Orkin Wausau, Wisconsin

Wausau Pest Pressure

Residents of Wausau, WI, are experiencing increased exposure to bed bugs. These pests hide in mattresses, headboards, and numerous cracks and crevices throughout the day, then emerge at night to feed on human blood. Their bite is painless, but can results in an itchy, swollen rash that can last for several days. While they aren’t known to spread disease, bed bugs can keep people awake with thoughts of the pests crawling around while they're trying to sleep.

The changing seasons bring different pests to Wausau homes and yards. For example, mosquitoes are prevalent in the summer, while earwigs move indoors during the cold winters. Mosquitoes spread many diseases to Wisconsin residents, including West Nile and other viruses. Earwigs don't spread disease, but they can alarm people with their large pincers.