Bed bugs have been in the news over the past few years. With all the attention these little blood suckers have received, you might think you know quite a bit about these pests: they feed on humans while they sleep, they cause itchy, red bumps they are hard to get rid of! The truth is, bed bugs… Continue Reading Six Odd Facts About Bed Bugs – Milberger Pest Control
Pest control in warmer weather is a challenge. The humidity in summer brings an increased population of fleas and ticks and the problems they can cause. Warm weather also brings pet owners and their pets outside (strolls in the park or attending outdoor events), making you both an easy target for infestation. Fortunately, there are many… Continue Reading Pest Control for Fleas and Ticks that Thrive in Warm Weather
Bedbugs primarily feed on the blood of humans, although some species have a taste for other mammals and birds. We call it a bite but actually the bedbug inserts a sharp proboscis, or beak, into the victim’s skin and sucks the blood. It takes about 10 minutes for a bedbug to consume enough blood to be full… Continue Reading Bedbugs: How to Know You Have An Infestation
In the world of pest control we know it is spring because … ANTS! We dare you to find someone who has never encountered ants in their house, office or school. The majority of the Kansas City area residents have fought their fair share of battles against this annoying pest – whether it’s a nest… Continue Reading ANTS! Spring Pest Control
Bedbugs lurk in cracks and crevices and they’ve been living on human blood for centuries. Though they aren’t known to transmit disease or pose any serious medical risk, the stubborn parasites can leave itchy and unsightly bites. However, bedbugs don’t always leave marks. The best way to tell if you have a bedbug infestation is… Continue Reading Bedbugs May Have Favorite Colors And Be Resistant To Common Pesticides
One of the hardest places to eradicate bed bugs is in apartment complexes. Whether it is a low-rent 4-plex or a high-rent high-rise, bed bugs can become a very persistent nuisance. Milberger Pest Control has been in the business for over 80 years and in that time, we have seen a lot, including fear, embarrassment,… Continue Reading Fighting Bed Bugs In Multi-Family Complexes
Did you know that Bed Bugs were almost completely eradicated in the 1950’s. Unfortunately, they have recently made a comeback in a major way. These critters feed on humans blood cells while you sleep. They have increased in numbers throughout the United States since 1972 (when pesticides like Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) were banned) and are increasing… Continue Reading Bed Bugs Don't Travel and Other Myths You May Have Heard
Generally speaking, the last thing someone thinks about during the winter is pest control. The focus during the winter is usually on frozen pipes, icy sidewalks, icicles falling from gutters, broken heaters, frozen pipes, but pest control!?! Of course, frozen pipes, ice, downed trees and power lines are the problems that most homeowners dread; however,… Continue Reading Winter Pest Control Could Save Your Home
If you have a bed bug infestation, you usually don’t know until it is too late. It is best to find out early, before the bed bugs have a chance to get established or spread. Treating a minor infestation may be a bit inconvenient, BUT it is far less costly and easier than treating the… Continue Reading BED BUGS – HOW TO IDENTIFY A BED BUG INFESTATION
We get pest control calls all year, mostly in the Spring and Summer – but Fall and Winter pest control is still in demand. Why? Because the cooler days makes some of the worst pest move into your home where it is warm. For instance, mice and rats. Some people may find them to be… Continue Reading Fall Mice and Rat Pest Control