Est. 1984 · Morton, Illinois · Family-owned
Why Central Illinois families have trusted us since 1984.
We’re not a franchise. We’re not a call center. We’re a family business — your neighbors — and the same technicians who live in these neighborhoods are the ones protecting your home. Forty years, one home at a time.
- years local
- 40+
- families trust us
- 2,500+
- service area
- Tri-County
Who we are
A family fixture in Morton and Peoria since 1984.
What started as a small, family-owned operation has grown into a trusted name protecting thousands of homes and businesses across Peoria, Tazewell, and McLean counties — without ever losing what made us local.
Our certified technicians live and work in the same neighborhoods we serve. That means we understand the pest challenges that come with Central Illinois’s river bluffs, older housing stock, and Midwest seasons — because they’re ours too.
Why Peoria homeowners choose Markley’s
The kind of service you'd expect from a neighbor.
40+ years of local experience
We’ve built our reputation one home at a time. Many families have trusted us for 20, 30, even 40 years.
Same-day service available
Pest problems don’t wait — and neither do we. We respond fast with same-day appointments whenever possible.
Eco- and pet-friendly options
Our treatments are safe for children and pets, using low-impact, environmentally responsible products.
Serving all of the Peoria area
From North Peoria and Peoria Heights to East Peoria, Washington, Bloomington, and Morton — we cover the full Tri-County region.
Meet the team
The neighbors behind the name.
Same friendly faces, year after year. When you call Markley’s, you reach a real person you’ll come to know — not a call center. Here’s who’s looking after your home.
Owner
Grant
Owner, certified pest technician, and the voice most callers reach. A Kickapoo family man who keeps every day running right.
Office Manager
Jennifer
13+ years with Markley’s — goes by Jen and is the familiar voice most customers reach when they call.
Customer Care
Julie
5+ years scheduling our routes. A Morton local who’s plugged into the community.
Service Technician
Mick
8 years on the job and a wall of five-star reviews to show for it.
Service Technician
Bob
Nearly two decades in the industry — our go-to for the tough, unusual jobs.
Service Technician
Cade
Our youngest tech and a full-time ICC student. Sharp, eager, and thorough.
Service Technician
Craig
With over 8+ years at Markley’s - A competitor on and off the clock — you might have seen him play football around the Peoria area.
Service Technician
Devon
8+ years with Markley’s. A UFC fan who’s all about family time off the clock.
Service Technician
Hunter
Hunter goes the extra step on every inspection — crawl spaces and all — until your home is completely bug- and pest-free.
What our customers are saying
Five stars, neighbor to neighbor.
“I was honestly a little embarrassed about how many nests we had — over 11! — but Craig joked and laughed with me about it and never once made me feel intimidated, judged, or “dumb” for not knowing what to do. … He took the time to show me where the nests were located and explained what he was doing, which gave me a lot of peace of mind.”
“I am new to the area, so I looked at reviews to select a pest elimination service. Markley’s had excellent reviews and now I know why. … After introductions, Bob put on shoe covers which was most appreciated. He explained his process and then once he was done treating the house, he reminded me that if I noticed anything troubling between my quarterly inspections, to let the office know.”
“We have used Markley’s Pest Elimination service for several years and all of their technicians have been very good but we think Hunter is the best. He arrived on time, rang the door bell, came in when the door was answered and chatted for just a minute and went to work. … He is a fine young man, very pleasant and we look forward to the next time he comes back. A great tech.”
Contact us
Let's get your pest problem solved.
Fast, friendly, and done right. Share a few details in our contact form and we'll call you back — during business hours usually within 30min — with the right solution for your home.
- Call or text(309) 263-0341
- VisitMorton, Illinois · serving the Tri-County area
- Hours8 AM – 5 PM, Monday through FridayAfter hours, our virtual assistant will answer your call.
We service the Tri-County area only. No pressure, no obligation — we're happy to help.