With over 50 years of experience serving the Des Moines area, Diam Pest Control is your trusted solution for pest control. The president of Diam Pest Control, Perry Tague, is just a phone call away and customer satisfaction is his number one concern. The key factor to effective control is an ability to correctly identify the problem, and no one knows local pests like a local company. We have been providing service for over 50 years.
"On time. Very professional"
Dawn M on October 2018
With over 50 years of experience serving the Des Moines area, Diam Pest Control is your trusted solution for pest control. The president of Diam Pest Control, Perry Tague, is just a phone call away and customer satisfaction is his number one concern. The key factor to effective control is an ability to correctly identify the problem, and no one knows local pests like a local company. We have been providing service for over 50 years.
We are a small veteran-owned pest control startup based in Altoona, Iowa. I started this business to provide affordable pest control to my clients. We are a family-focused company and will maintain that as we grow.
"What distinguishes Michael most is his quick response, cooperation, objectivity, and integrity.
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Mohamad S on November 2025
We are a small veteran-owned pest control startup based in Altoona, Iowa. I started this business to provide affordable pest control to my clients. We are a family-focused company and will maintain that as we grow.
"What distinguishes Michael most is his quick response, cooperation, objectivity, and integrity.
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Critter Control is the Nation's Leading Wildlife Control Firm, specializing in the removal of raccoons, opossums, squirrels, woodchucks, skunks, rats, mice, bats, etc. We offer humane removal, repair of the damage, and exclusion to keep the animals from re entering the home. We also specialize in attic clean up and restoration when animals have soiled the insulation. Please call us at (402) 339-2653 if you have any questions or if you would like to schedule an appointment!
"My service guy was friendly and professional, and I would recommend this service to anyone. "
Stephanie N on November 2025
Critter Control is the Nation's Leading Wildlife Control Firm, specializing in the removal of raccoons, opossums, squirrels, woodchucks, skunks, rats, mice, bats, etc. We offer humane removal, repair of the damage, and exclusion to keep the animals from re entering the home. We also specialize in attic clean up and restoration when animals have soiled the insulation. Please call us at (402) 339-2653 if you have any questions or if you would like to schedule an appointment!
"My service guy was friendly and professional, and I would recommend this service to anyone. "
Don't let mosquitoes ruin the time you spend with family and friends on your yard. Help protect yourself from uncomfortable and potentially dangerous mosquito bites with this innovative service. Allow America's #1 lawn company to eradicate mosquitoes from your yard. Ask about our Mosquito-Free Guarantee!
"TruGreen provided transparent pricing and quality workmanship when treating my property for bed bugs. Their technicians were professional and thorough, ensuring every area was treated to eliminate the infestation. I appreciated their attention to detail and how they followed up to ensure the problem was resolved. I'll definitely be using their services again if needed."
Cindy R on April 2024
Don't let mosquitoes ruin the time you spend with family and friends on your yard. Help protect yourself from uncomfortable and potentially dangerous mosquito bites with this innovative service. Allow America's #1 lawn company to eradicate mosquitoes from your yard. Ask about our Mosquito-Free Guarantee!
"TruGreen provided transparent pricing and quality workmanship when treating my property for bed bugs. Their technicians were professional and thorough, ensuring every area was treated to eliminate the infestation. I appreciated their attention to detail and how they followed up to ensure the problem was resolved. I'll definitely be using their services again if needed."
Locally Owned and Operated. With two office locations Okoboji Pest Control serves the Iowa Great Lakes region and Central Iowa (Boone, Ames, Ankeny, Grimes, Johnston, Clive, Waukee & Des Moines area). Don't call those big chain pest companies who only care about their bottom line. Call me! The guy who's company is locally owned. I care about my community as well as my surrounding communities. Since I am the owner, I will be the only one you work with at my company. No more annoying phone menu's, no more limited hours "between 8AM-5PM." No more waiting for days to have a call back. I typically return calls within the hour. I'll fix your pest problem promptly the first time and my phone rings 24/7/365. I am not licensed to service any termite infestations so please do not contact me with these requests. Call me today 515 290 7011 or 712 566 5242.
"It was great"
GaryThorpe T on October 2020
Locally Owned and Operated. With two office locations Okoboji Pest Control serves the Iowa Great Lakes region and Central Iowa (Boone, Ames, Ankeny, Grimes, Johnston, Clive, Waukee & Des Moines area). Don't call those big chain pest companies who only care about their bottom line. Call me! The guy who's company is locally owned. I care about my community as well as my surrounding communities. Since I am the owner, I will be the only one you work with at my company. No more annoying phone menu's, no more limited hours "between 8AM-5PM." No more waiting for days to have a call back. I typically return calls within the hour. I'll fix your pest problem promptly the first time and my phone rings 24/7/365. I am not licensed to service any termite infestations so please do not contact me with these requests. Call me today 515 290 7011 or 712 566 5242.
Preferred Pest Control has proudly served Central Iowa for over 35 years, and is owned and operated by a certified Entomologist. Our team is made up of courteous & hardworking individuals who are extensively trained on new pest control technology. Our technicians perform effective treatments, including the use of bed bug detection canines for highly accurate identification, minimally-invasive termite technology, effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques for commercial clients and so much more. We use pest control methods that are environmentally safe for kids and pets. Preferred Pest Control’s goal is to not only treat the pest problem at hand, but prevent future infestations by educating our clients.
Preferred Pest Control has proudly served Central Iowa for over 35 years, and is owned and operated by a certified Entomologist. Our team is made up of courteous & hardworking individuals who are extensively trained on new pest control technology. Our technicians perform effective treatments, including the use of bed bug detection canines for highly accurate identification, minimally-invasive termite technology, effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques for commercial clients and so much more. We use pest control methods that are environmentally safe for kids and pets. Preferred Pest Control’s goal is to not only treat the pest problem at hand, but prevent future infestations by educating our clients.
With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.
"I think these folks know what they are doing, but communication and follow up is poor. I will try another company as I search for expertise and professional communication."
CYNTHIA H on November 2021
With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.
"I think these folks know what they are doing, but communication and follow up is poor. I will try another company as I search for expertise and professional communication."
We specialize in residential and commercial pest control Des Moines services, termite, bed bugs, mosquitos, rodents, insect control and more. We are the only company in Iowa offering a bed bug treatment with a one year warranty on residential services.
We specialize in residential and commercial pest control Des Moines services, termite, bed bugs, mosquitos, rodents, insect control and more. We are the only company in Iowa offering a bed bug treatment with a one year warranty on residential services.
We are a family owned and operated business with over 10 years experience. We have strong ties to the community. We offer seasonal promotions as as well as senior discounts. We except cash or check no credit/debit cards please. We offer exceptional service at a low prices. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and our phones are always answered.
We are a family owned and operated business with over 10 years experience. We have strong ties to the community. We offer seasonal promotions as as well as senior discounts. We except cash or check no credit/debit cards please. We offer exceptional service at a low prices. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and our phones are always answered.
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts
The term “gnat” is sometimes used as a blanket term to refer to both fruit flies and fungus gnats, as well as a variety of other tiny flying insects. However, the true one true “gnat” by name is the fungus gnat. While people may mistakenly lump both insects under the term "gnat," fungus gnats and fruit flies have different diets, habitats, and characteristics from each other, as well as the other small flying insects in the “gnat” category.
Spotting a single scorpion in the home doesn’t mean you have a full-blown infestation, but it does mean there’s a way for them to get inside. Other scorpions could easily use the same method, like entering through an air vent, as these arachnids are social creatures that tend to live in groups. If you see a baby scorpion, however, that likely indicates a nest somewhere in the home. This is also true if you spot a scorpion with an infant on its back.
The scents that groundhogs hate most include garlic, hot peppers such as cayenne, and various herbs such as rosemary, lavender, basil, mint, sage, thyme, and oregano. Planting these crops in or near your garden and by the entrances to groundhog burrows can help ward them off.
Skunks are primarily active at night. If you are trying to keep skunks away, understand that you probably won’t see them moving much during the day, so you may struggle to measure your progress. However, daytime activity is possible if they have babies or are struggling to find food at night. A severely ill skunk could be moving around during the day as well. Skunks tend to be most active during the early spring months when seeking extra food or mates.
Some people find that treating their yards with natural substances can help to repel ticks. In fact, pest extermination companies often offer all-natural lawn treatments to repel ticks. Household ingredients like oregano oil, clove oil, thyme, and citronella ward off ticks and are natural ways to get rid of fleas.
The Perry, IA homeowners’ guide to pest control services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
How much does bee removal cost? Learn what you’ll pay based on factors like hive location, size of the infestation, extermination or removal, and more.
If you need to get rid of bugs and pests making your home unsafe, it's time to decide if fumigation is necessary. Learn more about average fumigation costs.
