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With the winter months approaching in Wichita, Kansa we all know what this means. Our furry pests that have been living outside all winter are now going to try and come inside. When it comes to Roof Rats they are black or brown and can be over 40 cm long with a long tail, large ears, and large eyes. They also have a pointed nose and their body is smaller and sleeker than the Norway rat’s and their fur is…

There is nothing worse than coming home and wanting to eat some of your sweets and realizing that Pharaoh Ants got to it first. These little pests can ruin anyone’s day pretty quick. They are only about 2mm long and have light yellow bodies with red and black markings on the abdomen. They tend to take advantage of artificial heating in buildings during the winters in order to survive. The infestations tend to occur in food service areas. They will…

Here in Wichita, Kansas we have some pets that we aren’t very fond of. Usually all of them but these ones are up there. They are the Acrobat Ant’s. They get their name from their habit of acrobatically raising their abdomen above their head, especially when they are disturbed. Most of them are less than 5.4 mm in length. They also can emit an unpleasant odor when disturbed. They are mostly found outdoors near moisture such as under stones, in…

When it comes to some creepy furry crawlers Wichita, Kansas is known for the Wolf spiders. They are hairy arachnids that grow up to 35 mm in body length. Their bodies are commonly patterned in black, gray, and brown hues. They are quick which make them that much scarier so beware of that. The worst part about them is they are found in human dwellings. At times they are also confused for tarantulas. A positive part of them though is…

With the hot muggy summer months here, in Wichita, Kansas, we know that a lot of pests come out to play. Well we can’t forget about our mosquito friends that like to snack on us from time to time. The mosquito we are talking about in this post is the Asian Tiger Mosquito. They are black and white and usually measure 5mm in length. Their legs are striped black and white. The males tend to feed on nectar, however the…

In Wichita, Kansas we do have Yellow Fever Mosquitos. They are a small to medium sized mosquito. Anywhere between 4 to 7 mm. To the unaided eye the Yellow Fever Mosquito resemble the Asian tiger mosquito with a slight difference in size and thorax patterns. Yellow Fever Mosquitos tend to breed in unused flowerpots, spare tires, untreated swimming pools, and drainage ditches. They thrive in areas that are urbanized and in close contact with humans. This making them an exceptionally…

The Southern Mosquito varies from 3.96 to 4.25 mm in length and exists throughout the tropics and the lower latitudes of temperate regions. This species is found in the southern United States.  Mosquitoes that can carry Zika do live in Kansas, but the transmission is unlikely. However, no one wants mosquitos roaming around their house.  This species of mosquitoes, also sometimes referred to as Culex fatigans, is most common in tropic and sub-tropic regions. It shares many of the same physical and…

Since we tend to have high humidity here in Wichita, Kansas we are known to have Fungus Gnats. These gnats tend to have their larvae consume plant roots as a source of nutrients. This leads to diminished health in affected plants. Fungus gnats (families Mycetophilidae and Sciaridae) are a common pest of plants grown indoors, especially where humidity and moisture are high. They’re usually first noticed when the harmless adults are seen flying around house plants or gathered at a nearby…

With the summer months among us we know pests tend to bug us just that much more. Living in Wichita, Kansas we know what a pain these flies can be. The Fruit-Vinegar Fly is a species of a small fly. Adults are 3 to 4 mm long, may have red eyes or dark eyes with a tan thorax. They appear to be brown or tan in color. They tend to build their populations during the summer months and become very…