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...
How Dangerous are Black Widow Spiders?
Black widows are the most venomous spiders in North America. Their venom is about 15 times stronger than rattlesnake venom. They use a chemical called alpha-latrotoxin which overwhelms the nerve cells and causes intense pain. This causes human nerve cells to dump...
Tiny Home Invaders
Why do ants come into your home? Ants usually come indoors in search of a warm nesting spot or a food source. Heavy rains can also flood their homes and they will often take shelter in the closest safe place possible, your kitchen. There are billions upon billions of...
The Terror of Termites
How much damage can termites really cause? Termites damage over 600,000 homes in the U.S. every year, costing home owners 5 Billion dollars annually for repairs. Termite damage is rarely covered in home owner insurance policies so this bill could be coming straight...
Kissing Bugs in Kansas
Kissing bugs have unfortunately made a home in many states, including Kansas. The name kissing bug may sound cute, but make no mistake, these pests are highly dangerous to humans and pets. Kissing bugs take shelter during the day and become active feeding at night....
Top of Your Christmas List
If you're like us, the lists around Christmas time pile up around Wichita. Lists of what the kids want for Christmas, lists of the things you need to get done around the house, lists of how to make your business end the year on a high note, the lists go on and on! All...
Pest Free Home for the Holidays
With Thanksgiving upon us this week, the holiday season is in full swing here in Wichita! If you are playing host or hostess this holiday season, it’s important to make sure your Wichita home is ready to receive the right kind of guests. As the weather is cooling...
3 Ways to Winterize Your Wichita Home from Pests
With winter around the corner, it's time to winterize your home. While we aren't the people to call for winterizing sprinklers or other aspects of your home, All Star Pest Control knows how to winterize your home against pests! Here are our top three tips for what you...
Why You Need Preventative Treatment
When it comes to Wichita and pests, no one knows about both better than All Star Pest Control! When the weather cools down, one of two things happen depending on the area you live in - the pests come out to play and swarm you, or you stop seeing pests for the first...
Fall Pests are Coming Your Way
As seasons change, so do the pests swarming around your home. If you see any pests, be sure to give Wichita’s premier pest control company a call to send them on their way. In the meantime, keep your eyes on the lookout for the following five pests that are headed...