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Ants, rodents, termites, bed bugs and more in Des Moines. See what the job costs, then talk with a pest control company that works there.
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Pest control services in Des Moines
Pest Control Services in Des Moines
Pick a service for local prices, what to do before the exterminator arrives and what to ask.
Exterminators For Bed Bugs in Des Moines
What a bed bug inspection finds, and what to expect from the exterminator's visits.
One room, chemical $275 to $830
Exterminators For Rats in Des Moines
What a rat exterminator does on a call, from finding runs to trapping and sealing.
Trapping or baiting program $225 to $735
Exterminators For Squirrels in Des Moines
Help with squirrels in the attic or walls, from noise to entry repair.
Trapping and removal $225 to $690
Exterminators For Mice in Des Moines
How a mouse exterminator identifies the mouse, sets a trap-out plan and seals entry gaps.
Trapping program $180 to $555
Exterminators For Rodents in Des Moines
Help when you are not sure if it is mice, rats, voles or chipmunks.
Rodent inspection $90 to $280
Exterminators For Wasps in Des Moines
Removal of wasp, hornet and yellowjacket nests from eaves, walls and the ground.
One wasp nest $90 to $280
Insect Removal in Des Moines
Identify stink bugs, silverfish, earwigs, pantry pests and other everyday insects, then get them removed.
Indoor and perimeter visit $90 to $280
Pest Control For Ants in Des Moines
Identify your ant species, from odorous house to carpenter and fire ants, then treat the colony.
Ant treatment $110 to $325
Pest Control For Bed Bugs in Des Moines
Bed bug treatment methods compared, what drives the price, and how to keep them from returning.
Whole home, chemical $275 to $830
Pest Control For Cockroaches in Des Moines
German, American, Oriental and smoky brown roach control, from gel baits to follow-up visits.
Roach treatment $135 to $370
Pest Control For Fleas in Des Moines
Flea control for homes and yards, covering the life cycle, pets, vacuuming and follow-up visits.
Home flea treatment $135 to $415
Pest Control For Mice in Des Moines
Sealing, storing food and seasonal checks that keep mice out after they are gone.
Mouse control program $180 to $555
Pest Control For Rats in Des Moines
Cutting off food, water and shelter for rats, and keeping them away with monitoring.
Rat control program $225 to $735
Pest Control For Spiders in Des Moines
Learn which spiders matter, including brown recluse and black widow, and how pest control handles them.
Spider treatment $110 to $325
Pest Control For Termites in Des Moines
Compare subterranean and drywood termite treatment, from liquid barriers to baits and tenting.
Spot treatment $275 to $830
Pest Control For Lawns in Des Moines
Help with grubs, chinch bugs, armyworms and fire ant mounds that are damaging a lawn.
Grub control $70 to $260
Mosquito Control in Des Moines
Yard mosquito reduction with barrier spray, larvicide and season plans for patios and play areas.
One yard treatment $65 to $230
Tick Control in Des Moines
Yard and wood-edge tick treatment, with tips on leaf litter, pets, deer and tick checks.
One yard treatment $90 to $280
Bee Removal in Des Moines
Honey bee swarms and hives in walls, removed live by beekeepers where possible.
Swarm or hive removal $135 to $460
Wildlife Removal in Des Moines
Humane removal of raccoons, opossums, skunks, groundhogs, armadillos and snakes.
Trapping and removal $225 to $690
Bat Removal in Des Moines
Humane bat exclusion from attics and walls, plus guano cleanup and sealing.
Bat exclusion $410 to $2,300
Pest Inspection in Des Moines
Whole-home pest inspections and wood-destroying insect reports for buying, selling or worrying about a house.
Whole-home inspection $90 to $280
Commercial Pest Control in Des Moines
Monthly pest service for restaurants, offices, warehouses and apartment buildings, with records for inspectors.
Small business, monthly $90 to $415
Pest control costs in Des Moines
How Much Does Pest Control Cost in Des Moines?
What a treatment costs comes down to the pest, the size of the home and how far the problem has spread. Pick your job below to get a ballpark for Des Moines, based on prices in your area. It's a range, not a quote: the company that inspects your home gives the real price.
Estimated cost in Des Moines
$110 to $295
- JobOne-time general pest treatment (inside and the outside perimeter)
- Typical time on site45 minutes to 1.5 hours
- Local pricesAbout 8% below the U.S. average
A rough range, not a quote. It covers the treatment visit, standard products and the trip. Repairs, insulation, follow-up plans and extra visits can add to it, and only a pest control company that sees the problem can price it.
Prices
Pest Control Prices in Des Moines
Prices in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area run about 8% below the U.S. average (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024). The calculator and the table adjust national pest control costs by that much, so the numbers fit Des Moines.
| Job | Typical cost | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| One-time general pest treatment (inside and the outside perimeter) | $110 to $295 | 45 minutes to 1.5 hours |
| Quarterly pest control plan, price per visit | $80 to $185 | 30 to 60 minutes |
| Whole-home pest inspection | $90 to $280 | 1 to 1.5 hours |
| Ant treatment, inside and out (one visit) | $110 to $325 | 45 minutes to 1.5 hours |
| Roach treatment, one visit (kitchen, baths and perimeter) | $135 to $370 | 1 to 1.5 hours |
| Spider treatment (webs, entry points, perimeter) | $110 to $325 | 45 minutes to 1.5 hours |
| Bed bug treatment, one room (chemical) | $275 to $830 | 2 to 3 hours |
| Bed bug treatment, whole home (chemical) | $915 to $2,800 | 3 to 6 hours |
| Flea treatment, home (usually two visits) | $135 to $415 | 1 to 2 hours per visit |
| Mouse trapping program (inspection, traps, follow-ups) | $180 to $555 | 2 to 4 visits |
| Rat trapping or baiting program | $225 to $735 | 2 to 4 visits |
| Squirrel trapping and removal | $225 to $690 | 2 to 3 visits |
| Wasp or yellowjacket nest removal (one nest) | $90 to $280 | 30 to 60 minutes |
| Termite liquid barrier, whole home | $1,100 to $3,250 | Half a day to a day |
| Termite bait system, installed | $1,350 to $3,500 | Half a day to a day |
| Grub control (lawn treatment) | $70 to $260 | 30 to 60 minutes |
| Mosquito yard treatment (one visit) | $65 to $230 | 30 to 60 minutes |
| Raccoon, opossum or skunk trapping and removal | $225 to $690 | 2 to 3 visits |
Des Moines, Iowa
Finding Pest Control in Des Moines
Pest problems have a way of starting at night, and waiting rarely helps. When you're in Des Moines, a quick call to 855-926-0854 reaches a vetted pest control company that works in your area. Describe what you found, from droppings and bites to a nest under the eaves, and they'll explain what the treatment involves and what it costs before any work starts. You don't fill out a form, and you're under no obligation.
Local conditions
Common Pest Problems in Des Moines
Des Moines sits in the Midwest, and the pests that call homeowners there follow the local climate and housing. The calls that come from Des Moines cover everything from ants and roaches in the kitchen to rodents in the attic, and the companies on the other end know the local housing, from slab homes to older basements and crawl spaces.
- Short, intense summers. Wasps, mosquitoes and ants peak fast in the warm months, and bed bugs travel through apartments, hotels and used furniture all year.
- Termites in Iowa. Termite risk in Iowa is moderate, and it is highest in homes with moisture at the foundation or wood touching soil.
- Winter and rodents. Long, hard winters push rodents and squirrels into every warm cavity, so calls spike from the first cold snap until the thaw.
- Brown recluse spiders. They hide in stored boxes, closets, garages and basements, so shake out stored clothing and shoes.
- Shared walls and older buildings. In denser parts of Des Moines, bed bugs, roaches and mice move between apartments and rowhouses through shared walls and plumbing chases.
Can it wait?
When to Call an Exterminator in Des Moines Right Away
- Bed bugs in the bedroom. Small rust-colored spots on the sheets, itchy welts in a line, or live bugs along the mattress seams. They spread room to room, so early matters.
- Rats or mice in the walls or attic. Scratching at night, droppings, gnawed wiring or a musty smell. Rodents chew wires, and a nest in the attic can start a fire.
- A wasp or hornet nest by a door. A nest where people walk or kids play is a sting risk, especially for anyone with an allergy. Don't knock it down yourself.
- Mud tubes or swarming winged insects. Pencil-wide mud tubes on a foundation, or winged insects drifting out of a wall in spring, point to termites.
- Animals in the attic or chimney. Thumping, chittering or a strong smell from the ceiling usually means squirrels, raccoons or bats. Rules on removal vary by state.
- Bites you can't explain. Welts on ankles can mean fleas, and clusters on the arms or neck can mean bed bugs or mosquitoes. See a doctor about a bad reaction.
One call
What Happens When You Call
Call the line
Dial 855-926-0854. It's answered 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Say what you're seeing
Give your ZIP code and describe the pest or the damage: droppings, bites, noises in the walls, a nest, winged insects.
A pest control company comes out
You're put through to a vetted local pest control company that works your area. They inspect, explain the plan and give you a price before any work starts. No obligation.
Service area
Pest Control Across Des Moines
Calls from every part of Des Moines are put through to a pest control company working in the area, including Cheatom Park, Laurel Hill and South Central DSM.
Des Moines ZIP Codes
- 50301
- 50302
- 50303
- 50304
- 50305
- 50306
- 50307
- 50308
- 50309
- 50310
- 50311
- 50312
- 50313
- 50314
- 50315
- 50316
- 50317
- 50318
- 50319
- 50320
- 50321
- 50333
- 50336
- 50340
- 50368
- 50393
- 50394
- 50395
Neighborhoods in Des Moines
- Accent
- Arbor Peaks
- Avon
- Beaverdale
- Brook Run
- Capitol East
- Capitol Park
- Capitol View South
- Carbondale
- Carpenter
- Chautauqua Park
- Cheatom Park
- Chesterfield
- Court District
- Douglas Acres
- Downtown
- Drake
- Drake Park
- East Village
- Easter Lake Area
- Fairground
- Fairmont Park
- Fort Des Moines
- Frisbie Park
- Garton West
- Good Park
- Gray's Woods
- Grays Lake
- Greenwood
- Highland Park
- Indianola Hills
- Ingersoll Park
- King Irving
- Kirkwood Glen
- Laurel Hill
- Linden Heights
- Lower Beaver
- Market District
- Marquisville
- Martin Luther King Jr. Park
- McKinley School/Columbus Park
- Meredith
- Merle Hay
- Mondamin Presidential
- North of Grand
- Norwoodville
- Oak Park
- Pioneer Park
- Prospect Park
- Risingsun
- River Bend
- River Woods
- Salisbury Oaks
- Sheridan Gardens
- Sherman Hill
- Somerset
- South Central DSM
- Southwestern Hills
- Union Park
- Valley High Manor
- Waterbury
- Watrous Heights
- Watrous South
- Waveland Park
- Waveland Woods
- Western Gateway
- Westwood
- Woodland Heights
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- Saylorville
- Urbandale
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Questions
Des Moines Pest Control FAQ
How much does pest control cost in Des Moines?
It depends on the pest and the size of the problem. In Des Moines, a one-time general treatment runs about $110 to $295, a quarterly plan about $80 to $185 a visit, a mouse trapping program about $180 to $555 and a whole-home termite liquid barrier about $1,100 to $3,250. Use the calculator on this page for your job.
Can I get an exterminator in Des Moines today?
The line is answered 24/7. Calls are put through to pest control companies working in Des Moines and across Polk and Warren counties, including late nights, weekends and holidays. Ask about the soonest visit when you call.
Do exterminators cover my neighborhood in Des Moines?
Yes. Calls come from all over Des Moines, including Cheatom Park, Laurel Hill and South Central DSM, and from every ZIP code listed on this page in Polk and Warren counties.
Is termite risk high in Des Moines?
Termite risk in Iowa is moderate, and it is highest in homes with moisture at the foundation or wood touching soil. A termite inspection report costs about $90 to $230 and is the one lenders ask for in many home sales.
What should I do before the exterminator arrives?
Don't spray store-bought products where you saw the pest, because it can scatter them. Keep kids and pets away from the area, put food in sealed containers and write down where and when you see the pest. Photos help the technician.
Who does the work?
An independent pest control company that works in your area. This site connects the call. The company inspects, explains the plan and the price, and does the work if you decide to go ahead.
Ready to get rid of them? Dial 855-926-0854 and you're connected with a vetted pest control company working in Des Moines. The line is answered 24/7, and there's no obligation.