Start fresh in your new place
You got the keys. Let’s make sure you’re the only ones moving in.
Learn the home’s history.
You don’t know the last owner’s pest story, so we inspect the home, yard and entry points to find out.
Treat before the boxes.
An empty house is the easiest to treat inside, with clear access to baseboards, closets and corners.
Cover what’s ahead.
Recurring plans include free re-service and Lifetime Bed Bug Protection, plus a free termite inspection.
Pest control for new home owners is one of the smartest early moves you can make. You don’t know the previous owner’s pest history, and an empty house is easy to treat. Our initial service starts at $289 and sets up protection from day one, and our home pest control plans keep it going all year.
Why is a new home a good time for pest control?
A new home is a good time because you’re starting with unknowns and open floors. You don’t know what the last owner dealt with or ignored.
Before furniture arrives, your tech can reach baseboards, closets and corners with nothing in the way. Once the couch and boxes land, those spots get harder to reach.
What should you check for in a new home?
Look for droppings, roach activity, mud tubes and webs. Those signs tell you what’s already living there.
- Mice: small dark droppings in cabinets, drawers, the garage or along walls.
- Roaches: live or dead roaches under sinks, near appliances or in cabinet corners.
- Termites: pencil-wide mud tubes on foundation walls or in the basement. Learn more in how do you know you have termites.
- Spiders: webs in the basement, garage and window wells.
Found something? Note where, and tell your tech at the first visit.
What does pest control for new home owners include?
It starts with an initial service from $289. We inspect your home, yard and entry points, then treat with an exterior barrier plus interior treatment where needed.
From there, pick a plan on a 12-month agreement:
- Quarterly: $56.50/month, 4 visits a year. Most Kansas City homes benefit from quarterly service.
- Bi-monthly: $74.50/month, 6 visits a year.
- Monthly: $99/month, 12 visits a year.
If roaches or mice are the main problem, we start with monthly or bi-monthly, then you can step down to quarterly once things are under control. Every plan includes free re-service between visits. See what our home pest control plans cover.
Should you get a termite inspection on a new home?
Yes. Every Rock Pest termite job starts with a free inspection, so there’s no cost to find out where you stand.
Termites aren’t part of the standard plan. Recurring plan customers can add preventive Sentricon baiting at a discount. See our termite inspection and monitoring service.
Why does bed bug protection matter after a move?
Bed bugs hitchhike in used furniture, mattresses and moving boxes. A move is one of the easiest ways to bring them home.
Every recurring plan includes our Lifetime Bed Bug Protection Plan free, a $30/month value on its own. If bed bugs ever show up, we’ll walk you through how your coverage works. Learn about our bed bug control.
Settling in somewhere in the metro? Call 913-735-5451, answered 24/7, or schedule online. Most services can be scheduled same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, treating before furniture arrives is ideal because your tech can reach every baseboard, closet and corner. If you’ve already moved in, moving furniture isn’t required for service.
Rock Pest’s initial service starts at $289. After that, recurring plans run $56.50/month for quarterly, $74.50/month for bi-monthly or $99/month for monthly on a 12-month agreement.
Yes, every Rock Pest termite job starts with a free inspection. Treatment pricing depends on severity and whether it’s a liquid treatment or Sentricon bait.
Yes, your plan moves with you to your new home as long as it’s within our service area.
