Why do I request text or email contact over taking or returning phone calls?
I do all my own work. I also try to be as upfront as possible. By not taking or making calls while driving, it eliminates 80% of the time I would have to do so. Your safety is my number one concern. Talking while driving or servicing risk making serious mistakes, either causing a car accident or improper application of the products I use. I make every attempt to return emails or text as soon as possible. I may take several hours or even the next day. Since my days are 12 hours plus, emails via contact form makes it easier to squeeze you in sooner.
Thank you for your understanding and continued trust.
Brent Towle, Owner/Operator
I do all my own work. I also try to be as upfront as possible. By not taking or making calls while driving, it eliminates 80% of the time I would have to do so. Your safety is my number one concern. Talking while driving or servicing risk making serious mistakes, either causing a car accident or improper application of the products I use. I make every attempt to return emails or text as soon as possible. I may take several hours or even the next day. Since my days are 12 hours plus, emails via contact form makes it easier to squeeze you in sooner.
Thank you for your understanding and continued trust.
Brent Towle, Owner/Operator
Bald Faced Hornet Nest, not a true hornet. Black Yellow Jacket.
Same day service may be available for wasp, baldfaced hornets,
and yellow jackets is possible only if contact form is filled out.
***Calls and text take longer to receive and return.
Please fill out contact us form.
Check out our Wasp section for general pricing.
No need to be home for the service if approved.
Prefer to service nest closer to sunset.
The Dog Days of Summer have returned? Late September we saw some of the warmest temps in the season. By the end of the last week we returned to normal temps. Early October is expected to still remain above average over all.
What effect will this September warm spell have on over wintering pest? Many will be producing an additional generation needing to find a warm place.
Between now and early November, a good exterior service and pest proofing evaluation will pay for it self in spades.
Carpenter Ants, Earwigs and Centipedes have taken full advantage.
Beware of the "homeless" wasp! They have stopped building their hive. Many have even finished breeding new "queens" for next year. Now they are starting to congregate on the sunny sides of structures. Some will overwinter in your overhangs, while others will bury themselves in the ground close to your foundation.
Then there will be the massive Box Elder/Lady Beetle outbreak...
Whats that smell? Oh my! It is the feared Brown Marmorated Stink Bug. They have been reported in Walworth County and parts of Western Kenosha and Racine Counties. Prevention IS your only viable option. Once they have entered your homes walls for the winter? It is NOT a good idea to kill them. Whoa what? Are you nuts Brent? Thanks for asking, I am not. The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is quite capable of surviving all winter in our walls. They will wake up from time to time all winter long, entering the living space of your home. Once in, the only option is to vacuum them up with a vacuum cleaner you will NOT use for any other purpose. Why? Because they will leave such a strong smell in it, you will NOT be able to wash it out.
The only time a chemical should be applied is while they are on the exterior of the structure. That means between now and early November.
What do they look like?
and yellow jackets is possible only if contact form is filled out.
***Calls and text take longer to receive and return.
Please fill out contact us form.
Check out our Wasp section for general pricing.
No need to be home for the service if approved.
Prefer to service nest closer to sunset.
The Dog Days of Summer have returned? Late September we saw some of the warmest temps in the season. By the end of the last week we returned to normal temps. Early October is expected to still remain above average over all.
What effect will this September warm spell have on over wintering pest? Many will be producing an additional generation needing to find a warm place.
Between now and early November, a good exterior service and pest proofing evaluation will pay for it self in spades.
Carpenter Ants, Earwigs and Centipedes have taken full advantage.
Beware of the "homeless" wasp! They have stopped building their hive. Many have even finished breeding new "queens" for next year. Now they are starting to congregate on the sunny sides of structures. Some will overwinter in your overhangs, while others will bury themselves in the ground close to your foundation.
Then there will be the massive Box Elder/Lady Beetle outbreak...
Whats that smell? Oh my! It is the feared Brown Marmorated Stink Bug. They have been reported in Walworth County and parts of Western Kenosha and Racine Counties. Prevention IS your only viable option. Once they have entered your homes walls for the winter? It is NOT a good idea to kill them. Whoa what? Are you nuts Brent? Thanks for asking, I am not. The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is quite capable of surviving all winter in our walls. They will wake up from time to time all winter long, entering the living space of your home. Once in, the only option is to vacuum them up with a vacuum cleaner you will NOT use for any other purpose. Why? Because they will leave such a strong smell in it, you will NOT be able to wash it out.
The only time a chemical should be applied is while they are on the exterior of the structure. That means between now and early November.
What do they look like?
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug. Photo Credit Daniel D Dye II
Who is Spectrum Pest Control?
We are a locally owned and family run business
Brent Towle
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Judith Towle
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Brent and Judith have owned and operated Spectrum Pest Control since Feb 1st 1994. From day one, it has been their goal to remain a small family run business. No other field employees than Brent. This assures, you will always get someone with the best training, most experience in the Kenosha area. You also get someone who proudly supports other businesses in Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie, Bristol, Paris, Trevor, Salem, Twin Lakes, Silver Lake, Weaton, Racine and Lake Geneva/Williams Bay/Fontana.
What's Bugging You Now?
Are Carpenter Ants in your future?
Female Worker Carpenter Ant
The above average rains have given ideal conditions for carpenter ant activity. This has brought us colony sizes I have not seen in twenty years. Schedule your service today! Click on picture for up to date information about Carpenter Ants.
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Box Elder Bugs are hiding, not gone!
Fall congregation Box Elder Bugs
The warmer temps and rain has kept the box elder bug in their favorite spots. Box Elder Trees. The higher moisture, which elevates a mold that would normally reduce their population, appears to have less of an impact. Resistance? Too soon to know for sure. This is the fourth season I have observed these elevated levels.
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Link to Product Labels and SDS
Seasonal Expectations
What happened to summer?
Fall is predicted to have above average temperatures through November.
This means mice will be late yet abundant when they do show up.
Spring, Summer, Spring, Summer, fall, summer. Rain, Wind, Rain and you guessed it...More rain. What a strange pattern we have been in all spring and now late-summer. Warm spells last no more than a few days. Mosquitoes have hit their next peak in time for Labor Day.
The American Dog Tick has been bad since May. Paper Wasp are late yet gaining ground. Spiders are multiplying. Bed Bugs never rest.
So, what next? CARPENTER ANTS!!!!
Yes, they are bad. Real Bad.
The American Dog Tick has been bad since May. Paper Wasp are late yet gaining ground. Spiders are multiplying. Bed Bugs never rest.
So, what next? CARPENTER ANTS!!!!
Yes, they are bad. Real Bad.
CONTACT US
"Only Spectrum Pest Control has been around long enough to
know what to expect next in Kenosha, Wisconsin"
Serving Kenosha longer than any other locally owned service
Contact us today
262-657-5665
4508-8th Ave Kenosha, WI 53140
CELEBRATING OUR 24TH YEAR IN BUSINESS!
Over 31 years in the industry!
No need to rely on a national big box company.
Assuring you the peace of mind knowing we are here
for the long haul!
We are local, Established, Committed, Involved
Spectrum Pest Control services all of Kenosha County including: Pleasant Prairie, Bristol, Trevor, Twin Lakes, Wilmot, Paddock Lake, Salem, Wheatland, Powers Lake, Silver Lake, Somers, Paris and more
We also service the City of Racine and surrounding communities including Sturtevant, Mount Pleasant, Raymond, Union Grove, Franksville and Caledonia
Spectrum Pest Control Eco Tech LLC
Will Rid Your Home or Business of:
Carpenter Ants, Mice, Spiders, Wasp/Hornets, Yellow Jackets, Centipedes, Roaches, Bed Bugs, Earwigs, Fleas, Ticks, Rats, Moths, Silverfish, Box Elder Bugs, Asian Lady Beetles, Fruit Flies, Drain Flies, Indian Meal Moths, Weevils, Grain Beetles, Voles/Meadow Mice, Starlings(flocks), Pigeons, Geese(flocks), Termites and many more.
If there is a pest we do not service?
We will gladly refer you to someone locally who does.
Your safety is our number one concern.
Because of this, our company and personal policy is to
never take or return calls or text while driving or
servicing our clients!
Please always ask the person you are calling if they are driving.
IT CAN WAIT!
Because of this policy, email/contact form is usually the quickest way to reach me.
Thank You,
Brent Towle, owner
Proud Member of:
Proud to be Rated A+ by BBB of Wisconsin
Past President of Kenosha Rotary West
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Member of National Pest Management Association since 1998!
First Wisconsin Based Company to be certified QualityPro
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Member of Kenosha Chamber of Commerce since 1994!
Member Wisconsin Pest Control Association since 1996!
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Proud Charter Member and recipient of first ever Pest Professional of the month
