Milberger Pest Control

The hot weather over the last three or four weeks has impacted homeowners on everything from food prices to when they can or can’t water their lawns. To top it off the dry conditions and high heat are now impacting pest activity and not for the better. In previous posts the Milberger Pest Control shared…

Bed bug travel tips – make sure you and your family enjoy your summer vacation and that no unwanted travelers join you along the way. According to travel industry research, July is the most popular month for vacations in the United States, with nearly 46 percent of Americans indicating they will be scheduling time off…

Follow these 6 tips for a pest free fourth of July! Research has shown that 85 percent of consumers profess a fondness for picnics and cookouts during the summer, and the Fourth of July holiday is the apex of the summer season. The holiday lineup features a slew of outdoor activities that includes picnics, swimming,…

Milberger Pest Control and many other PCO’s are making an Effort to Protect Beneficial Pollinators (honey bees) There have been many articles and stories in the media – along with talk from government officials and agencies, including the White House –about the health of honey bees and other pollinators. Some of those words have been accurate;…

Milberger Pest Control recommends to follow these three tips to keep your plants and trees healthy during the drought season. One of the greatest sources of pride for a Kansas City homeowner is the landscape that surrounds his or her home. In addition to providing aesthetic qualities, a well-maintained landscape raises property values, and if…

An army of stink bugs has marched into 38 states, and the federal government is scrambling to find ammunition to take them down. Brown marmorated stink bugs, a Chinese import, are invading Kansas City homes, orchards, and vineyards; eating fruit, buzzing overhead, and staying warm until they can emerge and lay eggs in spring. Entomologists…

The wolf spider is very common in Kansas City, Blue Springs, & Lee’s Summit, in fact, scientists have identified more than 125 species of wolf spider in the U.S. alone. Although many fear the wolf spider, in part, because of its large size, its bite is not truly deadly. However, some considered this spider to…

Chances are you never thought of your car as a food source.  But since car manufacturers started using components made of soy, mice and rats are now enjoying a new type of “fast food.”  Since the 1990’s, soy has replaced petroleum in the manufacturing of many auto parts including, tires, wiring harness covers, wire insulation,…

Now that the ball has dropped and the calendar has turned to 2016, it’s time to start living up to those well-intentioned New Years’ resolutions. And while resolving to dust off the running shoes and get in better shape is on Milberger Pest Control‘s list, I’m also hard at work on my biggest resolution: helping…