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

I can’t say enough about the amazing service I received! Amanda went above and beyond with professionalism, friendliness, and efficiency. She not only handled the pest issue flawlessly, but also made time to help me out last minute when I really needed it. Her attention to detail and top-notch customer care truly stand out.

Employees like her are rare—she genuinely deserves recognition (and honestly, a raise!) for the outstanding work she does. I’ll absolutely be recommending this company to others thanks to her.

Super Ecig Smoke Shop
St Joseph Office
5 Star Review

Always on time friendly workers that explains everything to you and tells u what to look for to get a jump on problems. Will always use preferred pest for my home needs

James Merrow
Savannah Office
5 Star Review

Always on time after contacting me to let me know when they will be at me home. Polite and courteous service man and always ask if I have any concerns or question before leaving.

Pandora George
Savannah 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
5 Star Review

Amanda is amazing! She answered all of my questions and was super helpful!

Aubrey Nelson
St Joseph Office
5 Star Review

We had used another company for spraying our shop for spiders with no success. We hired Preferred Pest Control to do the work and within days I could see results. We have had them back a few times since, and will be using them exclusively from here on. We have been referring their services to anyone we know that needs pest control. The best thing, their techs know what they are doing. They know what the best practice for each type of pest is, and they know the product they use, and can easily explain how everything works. They will get the job done, there is no doubt about that.

Jared Adkins
Savannah Office
5 Star Review

Preferred Pest Control has been wonderful from start to finish! From the initial phone call, until today’s inspection, the experience has been 100% positive! Dawn answered the phone, understood the urgency of my concerns, set up an appointment within a few days, and explained the process. She scheduled the initial inspection, gave a short 2 hour window of time and said David would text when he was on his way. He arrived exactly when he said he would, was very professional and explained everything to me.

Linda Borger
St Joseph 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

Today was my first time using Preferred Pest Control, Will did a great job. He gave me a rundown of what he was going to do and suggested future services I may need. The spray left little to no smell in my home, very happy with the service.

I have rented their space for an event in the past, also a great place at a great price.

Bobbi Messner
Savannah Office
5 Star Review

Will and Preferred Pest Control are always top notch. Love their quarterly pest control prevention program.

Chad Clark
Savannah Office
5 Star Review

Thank you to Jill and Co workers at preferred pest control awesome ppl helped me with a huge bat infestation in my house, it was a complete nightmare bat's was getting inside my house 3 to 4 days a week, or I should say almot nightly flying around inside while we was sleeping wake up to a trure nightmare, i was lost I couldn't get anyone to help me till Jill called me.

I believe all the bat's are gone I don't hear anything no noise, my house is finally in silence I now can sleep wow unbelievable experience.

Fairlen Shaw
Savannah Office
5 Star Review

Will Jones was a good tech help us with our treatment he went above and beyond. This is a good place to go when yu need pest control. I would recommend them 100%. WIil thanks for taken care of us.

James Smith
Savannah Office