Ants in Kansas homes and yards are an issue a homeowner may have to deal with, especially during certain seasons. When looking for a new place to establish their colony, ants seek out places with accessible food and water sources. Most of the time, ants find sustainable homes outside, but when indoor environments are equally accessible with ample sources to maintain the colony, they’ll move their nest indoors. What Attracts Ants in Kansas When you see ants inside your home, it’s a sign they found food and water, which is what they need to survive. In the kitchen, ants are drawn to sweet-smelli ..read more

There are multiple species of cockroaches in Kansas. Some of these include the German, American, Oriental, brownbanded, and wood cockroaches. The most prolific are the American and German species. Because these types of roaches are present in the state, they sometimes make their way into Kansas businesses. When they crawl their way into these places, they could create issues for business owners. Fortunately, Schendel is here to help explain why cockroaches may enter your business and offers some tips on how to keep them out. What Attracts Cockroaches to Businesses? Cockroaches are adept at fin ..read more

If you’re asking yourself “why are there mosquitoes in my Kansas backyard?” chances are that mosquito season is in full force. What Attracts Mosquitoes? Water is a major attraction for mosquitoes since it’s needed for them to reproduce. Mosquitoes spend about 75 percent of their life in water. These pests prefer fresh water without a filtration system for the purpose of laying eggs. Unfortunately, your backyard could have plenty of options to support this type of environment for mosquitoes to reproduce. Items such as buckets, birdbaths, trash can lids, wheelbarrows, old tires, flowerpots, and ..read more

Like every homeowner and business owner in the U.S, damage-causing termites are a problem everyone must be mindful of. For Kansas residents, there are two types of termites most common to the state. These are the subterranean termites — eastern subterranean, dark southeastern subterranean, light southeastern subterranean, arid-land subterranean — that are native to the state, and the drywood termite that is not native to Kansas. Subterranean Termites Among the subterranean termite colony, there are soldiers, workers, and alates. Workers and soldiers are similar in appearance as neither has win ..read more

It’s never too soon to start thinking about bee prevention in Kansas. Whether bees have found a way inside, or they are buzzing around outside, it is important to address the problem to avoid damage to your home and avoid risks to your health. Bee Attractants In Kansas, carpenter bees are one of the most common species of bees in the area. These solitary insects can be identified by their large yellow and black outer bodies and black abdomens. Males may have a yellow or white face. Vacant carpenter bee nests are another lure, as the current bees move in and add to the previous tenants tunnelin ..read more

Kansas has a diverse wildlife. While sometimes fun to spot in their habitats, certain species are best kept away from our personal homes and properties. Species, such as raccoons, can bring with them destruction to your personal property and can threaten the safety of your loved ones. It may not seem like a big deal for raccoons in Kansas to be in close proximity to your home, especially if left unbothered, but they are actually considered to be a primary carrier of rabies as well as leptospirosis and roundworms. In addition to being a health and safety hazard, raccoons can be vicious. They ar ..read more

Due to COVID-19, many Kansans are returning to the office after months of telecommuting, but that doesn’t mean the need to disinfect is over. Keeping your business safe from harmful pathogens is essential: your employees, your customers, and your bottom line depend on it. Disinfectix Site-Disinfecting Service by Schendel Pest Services gives your employees the confidence of knowing they’re safe at work. Disinfecting the Right Way Matters The old normal is gone and so are the days of do-it-yourself disinfecting. Today, disinfecting your facility the right way lets your employees know their well ..read more

Bugs and business don’t mix. That’s as true for accountants in corporate offices as it is for bartenders at trendy eateries. Pests like termites, cockroaches, and rodents, just to name a few, can do more than disrupt the workplace. They can hurt morale, increase turnover, cause fines, and even force a business to close. How Can Termites Damage my Business? No business is immune to the destruction that termites inflict. Termites eat and tunnel through wood, causing billions of dollars in property damage every year in the United States. Their tunnels weaken the structural integrity of walls, cei ..read more

Kansas garages, attics, sheds, cellars, basements, and crawl spaces have one thing in common: spiders. How did this spider get here? It’s possible that the spider you saw in your garage this morning has been there since its birth. The spider’s mom may have put her egg sac in a quiet part of your home, and her kids have your rent-free tenants ever since. Spiders can also end up in homes and garages when looking for shelter in extreme weather. Other times, they moved in looking for a source of food or water. Garages, cellars, and attics attract spiders because these spaces are often undisturbed ..read more

When many of us think of a rat or mouse making an unwanted appearance, we typically imagine this scenario: A horrified homeowner sees a mouse, then jumps on a coffee table and screams until a braver member of the household arrives and shoos the varmint outside. But mice and rats are just as likely to invade businesses as they are homes, and they can cause just as much damage. How do rodents hurt businesses? Rodents are dangerous pests that need to be eliminated. Rodents can carry illness and disease which can threaten the health of your customers and staff and can even lead to health code viol ..read more