The Bug Shockers Blog

Noticing spiders in late summer? Learn how to identify brown recluse spiders in Wichita homes, DIY prevention steps, and when to call a local pro.

Short answer: Field crickets grow up outdoors all summer and reach adult size in late August. As nights cool, dealing with crickets in Overland Park homes becomes a common issue as they move toward the warmest structure nearby—your house. . In the Kansas City metro they end up in basements, garages, and window wells because those are the easiest ways in. Sealing the gaps beats spraying alone every time. Johnson County homes have one thing working against them here: basements.

Woke up to a line of ants on your kitchen counter? Before you grab the spray, find out why local ant colonies flood Wichita homes every spring—and how to actually stop them.