Providing Dependable Pest Control Solutions Since 1967
Pest Control in Godfrey, IL — Big Lots, Country Edges, Real Wildlife Pressure
Godfrey living means space — acre-plus lots, timber, homes off the Great River Road, and neighborhoods that fade into farmland and woods. It also means your pest control company needs to think like the countryside: what’s living in the timber and fields around your home is what ends up in your home each fall.
Imel Pest Control is based in Bethalto, minutes from Godfrey, and has served the Riverbend since 1967. Family-owned, no contracts, free inspections. Earned Best of the Best Pest Control Companies for 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Call (618) 377-9839.
Country-edge pest control
Fall rodent migration
Homes bordering fields and timber get hit hardest when crops come out and temperatures drop — field mice move to structures in waves from late September on. Detached garages, pole barns, and outbuildings are the staging areas. Our Godfrey rodent work covers the outbuildings too, because protecting only the house on a 2-acre property just relocates the problem 80 feet.
Carpenter bees and wasps
Cedar siding, deck rails, pergolas, and barn fascia boards make Godfrey a carpenter bee capital every May — perfectly round half-inch holes and sawdust below are the giveaway. Paper wasps and yellow jackets follow through summer on larger properties with more eaves, sheds, and ground to nest in.
Spiders in garages, barns, and basements
More outbuildings and storage means more brown recluse and wolf spider habitat. If you’re reaching into stored boxes in a Godfrey garage, you want an inspection first.
Termites on wooded, well-watered ground
Timber edges, old stumps, firewood stacks, and landscape timbers all feed and stage termite colonies. Keep firewood off the ground and away from the house — and let us put eyes on the foundation once a year. Inspections are free.
Tick country, literally
Acre-plus lots backing onto timber and tall grass put Godfrey squarely in tick habitat — and the deer, raccoons, and field mice moving across these properties keep it stocked. Southern Illinois carries all three ticks that matter: the lone star tick (far and away the most common here, and the one linked to alpha-gal red-meat allergy), the American dog tick, and the blacklegged deer tick that carries Lyme. They stage in the transition zones — where mowed lawn meets tall grass & shrubs, timber edges, leaf litter, and along the paths deer and pets travel — then latch onto whoever brushes past.
Services in Collinsville
- Rodent control & exclusion – homes and outbuildings
- Termite inspection & Sentricon treatment
- Stinging insect & other insect control — carpenter bees, wasps, yellow jackets
- Spider — brown recluse inspections in garages and barns
- Ant control, Bed bugs, commercial
Local Termite Control Specialists in Godfrey, IL
When it comes to termite control, we know why this is so important to home and business owners in the local area. Termites feed on wood and may threaten the structure of your home and the health of those inside if they come in looking for a place to get a meal. This puts the frame of your home in jeopardy and makes termite control treatments all the more necessary. Don’t wait – contact our staff if you notice the signs of termite infestation!
Termite Infestation Signs:
- Presence of flying ants or termite swarmers
- Damaged wood that crumbles easily
- Solid wood that sounds weak or hollow when tapped
- Buckling/warped floors, ceilings, and walls
- Earth/mud-colored tunnels or tubes that connect ground to home
Rodent Control from Your Local Exterminators in Godfrey, IL
As far as household pests are concerned, nothing gets us jumping on the table like a mouse or rat. Additionally, rodent infestations can be especially harmful to you, your family, your employees, or your customers. Rodents can spread disease and bacteria in your home that make people very sick. You don’t have to be susceptible to these harmful things. Talk to Imel about indoor and outdoor treatments that utilize baits and poison to ensure all bases are covered. Be sure to watch for the signs of a rodent infestation and make us your first call when you find something suspicious!
Rodent Infestation Signs:
- Rodent Droppings – Tiny brown droppings can be found where mice or rats have been suspected
- Chew Marks – You find tiny chew marks on bags of food, food containers, cabinets, etc.
- Noises – You might hear scratching, squeaking, or rustling. Rodents tend to be active when nobody is around, meaning you could hear sounds at night.
- Nests/Shelter – You find a nest in a wall or around your home, or you have piles of logs or other debris up against the home that could serve as a nest.
- Mouse/Rat Tracks – Barely visible, these might be noticeable smudge marks or dried urine stains that form a trail where rodent activity has been suspected. Trails may be found connecting areas where droppings have been found.
Ready to get started?
We’re proud to be the local exterminators that people trust for expert pest control treatments in Godfrey, IL and throughout the surrounding areas. Our locally owned business serves all over the community, and we understand your need for fast treatments that get rid of pests and keep them from coming back. Contact us if you notice the signs of a pest infestation – we’ll provide the peace of mind that you’re looking for!
Nearby areas we serve
Alton, Bethalto, Grafton, Brighton, and Jerseyville
Free inspections in Godfrey — (618) 377-9839.
FAQ
Q: Round holes in my deck rails and cedar siding — what's drilling them?
A: Carpenter bees. Females bore half-inch tunnels to lay eggs, and woodpeckers often make it worse going after the larvae. Treatment in spring plus sealing the holes afterward stops the cycle; untreated holes get reused and extended every year.
Q: Do you treat barns, sheds, and outbuildings too?
A: Yes — on rural properties we treat the whole picture, because rodents and wasps stage in outbuildings before hitting the house. Tell us what’s on the property when you call and we’ll quote it as one visit.
Q: Are your treatments safe with a well and septic system?
A: Yes. Product selection and placement around wells, septic fields, ponds, and livestock areas is standard practice for our rural routes — mention them when scheduling and the technician plans accordingly.
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