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What Milwaukee housing means for pest control

Building permits run through the Department of Neighborhood Services' online system. A licensed contractor can usually handle the filing for the work they do. Duplexes with one flat stacked above another are common in older neighborhoods. Shared systems mean a problem in one flat can affect the other.

Jones Island turns wastewater solids into Milorganite fertilizer. What goes down the drain matters, so wipes belong in the trash. Older homes have more gaps in foundations, walls and around pipes, which gives mice and insects easy ways in.

Mice head indoors in the fall as temperatures drop, and calls spike from October through winter. Lake Michigan breezes can keep the east side cooler in summer. Summer storms can still bring basement backups, so check sump pumps.

Signs you should call

Here is what Milwaukee callers mention most:

• Sawdust-like debris or mud tubes (possible termites)
• Droppings or scratching in walls
• Ants in the kitchen

What happens after you call

1. Call or use the form and describe the problem.
2. We look for an available pest control company near Milwaukee and connect you.
3. Nothing is booked until you and the pro agree on the visit and the cost.

Who handles what in Milwaukee

Commercial pesticide applicators in Wisconsin are certified by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. In apartments, pests often move between units, so let your landlord or building manager know when you book a treatment.

Before the visit

Write down where and when you have seen activity.