Pest and Termite Control in Rolla, MO Pest Control Resource Library | Central Missouri | Plank

Subterranean termites can damage wood in buildings. An inspection should distinguish observed evidence from conditions that merely suggest further investigation.

German cockroaches can establish indoor populations and need a coordinated control plan. Report suspected sightings promptly for identification.

Oriental cockroaches are dark roaches often associated with damp areas. Identification and moisture checks help guide service.

American cockroaches are large reddish-brown roaches. A sighting should be identified and assessed for its source and entry route.

Yellowjackets are social wasps that can defend nests with repeated stings. Activity near a ground opening or building cavity should be approached cautiously.

The striped bark scorpion is Missouri’s native scorpion. Avoid handling a scorpion found around your home.

Paper wasps build open comb nests and can defend them if disturbed. Nest location helps determine whether management is needed.

Honey bees are pollinators that live in colonies. A cluster or colony near a building needs identification and a location-specific response.

Carpenter bees excavate nesting tunnels in wood. Repeated activity around decks, trim or other wood deserves assessment rather than an automatic assumption of serious damage.

Bumblebees are important pollinators. Bees visiting flowers usually should be left alone rather than treated as a pest problem.

Bald-faced hornets are social wasps that defend their nests. Keep your distance from an active nest and arrange an assessment if it is near people.

Bed bugs are small, blood-feeding insects that hide near sleeping or resting areas. Identification should come from physical evidence, not a pattern of skin marks.

Cat fleas commonly affect both cats and dogs. Managing a household flea problem requires attention to pets and their surroundings.

Asian tiger mosquitoes are recognizable by contrasting black-and-white markings. Mosquito identification does not establish whether any individual carries a disease.

Wolf spiders are active hunters that may occasionally wander into buildings. A sighting should be identified before deciding whether service is needed.

Missouri’s native Texas brown tarantula is a large, stocky spider. Its size can be startling, but an outdoor sighting alone is not a reason for treatment.