Blow flies are in season and in are a pest that our Wichita Pest Control Services and handle. Blow flies in person are often metallic in appearance. They have feathery hairs on the terminal antennal segments of the males and are 12 to 18 mm long when full grown. Adult blow flies have a sponge-like mouth part, while maggots have a hook-like mouth part. Blow flies belong to the Calliphoridae family of flies found under the Order Diptera. There are…
Brown Dog Ticks are reddish-brown and lack any easily noticeable markings that are found on many other tick species. Adults that have not taken a blood meal are about 1/8-inch long. Blood-fed females are about a ½-inch long and have a blue-gray coloration. Males are smaller than females but are colored very similarly. The preferred host of the brown dog ticks are canines, this species seldom attacks other hosts. However, they may sometimes consume a blood meal from people. Their…
When it comes to pests these ones are the most destructive in the U.S., causing damage well into the billions of dollars annually. Eastern Subterranean Termites are known for consuming wood, but will also feed on and damage almost anything that contains cellulose such as pages of books and other papers. The workers are not able to digest cellulose on their own and depend on microorganisms that reside in the workers termite’s stomach. To breakdown the cellulose into nutrients that…
When it comes to pests these ones are the most destructive in the U.S., causing damage well into the billions of dollars annually. Eastern Subterranean Termites are known for consuming wood, but will also feed on and damage almost anything that contains cellulose such as pages of books and other papers. The workers are not able to digest cellulose on their own and depend on microorganisms that reside in the workers termite’s stomach. To breakdown the cellulose into nutrients that…
When it comes to identifying pests, there can be some complications with getting the correct name to the face of the pest. This is especially difficult when it comes to Bald-Faced Hornets and Yellow Jackets. They look so similar and at times are difficult to tell the difference between them. To make sure you understand the difference between these two pests we are going to explain their appearance, behavior, diet, and even their habits. This way you can have a…
When it comes to identifying pests, there can be some complications with getting the correct name to the face of the pest. This is especially difficult when it comes to Badl-Faced Hornets and Yellow Jackets. They look so similar and at times are difficult to tell the difference between them. To make sure you understand the difference between these two pests we are going to explain their appearance, behavior, diet, and even their habits. This way you can have a…
When it comes to identifying pests, there can be some complications with getting the correct name to the face of the pest. This is especially difficult when it comes to Bald- Faced Hornets and Yellow Jackets. They look so similar and at times are difficult to tell the difference between them. To make sure you understand the difference between these two pests we are going to explain their appearance, behavior, diet, and even their habits. This way you can have…
House crickets are the most common species of cricket found in the area and are yellowish brown in color and they have three bands going across their head. They have strong large hind legs that they use for jumping, and wings that cover the abdomen of both the male and female. Adults can grow to be between ¾ and 7/8 of an inch in length. House crickets feed on plants, live insects, dead insects, clothing, and fabrics. House crickets are…
With spring approaching faster than we would like to admit it’s time to start preparing for some spring pests. One of the most common pests are box elders bugs. Box elder bugs are black in color and are marked with red lines along their thorax and sides. Their wings are flat and red, and they measure between 11 to 14 mm long. Box elder bugs do not nest indoors year-round. They make their homes in box elder, maple, and ash…
If you see a cockroach there’s a pretty good chance that it is a German cockroach. The German cockroach is known for their fast reproduction rate. With this being said they can easily wreak havoc on your home if you don’t take the right steps to get rid of them. Luckily you have All Star Pest Control to help with this situation. Our trained team has put together a guide to help you identify German cockroaches. This guide helps you…
