Local pest control for Cranston homes

Permits, licenses and your utility

Mice and rats move indoors as nights get colder in the fall, and carpenter ants and termites become more visible in spring. In Cranston, those seasonal swings mean a lot of calls cluster in October and April.

Know your Cranston house

The Pawtuxet River forms much of the line between Cranston and Warwick, and homes near it saw serious flooding in March 2010. Eden Park and Oaklawn are mostly single-family neighborhoods where basements, garages and yards are part of the picture.

Much of the city's housing went up between the early 1900s and the 1970s, so it is common to find a newer kitchen sitting on top of an older basement. Wood decks, porches and damp basements attract carpenter ants and other wood-loving insects in spring.

Homes near the open land on Cranston's western side see more field mice in the fall, while closely built blocks near Providence see more roaches and rats. Pawtuxet Village straddles the Cranston and Warwick line where the Pawtuxet River reaches the bay, and its historic homes are close together.

Get ready for the call

Note where and when you see activity, and take photos of droppings, insects or damage.

What usually goes wrong

You may want a pest control company if you notice any of these:

• Bed bug bites or spots on sheets
• Wasp nest near a door
• Sawdust-like debris or mud tubes (possible termites)

What happens after you call

1. Share your ZIP code and what you are seeing.
2. Your details go to a pest control company with availability in your part of Cranston.
3. They confirm timing, price and any fees with you directly.