Three calls dominate our Wichita schedule. First, scratching noises inside attic walls, usually starting in fall when dropping temperatures send mice and rats toward buildings; a mouse only needs a gap about 6 mm wide, so we inspect openings around a quarter inch, seal with mesh and sealant, and place tamper-resistant bait stations.
Second, termite mud tubes along the foundation, common in older frame homes near the Wichita Public Library and throughout Historic Midtown; we confirm live activity with a moisture meter and borescope before recommending a termiticide barrier or baiting system. Third, cockroaches hiding beneath the refrigerator, worse in summer humidity that aggravates moisture-loving activity.
Winter freezes may reduce outdoor insect activity temporarily, but they push everything indoors. Heavy rain can flood basements and crawl spaces, and strong winds around open Sedgwick County lots can affect outdoor spray timing, so we schedule exterior applications around the forecast.
Our coverage spans 67230, 67235, 67260, 67217, 67216, 67215, 67214, 67213, 67212, 67211, 67210, 67219, 67218, 67223, 67220, 67226, 67202, 67203, 67204, 67205, 67206, 67207, 67208, 67209, 67201, 67275, 67276, 67277, and 67278. Self-check: run a hand along your foundation sill after rain and look for mud tubes or droppings.