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…
Read MoreAn 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…
Read MoreCommon Signs of a Rodent Infestation Many people associate the cold weather with high heating bills, power outages and other related problems, but rodent infestations should also be added to this list of winter woes in Lee’s Summit & Blue Springs. In fact, a survey by the National Pest Management Association found that 45 percent…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreChances 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,…
Read MoreNow 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…
Read MoreThe cooler temperatures that winter ushers in make allergy sufferers feel a little better, because pollen levels take a serious nosedive. Still, it doesn’t mean an end to all allergies. Indoor allergens, including cats, dogs, dust mites, mold, and cockroach droppings – yes, cockroach droppings – can present a threat to your family’s health. What…
Read MoreSocial media has made information sharing simple. Ideas, thoughts, and solutions are now readily passed from person to person. Most of the time, the ease of access to information is useful; however, as you’ve likely seen, there’s a lot of BAD information out there. I see it often when it comes to pest control. Some…
Read MoreIt’s that time of year – the leaves are almost done falling, and your gutters are in serious need of a good cleaning. But beware, leaves might not be the only thing that currently call them home. At the start of fall and heading into winter some pests die, some invade, some hibernate and some…
Read MoreSpiders have adapted to live and thrive in nearly every type of habitat and their ranks include some of the most diverse species on earth. They play vital roles in all ecosystems – except in your Blue Springs home. All Spiders Produce SilkSomething common to all 40,000 species of spiders, even around Overland Park, is…
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