Pests

Termite Identification & Treatment Termites are wood-destroying insects which commonly infest forested environments and generally live in the soil. The indigenous termites in Kansas live in the soil and are called subterranean termites. Their part in nature is to digest decaying wood and turn it into nutritious soil. Specifically, they seek out areas that have…

Spider Identification & Treatment  Spiders are predatory arachnids that have eight legs and two body regions. Many people are afraid of spiders, although not all spiders bite or cause harm to humans. The two spiders below, the Brown Recluse and the Black Widow, are of significant importance in human environments because their bites can cause…

Rodent Identification & Treatment  Rodents are small mammals that commonly infest homes and businesses in Kansas. Mice and rats are the most common. Mice and rats can be differentiated by their ears, tail length, droppings and size. Both of these rodents are pests that can infest homes, cause structural damage and contaminate stored food and…

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Mosquito Identification & Treatment Mosquitos are the most deadly creature on earth. While their impact has been somewhat mitigated in the U.S., around the world they are responsible for more deaths than any other bug or animal. Nearly 700 million people get a mosquito borne illness each year resulting in over one million deaths. Anti-Mosquito…

Flea Identification & Treatment Fleas are flightless insects that can jump very far and rely on blood meals from a host. Fleas feed on a variety of hosts including humans, cats, dogs, squirrels, rabbits, rats, mice and birds. They are very small, adults only reach about 3 mm in size. Fleas easily maneuver around different…

Cockroach Identification & Treatment  Cockroaches are social insects that commonly infest homes and commercial businesses. They have hard, long, oval-shaped bodies and long antennae. Their food preferences, habitat preferences and behaviors vary between species so pest identification is crucial when it comes to cockroach control. The cockroaches that commonly infest homes in Wichita, Kansas and…

Bed Bug Identification & Treatment  Bed Bugs are blood-sucking insects that are very widespread in the US. Blood meals are necessary for their growth and reproduction. That is why they become established in places where they will easily and frequently have a blood meal. If you suspect you have bed bugs, look for indicators and…

Ant Identification & Treatment Ants are social insects that typically live in colonies in the ground. They are commonly found outdoors but will enter buildings seeking food and shelter. Ants start searching for nutritional resources as early as February and March. They can be identified by their three distinct body regions including the head, thorax…