Trusted Pest Control in Northwest Missouri Since 1970

Our Story

For over 50 years, Preferred Pest Control has been the trusted choice for homes and businesses in St. Joseph, Missouri, and the broader Northwest Missouri area. Founded in 1970 by Russell Smith, the business was soon taken over by his son-in-law, Wally Cooperider.

Wally passionately led Preferred Pest Control for decades, building its reputation for reliable service. In 2012, the family legacy continued when his son, Perry Cooperider, and Perry’s wife, Dawn, joined the company. In 2015, Perry and Dawn officially acquired the business, expanding services to include specialized bed bug removal and upholding our commitment to expert pest control. We’re known for being Tough on Pests, Easy on You!

Today, under Perry and Dawn’s leadership, we continue Wally’s tradition of excellence, providing effective termite control and comprehensive pest solutions with a focus on our community.

That’s “The Preferred Way.”

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Expert Pest Control You Can Trust

We’re dedicated to protecting your home and business with expert pest control solutions. Our professional team works tirelessly to keep your space free of unwanted guests, using proven techniques and the highest standards of care. Whether you’re facing an infestation at home or at the office, our experienced exterminators are committed to providing effective treatments and superior customer service—so you can enjoy a cleaner, pest-free environment. 

We provide pest control that is fast, friendly, and dependable. 
Tough on Pests. Easy on You.

Reviews
5 Star Review

Amanda's communication was excellent and her scheduling management/professionalism was very much appreciated.

Joshua MeyersPeone
St Joseph Office
5 Star Review

As a business owner I love to meet other business owners that are passionate about their job. They did a great job and were there when they said they would! Thanks guys!

Andrea Hedges
Savannah Office
5 Star Review

Amazing experience! Anthony was great and answered every question I had! Best part is no more bugs! HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Brook B
Savannah Office
5 Star Review

Very nice people, will be continuing business with them.

Johna Fleming
St Joseph Office
5 Star Review

Jacob is very professional and such a kind person. Always on time and always lets me know when he’s gonna be here. Does his job but always has time to say hello and pet the dog.

kathleen aerts
St Joseph Office
5 Star Review

Justin is fantastic. Very friendly and excellent service. He does a great job!

Natalie B
St Joseph Office
5 Star Review

Sara was sure to ask if there was anywhere in the yard that we wanted her to focus on, which will make our yard more enjoyable. She was quick and efficient!

Karamaneh Tolbert
Savannah Office
5 Star Review

Amanda is does everything great and has stayed on top of outside issues that has kept them from being inside issues! Thanks so much!!! So great to work with you!!

JoBeth Swendson
St Joseph Office
5 Star Review

Jenny was absolutely fabulous! We had a lot of questions and she was very prompt getting answers back to us. We can’t thank her enough for the extra work she had to put in.

Shelley Murawski
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

I was very pleased with the treatment that Greg provided. The yellow jackets are gone! The results speak for themselves! So glad to have the professionals at Preferred Pest Control on my side.

Chad VanGaasbeek
St Joseph Office
5 Star Review

We purchased a new home that was built in an area that was previously an open field, and have caught a couple of mice in the unfinished portion of our basement where the furnace and sump pump are located. We called Preferred Pest Control to ensure that we didn't have a larger problem on our hands, and to see what solutions they might be able to offer. Matt arrived at our house and did a thorough investigation to determine if and where we might have some activity, and to also identify where the mice might be getting inside.

Ad M
Savannah Office