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 mosquitoes for backyards near Walnut Creek?

Yes, creek- and river-adjacent yards need more frequent barrier treatments through the warm months, and we scope that into the quote up front.

My home is larger than average — does that change pricing or treatment frequency?

Larger homes have more potential entry points, so we typically recommend quarterly service rather than one-off visits, especially heading into fall mouse season.

Do you service Valley Junction's older storefronts and apartments above them?

Yes, we service both the historic Valley Junction district and newer Jordan Creek-area homes and businesses.

How do I get a quote?

Call (515) 676-4321 or request a quote online — most West Des Moines quotes can be turned around the same day.

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Pest Control in West Des Moines, Iowa

Historic Valley Junction's 5th Street storefronts sit about four miles from the Jordan Creek Town Center retail sprawl, and West Des Moines lives in both worlds at once — a preserved 1900s railroad district and a modern corporate-and-retail corridor. Homeowners here expect service that's on time, discreet, and doesn't leave a mess, and that's what we build our route around.

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West Des Moines by the numbers

Quick facts about West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.

Founded: 1893 (as Valley Junction)
Population: ~70,000
Counties: Polk, Dallas, Madison, Warren
Elevation: 961 ft
Land area: ~40 sq mi
Major employer: Wells Fargo (largest U.S. campus outside HQ)
Retail anchor: Jordan Creek Town Center
Historic district: Historic Valley Junction

A short history of West Des Moines

West Des Moines began as Valley Junction in 1893, a railroad-yard town built where the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific and the Chicago Great Western lines met. For 50 years it was a working-class rail town separate from Des Moines proper. The community renamed itself West Des Moines in 1938 to attract postwar suburban growth, and the original Valley Junction stretch on 5th Street is now a historic shopping and arts district.

Through the 1980s and 1990s the city pushed west across Mills Civic Parkway and Jordan Creek Parkway, becoming the corporate-and-retail anchor of the western metro. Wells Fargo's largest U.S. campus outside its San Francisco headquarters sits in West Des Moines, alongside Athene, Hy-Vee corporate offices, and the 200-store Jordan Creek Town Center.

West Des Moines now spans four counties (Polk, Dallas, Madison, Warren) and is the second-largest suburb in the Des Moines metro.

Services we provide in West Des Moines

Common West Des Moines pest problems

Larger homes with mature landscaping near Glen Oaks and the older parts of the city see regular carpenter ant activity — old trees and moisture damage are the usual culprits.

Big houses mean more square footage and more potential entry points; fall mouse pressure in larger West Des Moines homes is a leading reason our Quarterly Maintenance Plan is the norm rather than the exception here.

Walnut Creek and the Raccoon River bottoms drive noticeable mosquito pressure for homes with pools, patios, and other backyard amenities from late spring through summer.

South- and west-facing two-story homes see heavy box elder bug and Asian lady beetle clustering on siding every fall.

Neighborhoods we serve in West Des Moines

Jordan Creek
Glen Oaks
Valley Junction
Mills Civic corridor

Why West Des Moines homeowners choose Pest Control Techs

West Des Moines homeowners want service that's professional and doesn't disrupt the day — branded vehicles, technicians on time, and no surprises on the invoice. We're veteran-owned, family-owned, and woman-owned, and we're close enough from our Albia base, via routine Polk County routes, to keep response times realistic.

Our full service area

West Des Moines is part of our Central & Southeast Iowa coverage area.

Pest Control Techs LLC service area — Central & Southeast Iowa

West Des Moines pest control FAQ

Yes, we can work around your schedule and keep treatment quick and low-disruption — most visits are done in well under an hour.

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What West Des Moines 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

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