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Pest Control in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny is one of Iowa's fastest-growing cities, and that growth comes with its own pest profile — new construction subdivisions in Prairie Trail and Prairie Ridge bring spiders and ants that ride in with construction debris, while The District retail corridor and DMACC area need consistent commercial service. We treat homes and businesses across Ankeny weekly.
Ankeny by the numbers
Quick facts about Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa.
- Founded
- 1875
- Population
- ~83,000
- County
- Polk County
- Elevation
- 938 ft
- Land area
- ~30 sq mi
- Major employer
- John Deere Des Moines Works
- Higher education
- DMACC main campus
- Notable
- One of the fastest-growing U.S. cities (2010s)
A short history of Ankeny
Ankeny was platted in 1875 along the Des Moines and Minneapolis Railroad and named for John Fletcher Ankeny, a Civil War veteran and Iowa railroad investor. For its first 60 years it was a small farm town of fewer than 1,000 people.
World War II changed everything. The Des Moines Ordnance Plant — a 19,000-acre munitions facility — was built on Ankeny's edge in 1941 and at peak operation employed more than 19,000 workers. After the war, John Deere bought the site in 1947 and converted it into the Des Moines Works, today one of the largest agricultural equipment plants in North America. Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) opened its main campus here in 1966.
From 2010 to 2020 Ankeny was repeatedly ranked one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, more than doubling in population over two decades. New construction in Prairie Trail, Prairie Ridge, and along NE 36th still defines the look of the city today.
Services we provide in Ankeny
- Ant Control
- Cockroach Control
- Bed Bug Treatment
- Rodent Control & Exclusion
- Termite Inspection & Treatment
- Spider Control
- Mosquito Control
- Box Elder & Asian Beetle Control
- Commercial Pest Control
- Agricultural & Barn Pest Control
- Quarterly Maintenance Plan
Common Ankeny pest problems
New-build subdivisions are spider hotspots for the first 2–3 years — disturbed soil, fresh landscaping, and exterior lighting all create ideal hunting conditions. Quarterly perimeter treatments solve this completely.
Pavement ants are the #1 ant complaint in Ankeny — they nest under driveways, sidewalks, and slabs. They get worst in midsummer.
Mice are a fall problem even in new homes. Builders leave gaps around utility penetrations, garage thresholds, and foundation joints that mice find within their first winter.
Cockroach and bed bug calls run year-round in Ankeny apartments and rentals — we provide discreet, targeted treatment with follow-up visits.
Neighborhoods we serve in Ankeny
- Prairie Trail
- Prairie Ridge
- The District
- DMACC area
- North Ankeny
Why Ankeny homeowners choose Pest Control Techs
Ankeny has plenty of national pest brands. What we offer that they don't: a local owner who answers the phone, transparent pricing, no-contract flexibility, and same-day service. Veterans serving veterans, neighbors, and growing families.
Our full service area
Ankeny is part of our Central & Southeast Iowa coverage area.
"Showed up the same day, professional, fair price. Easy to recommend to anyone in Ankeny."
— Recent Ankeny customer
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