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Gunter Pest Management

Pest Control, Lawn Fertilization & Treatment, Lawn and Yard Work

About us

We are a 4th Generation Pest Management and Lawn beautification company. Started in 1950 by Reggie & Roy Gunter, Gunter is still family owned and operated by Jay Gunter Besheer (3rd generation), Noah and Hayley Besheer (4th generation), along with 30 other long time employees. We specialize in excellent service and satisfied clients and hope we can add you to our list!

Business highlights

75 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

General pest management, termite inspections & treatments (liquid & baiting) Bedbug heat treatments. Weed & lawn treatments. Mosquito treatments

Services we don't offer

Birds, bees or animals

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

$5



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.8362 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
12%
3
2%
2
2%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 51-75 of 362 reviews

Dominick S.
11/2015
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They were pretty responsive about getting someone out although they did not seem to be able to find the outside source of the ants even when described via phone.
Description of Work: annual pest package

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Katherine B.
10/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They were prompt, kind, knowledgeable and thorough. I would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Bug spray. Interior and exterior.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Response from Gunter Pest Management
Thanks. We appreciate you nice review. Jay Gunter Besheer

Tapan B.
10/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They put feeding places and they record what the termites are doing.
Description of Work: They do pest control services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

MARY S.
09/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
This is my 2nd year with Gunter and I am completely satisfied. Very professional and if I need them to come back before I am scheduled, they will comeback as often as needed.
Description of Work: sparyed interior for bugs, put down mouse bait and treated the exterior

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$290

Monica K.
09/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
As I stated previously, the provider was professional, friendly and provided excellent services.
Description of Work: We had noticed a significant increase in spiders. The provider did a thorough spray inside and outside. Also provided us with sticky traps since we opted to not have our home bombed. The gentleman also gave us a discount since we were a new customer. We will definitely use this company again in the future.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Braden S.
09/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Gunter pest does a great job! This is my second year of signing up for one of their annual service packages. Last year, I had some problems with ants and they came back and took care of them at no cost (part of the annual package). They promptly reply to e-mail and/or telephone calls and always arrive when stated.
Description of Work: Renewed my annual pest control package.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$290

Response from Gunter Pest Management
Thanks for the review! Jay Gunter Besheer

harriet H.
08/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
High rating on Angie's list and this service was right on target. bought service for a year and recommended to my neighbor who now has the service.
Description of Work: Diagnosed the problem; did detailed inspection, treated.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Philip L.
08/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Three weeks after the initial application we had another infestation of ants in our kitchen. It`s been a really bad year for bugs in our house this season due to all the rain we have had. I called Gunter and they came back out approximately 3-4 days later and did a second application to our house free of charge. Their Diamond Plan says that they will do that for you if you have that plan and they are not lying about it. The receptionist was nice about it and the tech that came out was professional and very nice like the first one. There has been no sign of bugs since that application and we still have three more treatments left on our plan . I like them and have nothing bad to say about their service. I would recommend them if your looking for a good locally owned pest service.
Description of Work: We purchased the Diamond plan and they came and did the initial indoor/outdoor application around mid July 2015. Maybe 10 days after original purchase from Angie`s List if it was even that long.They were on time and very professional. The tech who came out did what he said they would do and was a nice guy. I had no problems with that experience.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$290

Response from Gunter Pest Management
Thank you for being our client and for taking the time to give us a nice review. We really appreciate it! Jay Gunter Besheer

MARY K.
08/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Showed up on time very professional and returned when asked to fog the attic again and left many spider traps
Description of Work: sprayed the house and fogged the attic

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$366

Jennifer B.
08/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Perfect. I relaxed in the living room while he went around spraying an orderless spray. He spent some extra time in the kitchen and even showed us exactly what we were dealing with. It was great to know he took such care. I would definitely recommend this company, and request Matt again!
Description of Work: Came in, exactly on time, and sprayed for bugs. Nothing too fancy or extensive. Matt was the technician and he was super nice. He showed us where they were getting in and even gave us tips on how to fix the structure to prevent it from happening again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Response from Gunter Pest Management
Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. I will pass on your kind words to Matt. Our techs love the praise! Jay Gunter Besheer

Lori E.
08/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Went well, always fast and professional
Description of Work: Quarterly outside preventative spraying and then responsive with any new concerns if there are spiders/ants etc.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Eric H.
08/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They just did the service this week and it was fine. They just went around and sprayed and it took probably 45-minutes. The warranty they provided is they would come out whenever needed per year. There were no additional charges to the $390 Big Deal. There is just an annual fee.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for Gunter Pest Management. It is an annual pest control service.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$390

Elizabeth H.
07/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It was great. There were not any additional fees. The thing that stood out to me was that they did a good job.
Description of Work: Pest Control/Exterminating. They did kind of a whole home pest control spray.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$290

Response from Gunter Pest Management
Thank you. We appreciate your business. Please let us know if you need a follow-up. Jay Gunter Besheer

Ronald G.
07/2015
2.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We purchased the quarterly pest prevention back in February. We've had three services provided so far. We have had a lot of bugs this summer, and have not been happy with the pest control and continue to see bugs inside our house regularly. They place the granuals outside the foundation but that doesn't seem to work. I've had to go back and spray myself this year so I am very disappointed. I will probably switch companies next year.
Description of Work: Quarterly Pest Prevention

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Response from Gunter Pest Management
Sorry that you are having insect problems. As you know, our Diamond Service includes free callbacks and we are more than happy to come back free for as many times as it takes to make your home pest free. It has been an unusual season with all the rain we have had and unfortunately, it has increased the pest populations. We will get ahold of you to take whatever action is needed to solve your problem.

Will T.
06/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Nick came out as planned and took care of everything for us and left a can of wasp spray. Service was fast and as agreed upon. Thank you!
Description of Work: 1st application of annual pest control treatment. Sprayed interior and exterior.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$290

Response from Gunter Pest Management
Thanks for your review. Please let us know if you need anything. Jay Gunter Besheer

Laura K.
06/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I bought a special through Angie's List for quarterly service for a year. It was easy to schedule the first inspection and treatment. They come each quarter without me even having to schedule. Good service and no bug issues so we are happy! We will use them again.
Description of Work: Quarterly pest prevention for one year

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Response from Gunter Pest Management
Thanks for taking the time to review us. Please let us know if you need anything. Jay Gunter Besheer

M Jenise C.
05/2015
2.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Initial phone call to set up inspection was horrible. Office staff very unhelpful and frustrating to deal with. The office staff represents the company and ultimately the reason I chose not to do business with the company. The receptionist Debbie would not answer questions and was not knowledgeable about company website discounts or even Angie's list discounts. Both receptionist refused to disclose any available discounts for service. The inspector that was sent out completely turned the experience around and went above and beyond. For that reason, I was willing to overlook the initial experience with the receptionist and finish the job with this company. I tried to set up service, but had further problems from the nonchalant office staff. When I complained about feeling like I was getting the run around, I requested a call from the owner who is listed on Angie's list. The office staff would not allow me to talk to him, leave a message for him and he refused to contact me when asked by the inspector. I walked away with the feeling that my business was not important and will have to find another company after 3 weeks of trying to work with this company. If the office staff continues to be this difficult, the good work of the inspectors and those who complete the service will be overshadowed by the horrible experience trying to set up the job. I shouldn't have to work this hard to spend my money with any company and if my money business isn't worth providing at least average customer service I will gladly spend it elsewhere.
Description of Work: Termite inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Gunter Pest Management
Thanks for your thoughts. Sorry that Debbie did not provide the proper discount information to you. We give 10% off all Angies List clients. I left you a voice mail and left you my cell number so we can discuss it. Jay Gunter Besheer

Tracey D.
04/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The person who came out to do the estimate was very helpful and very knowledgeable. I had the estimate performed while purchasing the home and I had some excavation to do around the foundation, by the time I was ready to have the termite treatment performed, we were well into winter and the ground was rather wet. There was one appointment scheduled and no one showed up. After calling the company, they said that someone had been there, but the ground was too wet to perform the treatment. I wish they would have called to let me know so I didn't have to wait around. I expressed this to the representative on the phone and she very professionally handled my complaint. I had to reschedule at least two other times because of weather. This was expected and in no way the fault of Gunter. The service technicians who came to the house were friendly and professional. With the exception of one minor hiccup in the beginning, the service was excellent.
Description of Work: I had exterior termite treatment performed on a home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Response from Gunter Pest Management
Thanks for your nice review. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you. Jay Gunter Besheer

Kathryn B.
04/2015
1.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It was horrible! Never hire these people! I had a coupon and so I bought what I was told was the Semi-annual service and I was given a price for TWO visits!!! The time they came out in the fall and it actually made our problems worse. I had to call 5 times before I got to talk to someone who did not blow me off or say "deal with it". I finally talked to a nice person (the woman answering their phone is incredibly rude and unhelpful) and he sent someone out again. I thought we were okay-But then in the spring when we called to get our next service done, they charged us for the whole amount again. I called to get it corrected and got the mean lady (who had been promoted) and she said that they did not even sell the package I had bought. The ONLY reason we had them come back was because we had already paid for it - which the guy had confirmed when I talked to him last year. So they don't keep their word in pricing, make you pay twice, don't even tell you certain services aren't included (like outside!), and they refuse to help when you call. Never use these people.
Description of Work: Pest management

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Gunter Pest Management
Sorry about the problems you encountered. We offer two types of service. One is the annual Diamond Service, which lasts all year. The other type of service we offer is a "one shot" (Semi-Annual) service, which lasts for 6 months. That is the type of service you selected last August. On April 20, you called us again for the Semi-Annual Service, which was 8 months after the last service. Obviously, we did not live up to your expectations. We will send you a full refund. Jay Gunter Besheer

Ronald G.
04/2015
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Only first application is inside house, remaining 3 are outside.
Description of Work: Application in the house and outside the house on first application, second application is outside only.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Response from Gunter Pest Management
Thanks for using us

Michelle B.
04/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Gunter was prompt and the technician was courteous. He explained the process and the annual program and asked if I had any specific questions or concerns. He addressed my concerns and explained what he did. We were very pleased with the service.
Description of Work: Sprayed inside and out for bugs as part of an annual pest control program.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Response from Gunter Pest Management
Thanks, [member name removed]. We really appreciate you business. Jay Gunter Besheer

David O.
03/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We didn't have much an issue. They were efficient. One thing I liked to was that they didn't try to outsell me a whole bunch. I am not really positive what the full price would be. The price was good when I used them. I would absolutely use them in the future.
Description of Work: I used Gunter Pest Control. They did extermination. It was a deal that I got.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Kieran M.
03/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We've only had the first service visit, and it went well. The provider was very professional, personable, and knowledgeable. He did an indoor and outdoor treatment for the first visit.
Description of Work: Quarterly preventative pest control.package: $275 upfront for entire year.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Response from Gunter Pest Management
Thanks for your nice review. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you. Jay Gunter Besheer

SHARON R.
03/2015
3.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Although the provider was prompt and did the service, the results was inconclusive at best. We did not see any noticeable difference in the lawn. We had the same resulting crabgrass infestation as we had had in years prior. We have since taken it upon ourselves to provide this service to our yard and have seen a much more noticeable improvement.
Description of Work: Applied weed control to our lawn.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$20

Response from Gunter Pest Management
Thank you for your review, [name removed]. While we appreciate that you used one of our lawn treatments 3 years ago, I would recommend in the future that you try more than one service. Lawn treatments take awhile to show results. The Spring pre-emergent treatment only helps to keep the weeds from growing. By also doing the insect and fertilization treatments, your lawn has a better chance of strengthening and becoming much healthier. We find that our lawn clients who perform the entire annual treatment plan end up with great looking lawns and become the envy of their neighbors!

Amy K.
02/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It was wonderful! They do it quarterly, so they are probably getting ready to come back again. They are very friendly. They came and sprayed the first time, then came back again and sprayed some rooms for us at no charge. They were out that day.
Description of Work: We bought a Big Deal from them for spraying for bugs and other pests.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Contact information

220 W 72nd St, Kansas City, MO 64114

http://www.gunterpest.com

Service hours

Monday:
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
O566856832

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Pest Control,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Lawn and Yard Work

FAQ

Gunter Pest Management is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Gunter Pest Management accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Gunter Pest Management offers free project estimates.
Yes, Gunter Pest Management offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Gunter Pest Management does not offer a senior discount.
No, Gunter Pest Management does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Gunter Pest Management offers warranties.
Gunter Pest Management offers the following services: General pest management, termite inspections & treatments (liquid & baiting) Bedbug heat treatments. Weed & lawn treatments. Mosquito treatments
Birds, bees or animals

Contact information

220 W 72nd St, Kansas City, MO 64114

http://www.gunterpest.com

Service hours

Monday:
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM