Pest Control Info
Arlington, NE

Quick Glance

Pest Companies Within 25 Miles:

11

Average Customer Rating:

4.9/5

Mosquito Season:

Late Apr To Sept

Termite Probability:

Low

Arlington, NE Pest Statistics

  • Around 11 pest control companies service Arlington residents with an average customer service rating of 4.9 out of 5.

  • Anopheles mosquitoes are common in the Arlington area with mosquito season lasting from late April to September.

  • Washington County has a low concentration of Subterranean termites.

  • Roach density in Arlington is heavy with Pennsylvania wood cockroaches being present.

  • Deer mice, White-footed mice, and Norway rats can be found in Arlington.

  • The Brown dog tick, American dog tick, and common flea are active from April to November.

  • Arlington is home to a few stinging insects including Eastern yellowjackets.

  • Roughly 63 ant species have been found in Nebraska with the Pogonomyrmex occidentalis specie being the most popular.

  • Bed bug density is light in Arlington, Nebraska.

Frequently Asked Questions for Arlington

Based on market research, basic monthly pest control services in Arlington can range from $40 to $50 a month. Three month billing cycles are common and could result in a discount over monthly billing cycles. Plans may require an additional startup fee and contract. Usually basic pest control plans will protect from most common household pests but will not cover the more difficult pests, such as termites. Termite protection can typically be added on to a basic plan for an additional fee, but could be included in the higher tier plans.

Monthly pest control is a great option for continuing to prevent pests from invading your Arlington, NE home, but some residents prefer to call when a pest has been spotted for a one time extermination. One time pest control visits usually range from $200 to $500 depending on the current pest, and situation. In general, one time visits are more expensive but can sometimes be necessary.

With bed bugs and termite activity light in Arlington, wasp infestations are usually the most common and expensive service, averaging $500 - $1500.



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Common Pests In Arlington, Nebraska


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Anopheles Mosquitoes

Anopheles mosquitoes, having a brownish-yellow hue and measuring up to 5 millimeters in body length, display nocturnal activity patterns, and lack specificity in choosing host feeding locations. The successful completion of their lifecycle requires access to water sources, particularly for the purpose of egg-laying. Anopheles mosquitoes are infamous for their ability to transmit malaria.


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Subterranean Termites

Subterranean termites in Arlington, NE are dark brown in color with oval-shaped bodies and milky-colored wings. They can grow up to 1/8th of an inch in size. Subterranean termites live entirely underground, making them challenging to detect. Their diet consists of wood that is typically in direct contact with soil and other forms of cellulose. In order to prevent infestations of subterranean termites, it is recommended to use chemical barriers for wood that comes in direct contact with soil around homes or buildings.


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Pennsylvania Wood Cockroaches

The Parcoblatta pennsylvanica, commonly known as the Pennsylvania wood cockroach or woods cockroach, is a small winged insect native to the eastern region of the United States. This dark brown or black-colored insect can grow up to 0.5 inches in length and typically prefers damp and dark locations during daylight hours. Its primary source of food is organic matter, and it is active at night. Although the Pennsylvania wood cockroach is not a frequent household pest, it can gain entry into homes through open doors or windows, particularly in warmer months.


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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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Deer Mice

Deer mice, commonly recognized by their typical round and brown appearance, possess cream-colored underbellies and elongated tails, reaching sizes ranging from 5 to 8 inches in length. During colder seasons, they seek refuge indoors, nesting among cluttered storage areas or small, cave-like spaces in Arlington households. Omnivorous in nature, they feed on both plants and insects.


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Wolf Spiders

Wolf Spiders have thick, gray and brown colored, hairy bodies growing up to 2 inches in length. They do not make webs and can live in cracks and crevices whether indoors or outdoors. Wolf spiders are shy by nature but are considered active predators who like to hunt. They live off of grasshoppers, other spiders, ants and other insects. To keep them away seal any point of entry, and you can deter them naturally with cinnamon, peppermint, and citrus scents.


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Eastern Yellowjackets

Eastern Yellowjackets are black and yellow in appearance and are distinguishable by the black V marking on the back of their heads. They can grow up to 1.8 centimeters in length. These wasps are omnivorous and live off of nectar, fruit, fish, and insects. They build their hives in enclosed spaces, either underground or deep down in abandoned wood piles. This makes them much more difficult to locate. Hang dryer sheets as a natural repellent around a suspected hive or around an outdoor area you want to deter them from.


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Brown Dog Ticks

Brown Dog Ticks are a warm reddish-brown color when male and more of a steel color when female. Prior to feeding they are about 1/8th of an inch in size. After latching onto a host and sucking blood, they expand up to 1/2 of an inch in length. Unlike most ticks, they thrive indoors. This particular species of hard tick latches onto dogs and people to gain entrance into your Arlington, NE home and then will remain indoors for the remainder of its life. Try using eucalyptus oil or diatomaceous earth to get rid of them.

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