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Where Local Trust Meets Modern Pest Control.

Tough on Pests, Easy on You — Since 1970

We’ve protected Northwest Missouri homes and businesses for over 56 years, combining time-tested service with today’s smartest pest solutions. Get started today and see why your neighbors trust us to keep their properties pest-free year-round, with every service handled by licensed technicians who follow strict application standards.

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Preferred Pest Control: Your Hometown Pest Experts

Dependable Service, Modern Solutions

Preferred Pest Control has delivered professional pest control services to homes and businesses across Northwest Missouri for 56 years. Our family-owned operation specializes in effective pest elimination while prioritizing customer convenience. With our "Tough on Pests, Easy on You" approach, we provide targeted treatments, flexible service options, and expert technicians who focus on education — not just treatment.

Whether you need recurring protection or one-time service, our team delivers reliable solutions, backed by our service guarantee. Get started by requesting your free quote!

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Our team is ready to respond quickly when pests appear. We will address your problem the same day, when possible, and give you fast relief and peace of mind.

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We invest in modern technology that delivers faster, more accurate results with less disruption— setting us apart from companies still using outdated methods.

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With over 600 Google reviews, our customer testimonials speak volumes about the quality and satisfaction we consistently deliver.

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5 Star Review

We were very satisfied with their friendly service. They did a very thorough job with their inspection. I would definitely recommend them for your pest control needs.

Bridgette Sander

Savannah Office

5 Star Review

Friendly and thorough. Well pleased with the service!

Cornerstone Church

Savannah Office

5 Star Review

We use Preferred Pest control for all of our rental properties and they are fabulous! Highly recommend!

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St Joseph Office

5 Star Review

He was very courteous and professional. I recommend him.

John Reese

St Joseph Office

5 Star Review

Inspection of home for termites. David is very knowledgeable and explained a lot of things. Great person and easy to understand and helpful.

Warren Rogers

St Joseph Office

5 Star Review

Jill is Great! She's effective, affordable and friendly.

John Licata

Savannah Office

5 Star Review

Preferred Pest handles all my personal and business pest control issues. Call them from bugs to moles to bats. They know how to get those critters gone- CE

Cathy Echterling

St Joseph Office

5 Star Review

Hello, just wanted to share that Amanda is the best rep we have ever had out here, and that's saying alot as we have had really good ones over the past few years. She is extremely thorough and walked us through several things we can do to improve things on our end, so we are really really happy to have her handling our pest control needs as part of your team. Just wanted to let you know, we love Preferred Pest Control so keep up the good work and great hiring!! Take care...

Gary Leese

Savannah Office

5 Star Review

Michael was amazing! So helpful, patient, thorough, and he took the time to listen. I feel like he went above and beyond! We were having wasp issues and he bravely assisted with those! So grateful for him and appreciate all you guys do!

Amanda Nall

Savannah Office

5 Star Review

Very pleased with the service provided by Will. Will most certainly use Preferred Pest Control when needed!

Ellen Hughes

Savannah Office

5 Star Review

Jacob is a great addition to the preferred team! He’s attentive, concerned, trustworthy and professional. The entire team at Preferred is excellent. Highly recommend!

Nicholas Koeteman

St Joseph Office

5 Star Review

David was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain the process. He actually found live termites on a dead bush close to my house and sent pictures. Very pleased with his detail and great customer service.

Lisa Carter

St Joseph Office

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