Kissing bugs have unfortunately made a home in many states, including Kansas. The name kissing bug may sound cute, but make no mistake, these pests are highly dangerous to humans and pets. Kissing bugs take shelter during the day and become active feeding at night. This is how people and pets get bit in their sleep. They are attracted to the soft areas, especially around the mouth hence the name kissing bugs. They bite and infect the wound with fecal…
If you’re like us, the lists around Christmas time pile up around Wichita. Lists of what the kids want for Christmas, lists of the things you need to get done around the house, lists of how to make your business end the year on a high note, the lists go on and on! All of these list can be over whelming, but at the top of all of your lists should be the health of your loved ones, yourself and…
With Thanksgiving upon us this week, the holiday season is in full swing here in Wichita! If you are playing host or hostess this holiday season, it’s important to make sure your Wichita home is ready to receive the right kind of guests. As the weather is cooling down, pests in the area are trying to find nicer, warmer homes for the winter. Your home might be that new home they’re looking for! Don’t let the wrong guests in this…
With winter around the corner, it’s time to winterize your home. While we aren’t the people to call for winterizing sprinklers or other aspects of your home, All Star Pest Control knows how to winterize your home against pests! Here are our top three tips for what you can do to get your Wichita home ready for a pest free winter: 1 . Add/ improve your insulation. By adding additional insulation to your home, you are creating an additional barrier…
When it comes to Wichita and pests, no one knows about both better than All Star Pest Control! When the weather cools down, one of two things happen depending on the area you live in – the pests come out to play and swarm you, or you stop seeing pests for the first time in months. Either way, you need a visit from All Star Pest Control to your Wichita home or business. If pests are swarming, it means you…
As seasons change, so do the pests swarming around your home. If you see any pests, be sure to give Wichita’s premier pest control company a call to send them on their way. In the meantime, keep your eyes on the lookout for the following five pests that are headed your way this fall: Cockroaches – Nobody likes cockroaches and trying to get rid of them almost seems like a trivial pursuit with how resilient they are. Home remedies usually…
While most people pay attention to the pests inside of their Wichita home, are you paying attention to the ones right outside? Pests outside often make their way inside, so it’s important to keep your surrounding areas clear too! Pests particularly like to hide in garden beds. Mulch often is a nice warm home, flowers are delicious, and there’s plenty of shade and dirt to build their homes in. You could have an underground nest thriving and going unnoticed only…
Are you aware of the different pests we perform services for? All Star Pest Control can rid your home or business of termites, bedbugs, spiders, mice, crickets, ants, cockroaches, hornets and wasps. There are countless species and sub-species of insects and vermin here in Wichita. If you have pests sneaking around that you aren’t sure what they are, we can also do diagnostic services to help figure out how to keep your home pest free. Our professionals can determine exactly…
Trying to keep pests away from your Wichita home is a full time job, with more aspects than you might think. Even if you think you have pests under control, you could have an infestation just waiting to take over your indoor and outdoor spaces. There are different factors that might be leading pests straight towards your home, including standing water and the state of your yard. Pests love to hang around weeds, overgrown plants, and open patches of dirt.…
Allergies are extremely miserable. Are your allergies going crazy this year? You aren’t the only one! Millions of people suffer from seasonal and pollutant enhanced allergies every year, and they can sure make life difficult. While we can’t control the heat, pollen or the dry weather in Wichita, there are a few things we can do to help ease the sneezes a bit. Pests entering your Wichita home can increase or cause your allergic reactions. Pests climb through plants, dirt,…
