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
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
It is the type of news homeowners don’t want to hear: a pest that has the potential to be a nuisance and threat all year around. Mice and rats can threaten your living space from January to December, but winter is the prime season for rodent incursions into homes. Rodents, like most pests, simply seek… Continue Reading A Pest for All Seasons: Rodents
Thanksgiving is a holiday built around family. While families are defined many different ways, the core values of caring, trust and loyalty are there, no matter what. It’s what holds families together. Milberger Pest Control recognizes the value of family when it comes to providing expert pest management services to our residential and commercial customers across… Continue Reading A Milberger Pest Control Thanksgiving
From the threat of mosquito-borne diseases at the Summer Olympics in Rio to the first confirmed Zika virus transmissions in the United States, news about mosquitoes has left people with questions and concerns. Milberger Pest Control wants to help answer your questions about mosquitoes. What potential threats do they pose? What steps you can take… Continue Reading Setting the Record Straight on Kansas City Mosquito Prevention
Cute, fuzzy, three to four inches in length and weighing roughly an ounce, mice don’t necessarily look threatening. Nevertheless, don’t underestimate the negative impact these unwanted critters can have on you and your family. Kansas City’s wet & warm conditions are forcing pests, including rodents, to do more “window shopping” as we approach the fall… Continue Reading Say Goodbye to the Mouse in Your Kansas City House