Kansas Pest Patrol

07/08/2024

FLEAS! They're here, they're there, they're everywhere. We're in the throes of summer and it has a hand in how pests act and how active they are. One of the big issues of summer heat is FLEAS!

Here are some fun tips to help keep the fleas away:
--Believe it or not, half of the flea population you're fighting isn't on your four-legged friend, its in the environment. When a flea lays eggs, those eggs fall off the pet and into the surrounding environment. Vacuuming where you pet likes to lay, and all general floor spaces, goes a long way in keeping the bites down
--Think your pet might have fleas? Check out the areas behind the ears and around the tail. Most fleas pick these spots to hang out because our pets have a hard time reaching those places. Nobody wants to be uprooted from their home by a claw coming out of the sky, am I right?
--In those spots, look for "flea dirt". Flea dirt is often mistaken for eggs as they're tiny black specks that stick to our pets' fur. But, unfortunately, these tiny black specks are actually flea f***s. It's a good indicator that your pet has fleas, as gross as flea dirt is.
--Treating the grassy areas around your home will help tremendously with fleas. Granulating the yard with the right stuff will keep the fleas from being able to latch onto your furry friend

If you or someone you know is having a flea issue, feel free to text or call! (785)893-9195 We service areas around Wellsville including, but not limited to, Ottawa, Olathe, Overland Park, Shawnee, Kansas City Ks, Baldwin City, Lawrence, Edgerton, Garnet, Paola, Louisburg and more

05/10/2023

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Hey guys! I made a post giving advice about MICE!!! If you're having a mouse problem or have ever had one, you might want to take a look. You might find something helpful :)

Howdy, folks! It’s been a while, huh? Today, I wanted to talk about a particular issue, that being: You have a mouse in your house. What do you do? First and foremost: PICK UP!! Make sure tha…

03/31/2023

New blog post! This one is more of a suggestion for your house's exterior and how to avoid loads of bugs

Why mulch? What could I, a pest professional, have to say about mulch? What do I have against mulch? I’ll tell you: Bugs. That’s it. That’s the tweet. Mulch is a HOTBED for bug ac…

03/20/2023

SPIDER BITES! How deadly are they? We explore that and more in my new blog post:

Let’s talk about venom. No, no, not that venom. A spider’s venom. What? No, not that either. I mean a real spider’s actual venom. Sheesh. So, a fun fact is that every spider has v…

03/15/2023

New blog post is up! This time, it's on everyone's favorite topic: BED BUGS!

In short: Oh yes, very much a problem. But here’s the long of it: Bed bugs are gnarly little buggers that you can pick up from just about anywhere. And I mean ANYWHERE. The local movie theate…

03/06/2023

ALSO: I just wrote a blurb about glue boards and what they can do for you. Check it out for some important tips on handling pests!

I’m sure everyone has seen a sticky trap or a glue board at some point in their life. Sometimes, they’re triangular. Sometimes, they lay flat. Other times, we see them folded into a rec…

03/06/2023

I plan to check on my blog/write on my blog way more frequently than i do here on facebook, so give it a follow. You'll find something useful over there, i promise ;)

03/06/2023

Hey guys!
I started a bug blog! The goal is to help inform people about certain pests and how they can be identified, what they need to do, and much more.
You can find that here:

Howdy folks! Welcome to Pest Patrol’s Bug Blog! I’m your hostess, Hannah. Over the years, I’ve accumulated some knowledge about bugs and mammals that people would consider to be &…

10/04/2022

Lets talk about bats! Bats are a common problem here in Kansas. In the state, there is only one known species that's endangered, the little brown bat. This poor guy is one of those. He was found on a glue board in a basement--yes! A basement! Bats are commonly associated with caves and attics, but bats will crawl into basements too. They look for places that have a certain climate or, sometimes, they become desperate for a place to hunker down and an unsealed basement window might be their ideal opportunity for hunkering down. Bats can't take off from the ground, so they tend to find places that are higher up. However, they can walk and crawl on their wings and feet. Often times, if a bat isn't in a place where it can take off, it will crawl until it finds a place. Unfortunately for this little guy, he found a glue board while searching for such a place. While little brown bats are endangered, you are still legally allowed to do something to prevent them from coming into your house, repel them away, or do what's necessary to remove them as the risk for rabies is present and the lives of people takes precedence over the lives of these intruders. How do you know you have bats? Most people assume the scratching in their walls is mice or squirrels, but often times, the issue is really these flying furry friends. The best way to know is to look for signs of nesting--if there are none, and f***l matter is present (often in the form of small pellets, slightly larger than a mouse's) your issue is most likely bats.

If you're in our area and you're experiencing bat problems, call us for a free assessment. We serve Wellsville, KS Ottawa, KS Lawrence, KS Olathe, KS Gardner, KS Kansas City, KS and more!

Happy spooky month! Here's to hoping everyone stays bat-free!

08/30/2022

Lets talk about: Spiders! Specifically, spiders and their winter plans.
Most people are under the belief that spiders die off or hibernate for winter. THIS IS FALSE! Spiders have a natural antifreeze chemical in their systems that protects them from winter's harsh conditions. In fact, scientists have debated as to whether or not spiders even feel cold at all! Crazy to think about, isn't it?
So then, the question becomes: what happens to our spiders in winter?
Well, the answer is simple, even if it isn't pleasant. Most spiders try to find places where there's a large population of bugs. And where would they find bugs? Somewhere warm. Where's a nice, warm, cozy spot for a little bug to overwinter? Your house just might be the answer.
This is generally not fun to think about, right? But, considering the habits of brown recluses, this train of logic becomes even scarier. Brown recluses eat already-dead bugs. Where can they find plenty of those? In the bones of your home.
That said, if you're experiencing a spider problem--brown recluses in particular--it's especially important that you continue treatment through winter. Without that, your spiders can easily find the love of their lives and reproduce like crazy, creating an especially large population come spring or summer.
Talk to your local pest experts to find out what spiders are common in your area, and what signs to look for so you can prevent a problem before it gets out of control.
Thanks for reading! Hope this helps! We service Ottawa, KS Edgerton, KS Wellsville, KS Princeton, KS Lawrence, KS Olathe, KS Louisburg KS and many more! If you're in any of these areas, or around them, and you find yourself tangled in a web, give us a call!! We'd love to help!