How quickly can you come out for pest control in Central Iowa?

We offer same-day and next-day service for most of Central and Southeast Iowa. Call (515) 676-4321 — if we pick up in the morning, we can usually be at your door the same afternoon.

Are your pest control treatments safe for kids and pets?

Yes. We use EPA-approved products that are safe for children and pets once dry. We'll let you know exactly what we're applying and when it's safe to re-enter treated areas.

Do you offer one-time pest control service or only contracts?

We offer both. One-time treatments are available with no obligation, and we also offer optional quarterly maintenance plans for year-round protection. No long-term contracts required.

What pests do you treat?

We treat ants, spiders, cockroaches, mice and rats, bed bugs, mosquitoes, termites, wasps and hornets, ticks, fleas, box elder bugs, Asian lady beetles, and stink bugs. We also offer commercial and agricultural pest control.

Are you really veteran-owned?

Yes. Pest Control Techs LLC is founded and operated by veterans, right here in Albia, Iowa.

What areas of Iowa do you serve?

We serve Des Moines, Ottumwa, Albia, Ankeny, West Des Moines, Pella, Oskaloosa, Indianola, Knoxville, Osceola, Centerville, Chariton, and surrounding communities throughout Central and Southeast Iowa. If you're within an hour of Albia, call us.

Do you treat for ticks around the reservoir?

Yes, focused on the tall grass and leaf-litter edges where the yard meets timber — that's where nearly all tick contact happens.

How fast can you get to Pleasantville?

Same-day and next-day service is standard in Pleasantville. Call (515) 676-4321 in the morning and we can usually be on-site the same afternoon.

Do you require a contract in Pleasantville?

No. You can book a single treatment or save with our no-contract Quarterly Maintenance Plan and cancel anytime.

Are you licensed and insured in Iowa?

Yes. Pest Control Techs LLC is fully licensed and insured for pest control work statewide.

Who actually shows up at my Pleasantville home?

A Pest Control Techs technician — we're veteran-owned, family-owned, and woman-owned out of Albia, Iowa, with no call centers and no subcontractors.

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Pest Control in Pleasantville, Iowa

Pleasantville sits on the ridge just north of Lake Red Rock, and that proximity defines summer here — mosquito pressure off the reservoir and Whitebreast Creek bottoms is heavier than in towns set back from water, while harvest brings the usual Marion County rodent push.

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Pleasantville by the numbers

Quick facts about Pleasantville, Marion County, Iowa.

Platted: 1849
Population: ~1,700
County: Marion County
Nearby: Lake Red Rock (Iowa's largest)
Dam completed: 1969
Elevation: 912 ft

A short history of Pleasantville

Pleasantville was platted in 1849 and grew as a farming and coal-mining town in northern Marion County.

The completion of the Red Rock Dam on the Des Moines River in 1969 created Lake Red Rock — Iowa's largest lake — just south of town, reshaping the local economy around recreation and lake-area residential property.

Services we provide in Pleasantville

Common Pleasantville pest problems

Lake Red Rock and Whitebreast Creek keep mosquito pressure high from May through September, especially for acreages south of town.

Ticks along timber and trail edges near the reservoir, spring through fall.

Field mice into homes, garages, and outbuildings at harvest.

Wasps and hornets in outbuildings, barns, and under eaves in midsummer.

Box elder bugs and Asian lady beetles clustering on sun-facing walls each October.

Neighborhoods we serve in Pleasantville

Downtown Pleasantville
Lake Red Rock area
Whitebreast Creek
Rural Marion County

Why Pleasantville homeowners choose Pest Control Techs

Lake-country property gets treated differently than an in-town lot, and we've been working the Red Rock area long enough to know which yards need a three-week mosquito interval and which don't.

Serviced with Knoxville, Pella, Swan, Melcher-Dallas, and Otley.

Our full service area

Pleasantville is part of our Central & Southeast Iowa coverage area.

Pest Control Techs LLC service area — Central & Southeast Iowa

Pleasantville pest control FAQ

Yes. Backwater, timber, and shoreline habitat breed mosquitoes all summer, so lake-adjacent properties usually need barrier treatments every three weeks in peak season.

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What Pleasantville homeowners say

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"Booked at 9am, sprayed by 2pm. The ant trail in our kitchen was gone the next day. Polite, professional, and you can tell they actually care."

Megan · Ankeny

"Local folks, veterans, and they shoot straight. Showed up the same day and handled the problem in 20 minutes."

Dale · Albia

"Mice in the basement after the river came up. They didn't just trap them — they sealed every entry point. Haven't seen one since."

Carla · Ottumwa

"Switched from a national company. Faster, more responsive, and no pressure to sign a contract. Easy 5 stars."

Jeremy · Des Moines

"Box elder bugs were all over our siding. One treatment knocked them out. Will absolutely use again next fall."

Sandra · Pella

"Great experience start to finish. On time, explained exactly what they were doing, and stood behind the work."

Brian · Indianola

"Wasp nest right above our back door. Handled it quickly and safely with our kids and dog around. Very fair price."

Tanya · Oskaloosa

"Called about spiders in the garage and they walked me through exactly what they'd do before charging a dime."

Kurt · Knoxville

"Quarterly plan has been worth every penny. We simply don't see bugs in the house anymore."

Alyssa · West Des Moines

"Honest, on time, and answered the phone every time I called. That alone puts them ahead of everyone else."

Rich · Chariton

"Bed bug treatment was thorough and they followed up to make sure it worked. Huge relief."

Denise · Centerville

"Mosquito yard treatment made our summer cookouts usable again. Neighbors asked who we used."

Scott · Osceola

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