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Pest library
How to identify the pests we see most across Wichita and Central Kansas, the signs of a problem, and why it matters.
Spiders
Brown recluses, black widows, wolf spiders and yellow sac spiders turning up in basements, garages and closets.
Identify and learn moreCommon household pestAnts
Odorous house ants, pavement ants, acrobat ants and carpenter ants trailing into kitchens and along foundations.
Identify and learn moreCommon household pestWasps & Hornets
Paper wasps, yellowjackets and mud daubers nesting under eaves, decks, playsets and soffits.
Identify and learn moreCommon household pestBeetles & Occasional Invaders
Beetles, crickets, earwigs, pill bugs and millipedes that wander in from outside, especially in fall.
Identify and learn moreWood-destroying insectTermites
Eastern subterranean termites causing hidden damage in homes across Wichita and Central Kansas.
Identify and learn moreSeasonal pestMosquitoes
Backyard mosquitoes breeding in standing water from April through October.
Identify and learn moreInvasive pestGerman Cockroaches
Fast-breeding German roaches in kitchens, bathrooms, apartments and restaurants.
Identify and learn moreInvasive pestBed Bugs
Bed bugs in mattresses, box springs and furniture, picked up from travel, guests or used furniture.
Identify and learn moreRodentMice & Rats
House mice and rats moving into garages, attics and crawlspaces as Kansas weather cools.
Identify and learn moreSeasonal pestIndoor Fleas
Fleas spreading through carpet, furniture and pet bedding.
Identify and learn moreFabric pestCarpet Beetles
Carpet beetle larvae feeding on wool, fur, feathers and other natural fibers.
Identify and learn moreNot every bug is a pest
Wheel bugs, lady beetles, many spiders and other predators eat the insects that damage gardens and invade homes. Part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach is knowing what to leave alone, so treatment goes only where it's needed.
Wheel bugs are a good example. They're harmless to your home and help control garden pests, but don't pick one up: their bite is very painful.
