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The Economics of Flea Control: Why Investing in Professional Services Saves Money

July 12, 2024

Fleas are more than just a nuisance—they are a persistent problem that can wreak havoc on your home and health. In Wichita, Kansas, the demand for effective flea control solutions is high, especially during the warmer months when these pests thrive. While some homeowners attempt to tackle flea infestations on their own, many find that investing in professional pest control services, like those offered by All Star Pest Control, is a more economical and effective choice in the long run.…

How to protect your garden from common pests in Wichita, Kansas

June 14, 2024

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Gardening in Wichita, Kansas, can be a rewarding experience, but dealing with common garden pests can quickly turn it into a frustrating ordeal. Whether you’re growing vegetables, flowers, or maintaining a lush lawn, protecting your garden from pests is crucial to ensure healthy plants and bountiful harvests. At All Star Pest Control, we understand the unique pest challenges Wichita residents face and are here to help you keep your garden thriving. Common Garden Pests in Wichita Kansas gardens attract a…

It’s Swarming Season

March 14, 2023

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Spring is knocking at the door and everything in nature is waking up from a long winters nap, including pests. March is a beautiful time of longer, warmer days, immersing flowers and unfortunately swarms of termites. Warmer weather sparks the termites desire to spread their wings and fly, (before they shed them) in search of a new mate, a reliable food source, water and a new home to breed a colony. Guess where they want to settle down? That’s right,…

El Dorado Mice, Not Welcome!

January 30, 2023

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Sometimes we think of mice as cute little critters, but in reality they can be very dangerous. Mouse feces and urine can cause severe health issues for humans. They also carry diseases and vermin on their bodies and can pass them along to you. If you surprise one and get bit, you can also end up with rabies. They will also destroy our food sources, the structure of our homes and even our appliances. An infestation of mice…

Make a Healthy New Year’s Resolution

December 31, 2022

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Right now, most of us are reflecting on the year that is passing, and looking forward to the new one in front of us. With every new year beginning, we make resolutions to improve the quality of life for ourselves and our loved ones. So for 2023, make a resolution that will really improve your health. It’s very simple really, clean more. Seems strange to say, but keeping a clean home will help your health by making your…

Centipedes, I Hate These!

December 20, 2022

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Centipedes are the things nightmares are made of. Not only do they make our skin crawl and freak us out, they are dangerous too. Who among us didn’t cringe at that scene in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom? I love that movie, but still close my eyes during that part. Depending on the specie, centipedes can range in size from under an inch to over 7 inches long. They can have as few pairs of legs as 15…

Assassin Bugs in Wichita

December 6, 2022

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Are assassin bugs as awful as the name makes them sound? Absolutely! Assassin bug adults have narrow heads and wider abdomens. They are black (sometimes brown) with red or orange markings on them. The abdomen sides are flared upward may have a checkered pattern on them. They may lift the tip of the abdomen in the air while they walk or even at rest. This makes them look like their “butts” are in the air. This mimics stinging…

No Boarding Pass Needed for Bed Bugs

November 22, 2022

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With “bed” right in their name, we tend to think that bed bugs only live in our mattresses. This is not the case. Bed bugs are extensive travelers. They can get picked up and transported anywhere. These tiny pests can even hitch a ride on luggage or even on a human host, and get right on a plane. Planes aren’t the only place bed bugs end up. It has become very common to find these disgusting blood suckers in…

Thief Ants in Wichita

November 7, 2022

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Thief ants are unfortunately found here in the Wichita area. Thief ants possess small stingers on their oblong shaped abdomens. They have two-segmented petiole connecting their thorax to their abdomens. These pests range anywhere between 0.5 mm and 3 mm long. The queens measure just over 5mm and appear to be yellow to light brown in color. Workers are mostly yellow in color but can rarely take on a pale brown hue. Thief ants get their names from…

Silverfish in Wichita!

October 25, 2022

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Silverfish are disgusting creepy crawlies that usually have brown bodies that can grow to be about 3/4 of an inch in length with antennae that stretches as long as their bodies. The body is covered with silvery, metallic looking scales. This characteristic gives them a fish-like shimmering look. That and how they move, wriggling like a fish would while swimming, is how these pest get their name. Also silverfish do not have wings but they can more very quickly.…