Creston Pest Control

Most Common Pests in Grand Rapids,MI

Your local Grand Rapids Terminix branch is staffed with experienced pest control specialists who live and work in the same community as you. Our team has a deep knowledge of the various pests found throughout the Grand Rapids metro area, in such neighboring communities as Kentwood, Grandville, Lowell, Comstock Park, Belmont, Caledonia, and more. We make it our mission to help residents and business owners in our region, offering them high-quality pest control services with an expert touch. 

Termites

The most common termite species in the Grand Rapids area is the eastern subterranean termite. This species of termite dwells in underground colonies, then expands upwards via a network of mud tunnels, potentially infiltrating your home through any structure that makes contact with the soil. If you spot these mud tubes climbing up the side of your home or interior walls, this can be a sign that you may have a termite problem. Termites are active year round, consuming the cellulose fibers found in wood. 

Cockroaches

The most common species of cockroach in the Grand Rapids Metro area is the German cockroach. German cockroaches subsist on crumbs and water from leaky pipes or in drains in homes and workplaces, making kitchens a common place to find them. They can reproduce rapidly, making it important to nip a potential infestation in the bud before getting out of hand. Cockroaches have a reputation for tracking in a variety of disease causing pathogens, making getting rid of them even more of a priority.

Ants

Pavement ants and carpenter ants are among the most common species of ants in the Grand Rapids metro area. Pavement ants are typically found along the edges of sidewalks and concrete pads. They can enter homes and buildings in search of food, which may lead to contamination of your food supplies. Carpenter ants are destructive pests because they tunnel through wood structures to create their nests. This species can cause structural damage if left unchecked, making it important to call a specialist to help get rid of a carpenter ant infestation.

Mice

House mice are common in the Grand Rapids area. These rodents can be found in basements, attics, closets and small spaces around your home. Mouse activity usually increases during the winter, when the mice are seeking shelter from harsh Midwest winters. Mice can carry a variety of disease-causing pathogens, as well as fleas. These pests can also pose an additional hazard, as they've been known to chew through electrical wiring, nest in insulation in your home and get into your food supplies.

Spiders

Common spiders in the Grand Rapids metro area include the house spider and the wolf spider. House spiders typically dwell inside buildings, spinning their webs in corners of rooms or in cluttered areas. They lay eggs and produce many more spiders. Wolf spiders are larger and can access homes through cracks and crevices. They do not spin webs, but may be attracted to other insects in your home as a steady source of food. Wolf spiders can also bite when provoked.

Ticks

Ticks feed on blood, and when they bite you or your pet, they burrow their mouthparts into your skin and engorge their bodies on your blood. Tick bites can be cause for concern because these tiny, bloodsucking pests can carry and transmit disease-causing pathogens, such as those that lead to Lyme Disease. Ticks generally live outdoors in wooded or grassy areas, but can hitch a ride into your home on your pet after walking through tall grass or the woods. These pests are mostly active during warmer months of the year.