Ironwood Pest Defense inspects, treats, and helps keep pests out of Madison-area homes — from ant trails and wasp nests to bed bugs and attic wildlife.
got pests?
Found ants marching across the counter, a wasp nest under the eaves, or scratching in the attic? Ironwood Pest Defense serves Madison, Middleton, Fitchburg, and nearby communities with careful inspections and targeted treatment plans built around what we actually find at your home. Call (608) 555-9938 to describe the problem and get a clear next step — no guesswork, no scare tactics.
what we treat
Odorous house ants, carpenter ants, and pavement ants each call for a different approach. We trace trails back to nesting sites, identify the species, and apply targeted treatment inside and around the home so activity stops instead of scattering. When ants keep coming back, we look for the moisture or entry conditions feeding the colony.
Nests under eaves, in sheds, and around yard structures get more aggressive as the season goes on. We assess the location and size, plan a safe removal for accessible nests, and treat the area to discourage rebuilding. If a nest is tucked somewhere risky, we tell you plainly what can and can't be reached.
Fleas and ticks move between pets, yards, and living spaces fast. We offer indoor and outdoor treatment options paired with clear prep steps — laundering, vacuuming, and pet care timing — plus follow-up guidance so a single treatment has the best chance of breaking the cycle for good.
Roaches hide near warmth, water, and food, so we start with an inspection to find harborage points. From there we apply targeted treatment and walk you through practical sanitation changes — sealing food, fixing drips, clearing clutter — that keep an active problem from rebuilding after service.
Moths, beetles, and weevils in flour, grains, and dry goods spread quietly through a kitchen. We identify the pest, help you find and remove the source packages, and apply targeted control to shelving and cracks so the infestation doesn't jump to the next open container.
Bed bugs demand a careful, room-by-room inspection before any treatment. We confirm activity, map where they're hiding, and build a treatment plan matched to your home and situation. You'll get straightforward prep instructions ahead of time so the treatment reaches the places bed bugs actually live.
Most spiders follow their food, so we clear accessible webs and treat around likely harborage — corners, basements, garages, and eaves — plus common entry areas. Reducing the insects spiders feed on is a big part of keeping them from settling back in, and we point out the conditions worth changing.
When nuisance wildlife gets into attics, crawl spaces, or roofline gaps, sealing the way in matters as much as the removal. We inspect likely access points and build an exclusion plan aimed at keeping animals out for the long run instead of leaving an open door for the next one.
Mice and rats leave signs long before you see them. We inspect for droppings, gnawing, and runways, place appropriate control devices in the right spots, and give you clear next steps for sealing the entry points that let rodents in — because trapping alone rarely solves it.
Scheduled inspections and perimeter service are the quiet way to stay ahead of Wisconsin's seasonal pests. We check the usual trouble spots and treat the exterior on a routine, catching activity early — before ants, spiders, or rodents turn into a call you'd rather not have to make.
the word around town
“Quick response when I called about preventive pest maintenance.”
“Fast, fair, and tidy.”
“The termite inspection and treatment was done well.”
“Solid job with the spider control.”
why ironwood
Thirteen years working Madison, Middleton, Fitchburg, and nearby communities means we know the pests that push into Wisconsin homes each season — and where they get in.
Every job starts by finding the source. We identify the pest and the conditions feeding it, then match the treatment to what's actually happening at your home.
No scare tactics and no jargon. We tell you what we found, what we'd do about it, and what you can do to help keep it from coming back.
Open Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-6:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM-2:00 PM; Sunday closed — call during business hours and talk to someone who works here, not a call center.
where we work
From city neighborhoods to outlying subdivisions, Ironwood Pest Defense covers Madison, Middleton, Fitchburg, and nearby communities.
find us
let's fix it
Tell us what you're dealing with and how to reach you. Prefer to talk it through right now? Call (608) 555-9938.
Call Ironwood Pest Defense and get a clear plan for your Madison home today.