Portage is home base for Johnson Pest Control
Johnson Pest Control is a locally owned Portage business, so when you call from Portage you’re calling a neighbor. We focus on controlling pests without loading your home and yard with harsh chemicals. Our general pest program uses FIFRA-exempt essential oils and botanicals, the same kinds of materials used on certified organic produce, to control insects inside and outside the house.
What we see most in Portage homes
Portage has a lot of water. West Lake, Austin Lake, Gourdneck Lake, Long Lake and Portage Creek all sit inside or right next to the city, and so do the wetlands along the Celery Flats and the Bicentennial Park Trail. That’s great for walks and terrible for mosquito season. If your backyard backs onto a lake, a creek or a wooded lot, our organic mosquito, flea and tick program runs monthly from April to October with a green yard fogger that’s safe for kids and pets. Pricing starts at $99 for a yard up to 10,000 sq ft.
Lakeside and wooded lots also draw moles, chipmunks and squirrels. Chipmunks dig under patios and porches and are most active in fall. Our mole, chipmunk and squirrel service fumigates tunnels with a carbon monoxide unit, so no pesticide residue is left in your lawn. Call for a quote on mole and chipmunk programs.
Portage’s subdivisions, from the ’70s through today, share the same fall problem: as nights cool off in September and October, brown marmorated stink bugs, boxelder bugs, lady beetles and cluster flies crawl under siding and into wall voids, and mice follow them in. That’s why our general pest control plans include a fall visit timed for when these pests try to get in, and a winter visit when rodent pressure peaks.
Near I-94, Westnedge and the Crossroads area there are hotels and rentals with a lot of turnover, and turnover is how bed bugs get around. We were the first company in West Michigan to use APPREHEND, a fungal spore treatment for bed bugs, instead of a heavy chemical spray.
Plans and prices for Portage homes
From our 2026-2027 price list:
- Organic Gold: $165 initial visit, then $96.25 a visit, 12 visits a year (monthly). Unlimited free service calls between visits.
- Organic Silver: $165 initial visit, then $99.25 a visit, 7 visits a year. 2 free service calls a year.
- Organic Bronze: $165 initial visit, then $112.93 a visit, 5 visits a year (quarterly). 1 free service call a year.
No contract. Our plans are pay-as-you-go, and you can cancel anytime. A $50 cancellation fee applies.
Scheduling: on every plan, the first two visits are two weeks apart.
All plans cover inside and outside, insects and rodents, unless you ask us to leave something out. See the full price list. Our work is backed by our re-treat guarantee and price-beating policy: we’ll beat a state-licensed competitor’s advertised price or written estimate by at least 10%.
Frequently asked questions
Do you charge extra to come out to Portage?
No. There’s no extra travel charge anywhere in our service area, including our farther towns.
How can I pay?
We accept all common payment methods.
Is a consultation free?
Yes. Phone and email consultations are always free. If you’d like us to come out and look, an on-site evaluation is $150.
I live on one of the lakes. Will mosquito treatments hurt my dog?
Our yard fogger uses organic products that are safe for the environment, kids and pets. We treat the house and the yard areas people use most.
When should I start pest control in Portage?
Any time. Fall is when mice and stink bugs try to move in, so starting in September or October stops the winter problems before they start. Plans can begin in any season.
Can you inspect a house I’m buying in Portage?
Yes. We do VA/FHA wood-destroying insect inspections for $175. See real estate pest inspections.
Talk to a Portage pest pro today
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