GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN SALINA?

Rodent urine and droppings can spread hantavirus, salmonella, and leptospirosis in Salina households. Signs: ammonia-like smell in enclosed spaces, dark droppings near food, nests of shredded paper or fabric.

Some Salina ant species form supercolonies with hundreds of queens — DIY methods rarely eliminate them. Signs: persistent ants despite repeated spraying, multiple satellite nests in walls and yard, foraging at all hours.

Spider treatments in Salina focus on entry points and the underlying insect populations that attract spiders. Signs: webs forming repeatedly in same spots, multiple spider species in one area, egg sacs in corners.

Reducing prey insects (springtails, silverfish, small flies) is the long-term solution for Salina centipede issues. Signs: multiple species of small insects in damp areas, centipedes hunting on basement walls at night.

Yellowjackets account for the majority of stinging emergencies in Salina. They nest in soil, walls, and attics. Signs: ground-level entry holes with constant traffic, wasps inside homes through wall cracks.

A single bed bug can lay 500 eggs in a lifetime — infestations grow quickly in Salina homes without intervention. Signs: bites on exposed skin while sleeping, blood spots on pillowcases, dark spots in mattress piping.