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Preferred Pest Management Inc

Animal Removal, Pest Control

About us

Locally owned & operated by Dave Knudson.

Business highlights

38 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Pest control.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
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Reviews

4.69 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
67%
4
22%
3
11%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.8
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.6
Showing 1-9 of 9 reviews

J M K.
04/2017
4.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Preferred Pest Management has been to my house on at least three occasions to exclude bats. Ours is a difficult house (roof is mostly inaccessible due to height and slippery surface). Each time, they have come out and found one or two holes that seem like they were being used as access points by bats. But each year, we get more bats in the house. I don't necessarily fault them for this, as pest exclusion is difficult and unpredictable. In fact, they've always been willing to come back out and take another look (with not additional charge above the initial payment). They came out again this summer, and I hope they found the last entrance.
Description of Work: Bat exclusion.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Barbara M.
04/2017
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Was a two step process. First time was to take care of them, but had to come back, very determined ants. But staff was great and came back for a second dose. We are on a quarterly schedule to maintain. Very professional.
Description of Work: Had black carpenter ants. Preferred Pest came and sprayed people friendly stuff.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$104

Deborah R.
12/2016
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Quick response to my call. Was out to my house within the next business day. He was very courteous and explained what the process would be and what I could expect. I was so very pleased that there was no after smell at all. The communication was great as this kind of treatment needed a second visit to ensure effectiveness, which was explained prior to the first treatment. He was very flexible working with me to find a time that would work for our family to be out of the house for a while which is very appreciated. He was accommodating to our needs as well as him having work to do. Price compared to other companies I price checked is very reasonable, not overly priced at all.
Description of Work: Flea control

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
$185

Pat P.
11/2016
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Great work. Called them again for wasp removal at a different home and again were great. Very reasonably priced, and competent.
Description of Work: Flea removal

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
$100

Elizabeth M.
07/2016
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They were building up under the gutter. There are still a few hanging around. You plant flowers and you're supposed to have bees. What's out there right now, I can live with. They're not swarming around me. I am allergic to bees. I guess the pricing was alright. I haven't had to call them back. He didn't have enough oil, so he had to go back and start over. They came right away, but when he got here, he didn't have enough material to do the job. But, he came back as soon as he got the oil. I didn't have to wait too long. But my grandson couldn't be out there either because they were bugging him.
Description of Work: I had to use Preferred Pest about two months ago because I had swarms of bees all over my house. I couldn't go out at all. They sprayed the whole house, the front and the back and the garage.

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
$200

Chris P.
06/2015
4.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Inspection went fine. Was running late but called to let us know. The inspection was brief but had never noticed a pest problem so that may have been all of the time needed.
Description of Work: Pest inspection for the sale of a home.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

Liese V.
05/2013
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Called this pest management company for bat exclusion. For two years previous to calling, had been working with another company, who had been unable to solve the problem. Preferred Pest Management came out and did the work. I called them back once. It was found that an overhanging tree branch had dislodged the wire cage covering the vent to the attic fan on the roof, so they secured the covering and advised that I have the branch cut back. I was 100% satisfied.
Description of Work: Bat exclusion

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
$200

Eric F.
05/2012
3.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I had a long term service agreement and they came out every month for a few years. I didn't feel like they were giving me a quality product. I was still getting insects in my house so I didn't think it was actually working and discontinued my service with them. I would not use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Preferred Pest Management for pest control.

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

$30

Catherine M.
05/2012
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
I have called them 3 times, one when I had a bat in the house and frankly they couldn't find the bat. They were in here like hours. That's another story, but, they were great guys. Once when I had an infestation of ants, they came in, and cleaned all that up. They killed those off. I had something burrowing outside my house. They came, tried to set a trap, attempted to get rid of it, and at least tried to get it away from the house. They never did catch that one either. They tried for weeks, but, they didn't catch it. They were really great to work with. They were priced very reasonable. They didn't charge for anything they didn't do. They were very calming, because sometimes when you call about something like that, you can be very emotional, and a little freaked out. They had immediate response. They said I will be there tonight. You want something in your house out now. I've had no problems for the last 2 years. I will continue to use them in the future.
Description of Work: Preferred Pest Management Incorporated came here about 2 years ago to get rid of ants. I paid less than $100.

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
$75

    Contact information

    PO Box 687, Ames, IA 50010

    www.preferredpestmgmt.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

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    Service Categories

    Animal Removal,
    Pest Control

    FAQ

    Preferred Pest Management Inc is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Preferred Pest Management Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    Yes, Preferred Pest Management Inc offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Preferred Pest Management Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Preferred Pest Management Inc does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Preferred Pest Management Inc does not offer emergency services.
    No, Preferred Pest Management Inc does not offer warranties.
    Preferred Pest Management Inc offers the following services: Pest control.

    Contact information

    PO Box 687, Ames, IA 50010

    www.preferredpestmgmt.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed