Any season is a good season
Each visit is matched to the season, so you can start whenever you’re ready.
Spring.
Get ahead of ants, spiders and wasps before they peak.
Late summer.
Ants surge in Kansas City homes around August.
Fall.
Beat mice and fall invaders before nights turn cold.
The best time to start pest control is now, whatever the season. Early spring helps you get ahead of the year’s pests, but any month works because each visit is matched to the season.
Our quarterly pest control plan is the right fit for prevention in most Kansas City homes. Here’s how timing plays out across the year.
Is spring the best time to start pest control?
Early spring is a great time to start because you get ahead of pests before they peak. Ants, spiders and wasps get busy as the weather warms.
A spring start sets up your exterior barrier before the rush. Our post on spring pests in Kansas City covers what wakes up first.
What if I start in summer?
Summer is a fine time to start, especially if ants are already showing up. Ants surge in Kansas City homes in late summer, around August.
Wasps and hornets are busy in summer too, including ground-nesting yellow jackets. Both are covered on every plan.
Is fall too late to start pest control?
No, fall is a smart time to start. Mice and fall invaders like boxelder bugs and stink bugs come in when nights turn cold.
Starting before that cold snap gives the treatment time to work. Allow 10 to 14 days for products to take full effect. Our Kansas City pest calendar shows the timing month by month.
Can I start pest control in winter?
Yes. Winter can be the best time to start pest control if mice or cockroaches are already active, since both stay busy indoors all winter.
Starting now also means your protection is already in place when spring arrives. Fall invaders that slipped inside in autumn get handled too.
What if I already have a pest problem?
Start right away, no matter the month. If roaches or mice are the main problem, start with monthly or bi-monthly service, then step down to quarterly once they’re under control.
Our post on how often roaches and mice need service explains why. Getting started is simple. The initial service is from $289, then plans run as low as $56.50 a month. See what happens on your first pest control visit.
Wondering how long a treatment holds up? See how long pest control lasts.
Ready to get started? Call 913-735-5451, answered 24/7, or schedule online. Most services can be scheduled same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any month works, and the best time is as soon as you notice pests or want prevention. Early spring gets you ahead of the season, and early fall gets you ahead of mice and fall invaders.
Ants surge in Kansas City homes in late summer, especially August. They’re covered on every Rock Pest plan, including carpenter ants.
Rock Pest’s initial service starts at $289. Plans then run as low as $56.50 a month for quarterly service on a 12-month agreement.
Products dry in 15 to 30 minutes and take 10 to 14 days to fully work. Some activity during that window is normal.
Most Rock Pest services can be scheduled same day. Call 913-735-5451, answered 24/7, to set it up.
