The top 25 pests in Kansas commonly found in Kansas due to its climate and location. For the most current and accurate information, please consult local pest control services. Here’s a general list of pests that can be found in Kansas:
- Termites (Eastern Subterranean Termites)
- Ants (Carpenter Ants, Pavement Ants)
- Bed Bugs
- Mosquitoes
- Ticks (American Dog Ticks, Black-legged Ticks)
- Fleas
- Cockroaches (German Cockroaches, American Cockroaches)
- Rodents (House Mice, Norway Rats)
- Spiders (Brown Recluse Spiders, Northern Black Widow)
- Wasps (Yellow Jackets, Paper Wasps)
- Boxelder Bugs
- Beetles (Carpet Beetles, Powderpost Beetles)
- Silverfish
- Earwigs
- Aphids
- Moths (Indian Meal Moths, Clothes Moths)
- Mites (Bird Mites, Dust Mites)
- Flies (Houseflies, Fruit Flies)
- Weevils (Granary Weevils, Rice Weevils)
- Millipedes
- Centipedes
- Stink Bugs (Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs)
- Pantry Pests (Confused Flour Beetles, Saw-toothed Grain Beetles)
- Carpenter Bees
- Grubs (Japanese Beetle Grubs, European Chafer Grubs)
Please remember that this is a generalized list, and not all these pests might be problematic in Kansas. The specific types and populations of pests can vary widely from year to year due to factors such as weather patterns, changes in local ecosystems, and human activity.