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Preferred Pest Control

Pest Control, Animal Removal

About us

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.

Business highlights

39 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Pest Control & Exterminating

Services we don't offer

Lawn Care & Snow Removal

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.931 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
10%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.4
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 31 reviews

Mary M.
09/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It went very well, he found two places on the outside that we're probably the back entrances. He block those with a one-way device waited two weeks remove the devices and check the attic. I feel pretty sure That the bats are gone. It is nice to have a three-year warranty also.
Description of Work: I had about problem in my house and they did that mitigation.

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
$1,400

Response from Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your review! We appreciate you choosing Preferred Pest.

Roger W.
09/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
This service was the initial treatment. Jon was on time. He was very friendly and respectful. He got right to work. He sprayed inside and out. Plus removed spider webs. We're very pleased.
Description of Work: We had the initial treatment for pest control. We are in a new home and have an issue with spiders.

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
$227.9

Response from Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your review! We appreciate you choosing Preferred Pest.

Rebekah B.
05/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Went well! Professional and knowledgeable
Description of Work: 1 year pest service agreement

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
$221

Response from Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your review! We appreciate you choosing Preferred Pest.

Barbara M.
04/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Came twice to treat initially. Now on quarterly rotation. Too soon to tell if ants finally gone. We were told very hard to eradicate. So will wait and see.
Description of Work: Sprayed for black 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
$100

Response from Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your review, [Member Name Removed]! We appreciate you choosing Preferred Pest.

SHAWN M.
04/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
they were thorough- checking for and finding additional nests which they removed.
Description of Work: wasp nests removal

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

Response from Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your review! We appreciate you choosing Preferred Pest.

Andrea F.
04/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Jed Johnson was very personable. Easy to talk to, felt like I had a friend over! Very confident that he did a great job and I love the fact that they will come back for free if I see any creepy crawlers before they are scheduled to come out again.
Description of Work: Did inside and outside treatment of home due to many different species of insects coming into home.

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
$191.33

Response from Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your kind review. We are glad that you had a great experience and we appreciate that you chose Preferred Pest!

Gene R.
02/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Excellent. The technician showed up on time, knew everything about the ants ("sidewalk" ants), knew they were not destructive, and took care of them in one visit.
Description of Work: We had ants in a bathroom window. We needed to know if they were destructive and to have them removed.

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 Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad that you had a wonderful experience and for choosing Preferred Pest!

Trish R.
12/2016
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Very well no problem since service started. No worries for pets and products used did not stink.
Description of Work: Service to get rid of spiders in the house and ants in garage,

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

Response from Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your review! We are glad you had a great experience and for choosing Preferred Pest.

terri S.
12/2016
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It was $176 because we had spiders and stuff. I think it was a onetime thing to start with. Everything was good. The technician was really nice. I think we are going to switch over to them. Our other pest guy just isn’t working for us anymore.
Description of Work: We used Preferred Pest Control.

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
$176

Response from Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your kind words! We are glad that you had a great experience and for choosing Preferred Pest.

Trish R.
11/2016
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Fine. Professionally explained process and services available before and during application.
Description of Work: Internal and external pest control treatment

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

Response from Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your review and for choosing Preferred Pest!

Nita B.
10/2016
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It went very well. They have returned to follow up twice to make sure nothing new has hatched.
Description of Work: We had some fleas this summer when the conditions were super good for them to multiply on the pets. We took pets to the vet, and had Preferred Pest Control spray the carpets.

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 Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your kind words! We are glad that you had a great experience and for choosing Preferred Pest.

jerry S.
12/2015
5.0
animal removal, pest control
  + 0 more
Brian was pleasant and seemed very knowledgeable. He was professional neatly dressed and did a thorough inspection of our property.I would use him again.
Description of Work: Inspected and treated our house for mice.

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
$450

Response from Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your kind words! We are glad that you had a great experience and for choosing Preferred Pest.

Kelley C.
11/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Excellent service! They came to our home for an initial consultation (FREE) and provided recommendations. They were not pushy but simply laid out what our options were. We couldn't be happier! Punctual, professional, and friendly. A+!
Description of Work: Sprayed the outside of our home for 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 Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your kind words! We are glad that you had a great experience and for choosing Preferred Pest.

Cindy R.
11/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They come out four times a year to spray for bugs around my home. Before they were coming out we had a problem with wolf spiders and ants coming into the home and wasp nests around the home. Since they have come out we have had no ants this summer in our home and no wolf spiders this fall so far. All the wasps nests are taken care of as well. They get rid of all spider webs around the home and spray around the home 3 times during the spring-fall, then do a one time spray indoors during the winter. We are super pleased with how fast they came out and that we do not have to call to set up appointments four times a year. We also love not dealing with spiders, ants, and wasps.
Description of Work: Came out to spray for spiders, ants, and wasps in and around our home.

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
$96

Response from Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your kind words! We are glad that you had a great experience and for choosing Preferred Pest.

Masha S.
09/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Jim did great. He was very responsive on the phone and got back to me asap. Very flexible when scheduling the appointment, And provided feedback when I called back for a follow up (service was performed while we weren't home). Also, when I mentioned that we were hoping to have the spider webs knocked off the windows and house, Jim was super eager to come back and take care of that, even though it technically wasn't part of the service we contracted. Would definitely use them again (although, hoping we won't have to!)
Description of Work: We had our exterior and trees/bushes sprayed for spiders

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

Gayle L.
06/2015
5.0
animal removal, pest control
  + 0 more
I used Preferred Pest last year to rid bats that wanted to come inside our home. After getting the bat out, he inspected the outside as well as the attic and inside of the house. Our home is over 110 yr. old so finding a way in would be easy. After patching holes and inserting a "vent for exit" we were bat free. About 2 weeks ago, another bat found his way in and Brad came out to see where it came in. (our son removed the bat) Anyway, after re-checking the soffits and facia (?) all appeared okay. He then went up on the roof and found missing cement from around the top of the chimney. We had some work done earlier on the chimney area. Brad took pictures to show me the problem then applied wire mesh and cement to close the opening around the furnace vent pipe. I trust this company and Brad Smith. I feel he was very detailed in his work and trustworthy .
Description of Work: Patched area around vent stack for furnace in chimney.

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
$235

Response from Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your kind words! We are glad that you had a great experience and for choosing Preferred Pest.

Carolyn S.
11/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Yellow jackets moved into a planter on our front porch and stung anyone entering or exiting through the front door. Jim came out and within minutes our front porch was safe again.
Description of Work: Removed Yellow Jacket nest from front porch.

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

Response from Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your review and for choosing Preferred Pest!

Robert S.
11/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
There was an issue with roaches in a current apartment. Brian came out for a free inspection. He was punctual, professional and very knowledgeable. Since the person who lived in the apartment was going to move, he wanted to know what to do so he wouldn't take roaches with him to the new apartment. Spraying was not an option, since the whole apartment complex had roaches and would have to be sprayed to be effective, but Brian gave a lot of ideas of what to do and not to do for the move. He was very helpful and informative. I would definitely hire this company and highly recommend them. I was very impressed.
Description of Work: Brian provided expertise and suggestions on how to deal with roaches during a move to a new apartment.

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 Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your kind words! We are glad that you had a great experience and for choosing Preferred Pest.

Heidi B.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Brian arrived punctually and sat with me briefly explaining what the inspection would look like. I walked the basement and perimeter of the house with him while he educated me about how to spot evidence of pests. I was interested to learn that we could have called them for help with critters in the past (several opossums and a bat). Brian was professional, courteous. I was reassured we had no evidence of termites. I assured him that should have signs in the future, we would definitely call Preferred Pest
Description of Work: after a near neighbor had extensive termite damage which was managed very competently by this company, I phoned for an inspection of my own home. I was told that the inspection was free. I made an appointment for two working days out.

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 Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your kind words! We are glad that you had a great experience and for choosing Preferred Pest.

Teresa C.
06/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
So far, so good! We back to woods and a ravine so our property is very shaded/moist - the perfect habitat for bugs. Lots of wasp nests and spiders webs were removed. Very thorough process.
Description of Work: We chose the All Pest Elimination System which includes treatment of ants, spiders, roaches, silverfish, wasps, mice & termites. Traps were placed around the property, spider webs removed in/out and insecticides were sprayed in/out.

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
$110

Response from Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your review and for choosing Preferred Pest!

Tena V.
05/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It went very well. The gentleman that came was very knowledgeable and explained everything in great detail.
Description of Work: Set 3 traps and strayed in the attic and outside the house.

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
$500

Response from Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your kind words! We are glad that you had a great experience and for choosing Preferred Pest.

Terrence H.
07/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I don't actually have any issues about insects but when I see something they come out immediately; they were very efficient, they let me know when they are coming and they show up when they said they will; the people they send out are very knowledgeable and friendly, they don't have any issue as far as personality or anything like that, they ask questions if there's anything else to be done; they do their service in the right way as far as costumer service counts and I will recommend them if somebody asked me about it.
Description of Work: I used Preferred Pest Control and they do a year round pest control service for my house.

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

Response from Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your kind words! We are glad that you had a great experience and for choosing Preferred Pest.

metro R.
04/2012
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Everything went well. They are a good company. They came on time and they did a good job. I think their pricing was fair. I would use them again in the future if I needed to.
Description of Work: I use Preferred Pest Control for pest control. I last used them to spray some apartment properties for me; it was just a spray treatment for bed bugs.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$212

Response from Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your kind words! We are glad that you had a great experience and for choosing Preferred Pest.

Jeff B.
08/2011
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We have had good luck with this company in both instances. They come annually and we have been using them for three years.
Description of Work: We have been using them in our home for termite treatment and our rental property for pest control.

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

Response from Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your review and for choosing Preferred Pest!

Craig O.
07/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I have a bill from them for $111 that I have not yet paid. I have used them in the past. They are very good about notifying me of anything that they see. They are always very polite and professional. I had a major carpenter ant invasion two years ago and they totally took care of that with one visit. So, I kept using them three times a year. I definitely will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I have used the services of Preferred Pest Control on the 15th of July 2011 for pest control services. They were here for the ground force. They did an inspection around the house to look for nests, spider, termites and carpenter ants. They then applied a perimeter pesticide around the 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

Response from Preferred Pest Control
Thank you for your review and for choosing Preferred Pest!
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Contact information

3400 100TH St., Urbandale, IA 50322

http://www.preferredpest.com

Service hours

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

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2158
Trade License Locale
Iowa
Trade License Authority
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2016

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,
Animal Removal

FAQ

Preferred Pest Control is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

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

Preferred Pest Control accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Preferred Pest Control offers free project estimates.
Yes, Preferred Pest Control offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Preferred Pest Control does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Preferred Pest Control offers emergency services.
Yes, Preferred Pest Control offers warranties.
Preferred Pest Control offers the following services: Pest Control & Exterminating
Lawn Care & Snow Removal

Contact information

3400 100TH St., Urbandale, IA 50322

http://www.preferredpest.com

Service hours

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