Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Pest Control Services in Des Moines
Des Moines Pest Control has been a locally owned and operated family business since 1974. Our commitment to protecting homes and businesses from pests has made us a trusted partner in central Iowa. We prioritize total customer satisfaction through personalized service and environmentally conscious practices. Unlike national chains, we ensure familiar technicians handle ongoing treatments for continuity and accountability. Our seasonal pest prevention programs include warranties and require no service contracts.We serve Des Moines and surrounding communities with flexible scheduling that respects your time. Our team combines decades of experience with innovative treatments to address both immediate and long-term pest concerns. We specialize in eliminating ant infestations while minimizing structural damage risks. Our approach focuses on colony elimination rather than temporary solutions. As a family business spanning multiple generations, we treat customers like neighbors and maintain transparency in all operations.
Services
Residential Pest Control
Commercial Pest Management
Ant Extermination
Carpenter Ant Treatment
Odorous House Ant Removal
Seasonal Pest Prevention
Rodent Control
Spider Extermination
Wasp Nest Removal
One-Time Pest Services
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with 50 years of local experience
- No service contracts required for treatments
- Technicians provide consistent, personalized service
- Environmentally conscious treatment methods
- Specialized ant colony elimination expertise
What people say
Excellent job
Trusted partner
No contracts
Familiar technicians
Environmentally conscious
Services
Residential Pest Control
Our Home Pest Prevention Program provides year-round protection against spiders, ants, and crawling insects. Three seasonal treatments spaced 10-12 weeks apart create continuous defense. Treatments occur March through November with winter warranty coverage. This proactive approach prevents infestations while minimizing environmental impact through targeted application methods.
Carpenter Ant Treatment
Specialized treatment for wood-destroying carpenter ants that compromise building integrity. Our approach targets both satellite and main colonies in walls or trees. Using slow-acting bait systems, worker ants carry treatment back to nests for complete colony elimination. This prevents long-term structural damage from excavation activities.
Odorous House Ant Removal
Targeted elimination of moisture-seeking odorous house ants commonly found in kitchens and bathrooms. Our treatments address outdoor colonies while preventing indoor foraging. The bait system disrupts colony communication and reproduction cycles. This resolves infestations in moisture-prone areas without leaving chemical residues in living spaces.
Commercial Pest Management
Customized pest control solutions for offices, warehouses, and commercial properties. Our programs prevent pest intrusion while maintaining business operations. Regular inspections identify vulnerabilities before infestations develop. Environmentally responsible treatments ensure compliance with health and safety regulations for commercial spaces.
One-Time Pest Services
Immediate response for sudden pest invasions like wasp nests or rodent infestations. Our technicians assess and resolve urgent pest problems within 24-48 hours. This service includes problem-specific treatments without long-term commitments, ideal for seasonal or unexpected pest emergencies.
People
Chris Williams
Owner
Third-generation pest control expert leading daily operations. Specializes in ant colony elimination techniques and environmentally responsible treatments. Maintains family commitment to personalized service and customer satisfaction.
Questions
Do you require service contracts?
No, we offer all services without mandatory contracts. Our satisfaction guarantee ensures quality without long-term commitments.
What areas do you service?
We cover Des Moines and surrounding central Iowa communities including West Des Moines, Urbandale, Ankeny, and Waukee.
How do treatments eliminate entire ant colonies?
Our bait systems use slow-acting formulas that worker ants carry back to nests, spreading treatment through grooming behaviors to eliminate entire colonies.
What pests do you handle?
We treat ants (including carpenter and odorous house ants), rodents, spiders, wasps, and common crawling insects for residential and commercial properties.
Are treatments environmentally safe?
Yes, we use targeted application methods and environmentally responsible products while maintaining effectiveness against pest infestations.
How often should treatments occur?
Our prevention program includes three seasonal treatments March-November. One-time services address immediate pest problems as needed.
Reviews (5)
Vince Ferrari
May 26, 2021
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We gave Des Moines Pest Control a shot after noticing more bugs than wed have liked around the house. I inquired about service online in the afternoon, they called me back the next morning and after a few questions had an appointment set up. We had to schedule a couple of weeks out, but they were very forthcoming about that up front. On the day of service, Dane, our tech, arrived a little before the appointment time and ran through things with us real quick, which is wonderful with both of us working from home and having a pet.
He was very personable and worked quickly around and through the house. He reassured us if there were any issues to let them know and theyd come back out, no hassle. Absolutely recommend to anyone looking for pest control.
He was very personable and worked quickly around and through the house. He reassured us if there were any issues to let them know and theyd come back out, no hassle. Absolutely recommend to anyone looking for pest control.
Niren Shrestha
Sep 18, 2020
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Chris was great to work with. Treated wasp issue in our yard. Great reliable service. Best pest control company I have worked with by far!
Karen Glenn
Dec 03, 2018
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We have used DSM pest for years at our home and business. I would recommend to anyone. Thank you DSM Pest!
Michelle Tovrea
Nov 14, 2018
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I highly recommend Des Moines pest control. I have had them to my home multiple times and each time great service!
Chris Pighetti
Jul 24, 2018
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Called in today and spoke with Sherri. While DM Pest Control doesn't perform the service I need (single application/bird mites), she promptly returned my call, instructed me on some other options I might try, and even did some research on her own as to how I might solve my mite problem. all while offering to help more if I needed it. Just with a phone call. Excellent service and this isn't even the two guys pictured! Imagine the service I might get if they were able to help me! Thanks Sherri!
