Centipedes, I Hate These!
Centipedes are the things nightmares are made of. Not only do they make our skin crawl and freak us out, they are dangerous too. Who among us didn't cringe at that scene in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom? I love that movie, but still close my eyes during that...
Assassin Bugs in Wichita
Are assassin bugs as awful as the name makes them sound? Absolutely! Assassin bug adults have narrow heads and wider abdomens. They are black (sometimes brown) with red or orange markings on them. The abdomen sides are flared upward may have a checkered pattern on...
No Boarding Pass Needed for Bed Bugs
With "bed" right in their name, we tend to think that bed bugs only live in our mattresses. This is not the case. Bed bugs are extensive travelers. They can get picked up and transported anywhere. These tiny pests can even hitch a ride on luggage or even on a human...
Thief Ants in Wichita
Thief ants are unfortunately found here in the Wichita area. Thief ants possess small stingers on their oblong shaped abdomens. They have two-segmented petiole connecting their thorax to their abdomens. These pests range anywhere between 0.5 mm and 3 mm long. The...
Silverfish in Wichita!
Silverfish are disgusting creepy crawlies that usually have brown bodies that can grow to be about 3/4 of an inch in length with antennae that stretches as long as their bodies. The body is covered with silvery, metallic looking scales. This characteristic gives...
Spiders Can Dream?
At one point in time or another, almost all of us have had a dream in which our spider friends have made an appearance. But, in your wildest dreams have you considered that spiders may be able to dream also? Me either, but now it seems that this might be the case....
Pest Control Is a Team Effort
Some people are amazed by bugs, but most of us are just creeped out by them. No matter your personal opinion on pests, we all agree they should not be in our homes, spreading disease to our family and pets. If you are in the Wichita area, you are fortunate enough...
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...