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Drake University Area, IA · 50311

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Drake University Area, IA

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Pest control in the Drake University area covers ZIP 50311 on the west side of Des Moines, the streets around the university campus. Calls to Des Moines Pest Control are answered 24/7. Visits in this area often involve older rental houses, so the inspection covers the owner's and the tenant's responsibilities and the shared spaces.

The Drake University campus and the streets around it are in ZIP 50311, on the west side of Des Moines about 5 km from the reference point. The university is the main landmark of the area, and the streets near it carry a mix of older houses and rentals. Pest calls here often come from a household that is new to the house, which means the history of the building is not always known to the person calling.

A visit in this area usually starts with the question of who owns and who lives in the house. A rental can have a landlord who needs to be told, a tenant who needs to prepare, and a building with shared entry points that neither of them controls alone. The technician plans the work so that both parties know what is being done and why.

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Drake University Area, IA
County
Polk County
ZIP codes
50311
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    Why do rental houses near campus need a different visit?

    Rental houses change hands and occupants more often than family homes, so a pest visit can be the first time anyone has looked at the foundation and the basement in years. The technician records the condition of the house and gives a copy to the person who arranged the visit. That record is useful to the owner, to the tenant and to any later inspection.

    We have not checked local pest records for ZIP 50311, so this page does not state which pests are active in the area. What it does is set out the work that rental houses of this kind usually need: entry sealing, a look at stored food, and a clear list of repairs for the owner.

    Who is responsible for the openings in a shared-entry house?

    Some houses in the area share a porch, a stairway or a basement with another unit, and the openings in those spaces may belong to the owner rather than the tenant. A technician records each opening and says whether it is part of the tenancy or the building. That sorting keeps the work from being left in limbo between the two parties.

    The sealing list is given to the owner in writing. Repairs such as a worn door sweep, a broken screen or a gap at a pipe are the owner's to arrange. The tenant's part is usually food storage, waste and reporting any sign promptly.

    What does the campus setting change about the visit?

    Campus-adjacent streets have busy weeks and quieter ones, and the scheduling of a visit can take that into account. A technician can plan a visit for a time when the household is home, and can avoid a day when the front of the house is blocked by moving vehicles. Access in the rear alleys is also checked before the day.

    Students and short-term residents often do not know the house's history, so the visit explains what it finds in plain terms. The technician does not assume the previous occupant caused a problem, and the record notes what was observed rather than who was responsible.

    What can a tenant do to help before the visit?

    Clear the space under the sink and in the kitchen cupboards, store food in sealed containers and take the bins out regularly. If you have seen droppings, rub marks or insects, note where and when, and take a photograph if you can. Tell the owner or the property manager at the same time, so the repair side of the work can start.

    Do not treat the house with a store product before the technician has visited, since that can scatter insects and make the inspection harder to read.

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    Where we work in Drake University Area

    Neighborhoods we cover

    • Campus-adjacent streets
    • Older rental houses
    • Owner-occupied blocks
    • Shared-entry houses
    • Porch and basement levels
    • Back alley service lines

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    • Drake University campus

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    Tell us when you need someone and we book the earliest visit a service in Drake University Area technician has, and you approve the price before any work starts.

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    Do you work on rental houses near Drake?

    Yes. ZIP 50311 is covered, and rental owners and tenants can both arrange a visit. The technician will explain who is responsible for each repair.

    Should the landlord or the tenant call?

    Either can call, and it helps if both are informed. The technician records the findings and gives the written record to the person who arranged the visit.

    Can I visit on a weekday during term?

    Visits can be planned at times that suit the household. Tell the call-taker when you are available, and the technician will confirm the time.

    Does the technician check shared porches and stairways?

    Yes, where access is safe and permitted. Shared spaces are recorded, and the owner is told which openings in them need work.

    Is this page about any particular pest in the area?

    No. We have not checked local pest records for ZIP 50311. The page describes the work and the inspection order, and the technician reports what is actually found.

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