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Diam Pest Control
4.9(
66
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Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1958

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Diam Pest Control will be the only pest control company I will use. James arrived right on time and immediately began to assess the problem. We were originally quoted for a higher price but once he looked at the problem he made an honest call that saved us money. He was very professional (wore shoe covers), kind, and very knowledgeable. I can't say enough about this company! Don't think twice, give them a call."
Diam Pest Control Team
Diam Pest Control
Response time1 day
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Fenix Pest Control, Inc
4.3(
6
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Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fenix was great to work with. They came when they said. They asked questions and listened for answers. They did their own assessment of my home and the potential issues. They were great to work with. The tech that came to our house was great and very professional."
Web & Wasp Removal
Preventive Treatment
Rodent Service
Unfinished Areas
Window Treatment

+11

Response time1 day
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Rhoades Pest Control
4.7(
25
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Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Rhoades is thorough, knowledgeable, and very courteous. He walked me through the house and explained to me everything that he would do. He took care of all the concerns that i had and even some that I did not know that I had. He is genuine and very reasonable. I would not go with any another company for pests control."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HAWKEYE EXTERMINATORS
4.9(
16
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Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"
Dave is always able to make an appt. with us that is convenient for us and is great about working with our crazy schedules.  He initially sprays around the outside of our home and garage.  Once he's done spraying the outside perimeter, he sprays around the perimeter of each room inside the house to create a barrier for bugs that get inside.  He's courteous about moving things out of the way so he can spray along the baseboards and floor.  He also takes his shoes off at the door since he knows we don't wear our shoes in the house.  Dave has excellent customer service skills and he's committed to providing quality work."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Critter Gitters
5.0(
42
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Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Critters Gitters is very knowledgeable about every question I asked them! They will get the job done in a timely manner. Very friendly guy! Explains in detail about what the problem is and how they can fix it. They took care of my bug problem quickly!"
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for bug and insect pest control service projects in West Des Moines, IA

The timeframe it takes to eliminate gnats varies considerably depending on the infestation's severity and the treatment approach. According to pest control professionals, completely eliminating gnats from your home can take several days to a few weeks. Success depends mainly on identifying and addressing the source of the infestation, such as overwatered plants, decaying organic matter, or moisture problems. Following treatment, continued prevention measures significantly improve long-term results.

When applied correctly, professional exterminators use treatments that present minimal risk to household members. Many companies now offer family-friendly options specifically formulated to be less toxic while remaining effective against gnats. If necessary, your pest control professional should provide clear instructions regarding temporary evacuation during application and advise on appropriate waiting periods before resuming regular activity in treated areas.

Though often grouped together, these small flying insects have distinct characteristics and habits. True gnats commonly gather around houseplants and moist soil. Fruit flies, which are lighter colored, primarily target overripe produce and fermented items. Drain flies, recognizable by their moth-like appearance, breed in the organic matter in drains and plumbing. Identifying which type you're dealing with helps determine the most effective elimination strategy.

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