Bug Barriers Lees Summit MO

Most treatment for wood-destroying insects happened long after the builder's departure. Exterminators sprayed gallons of chemicals onto lawns and into wall cavities. Residents in Lees Summit had to evacuate while chemicals dissipated. In fact, effective insect resistance requires intervention during the earliest phases of construction.

Local Companies

Gunter Pest Management
913-385-BUGS
6709 W 119 ST
Overland Park, KS
Catch-It Wildlife & Pest Control, Inc.
913-338-3330
7211 W. 98th Terr. Suite 100
Overland Park, KS
Critter Control
913-962-9200
5632 nieman rd
shawnee, KS
Critter Control
913-962-9200
5632 nieman rd
shawnee, KS
Gunter Pest Management Inc
(816) 554-2847
705B SE Melody Ln
Lees Summit, MO
Gunter Pest Management
(816) 554-2847
705B SE Melody Ln
Lees Summit, MO
Mason Exterminating
(816) 524-1291
Lees Summit, MO
Moxie Pest Control
(816) 524-9090
1268 NE Sloan St
Lees Summit, MO
Certified Termite & Pest Control
(816) 554-3892
Lees Summit, MO
Allcity Pest Management
(816) 554-2489
705B SE Melody Ln
Lees Summit, MO

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Effective insect resistance requires intervention during the earliest phases of construction.


By Matthew Power


Mosttreatment for wood-destroying insects happened long after the builder's departure. Exterminators sprayed gallons of chemicals onto lawns and into wall cavities. Residents had to evacuate while chemicals dissipated.


Consumers and health organizations increasingly oppose such heavy-handed treatments. But at the same time, imported breeds of voracious insects--such as the Formosan termite--have ravaged homes in many parts of the United States.


"In the Washington area, we've seen termite colonies that are more than a million in size," notes Harold Harlan, senior entomologist with D.C.-based National Pest Management Association. "They can cause extensive damage."


As a result, both home buyers and code officials are leaning on builders to integrate proactive insect deterrents into their new homes.


The modern battle of the bugs can only be won if you do the following:


  • Site the home away from damp, woodsy areas.



  • Remove all cellulose-based materials from the landscape.



  • Design and install gutters and eaves to carry water away from the foundation.



  • At ground level, use physical barriers ranging from low tech (sand) to high tech (stainless steel mesh).



  • Build with borate-treated building materials.



Featured Local Company

Gunter Pest Management

913-385-BUGS
6709 W 119 ST
Overland Park, KS
www.gunterpest.com

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