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DES MOINES PEST CONTROL

Bug and Insect Pest Control Service, Termite Pest Control Service, Commercial Pest Control for Bugs and Insects Service,

About us

Thank you for considering us. I stared in pest control back in 1971 working for a large national firm. I loved it from the beginning but early on dreamed of owning my own business. Partly to be the master of my own destiny but also to do better by the people I serviced. After 4 years of working in the industry and reading every thing I could get my hands I took the plunge. Fast forward 36 years and today we are 4 employees strong. I know that might not sound like much but we only service the Des Moines metro area so in the very local area, house for house, we are really one of the larger firms. We’re a family business. My wife Donna answers the phone, her 32 years experience along with continued Pest Management education will get you off to a great start on the first phone call. I know it’s many of father’s dreams to work with his son and that happened for us in 2006. His name is Chris, I couldn’t be any prouder of him as a son and pest professional. Tim Grimes came to us in 2011 after 14 year working in pest management and also serving a past President of the Iowa Pest Management Association. I’m not going to blow my own horn but I will say I’ve been around a wile.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
51 years of experience

Services we offer

ANT CONTROL, BED BUG CONTROL, BEE CONTROL, BEETLE CONTROL, BOXELDER BUGS, CARPENTER ANT CONTROL, MOLE CONTROL, MOTH CONTROL, MOUSE CONTROL, SILVER FISH CONTROL, SPIDER CONTROL, WASPE CONTROL

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
5.029 Reviews
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David G.
Aug 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
We have been using them for over twenty years.

JR H.
Jul 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Kathy L.
Jan 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
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Kenneth B.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Chris H.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Rebecca P.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$94
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Angie M.
Aug 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
Chris did inside spraying and outside. The outside was done to kill the colony within 10 days. The inside was done in order to keep the ants from entering until the colony was dead. We noticed an IMMEDIATE change. After 10 days, we have not seen an ant since!

Jennifer K.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$98
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Teresa M.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were wonderful. They called. They came when they said they would be here. They did what they were supposed to do. They were very courteous. They get straight A's.

Deborah K.
Feb 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65
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Janyce E.
Jan 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Wanda S.
Dec 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
Provider came over same day & treated for the mice.

Don F.
Jun 2014
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$185
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Craig F.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
If we start seeing creepy crawlies, they will come back and do it for free. I found them on Angie's List. They are punctual. They are pretty informative and thorough. There was one time when we had to have them come back and they didn’t charge us. They are always on time and not early.

Leland R.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$181

I called their office explained my problem and was given an appointment immediately. The person I spoke with was very helpful and explained who would be coming out, what my cost would be and that they would get rid of my problem. The technician "Robby" showed up the same day that I called and was actually early. This guy is an expert at what he does and actually found the entry point and source of my problem in practically no time. He treated the entire property and even told me how to stop a moisture issue I had with a furnace. I went over to the property four days after his initial treatment and not one live ant was in found any where. He will be back in the spring to follow up  because it was below freezing outside and he wants to treat the perimeter of the property so I won't have this problem reappear. If you ever have a pest problem these are the people to call. I have learned over time that nothing out weighs experience and this guy has been doing this kind of work for over 30 plus yrs. Thanks


Response from DES MOINES PEST CONTROL
"Thank you so much for the kind words. I do enjoy my job, ants are an interesting and often challenging advisory. I also enjoyed having you stay with me through the treatment too. Glad you got your furnace moisture issue figured out. I'll be back to treat the outside when this weather breaks, Robby"

Darwin R.
Sep 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Exellent.  Very profession.  Answered all questions.  Would recommend to anyone.

Lorel J.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
Sprayed inside and out and concentrated on trees and outside areas where they congregate.

Jeri M.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$128
Mr. Williams was wonderful. Very thorough and professional in his work. The mouse is no longer an issue and I am comforted to know that no other entry points were found. I would definitely call them again if needed in the future.

Kim B.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
The representative we had contact with was great. Very professional and knowledgable. So far, the results have been fabulous. We would certainly recommend this company to anyone.

Deborah K.
Jun 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$145
He said he would. They had told me his name so I knew who to expect. He explained what he was going to do and got busy doing just that. It took about 45 minutes to spray. I did purchase the package that they will also spray again in the summer and then again in the fall. 


Kim H.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$86
I have used Des Moines Pest Control at 3 different properties. I originally called them five years ago to help with an ant problem we had at our first home. The ant problem was much worse than we had imagined. Chris came to our home, researched the issue, and was very thurough in explaining how he would treat the problem. Because our problem was so bad, he came back out two weeks later, free of charge, and treated again. We signed up for the seasonal program to ensure our ant problem didn't return. And it never did.
Chris sprays the outside and inside of our house. He looks for areas where ants, insects, pests are active in our yard and treats those areas as well. Chris even sprayed for bees on one of his visits because we advised him we had noticed several bees in our backyard. He didn't charge us extra.
When we moved into our new home two years ago, we immediately had Des Moines Pest control start spraying at our new home. Chris put out mice traps in our garage because we were in a new development with a lot of empty overgrown lots in the area.
I compared several companies before chosing Des Moines Pest Control. They are the best value I could find. Everyone in the company is friendly, professional, and dedicated to providing outstanding service. I trust their employees to be in my home even when I am home alone, and I normally make my husband stay home with me if we are having other work done at our house.
Also, their products are pet friendly which is important to me because I have three cats.
I recommend Des Moines Pest Control to all my friends and family. They are a family business who will go out of their way to meet all of your needs. If you chose Des Moines Pest Control you will not be disappointed.

Response from DES MOINES PEST CONTROL
"Thank you so much for your kind words. I actually really enjoy working with ants, as each customer's problem is usually fairly unique to their home, and it can become a fun puzzle to solve. We really appreciate your support, and business. I'll see you later on this year for your summer service! Thanks, Chris"

Denise F.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
They came out and set traps for the mice. We were so glad the traps were cat safe so we didn't have to worry about our kitty getting poisoned!

James C.
May 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
On my Initial phone call I talked to a knowledgable person who made me feel confident that they had expertise and experience in this area.  She made arrangements for the technician to come out. The technician seemed to be aware of my situation and was knowledgeable in treating the ants. He was also very professional in his appearance and attitude. This is a family run company and even their vehicle was a late model van. I would use them again.
Response from DES MOINES PEST CONTROL
"Thank you Member for using our services. Carpenter Ants are one of my favorite adversaries, they're a very interesting, organized and a challenging pest for sure. If you need us again or have any pest questions, please give us a call. Robby Des Moines Pest Control"

Christie S.
Apr 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Rob was very nice and professional.  He was here in early March.  He explained that we would still see a few spiders for a couple of weeks but then they should be gone.  He was right.  I haven't seen a spider in a month.  In the week before he had been here, I had seen two large wolf spiders in the basement.  Glad they are gone!  I signed a contract to have them come 3 times/year for maintenance.
Response from DES MOINES PEST CONTROL
"Thank you so much for the kind words customer. If you ever have any question or concerns, just give us a call. Oh, and welcome to Johnston too, it's a great place to live and raise your family. Robby Des Moines Pest Control"

Teresa M.
Apr 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They call us to let us know when they are coming out. They will sometimes come inside to treat. They leave the bill at our house. They come out when they tell us that they will.
Response from DES MOINES PEST CONTROL
"Thank you so much for your patronage and you nice review of our small family company. Look forward to seeing you this summer. Robby"
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FAQ

DES MOINES PEST CONTROL is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.

DES MOINES PEST CONTROL accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, DES MOINES PEST CONTROL does not offer free project estimates.

No, DES MOINES PEST CONTROL does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, DES MOINES PEST CONTROL does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, DES MOINES PEST CONTROL offers emergency services.

No, DES MOINES PEST CONTROL does not offer warranties.