It’s estimated that termites and other similar wood-destroying pests wreak havoc on buildings and crops in the U.S. to the tune of about $30 billion per year, with the average homeowner swallowing about $3,000 of that. Termites snack around the clock, and some species can lay up to 40,000 eggs per day, so it’s important… Continue Reading Signs You May Have Termites in your Blue Springs home
Read MoreCute, 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
Read MoreThe 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… Continue Reading Kansas City Summer Heat Driving Up Flea And Other Pest Activity
Read MoreBed 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… Continue Reading Drop Bed Bugs From Your Summer Vacation Itinerary
Read MoreFollow 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,… Continue Reading Tips for Keeping Your Kansas City Fourth of July Pest Free
Read MoreMilberger 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;… Continue Reading Making an Effort to Protect Beneficial Pollinators
Read MoreMilberger 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… Continue Reading Pest Control to Keep Your Kansas City Trees and Plants Healthy and Looking Good
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… Continue Reading Milberger Pest Control tackles the Stink Bug Invasion!
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… Continue Reading Milberger Pest Control — How to Spot Mice or Rats in your Kansas City Home
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… Continue Reading Milberger Pest Control — The Wolf Spider: How Dangerous is its Bite?
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