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Last update on December 24, 2025

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Avatar for Healthy Home Pest Control & Services

Healthy Home Pest Control & Services

4.59(
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Healthy Home Pest Control & Services

4.59(
320
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Healthy Home Pest Control & Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. We have over 35 years combined experience in the pest control and lawn care field. Call us for a FREE QUOTE!!!

"Great job, took care of our gnat problem "

Teresa H on November 2025

Healthy Home Pest Control & Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. We have over 35 years combined experience in the pest control and lawn care field. Call us for a FREE QUOTE!!!

"Great job, took care of our gnat problem "

Teresa H on November 2025

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TB Nuisance Wildlife Removal Services LLC

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TB Nuisance Wildlife Removal Services LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Tyler Bechtold is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"I had several bats that made a home in my attic. That was not cool. I sure didn't know what to do. These guys told me not to worry and they would handle it. Sure enough, I don't have bats. That is a good thing. I don't know about you, but I am happy they helped. Think about it? Bats in your house. NOPE!"

Jimmy R on October 2025

Tyler Bechtold is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"I had several bats that made a home in my attic. That was not cool. I sure didn't know what to do. These guys told me not to worry and they would handle it. Sure enough, I don't have bats. That is a good thing. I don't know about you, but I am happy they helped. Think about it? Bats in your house. NOPE!"

Jimmy R on October 2025

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Hawx Pest Control

4.19(
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Hawx Pest Control

4.19(
317
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Customers say: Quality work
12 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Hawx Pest Control, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. Hawx Premium Pest Control will treat your pests, mosquitos, and more- then keep them away for good. If pests come back between treatments so will we, at no additional cost to you. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Calvin was who called me back and he said in order for them to come out and give me a service I would have to sign an agreement that I would continue with them for a year. When I asked what happens if I'm not happy with the job, Calvin said it would be no problem to discontinue. Well, I wan't happy with the job, though the tech that came out to service our home was very nice and professional. However, it did not take care of my pest problem so after 2 tries I cancelled. Now they are saying I have to pay a disconnect fee per the agreement. I told them what I was told and all they would say is "I apologize." Clearly this is a rehearsed line that they've told others. I would have to say that this is a dishonest company. Saying what it takes to get the job and then holding you responsible for their poor work. I am a bit cautious to say the least to go with Angies again if this is whom they are recommending."

Rachelle B on November 2025

At Hawx Pest Control, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. Hawx Premium Pest Control will treat your pests, mosquitos, and more- then keep them away for good. If pests come back between treatments so will we, at no additional cost to you. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Calvin was who called me back and he said in order for them to come out and give me a service I would have to sign an agreement that I would continue with them for a year. When I asked what happens if I'm not happy with the job, Calvin said it would be no problem to discontinue. Well, I wan't happy with the job, though the tech that came out to service our home was very nice and professional. However, it did not take care of my pest problem so after 2 tries I cancelled. Now they are saying I have to pay a disconnect fee per the agreement. I told them what I was told and all they would say is "I apologize." Clearly this is a rehearsed line that they've told others. I would have to say that this is a dishonest company. Saying what it takes to get the job and then holding you responsible for their poor work. I am a bit cautious to say the least to go with Angies again if this is whom they are recommending."

Rachelle B on November 2025

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TruGreen

4.75(
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TruGreen

4.75(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
51 years of experience

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."

Cindy R on April 2024

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HomeTeam Pest Defense

4.85(
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HomeTeam Pest Defense

4.85(
192
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

HomeTeam Pest Defense is a recognized leader in the pest control industry and partners with homeowners and home builders to provide pest-free living environments. The company was established in 1996 and is currently ranked #3 in the nation in the residential pest control market. We have grown to 51 branches and employ over 1,800 people who service our customers locally.

HomeTeam Pest Defense is a recognized leader in the pest control industry and partners with homeowners and home builders to provide pest-free living environments. The company was established in 1996 and is currently ranked #3 in the nation in the residential pest control market. We have grown to 51 branches and employ over 1,800 people who service our customers locally.

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Advantage Pest Control Solutions

4.71(
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Advantage Pest Control Solutions

4.71(
648
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Customers say: Super punctual
18 years of experience

Advantage Pest Control Solutions provides low cost, high quality, termite and pest control services in the St. Louis Metro Area including the Metro East in Illinois. We focus on providing top notch, professional service at an affordable price. By keeping our overhead low, we can provide better service at lower prices. We have low prices on termite control, termite treatments, termite bait and monitoring systems, general pest control, roach control, and spider control. We provide bed bug treatment and extermination as well as quarterly pest control services, We realize there is no one size fits all solution to any pest problem so each pest control service is tailored to your home or business and your pest problems. ADDITIONAL PH#: METRO EAST: (618)310-1284. ADDITIONAL EMAIL: [email protected].

"Discovered a colony of termites in our garage, started calling different companies on a Saturday afternoon. The first 5 companies didn't have much to say, either because it had an answering service or the person was just an admin. Called Advantage and the owner actually answered and provided information on termites and what can be done. Had them come out and do an evaluation and then the following week they came out and did the work. Excellent knowledge and excellent work. Very good folks, great experience!"

Robert S on April 2025

Advantage Pest Control Solutions provides low cost, high quality, termite and pest control services in the St. Louis Metro Area including the Metro East in Illinois. We focus on providing top notch, professional service at an affordable price. By keeping our overhead low, we can provide better service at lower prices. We have low prices on termite control, termite treatments, termite bait and monitoring systems, general pest control, roach control, and spider control. We provide bed bug treatment and extermination as well as quarterly pest control services, We realize there is no one size fits all solution to any pest problem so each pest control service is tailored to your home or business and your pest problems. ADDITIONAL PH#: METRO EAST: (618)310-1284. ADDITIONAL EMAIL: [email protected].

"Discovered a colony of termites in our garage, started calling different companies on a Saturday afternoon. The first 5 companies didn't have much to say, either because it had an answering service or the person was just an admin. Called Advantage and the owner actually answered and provided information on termites and what can be done. Had them come out and do an evaluation and then the following week they came out and did the work. Excellent knowledge and excellent work. Very good folks, great experience!"

Robert S on April 2025

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24-7 Animal & Pest Control

4.94(
35
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24-7 Animal & Pest Control

4.94(
35
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner Steve Crafton has lived in the Affton community since 1985 and with 13 years of pest control experience he is devoted to building his company based on customer satisfaction through personalized service. To keep pace with industry changes and improve our professional training we belong to the Greater St Louis Pest Control Association, Missouri Pest and National Pest Management Associations.

Owner Steve Crafton has lived in the Affton community since 1985 and with 13 years of pest control experience he is devoted to building his company based on customer satisfaction through personalized service. To keep pace with industry changes and improve our professional training we belong to the Greater St Louis Pest Control Association, Missouri Pest and National Pest Management Associations.

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Pure Pest

4.79(
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Pure Pest

4.79(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Here at Pure Pest, we take pride in providing the best services and satisfying our customer needs. We specialize in Pest Control, Termite Service, Wildlife Service, Bed bug Service and Rodent Service.

"Terrific. Timely, professional, polite, effective, fair-priced."

Jeffrey D on April 2020

Here at Pure Pest, we take pride in providing the best services and satisfying our customer needs. We specialize in Pest Control, Termite Service, Wildlife Service, Bed bug Service and Rodent Service.

"Terrific. Timely, professional, polite, effective, fair-priced."

Jeffrey D on April 2020

MC CARTHY PEST & TERMITE CNTRL

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MC CARTHY PEST & TERMITE CNTRL

4.97(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Effective, Reliable, and Comprehensive service since 1968. McCarthy uses methods that aggressively and effectively target each pest's lifestyle and food preference. Guaranteed pest and termite protection. FREE, detailed, no-obligation commercial and home termite inspections by inspectors that are highly trained, licensed, and recieve continuing education throughout the year. Guaranteed Satisfaction! Find coupons located on our website at www.mccarthypest.com tin

Effective, Reliable, and Comprehensive service since 1968. McCarthy uses methods that aggressively and effectively target each pest's lifestyle and food preference. Guaranteed pest and termite protection. FREE, detailed, no-obligation commercial and home termite inspections by inspectors that are highly trained, licensed, and recieve continuing education throughout the year. Guaranteed Satisfaction! Find coupons located on our website at www.mccarthypest.com tin

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Plunkett's Pest Control

4.80(
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Plunkett's Pest Control

4.80(
169
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

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.

"Michael Lyday was the technician and was very professional and courteous. He set a trap and returned the next morning to find a female raccoon. He also found she’d been nursing and captured two kits in the crawl space. He told me to tell him if I heard anymore sounds which I did when he returned the following day. He captured two more kits and told me to call him again if I heard any more sounds. There weren’t any more and I was impressed that he still called to follow up. I was completely satisfied with his humane methods of removing the animals from my property."

Anthony O on August 2025

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.

"Michael Lyday was the technician and was very professional and courteous. He set a trap and returned the next morning to find a female raccoon. He also found she’d been nursing and captured two kits in the crawl space. He told me to tell him if I heard anymore sounds which I did when he returned the following day. He captured two more kits and told me to call him again if I heard any more sounds. There weren’t any more and I was impressed that he still called to follow up. I was completely satisfied with his humane methods of removing the animals from my property."

Anthony O on August 2025

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Like many animals, gophers are bothered by strong scents. Peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil,  and coffee grounds can be used as deterrents against these pests. Similarly, you can try planting lavender, rosemary, sage, geraniums, or pine trees, as these plants all have strong smells that can ward away gophers. While it may be less pleasant to work with, coyote urine scares gophers by tricking the pests into thinking your yard is a predator hot spot.

Squirrels tend to forage, traveling along roof and fence lines. To trap a squirrel, placing a baited trap on the roof near the point of entry is the best option. If you can see them going in and out or recognize the damage they might be causing to the exterior of your home, you can also try placing traps near those locations.

You should hire a wasp or hornet removal professional to get rid of an active or dormant hornet nest. Due to the feisty and dangerous nature of these pests, it’s best to hire a professional who has the proper skills, tools, and experience to remove a nest safely. Do not attempt to remove an active hornet nest on your own.

It’s very rare that home insurance covers an exterminator. Pest problems aren’t covered under standard home insurance. They’re typically considered ongoing events that could have been prevented, which makes them ineligible. Some insurance companies will specifically ban termite and rodent services because costs can be high. However, a sudden and unstoppable infestation, especially one that resulted because of a sudden event like storm, may be covered. Call your insurance company and ask about the details if you aren’t sure.

For a non-chemical bed bug treatment, you can try spraying your mattress with a mixture of essential oils, rubbing alcohol, and water. Pesticide sprays are available, but using them can pose potential health risks to humans and pets—especially if they are not applied correctly. If non-chemicals do not eradicate your bed bug infestation, you should consult a pest control specialist to determine the best course of action.

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