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Termite control from Miller Pest Solutions protects your family and restores comfort
Our in-house entomologist doesnāt guessāhe guides our team with expert insights to identify pests and build targeted treatment plans that work the first time.
We select treatments with care around pet areas and play zones, using methods designed to fit your home and lifestyle.
Weāve been protecting Midwest homes since 2001. Family-owned. Locally rooted. Known for getting the job done right across Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, and Kansas.
Still seeing pests? Weāll come back within 48 hours to make it rightāno fees, no stress, no excuses.
Keep termites outāand your home
With our residential pest control service and treatments, we identify entry points, remove active pests, and build barriers that keep them from returning. Using the Miller HomePro 365ā¢ System, we deliver long-term protection tailored to your home.
We begin with a detailed termite assessment of your property, checking attics, crawl spaces, and foundations to locate activity and identify the extent of the infestation before moving forward.
Our team installs sentriconĀ® bait stations strategically around your property. These stations eliminate active colonies and interrupt termite feeding, stopping damage at its source.
We revisit your property regularly to monitor stations and track progress. This proactive approach helps prevent future infestations and keeps your home protected year after year.
ā° Call at (515) 726-6397 for same-day service
Professional termite removal that works
?ļø Reducing the conditions termites love
Excess moisture attracts termites, especially around basements and crawl spaces. Our technicians identify drainage problems, leaky pipes, or ventilation issues that contribute to infestations and provide practical solutions.
Moisture control not only protects against termites but also helps with other pests and structural integrity. Addressing these conditions makes your property far less appealing to wood-destroying insects.
Stop termites before they settle in. Miller Pest Solutions provides moisture management as part of our termite control in Des Moines. Call us to safeguard your foundation today.
Blocking termites from the start
One of the strongest defenses against termites is installing preventive barriers. We strategically place SentriconĀ® bait system around your home to create a protective perimeter that eliminates colonies before they spread.
These barriers work quietly in the soil, stopping termites before they cause damage. Theyāre a trusted solution for long-term termite protection across Des Moines neighborhoods.
Choose Miller Pest Solutions to install protective barriers that stop termites from threatening your home. Our proven approach gives you lasting security and confidence.
Industry-leading termite elimination
Miller Pest Solutions is a certified SentriconĀ® installer in Des Moines. The Sentricon system uses scientifically designed bait stations placed around your property to eliminate the entire termite colony ā including the queen. Unlike liquid barriers, Sentricon targets the colony at its source for complete elimination and ongoing protection.
Trust Miller Pest Solutions for reliable termite assessments in Des Moines. Our reports give you clarity and protection during the buying or selling process.
State-certified pest control pros
Our residential pest exterminators live and work in the same communities we serve. Backed by certifications and years of experience, our team delivers dependable service rooted in Midwest values and attention to detail.
Rob DiJoseph
Integrator
Emily Curtis
Internal Operations Director
Joey Denaro
Service Technician
Kevin Walker
Service Technician
Candy Del Carmen Granados
Lead CSR
Austin Dodge
Lead Technician
Megan Pline
Customer Service Representative
Timothy Hatcher
Customer Service Representative
Ashley Puckett
Inside Sales
Keith Johnson
External Operations Director
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?ļø Stop termite damage before it spreads
These termites build underground colonies and travel through mud tubes to reach wood. They cause extensive structural damage if left unchecked.
Year-Round Pest Protection
Targets 30 different pests including ants, spiders & mice
Proactive Pest Prevention
As many visits needed to cover your pest issue
Exterior foundation and perimeter protection
Wasp nest removal (up to 25 feet high)
Cobweb removal
Termite monitoring system
Mosquito protection
Starting at $49.99/month
Covers common household pests
Starting at $69.99/month
Includes termite monitoring
Starting at $114.99/month
Complete pest, termite & mosquito
Year-Round Pest Protection
Targets 30 different pests including ants, spiders & mice
Proactive Pest Prevention
As many visits needed to cover your pest issue
Exterior Preventative Barrier Treatment
Wasp nest removal (up to 25 feet high)
Cobweb removal
Termite monitoring system
Mosquito protection
Starting At
$49.99/mo
Year-Round Pest Protection
Targets 30 different pests including ants, spiders & mice
Proactive Pest Prevention
As many visits needed to cover your pest issue
Exterior Preventative Barrier Treatment
Wasp nest removal (up to 25 feet high)
Cobweb removal
Termite monitoring systemā
Mosquito protection
Starting At
$69.99/mo
Year-Round Pest Protection
Targets 30 different pests including ants, spiders & mice
Proactive Pest Prevention
As many visits needed to cover your pest issue
Exterior Preventative Barrier Treatment
Wasp nest removal (up to 25 feet high)
Cobweb removal
Termite monitoring system
Mosquito protection
Starting At
$114.99/mo
?ļø Make your home termite-free today
Thin, pencil-sized tunnels on walls, foundations, or crawl spaces that termites use to travel from soil to wood.
Hollow-sounding timber, blistered flooring, or wood that breaks easily due to termites feeding inside.
Piles of shed wings near windows or doors are left behind after the termite swarming season.
Small piles of wood-colored droppings pushed out by termites as they tunnel inside are often mistaken for sawdust.
ā° Call at (515) 726-6397 for same-day service
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Monday-Friday: 7am-6:30pm
Saturday: 8am-2pm
Sunday: Closed
Office Headquarters:
1904 NW 92nd Ct
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 726-6397
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 7am-6:30pm
Saturday: 8am-2pm
Sunday: Closed
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Saturday: 8am-2pm
Sunday: Closed
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Kansas City, MO 64161
(816) 420-0340
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When it comes to termite control services in Des Moines, Iowa, Miller Pest Solutions is the name homeowners and businesses trust. As a licensed and insured termite exterminator with over two decades of experience, our team delivers proven termite treatment solutions that protect your greatest investmentāyour property. Whether you need comprehensive termite control services for an active infestation or a preventive termite treatment plan, our exterminators have the expertise to help.
We serve Ankeny, West Des Moines, Urbandale, Waukee, Johnston, and Clive throughout the Des Moines metro area. Every termite exterminator on our team is specially trained in the biology, behavior, and elimination of termites found across central Iowa. Call Miller Pest Solutions today for professional termite control services that get results.
Proper termite identification is the first step toward effective termite control services. Our termite exterminators in Des Moines commonly encounter three types of termites. Understanding each species helps our exterminator team design the most effective termite treatment for your property.
Subterranean termites are the most destructive termite species in the Midwest. These termites build underground colonies that can contain millions of individuals and construct distinctive mud tubes to reach wood structures above ground. In central Iowa, subterranean termites cause more structural damage than any other wood-destroying pest. Our termite exterminators use the Sentricon termite system as the primary treatment method for subterranean termite colonies.
Identification tips: Creamy-white workers about Ā¼ inch long; dark-brown swarmers with two pairs of equal-length wings; mud tubes on foundations.
While less common in the Midwest than in southern states, drywood termites can still infest Des Moines homesāespecially in imported furniture and lumber. Unlike subterranean termites, drywood termites live entirely within the wood they consume. A qualified termite exterminator can identify drywood termite frass (tiny fecal pellets) as a telltale sign of infestation.
Identification tips: Small, hard fecal pellets pushed from galleries; no mud tubes; swarmers are slightly larger than subterranean species.
Dampwood termites are attracted to moisture-damaged wood and are occasionally found in Des Moines properties with plumbing leaks, poor drainage, or wood-to-soil contact. While dampwood termite colonies are smaller, they still require professional termite treatment to eliminate. Our termite exterminator team addresses both the termites and the moisture conditions that attract them.
Identification tips: Larger than subterranean termites (up to Ā½ inch); prefer decaying or water-damaged wood; no mud tubes needed.
Not sure which termites you're dealing with? Learn the key differences in our guide: Carpenter Ants vs. Termites Identification. carpenter ants are often confused with termites, but a trained termite exterminator can quickly tell the difference. Also see our carpenter ant control services if ants are the culprit.
Early detection of signs of termites can save you thousands of dollars in damage repair. If you notice any of these warning signs, contact a termite exterminator at Miller Pest Solutions immediately for professional termite control services.
Read our complete guide on signs of termite damage to learn what to look for around your Des Moines property. The sooner you call a termite exterminator, the less termite damage repair you'll need.
Don't waitātermite damage grows every day. Call our Des Moines termite exterminators now.
š (515) 518-8864Our proven termite treatment process has protected thousands of Midwest homes and businesses since 2001. Every termite exterminator on the Miller Pest Solutions team follows this comprehensive approach to deliver complete termite control services in Des Moines.
Miller Pest Solutions is a certified installer of the Sentricon termite system, recognized as the #1 brand in termite colony elimination across the United States. When you choose our termite control services in Des Moines, you're getting the most advanced termite baiting technology available.
Our termite exterminator places Sentricon stations at strategic intervals around your property. Foraging termites discover the bait and recruit colony members to feed on it. The active ingredient disrupts the molting process, eventually collapsing the entire colony. The Sentricon termite system continues working as a monitoring and prevention tool long after the original colony is eliminated.
Understanding seasonal termite activity helps Des Moines homeowners know when to be most vigilant and when to call a termite exterminator. The Midwest climate across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas creates a distinct annual cycle for termite behavior.
Spring is peak termite season in Des Moines. As soil temperatures rise, subterranean termites send out swarmers to establish new colonies. Homeowners in Ankeny, West Des Moines, and Urbandale should watch for swarmer activity near windows and light sources. This is the busiest time for our termite exterminatorsāif you see swarmers, call for termite control services immediately.
Summer heat and humidity in central Iowa accelerate termite colony growth. Existing colonies expand rapidly, and termite damage intensifies. This is when termite treatment is most urgent. Our Des Moines termite exterminator team often finds active colonies growing into new areas of homes during summer months, particularly in Waukee and Johnston.
As temperatures cool, termites in Iowa move deeper into structures seeking warmth. Fall is an excellent time for termite prevention measures. Our exterminators recommend scheduling termite control services before winter to ensure your property is protected. Homeowners in Clive and across the Des Moines metro area should prepare now.
While termite activity slows during Des Moines winters, colonies don't die. Subterranean termites in the Midwest retreat below the frost line and continue feeding on structures with heated basements and crawl spaces. The Sentricon termite system provides year-round monitoring, so your termite exterminator catches activity even during dormant months.
Every year, termites cause over $5 billion in property damage across the United Statesāand that damage is typically not covered by homeowners insurance. In Des Moines, the average termite damage repair cost ranges from $3,000 to $8,000 depending on how long the infestation has been active. Some severe cases of termite damage can exceed $15,000 in structural repairs.
The cost of professional termite treatment is a fraction of termite damage repair costs. Investing in termite control services from Miller Pest Solutions protects your Des Moines property and saves you from catastrophic repair bills. Our termite exterminators offer competitive termite treatment cost options for homes and businesses throughout the Des Moines metro area.
Moisture issues can also attract termites and rodents to your property. Learn about our rodent control services to address all pest-related moisture concerns.
Since 2001, Miller Pest Solutions has been the Midwest's trusted termite exterminator. Our commitment to professional termite control services has earned us the loyalty of thousands of homeowners and businesses across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas.
Every termite exterminator at Miller Pest Solutions is fully licensed by the state of Iowa and carries comprehensive insurance. You can trust that your termite treatment meets all regulatory standards and is backed by our professional guarantee.
Founded in 2001, Miller Pest Solutions has over two decades of termite control services experience specific to Midwest conditions. We understand how subterranean termites behave in central Iowa's unique clay soils and weather patterns.
As a certified Sentricon termite system installer, our exterminators deliver the most effective termite baiting technology available. The Sentricon system is the preferred termite treatment for Des Moines properties because it eliminates colonies completely.
Our termite exterminators live and work in the communities we serve: Ankeny, West Des Moines, Urbandale, Waukee, Johnston, and Clive. When you call Miller Pest Solutions for termite control services, you're getting a local exterminator who knows your neighborhood.
Miller Pest Solutions provides expert termite exterminator services across every neighborhood in the Des Moines metro area. Our termite treatment teams serve the following communities:
Homeowners in Ankeny trust Miller Pest Solutions for reliable termite control services. Our local termite exterminators understand the specific construction styles and soil conditions in Ankeny that can make properties vulnerable to termite activity. We provide complete termite treatment and ongoing termite prevention for Ankeny homes and businesses.
Homeowners in West Des Moines trust Miller Pest Solutions for reliable termite control services. Our local termite exterminators understand the specific construction styles and soil conditions in West Des Moines that can make properties vulnerable to termite activity. We provide complete termite treatment and ongoing termite prevention for West Des Moines homes and businesses.
Homeowners in Urbandale trust Miller Pest Solutions for reliable termite control services. Our local termite exterminators understand the specific construction styles and soil conditions in Urbandale that can make properties vulnerable to termite activity. We provide complete termite treatment and ongoing termite prevention for Urbandale homes and businesses.
Homeowners in Waukee trust Miller Pest Solutions for reliable termite control services. Our local termite exterminators understand the specific construction styles and soil conditions in Waukee that can make properties vulnerable to termite activity. We provide complete termite treatment and ongoing termite prevention for Waukee homes and businesses.
Homeowners in Johnston trust Miller Pest Solutions for reliable termite control services. Our local termite exterminators understand the specific construction styles and soil conditions in Johnston that can make properties vulnerable to termite activity. We provide complete termite treatment and ongoing termite prevention for Johnston homes and businesses.
Homeowners in Clive trust Miller Pest Solutions for reliable termite control services. Our local termite exterminators understand the specific construction styles and soil conditions in Clive that can make properties vulnerable to termite activity. We provide complete termite treatment and ongoing termite prevention for Clive homes and businesses.
The cost of termite treatment in Des Moines varies depending on the size of your property, the severity of the infestation, and the treatment method used. Miller Pest Solutions offers competitive termite treatment cost options. The Sentricon termite system is our most popular treatment solution. Call our termite exterminators at (515) 518-8864 to discuss pricing for your specific situation.
Common signs of termites include mud tubes on foundation walls, hollow-sounding wood, discarded swarmer wings, frass (termite droppings), buckling floors, and tight-fitting doors or windows. If you notice any of these signs, contact a termite exterminator immediately. Read our complete guide to signs of termite damage for detailed information.
Most termite treatment installations by our termite exterminators can be completed in one day. The Sentricon termite system installation typically takes 2ā4 hours depending on property size. Colony elimination through the bait system usually occurs within 3ā6 months, though the Sentricon stations remain in place for ongoing termite prevention and monitoring.
Subterranean termites are by far the most common termite species in Iowa and throughout the Midwest. These termites thrive in the moist soils found across central Iowa. Our termite exterminators occasionally encounter drywood and dampwood termites as well, though subterranean species account for the vast majority of termite control services calls in Des Moines.
Yes. The Sentricon termite system is extremely effective against subterranean termites in the Midwest. The system is designed to work in a variety of soil types and climate conditions, including the freeze-thaw cycles common in Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. Miller Pest Solutions has used the Sentricon system since its introduction, and our termite exterminators have achieved consistent colony elimination results.
DIY termite treatment products are generally ineffective against established termite colonies. Professional termite control services from a licensed termite exterminator like Miller Pest Solutions are essential for complete colony elimination. Our exterminators have access to professional-grade products like the Sentricon termite system that are not available to consumers.
Effective termite prevention includes reducing wood-to-soil contact, fixing moisture issues, maintaining gutters and downspouts, keeping mulch away from foundations, and scheduling regular professional termite control services. The best long-term termite prevention solution is a professionally installed Sentricon termite system that continuously monitors and protects your property. Our termite exterminators can customize a prevention plan for your home.
Unfortunately, most homeowners insurance policies in Iowa do not cover termite damage or termite damage repair costs. Insurance companies consider termite damage a preventable maintenance issue. This is why proactive termite treatment and termite prevention are so important. Investing in professional termite control services from Miller Pest Solutions is far less expensive than paying for structural repairs out of pocket.
Termite swarm season in Des Moines typically runs from March through May when soil temperatures warm up. However, termites are active year-roundāthey simply become less visible in winter. Our termite exterminators respond to termite control services calls throughout all four seasons. Spring is the most critical time to schedule a professional termite treatment if you haven't already.
Carpenter ants and termites both damage wood, but they differ significantly. Termites eat wood for nutrition, while carpenter ants hollow it out for nesting. Carpenter ants leave smooth galleries with sawdust-like frass, whereas termites leave rough galleries with mud. A professional termite exterminator can quickly identify which pest is present. Read our detailed guide on carpenter ants vs. termites identification for more information.
Don't let termites destroy your home's value and structural integrity. Our licensed termite exterminators have provided expert termite control services across the Des Moines metro area since 2001. Whether you've spotted signs of termites or want proactive termite prevention, Miller Pest Solutions is your trusted partner for professional termite treatment in Des Moines, Iowa.
Serving Ankeny, West Des Moines, Urbandale, Waukee, Johnston, and Clive and all surrounding communities.
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