Year-Round Residential Pest Control In Des Moines

As an award-winning professional pest control company proudly serving Des Moines homeowners for more than 40 years, our team at Preferred Pest Control provides year-round preventive pest control to stop infestations at the source. By targeting problem areas before an infestation strikes, our residential pest control solutions ensure your home stays pest-free every season. We specialize in detail-oriented pest inspection and management services to seal entry points and protect you from these unwanted visitors before they wreak havoc on your home.

Common Pests We Help Control Year-Round

Our local pest control experts in Des Moines routinely treat homes for more than 30 different kinds of pests, including insects and rodents that may otherwise invade your food sources and take up shelter in the nooks and crannies of your home. Of these, several pests are particularly prominent across Iowa homes, requiring targeted treatment from our residential pest control professionals.  

Ants

Ant infestations grow quickly as colonies expand indoors and outdoors. Working with our professional pest control company ensures ants are eradicated at the source using low-odor insecticides and baits.

Mosquitoes

Active mosquitoes make it difficult to enjoy your yard. Our treatments target breeding areas to disrupt the lifecycle so you can take back your yard without constant bites.

Termites

Termites often damage wood structures undetected. Our pest inspection services detect activity early to stop colonies before major damage, along with ongoing monitoring for continued protection.

Bed Bugs

Early detection and treatment are key to stopping bed bugs before they spread. We use trained detection dogs and proven solutions to quickly identify and remove infestations.

Rodents

Rodents can damage property, contaminate food and spread disease. Effective control focuses on removal and prevention, using preventive pest control to identify entry points, nesting areas and behavior.

Ticks

We target shady, grassy areas and tree lines to reduce tick populations and protect against bites and illness. Our residential pest control treatments make outdoor spaces safer for your family.

Bees & Wasps

Working with a professional pest control company for bee and wasp nest removal helps prevent aggressive encounters. We safely remove nests and treat areas to prevent future activity.

Spiders

Preventive pest control eliminates spiders and reduces conditions that attract them indoors. Our pest management services address spiders and other pests before they settle in your home.

Our Pest Inspection & Management Services

Year-round pest control coverage from Preferred Pest Control means thorough and convenient pest removal methods that avoid harsh chemicals, making treatment pet- and kid-friendly for added peace of mind. Each of our residential pest control service bundles includes four comprehensive pest control treatments per year protecting your home from 30+ pests, with the option to add additional coverage against termites, ticks and mosquitoes. Our pest inspection and management services help us to identify potential problem areas in your home for targeted interior treatment, plus comprehensive perimeter coverage to reduce the pest populations around your home.

Preferred Pest Control has been great. We had crickets, spiders, and flies in our old house. They came out and sprayed, a week later no signs of any of those bugs! That was three years ago; we have been using them ever since. We just moved to a new home, and they were one of my first calls to transfer services. I highly recommend them!

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Starting at
$49
per month
30 Pests Covered
(Quarterly, Year-round Coverage)
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Initial Premium Interior Treatment

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Spider Web Removal

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Wasp Nest Removal

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Inspection and Sealing of Rodent Entry Points

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Starting at
$74
per month
31 Pests Covered
(Quarterly, Year-round Coverage)

Includes SELECT Services

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Termite Prevention

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Sentricon Termite Control

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Starting at
$92
per month
34 Pests Covered
(Quarterly, Year-round Coverage)

Includes PLUS Services

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Seasonal Yard Treatment for Ticks & Fleas

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Seasonal Mosquito Treatments

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What To Expect From Our Preventive Pest Control Solutions

When you begin a residential pest control plan with Preferred Pest Control, we start off with a premium interior treatment and a thorough exterior service to establish protection around your home. During each subsequent quarterly visit, we’ll continue to provide preventive pest management services and address active pest issues to avoid infestations throughout the year. Depending on the season and pest activity detected, services may include clearing spider webs, removing wasp nests or sealing rodent entry points to keep all types of creepy-crawlies away. If you notice a pest issue between your quarterly service intervals, we’re happy to provide additional treatment at no added cost to you to ensure you’re protected year-round.

Annual Pest Control Service FAQ

Preferred Pest Control offers three options as part of our annual pest control service plans, starting with our Preferred Select plan for essential pest inspection and management services. Learn more about our solutions for year-round pest control coverage to determine what works best for your home.

What Does Annual Pest Control Do?

Annual pest control provides year-round protection through routine inspections and quarterly treatments to prevent infestations before they start. Technicians apply targeted interior and exterior treatments, sealing common entry points around the home and continuing to monitor for pest activity throughout the year. This proactive approach helps control seasonal pests like wasps, spiders and rodents while reducing the risk of larger infestations.

What Pests Are Treated As Part Of Annual Pest Control Services?

Our annual pest control service plans start with protection for 30 different kinds of pests, with the option to add-on preventive pest control for ticks, termites and mosquitoes. Covered pests include:

 

  • Ants
  • Cockroaches
  • Spiders
  • Centipedes
  • Earwigs
  • Millipedes
  • Silverfish
  • Beetles
  • Crickets
  • Moths
  • Boxelder bugs
  • Stink bugs
  • Asian beetles
  • Carpet beetles
  • Grain beetles
  • New house beetles
  • Mites
  • Springtails
  • Bees
  • Wasps
  • Hornets
  • Weevils
  • Mice
  • Rat
What Happens On A Preferred Select Initial Visit?

Getting started with our Preferred Select residential pest control plan involves an initial inspection for rodent entry points, interior treatment to protect common access areas, an exterior perimeter treatment, spider web removal and wasp nest removal. This proactive approach allows us to identify any present or emergent issues and protect against future infestations of seasonal pests.

What If I Notice Pest Issues In-Between Quarterly Services?

We are committed to year-round pest control for homeowners in Des Moines. If you notice pests between quarterly visits, we’ll return promptly to provide additional treatment at no additional cost.

How Long Should I Wait Before Follow-Up Treatment?

Because preventive pest control works to eradicate pests at the source, treatments may not be fully effective for days to weeks depending on the pest. We typically recommend waiting 7-10 days for initial treatments to be effective for most pests, while 14-30 days is appropriate for termites or bed bugs. This interval allows for slow-release baits to take action and for solutions to reach the source of the infestation, like a nest or colony, to wipe out the remaining population.

How Are Annual Pest Control Services Billed?

Our annual pest control service plans are billed monthly to make budgeting more convenient for you. Think of it like your Netflix or Spotify subscription: instead of paying per treatment, your quarterly treatments are spread out across monthly payments.

When Do You Spray The Interior Of My House?

Our local pest control experts provide interior treatments upon our initial service visit and again in the winter to help prevent pests from seeking shelter inside your home during the colder months.

Is Preventive Pest Control Safe For Kids & Pets?

As a professional pest control company, Preferred Pest Control uses low-odor products that are kid- and pet-friendly. For exterior treatments, we recommend waiting at least 30 minutes before allowing pets or children to enter the treated areas to give treatments time to dry. 

Why Work With A Professional Pest Control Company In Des Moines, IA

When pests become a problem in your home, DIY techniques don’t get to the root of the problem, just the pests you can see. When you choose Preferred Pest Control as your professional pest control company in Des Moines, IA, you get comprehensive coverage and relief from preventive pest control, including:

  • Proactive solutions to prevent infestations at the source
  • Safe solutions for families and pets
  • Decades of local pest control expertise treating seasonal pests
  • Pest inspection services to catch issues early
  • Year-round pest control coverage against the most common pests in Iowa
  • Ongoing support and proven solutions to provide long-lasting protection compared to short-lived, one-time treatments
 

Contact Preferred Pest Control For Trusted Local Pest Control In Des Moines

Ready to protect your property from pests? Our local pest control experts in Des Moines are ready to help with residential pest control services. We effectively eliminate existing infestations while preventing future pest problems from occurring. Don’t wait until you have an infestation on your hands! Get started with our preventive pest control solutions for year-round coverage or schedule an initial appointment today. Call 515-717-7644 or contact us online to learn more.

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