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Common Household Pests

Ants   Carpenter Ants
Ants   Carpenter Ants
Crickets Fleas
Crickets   Fleas
Silverfish   Spiders
Silverfish   Spiders
Mice   Rats
Mice   Rats
Cockroaches   Stinging Insects, Wasps and hornets
Roaches   Stinging Insects
Termites   Flies
Termites   Flies










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Wasps & Hornets

What are wasps and hornets?

Wasps and hornets are stinging insect that belong to the order of insects known as hymenoptera. The same order of insects that ants belong to. They are known as beneficial insects as they are pollinators. Depending upon specifics species they will nest in the ground or in nests which they construct in various locations from the eaves of homes to trees or bushes.

Are they dangerous?

Yes, wasps and hornets account for about 30 percent of the 54 deaths related to arthropod bites each year. Some individuals are allergic and may suffer anaphylactic shock due to being stung.

How do you get rid of wasps and hornets?

Wasps and hornets may be difficult to control that's why our service includes the necessary products and follow up visits for one fee. Our treatment methods consist of the following:

Initial Service - Detailed inspection of the interior and exterior of your home, then a targeted treatment of all areas where activity is present. Each Initial Service includes the application of seven exclusive Pest Guard steps, designed to rid your home of unwanted pests and keep them away.

Follow Up - Quarterly interior/exterior or exterior-only services will be scheduled as part of our annual Integrated Pest Management program. All Schendel Premium Care customers enjoy the benefit of our PestZero Guarantee. If pests return in between visits, Schendel returns for free.

Can I do it myself?

Due to the complexity of treatment and the time required, termites are generally not a pest many people have success in eradicating. Beware when purchasing pesticides and other products online as many are not effective. Pesticides can be harmful to people and pets if they are misused or mixed improperly.

How soon can you get here?

Schendel is 100% committed helping you ASAP. In most cases, we can respond the same or very next day.

Is the treatment safe?

Schendel uses the least amount of material as possible while still resolving the problem. We utilize natural products, baits, and mechanical means as a form of treatment as much as possible. When conventional materials are required, we follow very stringent guidelines for the use of the product so that is poses no threat to people, pets or plants. All products are registered by the EPA. Our service technicians will inform you of any specific safety measures that need to be taken.

How much does it cost?

We have standard pricing for all of our pest services, based on average size homes under 3500 square feet, and where the infestation does not require more than the standard number of services. We will always make you aware of any price changes before we start your service. Sign up for your FREE quote today and see how much you can save with Schendel.

What is the warranty?

Schendel offers customers an exclusive PestZero Warranty. We will target the source and eliminate your pest problem. If pests return, Schendel returns for free. Guaranteed.

How can I prevent this in the future?

Pest problems can be difficult to prevent. Many of our clients choose to continue service with our carpenter bee services to keep pests out of their home. You can also check our Pest Prevention Tips here.

Where does Schendel service?

Schendel Pest Services provides residential and commercial wasp, hornet and stinging insect control and extermination services for Topeka, KS, Kansas City, KS, Lawrence, KS, Wichita, KS, Kansas City, MO, Springfield, MO, Phoenix, AZ, and Norman, OK.