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DES MOINES PEST CONTROL

Pest Control

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

51 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

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

Services we don't offer

TERMITE TREATMENTS, TERMITE INSPECTIONS.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.932 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
6%
3
0%
2
3%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 32 reviews

David G.
08/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We have been using them for over twenty years.
Description of Work: Seasonal, basically quarterly pest control for the home. Routine preventive for the home.

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
$80

JR H.
07/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Pest Control
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Sara H.
08/2016
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We have followed Chris's advice and now have NO wasps. I am so impressed that a company would rather give honest advice that solves a problem for free than take advantage of a homeowner who knows nothing about extermination. I'm sure other companies would have offered me a package of services knowing it wouldn't really help. These guys have Integrity with a capital "I" and should I have a pest problem in the future, I will definitely call them again.
Description of Work: I called in early July due to a large number of wasps on our back deck. They stung me twice and of course, the grand kids were afraid to go out there. Chris came out and assessed our problem, and advised that we should seal the deck, since the wasps were seeking building material and our 15-year-old deck was exactly what they want. He said anything they could do, such as spraying or treating the deck would only be a temporary solution.

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

Kathy L.
01/2016
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Treated for mice inside and outside and sealed spots where entry may have been gained. Chris came the day after I called. He was very prompt and cordial. I intend to do an annual contract with them

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
$175

Angie M.
08/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
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!
Description of Work: After my husband came home to ants all over our kitchen counters, we caled Des Moines Pest Control around 5:30pm. Chris was out the next day and did a full ant extermination

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

Teresa M.
06/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: I used them last month. I have a long-term contract with them.

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

Wanda S.
12/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Provider came over same day & treated for the mice.
Description of Work: Treated for mice in outdoor landscaping. None seen since.

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
$175

Craig F.
04/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: I use Des Moines Pest Control for pest control services. They come three times a year and spray for creatures.

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
$90

Leland R.
02/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
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
Description of Work: Treated a Duplex for Carpenter Ants.

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
$181

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.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Exellent. Very profession. Answered all questions. Would recommend to anyone.
Description of Work: Treated inside and outside of house.

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

MATTHEW M.
08/2013
2.0
pest control
  + -1 more
refused to provide service because of "liability issues" related to honey that would be left in the wall.
Description of Work: asked to exterminate bee hive in house wall

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
professionalism
2.0


Response from DES MOINES PEST CONTROL
Hi [member name removed], I don't think that we ever talked to you, we only service the Des Monies Iowa metro area, not Illinois. Although I do think you got good advice, If you did indeed have honey bees in the wall of your house there is the issue of the honey after the bees are eliminated. If the honey is not removed it will run, ruin walls, smell and have other insects move in to that areas. Robby Williams

Lorel J.
07/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Sprayed inside and out and concentrated on trees and outside areas where they congregate.
Description of Work: Concentrated on carpenter ant infestation.

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
$180

Jeri M.
07/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: We had a mouse that had gotten into our basement. Mr. Williams thoroughly surveyed the premises, looked for areas of entry, and determined that it was more than likely a single mouse that had come in through the garage. He then placed several traps and bait in the storage room where the mouse was and gave me a very detailed description of what he had found and not found on our property as well as what he had set out in the storage room.

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
$128

Kim B.
07/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: Spray outdoors and indoors for all types of insects. Specifically manage the ants seen in the kitchen.

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

Deborah K.
06/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: Sprayed inside and outside of the house. Everywhere. Put spider traps in the garage to help with those.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$145

Almoutaz S.
04/2013
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Des Moines Pest Control was okay. The only thing that I didn't like was the price. Everything else was okay.
Description of Work: I called Des Moines Pest Control but the deal didn't go through.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Kim H.
04/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: Seasonal Pest Control Des Moines Pest control originally came to my home to treat for ants. We signed up for their seasonal program and they spray the inside and outside of our home three times a 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
$86.92

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.
10/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
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!
Description of Work: We found we had mice in our kitchen and elsewhere. The mice were trapped quickly!

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
$130

James C.
05/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: I had carpenter ants. They treated for them and now they are gone.

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

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.
04/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: Rob came over and sprayed the house for insects. He did the inside of the house while someone else worked outside. The other person also put out some mouse traps and we had had a couple of mice in the house last fall.

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

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.
04/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: They provide service to the outside of our home.

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

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

Matthew V.
12/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Always a pleasure, very professional and knowledgable. I was recommended by my neighbor and I would definetly recommend this company to anyone.
Description of Work: They inspect and spray on a quarterly bassis.

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
$86.92

Response from DES MOINES PEST CONTROL
Thank you so much for you kind words, it mean a lot to us, referrals are the backbone of our business. We'll see you next spring. Robby, Donna, Tim, and Chris

WB F.
11/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They do a great job. They are thorough and I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: They came out to do a spray for ants. We have them come back every three for a follow up.

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 DES MOINES PEST CONTROL
Thank you for the kind words Member, glad we could be of service to you. Robby

David G.
05/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We like everything about them. We have them out quarterly for prevention service. They apply indoors and out around the foundation. They also do mouse prevention in the garage.
Description of Work: I use them for pest control services.

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
$60

Brandi H.
05/2010
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We haven't had any issues since they started coming to our house. Robbie is very knowledgable about all sorts of pests. Bait traps are child and pet friendly. Robbie has a particular aversion to mice and definitely loaded up the garage with bait traps, which totally eliminated the "mice activity" we were seeing within a week. He does like to chat, though, so be sure to allot plenty of time for his visit. He's readily available, which is what you want when you have uninvited guests that have taken up residence in your house. Customer service is excellent.
Description of Work: We have used this provider for ongoing insect control and to take care of a mice issue we were having in the fall.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
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Contact information

8072 NW BEAVER DR, Johnston, IA 50131

www.DesMoinesPest.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

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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Service Categories

Pest Control

FAQ

DES MOINES PEST CONTROL is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

DES MOINES PEST CONTROL accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, DES MOINES PEST CONTROL offers free project estimates.
Yes, DES MOINES PEST CONTROL offers 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.
DES MOINES PEST CONTROL offers the following services: ANT CONTROL, CARPENTER ANT CONTROL, SPIDER CONTROL, MOUSE CONTROL, BEE CONTROL, WASPE CONTROL, SILVER FISH CONTROL, BEETLE CONTROL, BED BUG CONTROL, BOXELDER BUGS, MOTH CONTROL, MOLE CONTROL
TERMITE TREATMENTS, TERMITE INSPECTIONS.

Contact information

8072 NW BEAVER DR, Johnston, IA 50131

www.DesMoinesPest.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM