s best to call the experts at Imel for treatments to drive out mice, rats, and other pesky rodents that spread disease. These unclean little creatures carry bacteria that could make you or family members seriously ill. Don’t risk it – contact Imel to eradicate these creatures to keep your family safe and healthy. Watch for these rodent warning signs and contact our staff for the treatments you need.
Warning Signs of Mice & Rats
- Rodent Droppings – Tiny brown droppings can be found where mice or rats have been suspected.
- Chew Marks – You find tiny chew or scratch marks on bags of food, food containers, etc.
- Nests/Shelter – You find a nest in a wall or around your home, or you have piles of logs or other debris close to the home that could serve as a nest.
- Mouse/Rat Tracks – Barely visible, these might be noticeable smudge marks or urine marks that make a track – they may also be found between locations where you find droppings.
- Noises – You might hear scratches, squeaking, or rustling. Rodents tend to be active when no one is around, so you may catch them looking for food at night.
Need Pest Control Service?
At Imel, we’ve been providing quality pest control services for those in the Belleville, IL area for over 50 years. We’ve built a reputation based on the best possible service and excellent customer care for everyone we serve. Additionally, we ensure that the call you make is worth it with various treatments to cater to your needs and eradicate those pests once and for all. If you’ve noticed the signs of a pest infestation, contact Imel for the pest control inspection that you need today!
Nearby areas we serve
Fairview Heights, O’Fallon, Caseyville, and Collinsville.
Free inspections in Belleville — (618) 377-9839.
FAQ
Q: Can you treat termites in a house with a stone foundation?
A: Yes — it’s actually where the Sentricon baiting system shines. Liquid treatments require trenching and drilling that’s difficult and messy around limestone foundations. Bait stations go in the soil around the home and eliminate the colony itself, with no drilling into century-old stonework.
Q: Why do I get mice every fall in my Alton home?
A: Older stone and brick foundations develop gaps at mortar joints, sill plates, and utility entries — and mice need a hole about the size of a dime. When temperatures drop in October, they move in. Lasting control means sealing those entry points, which is a standard part of our rodent service.
Q: Are brown recluse spiders common in Alton?
A: Yes. Older homes with dry basements, root cellars, and stored boxes are classic brown recluse habitat, and Southern Illinois is squarely in their range. If you’re seeing spiders with a violin-shaped marking, don’t reach into storage areas bare-handed — call us for an inspection.
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