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Pest Control in Des Moines, IA

Compare 9 local pest control pros. Typical service: $160–$373.

Top Pest Control Companies in Des Moines

  1. 1.Pro-Staff Termite & Pest Control of The Midwest, LLC

    4.9★ (648 reviews)

    4.9★ from 648 reviews

    +15152797378Website

  2. 2.Greenix Pest Control

    4.8★ (293 reviews)

    4.8★ from 293 reviews

    +15154218095Website

  3. 3.The Bug Man, Inc.

    4.9★ (210 reviews)

    4.9★ from 210 reviews

    +15152856900Website

  4. 4.MosquitoNix Des Moines

    5.0★ (9 reviews)

    5.0★ from 9 reviews

    +15155236870Website

  5. 5.Mid Iowa Property Services

    +15153394082

  6. 6.HHN Pest Control Des Moines

    +13194102411

  7. 7.QuietOak Pest Control

    +13194102411

  8. 8.Dextaro Pest Response

    +15152174308Website

  9. 9.Rodent Pest Control LLC

    +13194102411

Pest Control Cost in Des Moines

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Des Moines
General pest treatment$160–$373/visit
Quarterly plan$107–$213/quarter
Termite treatment$852–$2,663/job
Rodent exclusion$320–$852/job
Mosquito control$80–$160/visit

Pest Control prices in Des Moines run about 7% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 9 companies serving Des Moines, rated 4.9★ on average across 1,160 customer reviews.

Des Moines Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Des Moines's weather means for scheduling pest control.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 16
Annual precipitation
36.02"
Heating degree days
6,203
Cooling degree days
1,068
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan14.3°31°1"
Feb18.8°36.1°1.28"
Mar29.7°49°2.3"
Apr41.1°62.3°3.86"
May52.2°72.4°4.74"
Jun62°81.6°4.94"
Jul66.8°85.7°4.47"
Aug64.8°83.8°4.13"
Sep55.2°76.1°3.05"
Oct43°63.1°2.64"
Nov30.5°47.9°2.19"
Dec18°34°1.42"

NOAA station data 3.47 miles from Des Moines.

Permits & Regulations in IA

No permit typically required

  • Commercial applicators are certified by the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, with category 7A covering general and household pest control and 7B covering termites
  • Certification requires a 50-question core exam plus a 35-question category exam at 70 percent
  • Certification runs three years and may be renewed by re-testing or by annual continuing instruction

License required: Iowa commercial pesticide applicator certification, category 7A or 7B

Sources: iowaagriculture.gov

Pest Control FAQs for Des Moines

How much does pest control cost in Des Moines?

A general pest treatment in Des Moines typically runs $160-$373 per visit.

Do pest control companies in Des Moines, IA need a license?

In IA, Commercial applicators are certified by the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, with category 7A covering general and household pest control and 7B covering termites. Ask any Des Moines company for its license number before it treats.

How many pest control companies serve Des Moines?

We track 9 pest control professionals serving Des Moines.

When is pest season in Des Moines?

Activity climbs with heat, and Des Moines averages 1,068 cooling degree days a year with summer highs near 86F, which keeps most insects active well past a short season.

Does Des Moines rainfall affect pest pressure?

At 36.02 inches a year, Des Moines moisture drives the ant, mosquito and termite pressure that follows a wet spell.

Is pest control in Des Moines more expensive than the national average?

Pest control in Des Moines runs about +6.5% versus the national average.

Do pests stop over winter in Des Moines?

Winter lows around 14F in Des Moines slow activity without ending it, which is why year-round plans are common here.

When should I treat for pests in Des Moines?

Most Des Moines treatments start after the last frost near April 16, when overwintering insects become active again.