Pests Are Moving In
That evening nip is starting to appear in the air, letting us know fall is coming. As the temperature starts to dip, disgusting pests start searching for a sustainable food source and warmth. The survival needs they crave are supplied by moving into your home....
Ants Are Still Here
Sometimes people think that ants just go away after summertime is over. This is not true. Sure, ants are more active in the warmer months, but can still be a nuisance all year round, especially if they have discovered a place in your walls or under your floors for...
Armyworms are Marching to Wichita
Wichita homeowners have a new battle that hasn't been seen here since the early 2000's. Armyworms are ravenous little critters that usually stay to the south of us, but this year they have traveled north to feast, on our lawns! Armyworms are actually not worms at...
There’s a Mouse in the House!
Mice are cute and furry, is there much harm in having them in your home? Absolutely! Unless your mouse is a stuffed Mickey you got from Disneyland, you don't want it in your home or on your property. Mice are extremely dangerous to humans and pets. They can...
Pool Lovers Beware!
In the summer heat, a backyard pool is a great way to beat the heat, but you aren't the only one attracted to the cooling comfort of the water. Here in Wichita we have a scary looking pest with an awful personality trait. I am talking about the Giant Water Bug. This...
Are Brown Recluse Spiders Dangerous?
Are brown recluse spiders dangerous? The short answer, absolutely! A brown recluse spider bite can often need medical attention. The necrotic venom the spider carries puts them in the list of 3 Wichita spiders you should seek a doctors care for, the other 2 being...
Jumping Spiders in Kansas
Spiders are scary as it is, let alone when they have the ability to jump! Here in Kansas we have such a spider. Phidippus audax is a jumping spider and very common. It is referred to as the bold jumping spider or bold jumper. Like other jumping spiders, they are...
Springtime Swarmers
For most of us, when spring comes around we think of blooming flowers and longer days. When you are a pest control professional, spring marks the start of a busy season. We are gearing up to help you with all your springtime needs. This time of year pests are coming...
Velvet Ants in Kansas
There are several species of velvet ants in Kansas that range from 1/2 inch to 1 inch in length. The males have blue-black wings and are usually found in sandy areas, flying low, in search of a mate. The females however are large, fuzzy looking, red insects that...
Itching to be Flea Free?
Fleas are small, reddish-brown, wingless insects with flattened broad spines and oval bodies covered with a tough shell bearing many bristles. Fleas survive on the blood of humans, birds or animals. They are ravenous blood-suckers, consuming up to 15 times their body...
Is the Enemy Sleeping with You?
Our beds are not just places to rest our bodies for the hustle and bustle of our busy daytime responsibilities. Our beds are so much more! They are a comforting place when we are ill, the playground for games with our children or pets and sometimes our office. We...
Protect your Family and Pets
Here in Kansas we have around 100 species of flying, stinging insects. The most common include Wasps, Yellow Jackets, and Baldfaced Hornets. These insects can be beneficial for pollination and reduction of populations of other pests. This does not change the fact...