Pest Control Info
Elk City, KS

Quick Glance

Pest Companies Within 25 Miles:

7

Average Customer Rating:

4.8/5

Mosquito Season:

Early Apr To Sept

Termite Probability:

Moderate

Elk City, KS Pest Statistics

  • Around 7 pest control companies service Elk City residents with an average customer service rating of 4.8 out of 5.

  • Aedes mosquitoes are common in the Elk City area with mosquito season lasting from early April to September.

  • Montgomery County has a moderate concentration of Subterranean termites.

  • Roach density in Elk City is very heavy with Pennsylvania wood cockroaches, and Oriental cockroaches being present.

  • Deer mice, White-footed mice, Norway rats, and Rice rats can be found in Elk City.

  • The Brown dog tick, American dog tick, Deer tick, Lone star tick, and common flea are active from March to December.

  • Elk City is home to many stinging insects including Southern yellowjackets, Eastern yellowjackets, and Red wasps.

  • Roughly 62 ant species have been found in Kansas with the Pogonomyrmex occidentalis specie being the most popular.

  • Bed bug density is light in Elk City, Kansas.

Frequently Asked Questions for Elk City

Based on market research, an average of $40 to $50 a month for basic pest control services can help protect your Elk City, KS home from the most common household pests. Longer billing cycles could be available to help discount the rate. A startup fee and contract agreement may be required for pest control plans. Pests that are more difficult to exterminate, such as bed bugs, are usually not included in basic pest plans.

Some Montgomery County residents prefer pest control only when a pest has been spotted. Determined by the severity of the infestation and the pest, one time visits average $200 to $500. Although a one time visit could be necessary, monthly pest control services tend to be cheaper and continue to keep household pests under control.

With bed bugs light in the area, termite infestation extermination in Elk City, KS is usually the most common and costly service, averaging $2 - $3 per square foot.



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Common Pests In Elk City, Kansas


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Aedes Mosquitoes

Aedes mosquitoes are black in color with white accents predominantly on the legs. Commonly known as “ankle biters”, the females will bite human ankles in order to get the blood needed for reproduction. Aedes mosquitoes also consume plant nectar and do not fly long distances. Living in or around homes can provide the mosquitoes with food, shelter, and the ability to lay eggs. Even the slightest amount of water can be used to lay mosquito eggs. The lifespan of an Aedes mosquito can be around two weeks, with the female laying eggs around three times.


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Subterranean Termites

Subterranean termites are a diverse group of insects with specialized body shapes based on their roles in the colony. The swarmers, also known as alates, have wings and are responsible for reproduction. Workers, which are the most numerous caste, have smaller jaws and are responsible for foraging, feeding, and caring for the young. Soldiers, with large heads and long mandibles, are responsible for defending the colony against predators. Subterranean termites are known to build colonies underground and invade Elk City, KS homes by tunneling through soil. They construct mud tubes to provide a protective and controlled environment for themselves as they access wood for food.


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Oriental Cockroach

Oriental cockroaches have a shiny black exterior. Males grow to 25 millimeters in length and have short wings. Females reach 32 millimeters and do not have wings. Oriental cockroaches are commonly found in dark and damp areas such as drain pipes, sewers, basements, and crawl spaces. They prefer to feed off of trash and decaying organic matter. While their bites are not dangerous, they can spread many diseases by simply walking around. Take care of any leaks, regularly clean garbage cans, and seal off potential points of entry to prevent them from entering a home.


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Pogonomyrmex occidentalis

Pogonomyrmex occidentalis are more commonly known as Western Harvester Ants. They have red colored bodies and grow to be about 1/4 of an inch in length. They prefer to nest in loose soil and work to remove any plants from the area so the roots don’t interfere with the nest. Colonies can grow to populations of over 20,000 ants. Their diet consists of insects and seeds which the worker ants bring back to the colony on their backs to share with others.


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Rice Rats

Rice rats in Elk City, KS are smaller in stature only reaching about 5.5 inches in length. Their fur can be primarily brown or gray. The sides of their body are light gray and their bellies are a pure gray color. Rice rats can also be distinguished by their tails, which are brown on top and white on the bottom. They live outdoors and thrive in wet environments with dense vegetation. They’re omnivores and eat insects, fish, and grasses.


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Brown Recluse

Brown recluse are about 3/8ths of an inch in size and are distinguishable by their pale brown color and violin-shaped marking near the base of their head. The name recluse comes from their penchant for spinning webs in dark, remote, and abandoned areas. Their venom is considered harmful to humans and bite sites will gradually turn into a large blister possibly developing into an ulcer. If bitten by a recluse, seek medical attention as soon as possible.


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Red Wasps

Red Wasps, known for their distinctive rusty red colored bodies and black wings, can grow up to 1 inch in size. They are social wasps that construct large paper nests capable of sustaining up to 5000 individuals. Nests in Elk City are typically found in hollow trees and roof overhangs. Red Wasps are attracted to sweet foods, flowers, and bright colors, but their diet is predominantly composed of caterpillars.


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Deer Ticks

Ixodes scapularis, commonly known as Deer Ticks, are a species of tick that exhibit a reddish-brown coloration with a hard, black exoskeleton, and can grow up to 3 millimeters in length. These ticks are notorious for their ability to transmit Lyme disease, a debilitating bacterial infection. Deer Ticks are known to lurk in tall grass and brushy areas of Elk City, KS, waiting for a suitable host to walk by, at which point they attach themselves and begin feeding until fully engorged.

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