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…
Most American’s aren’t aware how fast their home can become infested by pests. People think that you will notice signs right away. However, this is not the case. Pests can infest an entire house without even leaving a trace. Some signs usually aren’t noticeable until the infestation has become severe. For long-time infestations, it can become unrealistic to determine the age of the infestation by just observation. They need the support of introductions, feeding frequency, and treatment attempts come into…
When winter comes you may think that all of the insects are gone and your worries go away. This is not true, during the winter months insects will use your home as theirs. They will take any opportunity they are given to infest your home. Some of the insect you may start seeing are stink bugs, box elder bugs, beetles, ladybugs, bedbugs, and even termites. They are going to be looking for a warm place to call home for the…
Many people across the midwest including Wichita, Kansas are unaware when their home is starting to become infested with pests. Depending on the location of the residence the pests that can affect a home may differ. A question that is asked a lot is, “when am I supposed to call a pest control company?” The answer is you want to be safe rather than sorry. Some infestations can come on quickly and identifying the early signs of an infestation and taking…
