Schendel provides a comprehensive program that includes both preventative and corrective pest management measures based on the unique challenges of each food grade manufacturing facility. Schendel technicians are trained to clearly understand the connection between pest management, good manufacturing practices and food safety and our commercial pest control programs are designed to comply with all third-party audit standards.
Pest Identification
Not sure which insect or rodent is invading your home or property? Check out our pest identification resource for valuable information, including the potential structural damages and health hazards caused by the pests commonly found in Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Arizona, and Texas.
Ants are social insects. They live in colonies, usually underground and are very successful because of their ability to work together towards the common goal of caring for their queen. Ant colonies are comprised of at least one queen and her workers. The workers take care of foraging for food to feed the young and the protection of the queen.
Spiders
Clover mites are a type of nuisance pest that are related to ticks and spiders. As their name suggests clover mites feed on the juices of clover, grass, and other lawn plants. Clover mites are very tiny, about the size of a pin head (.75mm), their body is oval in shape, and they have 8 legs. The front two legs are much longer than the other 6 legs, and are sometimes confused with being antennae.
Termites
Schendel’s termite control program is the most advanced treatment combined with targeted applications to ensure maximum protection against termite damage.
Bed Bugs
Should a bed bug infestation occur in your home or business, you can count on Schendel Pest Services to get rid of bed bugs quickly and completely. In business since 1947, we specialize in the detection and extermination of bed bugs.
Fleas
Are also commonly found in yards, especially those frequented by other wildlife species. Wildlife like deer, raccoons, squirrels and skunks can bring ticks and fleas to your property.
Cockroaches
Cockroaches are a type of insect that are found living all over the world. They are very resilient and can be difficult to control. Many species of cockroaches are actually seen as beneficial to the environment because they help to get rid of decaying organic materials. However, the species that invade homes and other properties are not as well loved. In fact, they are considered to be dangerous pests that should be eliminated as quickly as possible. Two of the most common species to invade homes are the American cockroach and the German cockroach.
Silverfish
If your heating and cooling bills are growing out of control, it could be due to deteriorating insulation in your home. At Schendel Pest Services, we have been providing superior pest control since 1947 and now offer pest control insulation services that will allow you to save money on energy bills while protecting your home from silverfish and other insects. Whether you are replacing old insulation or insulating a brand new home, Schendel’s insulation installers can help!
Bees
Carpenter bees are a large solitary species of bee. Which means they won’t found in large swarms bees buzzing around your property. They are often mistaken for bumble bees but instead of being “fuzzy” all over they have abdomens that are black and shiny. They are yellow and black in color and often lack stripes. Adults range in size from ¼ to 1 inch in length.
Wasps
Pest Guard 4: Inside, family-friendly products are applied in a targeted manner throughout the home. Controls spiders, wasps & silverfish.
Ticks
While time spent outside is great, it can be ruined quickly by the nuisance of outdoor pests. Mosquitos and ticks are a few of these outdoor pests that can put a damper on an event or quality time outside. Having a pest control plan and leveraging the expertise of Schendel Pest Services, you’ll be less likely to worry about pests ruining your parties or time in your outdoor spaces.
Crickets
House crickets are the most common species of cricket found in the area and are yellowish brown in color and they have three bands going across their head. They have strong large hind legs that they use for jumping, and wings that cover the abdomen of both the male and female. Adults can grow to be between ¾ and 7/8 of an inch in length.
Earwigs
Saving money is great. Saving money while protecting your home and family from insect infestations is even better! At Schendel, we install insulation that contains borate, an ingredient used in many household products and one that is deadly to ants, earwigs, silverfish and other insects.
Mosquitoes
Can be when outdoors. The buzzing and biting can become annoying quickly, making you want to cut your time outside short. The itchy red bumps can last for days after being bitten and can cause discomfort. Mosquitoes can also be problematic as they are known carriers of parasites and viruses like West Nile and Malaria.
Flies
Schendel Pest Services takes a proactive approach to restaurant pest control. We understand how damaging just one sighting of ants, roaches, mice or flies can be to your restaurant’s professional reputation and ultimately your bottom line, which is why Schendel’s trained staff utilizes a Log Book and Sanitation Log to help restaurants stay within Health Department guidelines. This communication tool assists your staff by providing relevant and timely information critical to health department regulatory compliance.
Centipedes
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Beetles
Cigarette beetles are a type of stored product pest that are considered to be a nuisance pest. They are active year-round as long as their environment stays above 65 degrees. Females lay their eggs in pantry items and when the eggs hatch the larvae eat, pupate and develop into an adult. Adults grow to be about 1/10th of an inch in length and are a light yellowish-brown color. Their body is an oval shape and appear to be humpbacked because their head is bent down at an angle and is almost invisible from above. The larvae of the cigarette beetle are slightly smaller than the adult, worm-like and are a creamy white color.
Scorpions
Whether it’s spiders, ants or other pests making your home or business their own, Schendel Pest Services has a pest control program that is right for you! From mice to bed bugs, termites to scorpions (in Arizona only), find a solution that fits your needs and your budget.
Hornets
Yellow Jackets
Moths
Stink Bugs
Pantry Pests
Drugstore beetles are a type of stored pantry pest and like other types of pantry pests it is the larval stage that does most of the damage and contaminates food sources. Adult female drugstore beetles lay their eggs in a variety of food and non-food items which include: flour, spices, cereals, dry pet food, books, wool, leather, and of course, their namesake, prescription drugs. Once the larvae hatch they feed on the available food sources for a period of time before pupating into an adult.
Stinging Insects
Do-it-yourself carpenter bee control is not recommended. Pesticides that are available at big box stores are often ineffective and will end up costing you more in both time and money. They can be dangerous for you, your family, pets, and plants if they are not mixed, placed or used properly. Also DIY pest control does not do anything to treat the root cause of your carpenter bee problem, which is why and how are they are invading into your property. Another issue that makes treating these stinging insects hard, carpenter bees return to the same place year after year.
Mites
Clover mites overwinter as adults or eggs; when the weather warms in the early spring they emerge from their overwinter spots and climb up the sides homes and other buildings in large numbers. They accidentally enter into homes through small cracks in the foundation or exterior walls, and through gaps around windows and doors. While they can become quite a nuisance, they are not dangerous, but can cause items to become damaged within the home. When clover mites are squished or crushed they leave a red mark behind that can stain walls, floors, furniture, and clothing.
Springtails
Aphids
Asian lady beetles are a type of insect that in the right environment are considered to be beneficial. They eat aphids, mites, mealy bugs, and other species of plant eating insects that can harm crops and garden plants.
Firebrats
Pest Guard 5: A long-lasting dust is injected into voids behind perimeter switch plates, kick plates, electrical outlet covers and plumbing entrances. Controls ants, roaches, spiders & firebrats.
Psocids
Schendel provides a comprehensive program that includes both preventive and corrective pest control measures uniquely designed for warehouse and food distribution facilities in Kansas, including Kansas City, Wichita and Topeka, as well as Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas and Arizona. Schendel technicians are trained to implement an Integrated Pest Management program designed to prevent actual or potential food adulteration from rodents, insects, birds, mites, psocids, and other pests. Our programs are designed to comply with all third-party audit standards.
Boxelder Bugs
Box elder bugs get their name from the fact that they are often found on and around box elder trees. Ash trees, maple trees, cherry trees and other seed-bearing plants are also where they can be found. Box elder bugs feed on the sap of the trees and plants that they invade.
Unfortunately, having a healthy well-cared-for lawn often attracts moles to your property. Learn more about moles, and what else attracts them to your property.
Raccoons
We realize that removing the problem won’t keep the wildlife from returning, which is why we will investigate to identify the source of the problem and find a solution to keep wildlife away from your home.If you are worried about raccoons in the attic, need help getting rid of squirrels or if the smell of skunks has become overwhelming, contact Schendel Pest Services ! We are ready to help you identify and resolve your wildlife problem quickly and efficiently.
Pest birds cause tens of millions of dollars of damage every year to American buildings, machinery, automobiles, roofs, ventilation systems and much more. Bird fecal droppings and nesting materials that are allowed to accumulate pose a host of physical problems which can become very serious if they are not corrected immediately.
Woodpeckers
They can be. Female carpenter bees have the ability to sting. Their venom is powerful enough to cause an allergic reaction in some people. However, female carpenter bees are fairly docile and will only sting if they are being directly threatened or handled. Males are much more hostile and will aggressively buzz and fly around the heads of perceived threats. The good news is, although they are aggressive in action, the males do not have the ability to sting. The real danger that carpenter bee’s pose is to the structural integrity of your home and other structures located on your property. The wood that they are tunneling and nesting in is weakened by their presence and handy work. Also, carpenter bee tunnels can attract woodpeckers. Woodpeckers peck at the tunnels in order to feed on the carpenter bee eggs and larvae within them, causing even more damage.
Sparrows
Schendel’s pest bird removal and control service is the smart choice in wild bird removal for commercial facilities. Schendel protects your property from flickers, pigeons, sparrows, swallows, geese, crows, grackles, woodpeckers, starlings and more. Each program is designed to fit any pest bird issues that you are encountering today and help protect from bird pest problems in the future.
To find out how we eliminate nuisance and destructive insects, rodents, and wildlife, simply click on a service below or visit our menu for more service offerings.
Mice
Schendel’s Premium Care program is guaranteed to keep your home pest free for one year. We perform an intensive interior and exterior service, then follow up with quarterly visits. If additional pest treatments are needed between services, they are completed at no additional charge. That’s our PestZero Guarantee. Here’s how we protect your home from ants, spiders, crickets, fleas, silverfish, mice and rats, roaches and more!
Rats
Rats, mice, pocket gophers, and voles are classified as rodents because of the single pair of continuously growing incisors they have in both the upper and lower jaw. Rodents are… Read More
Squirrels
Are things around your yard a little wild? Is it because of pesky wildlife? If so, let Schendel help. Nuisance wildlife, such as raccoons, skunks and squirrels carry diseases and may harm your family and home. Issues that may arise with an infestation of wildlife include...
Voles
Voles are active and breed year-round, this means that a small vole problem can quickly become a very large vole problem.
Gophers
Pocket gophers are most active in the spring and fall and are attracted to properties that offer them ample food sources and a place to create their tunnels and burrows.