Pest Control in the winter may sound unnecessary but it is actually very important! When it is cold, pests move underground OR inside and hide, but that doesn’t mean they are inactive. The truth is, not all crawling insects and other pests (like rodents) go dormant in the winter. Most use your home as a…
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The big news in Kansas City…Bedbugs are on the move and invading bookworm territory throughout the city! Although this sounds like a joke, we assure you it is not. Pest control professionals know, bedbugs can travel and often hide in books, bookshelves, furniture, behind paintings, etc. – making places like bedrooms, galleries, airports, hotels, and…
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Each season has its own unique pest control problems. Fall is Milberger Pest Control’s favorite season because this is the BEST time to prepare your home or office. Proper preparations means you can stop an infestation from developing. Cold weather is when pests move indoors, so in the fall you can be prepared for rodents,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Read MoreOne 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,…
Read MoreDid 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…
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