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...
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...