Iowa pest help, from Waukee and Des Moines to Sioux City and the Quad Cities
Plain-English pest help for Iowa homes, starting in Waukee and the Des Moines metro. Practical, sourced guides from Iowa State University Extension, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, the EPA and the CDC — plus honest advice on when to call a licensed pro.
Latest guides
- AntsAnt Exterminator Near Waukee: What to Expect and How to Choose a ProHiring an ant exterminator in Waukee? How Iowa pesticide licensing works, how to verify a pro, questions to ask, and what a good visit looks like.
- AntsHow to Get Rid of Ants in IowaAnts in your Iowa kitchen? Identify the 8 common house ants, find the nest, use baits the right way, and know when to call a licensed Iowa pro.
- Bed bugsBed Bug Signs and What to Do in the Des Moines MetroThink you have bed bugs in Des Moines, Waukee or West Des Moines? Learn the real signs, rule out bat bugs, what renters should do, and when to call a pro.
- Mice and rodentsMice in Your Iowa Home This FallMice moving into your Iowa home this fall? Which mice come in, how to seal 1/4-inch gaps, trap, clean up droppings safely, and when to call a pro.
- Wasps and yellowjacketsWasp Nest Removal Near Waukee, IowaYellowjackets, paper wasps or hornets near your Waukee home? Identify the nest, know when to leave it alone, and when a licensed pro should remove it.
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- Sourced, not guessed. Every guide lists its sources at the bottom, mostly Iowa State University Extension and state and federal agencies.
- No fake listings. Every company listed was checked on its own website, with its Iowa license lookup status shown. No reviews, prices or paid placement.
- Safety first. If a pesticide is involved, follow the label. If it’s bed bugs, a wall full of yellowjackets or a real rodent problem, we’ll tell you when to call a licensed Iowa applicator.
Pest control companies that serve Waukee
Aptive Pest Control (Ankeny branch)
Ankeny · 1-515-417-1185
IDALS company license record found (10085-001, checked 2026-10-21)
Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management
Adel · (515) 822-4348
IDALS company license record found (08168-000, checked 2026-10-21)
Critter Control of Des Moines
Des Moines · (515) 287-0419
IDALS company license record found (04956-001, checked 2026-10-21)
Des Moines Pest Control
Urbandale · 515-278-6785
IDALS company license record found (01467-000, checked 2026-10-21)
Hawkeye Exterminators
West Des Moines · 515-250-9442
IDALS company license record found (01752-000, checked 2026-10-21)
Janssen Pest Solutions
Urbandale · 515-223-0269
IDALS company license record found (02390-000, checked 2026-10-21)
Midwest Pest Control (Ankeny)
Ankeny · 402-524-5200
IDALS company license record found (11523-001, checked 2026-10-21)
Miller Pest Solutions (Clive office)
Clive · (402) 769-0997
License not confirmed by us (checked 2026-10-21)
Orkin (Urbandale branch)
Urbandale · 515-380-7871
IDALS company license record found (02000-000, checked 2026-10-21)
Polk County Wildlife & Pest Control
Des Moines area · 641-425-9798
No matching IDALS license record found by name (checked 2026-10-21)
Spidexx Pest Control (Des Moines)
Des Moines · (515) 200-2668
IDALS company license record found (08841-001, checked 2026-10-21)
Yardline Pest Control
Central Iowa · (515) 735-3585
IDALS company license record found (11205-001, checked 2026-10-21)
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Listings are informational, not endorsements or rankings, and no company paid to be listed. Details come from each company’s own website. Always verify an Iowa pesticide license with IDALS before hiring. Companies can request a correction or removal.
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