Orkin Little Rock, Arkansas

Little Rock Pest Pressure

The most populated city in the state, Little Rock, AR, is also home to numerous pest species. Humid temperatures in late spring and early summer bring an influx of carpenter ants and subterranean termites. Because both pests swarm (flights of winged individuals) and burrow/tunnel from the soil into wood, carpenter ants and termites are often confused with one another. However, termites eat wood, while carpenter ants only excavate galleries in the wood that they use for nesting. Regardless of their diet, both species can cause serious and costly damage to the infrastructure of homes.

Other problematic pests found in Little Rock include spiders and ticks. Common house spiders are mostly nuisances due to their unsightly webs, though Arkansas is also home to dangerous brown recluse spiders. Their bites can be painful and typically occur when the pests are trapped in bedding or clothing and otherwise come into accidental close contact with humans. In addition, residents and their pets can pick up American dog ticks when spending time outdoors. The blood-sucking pests transmit Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and other harmful human and animal related illnesses.