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Aptive Pest Control

Listed in Des Moines 2,246 reviews

Aptive Pest Control

Aptive Pest Control provides residential pest control in Des Moines from its Ankeny branch. Founded in 2015, it uses its ProAct Inspection™ during service visits and tailors treatments to the home's pest activity.

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Business Highlights
  • Aptive lists its Des Moines commercial applicator business license as 10085-001.
  • Aptive identifies as a PESP Bronze Member.
  • Aptive lists its technicians as insured, licensed and background-checked.
  • Aptive says it uses EPA-approved products according to product-use guidelines.
  • Aptive says it returns at no extra cost if pests come back.

Service Area

Adel, Altoona, Ames, Ankeny, Berwick, Bondurant, Boone, Carlisle, Cedar Rapids, Clive, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Johnston, Knoxville, Marshalltown, Mitchellville, Nevada, Newton, Norwalk, Pella, Perry, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Roland, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights and Winterset.

Active Business Listing

Aptive Pest Control is one of 12 pest control companies ProsGrade lists in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Listing details

8 services listed, including Ant control, Rodent control and Cockroach control. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. 2,246 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How Aptive Pest Control compares with the other 11 pest control companies on ProsGrade in Des Moines, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Has the most Google reviews (2,246) of the 12 Des Moines pest control companies on ProsGrade.

Services Covered

8 services
  • Ant control
  • Rodent controlexpert evaluation and tailored solutions
  • Cockroach control
  • Spider controlresidual sprays and glue traps in garages, closets and basements
  • Mosquito treatment
  • Tick treatmenttargeted liquid applications on tall grass, perimeter foliage and wooded edges
  • Flea treatment
  • Stinging insect controlunderground yellow jacket nests; protective equipment and targeted products

Reviews

What customers say

Several customers describe technicians as friendly, attentive and professional; one customer said a spider problem had vanished, while another thought winter mouse treatment was included from the outset. Other feedback includes serious billing and service complaints: one customer reports charges for pest service not received, an unissued refund and unresolved cancellation; another describes a contract dispute, having to request service, and cobwebs, spiders and other bugs still present.

Customer Reviews

Crystal Bailey

I am not one to leave a bad review but I'd like to save others from the nighmare we've experienced with this company. We were charged for 2 months of service we never received, we then requested a refund and was never issued that refund but charged again. Have called at least 6 times in regards to the refund and still have never received it. Trying to cancel the service and still getting the run around. We get transfered to a supervisor then another to get nowhere. Going to have to contact my bank to stop payment to them it looks like. I wish this wasn't the case. Apparently they have a long history of this type of customer service and have even been sued for this. Steer clear.
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Terry Schulte

We have had great people come out to do pest control, very friendly people and seem to have done a great job. The only thing that I have is when we originally signed the contract, he said that during the winter time they take care of mice and so I thought that was included in the original price but today when I asked if they could treat for mice since fall is coming and the farmers are combining the fields so he said for an additional $10 a month they could put out traps. I just thought that was included in the original price. Justin did a great job though he was a nice guy very friendly and he appeared to have done a great job.
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Linda Young

I really like Chris. He's a very nice person and very attentive to every concern and request for treating particular areas. He is considerate of my floors and always wears the boot covers. I just hope I can continue to have him service my home.
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Linda McNiel

Zion Parker, Pest Technician, was very impressive. Polite, kind, personable, knowledgeable and genuinely interested in understanding and solving our issues. We are unable to pay the price of on-going pest control at this time. Though Zion put great effort into finding a solution which would serve us best. He made us feel comfortable as he explained what Aptive offers which may work for us. There was no pressure from him, only cogent descriptions of the plans available. He remained professional throughout. And his work ethic, unsurpassed. Our spider (etc.) inundations have vanished. We look forward to working with him in the future. This is not an exaggeration when expressing what a valuable employee Aptive has on board. Thanks, Zion; good meeting you.
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Seth Bohnet

Terrible service!! I have to call in and request service!! Then I have to call a call center not in the United States!! Salesman said $49.99 a month with monthly service and I said 3 times to the young gentleman I can cancel at anytime and he said yes!! That was a complete lie!! I have a contract that is a 12 month contract that u cannot cancel!!! Make it make sense!!! Still have cobwebs, spiders and other bugs with their special solution?!? Then they tell me that there is no number in Iowa for me to contact?!? Then Andre the manager told me I have to pay the remaining balance and he will not cancel my account and not provide service and not cancel my contract because it’s against company policy?!? How do I have a contract without services rendered and not one person in the United States that can help me?!?
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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens during Aptive's first service visit?

The technician identifies pests, possible entry points and problem areas, then applies targeted treatments inside and outside the home.

How often does Aptive schedule follow-up treatments?

The first standard service usually occurs 20–60 days after the initial treatment. Later recurring services are scheduled during the year based on the selected plan.

How long do Aptive's visits take?

The initial treatment and inspection typically take less than 60 minutes. Standard maintenance treatments usually take less than 30 minutes.

How should homeowners handle pets during Aptive's treatment?

Pets should be secured and kept away from treated areas. Service professionals will not enter fenced areas where a pet is visibly present.

Does Aptive handle wildlife or bees?

No. Aptive says it does not treat wildlife or bees.