Spring wakes up more than your lawn
As the ground warms, ants, termites, bees and wasps get busy, and some of them head straight for your house.
Ants and termites.
Ants start trailing inside and termite swarmers show up. Knowing which is which matters.
Bees and wasps.
Carpenter bees start drilling and wasps start nests. Both are covered on our plans.
Get ahead of summer.
Starting a plan in spring puts a barrier around your home before pest season peaks.
Spring pests in Kansas City start showing up as soon as the weather turns. Ants, termite swarmers, carpenter bees, wasps and spiders all get active. Bugs that spent winter in your walls start wandering out, too. Our home pest control plans cover most of them.
What spring pests in Kansas City should you watch for?
Ants, termites, carpenter bees, wasps and spiders are the big ones. Stink bugs and boxelder bugs also turn up inside as they leave the walls.
Here’s what each one is doing this time of year:
- Ants wake up, scout for food and start trailing into kitchens and bathrooms.
- Termites send out winged swarmers to start new colonies.
- Carpenter bees drill round holes in decks, eaves and fascia boards.
- Wasps start building new nests under eaves and in sheltered corners.
- Spiders follow the bugs they eat and move into garages and basements.
Is it ants or termites swarming?
Winged ants and termite swarmers look alike, but they’re very different problems. Ants are covered on our plans. Termites are a separate service.
If you see a swarm inside, don’t guess. Every termite job starts with a free termite inspection. Our post on ants vs termites shows how to tell them apart.
Are carpenter bees and wasps covered?
Yes, both are covered on every recurring plan. Carpenter bees are covered unless the activity is excessive and needs more upfront work.
We knock down webs and nests on each visit. That keeps wasps from getting a foothold near doors and play areas. Learn more about what to do about carpenter bees and how to handle wasp nests.
Why are stink bugs and boxelder bugs inside in spring?
They spent the winter tucked inside your walls and attic. When it warms up, they wander out looking for a way back outside, and some end up in your living space.
Both are covered on our plans. An exterior barrier helps keep the next round from moving in come fall.
What about mosquitoes and ticks?
Mosquitoes and ticks start up in spring, but they aren’t part of the standard plan. One exterior yard treatment covers mosquitoes, ticks and yard fleas.
You can add it to a recurring plan for about $50 a month, or book it for $119 a visit on its own. See our mosquito control page for more.
Why is spring a smart time to start pest control?
Spring lets us set the barrier before summer pests ramp up. Your initial service starts at $289, with an exterior barrier plus interior treatment where needed.
After that, most Kansas City homes do well on quarterly service at $56.50 a month. If pests come back between visits, we come back at no charge. Getting ahead of spring pests in Kansas City is easier than chasing them in July.
See everything our home pest control plans cover.
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Ready to get ahead of spring? Call 913-735-5451, answered 24/7, or schedule online. Most services can be scheduled same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ants, termite swarmers, carpenter bees, wasps and spiders are the most common spring pests in Kansas City. Stink bugs and boxelder bugs also show up inside as they leave the walls where they spent winter.
Not always, but winged ants and termite swarmers look alike, so it’s worth checking. Rock Pest offers a free termite inspection to tell you for sure.
Yes, wasps and carpenter bees are covered on every Rock Pest recurring plan. Carpenter bees are covered unless the activity is excessive and needs more upfront work.
No, mosquitoes and ticks need a separate exterior yard treatment. It costs about $50 a month added to a recurring plan, or $119 a visit on its own.
Rock Pest’s initial service starts at $289. After that, quarterly service is $56.50 a month on a 12-month agreement, with free re-service between visits.
