What bug looks like a tick but isn't?

• <div><p>Several bugs can look like ticks but aren’t, including beetles, bed bugs, spider beetles, and weevils. Aside from different types of beetles, the most common confusion is between <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/ticks-vs-bed-bugs.htm">ticks versus bed bugs</a>. In any case, since a tick is an eight-legged arachnid, you can quickly differentiate by the number of legs, as all insects have six legs. </p></div>

What will kill adult fleas?

• <div><p>The same heat treatment that’s effective on flea eggs will also destroy the adults. There are four stages of the flea life cycle—egg, larva, pupa, and adult—and you’ll have to keep all of them in mind when taking on a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-pests-most-likely-invade-your-home-and-how-get-rid-them.htm">pest infestation in your home</a>.</p></div>

What do fleas hate the most?

• <div><p>In addition to a clean home, fleas dislike oils made from plants that are naturally bug-resistant or poisonous to bugs. That includes myrtle, mint, eucalyptus, and especially cedar oil. Common household remedies like baking soda, garlic and apple vinegar don’t have any effect on fleas. Don’t spray essential oils directly on your own skin or your pets (and their bedding, because it can be a skin irritant. Stay away from tea tree oil. In pure form <a href="https://www.theveterinarynurse.com/content/clinical/tea-tree-oil-exposure-in-cats-and-dogs/">it can be very toxic to pets</a>. Always ask your vet if you have any questions.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2024
This is to update my (one star) review of June, 2024... Opp sent a foreman by to look at the crack in my slab (due to a control joint that was missed during original installation.) He agreed that a section of slab (∿8'x12') should be replaced. Dustin and his crew did a fantastic job of removing...
Opp Concrete Inc
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Reviewed in November 2020
Due to poor work and missed deadlines we have been forced to spend money far exceeding the deposit paid to redo and repair the work that PM Service provided. Additionally, due to the lack of any type of dust, dirt, debris mitigation during demo and construction, the entire house will have to be...
Pro Man Services Co.
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Reviewed in September 2015
The owner of Climate Control Experts, George, came to our house to service our air conditioner in March or April of 2015. In July, the air conditioner began making a horrible rattling sound. We called George and he said that he would be out the following Monday. He didn't show up to the house...
Complete Climate Control
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Reviewed in April 2013
Bob the pest control man was on time, reasonably priced, extremely thorough and went out of his way to catch me up on some adding pest control procedures. I was very impressed with his enthusiasm towards his job.
Guardian Pest Control
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Reviewed in October 2012
We have had great service with them. They are a local company and the guy who performs their service lives down the street. He does a good job and even will arrive early sometimes, but will call if he before schedule. They are the only company we will call for our pest control needs.
Budget Pest Control
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Reviewed in June 2012
We had a huge 125 year old mulberry tree fell onto our house 3 weeks before closing on the sale of our home. The other half of the tree was still standing, and was above the garage. I called multiple tree companies and Abe's came out and explained step by step what they'd do and how fast they...
Abe's Lawn and Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2012
Their maintenance and care of the property has deteriorated significantly since the time that I have been here. This year, they tried to go to a salt water swimming pool, but they can't get the chemical balance right so its only been open a few days, but most of the time its closed. I asked if...
The Aragon Apartments
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Reviewed in May 2011
We were extremely pleased. Jeff came a day after I called and gave me a bid, the work was started the very next day, and completed on schedule. The workers (Jeff and Dave) were there early each morning and did a fantastic job. Their dust control system worked fabulously and I would pay them...
Great American Flooring
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Reviewed in January 2010
They were excellent. They came out on the Saturday after Christmas and fixed our refrigerator. Then they came the next week and fixed our garbage disposal. I got them out of the phone book; I got lucky because I didn't think anybody would come out the day after Christmas but they did. My...
Affordable Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in June 2008
He arrived right on time on the morning of the job. He began the task of drilling tiny holes in the floor of the basement, garage, sidewalk, and all around the house. This was made more difficult because he had to move everything away from the walls in the garage and pull the carpet back in the...
JIM MORGAN PEST CONTROL
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Bug Shockers provides general Pest Control and Rodent Control to the Wichita, KS, Derby, KS and Winfield, KS areas.

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At Royal Pest Control, we hold ourselves to the highest industry standards with the services we offer and in every aspect of the work we do. Highly trained and qualified to meet all your needs, we are dedicated to offering diverse and specialized services tailored to our client’s unique preferences and situation. Knowledgeable and experienced about pest issues that affect Kansas, the Royal Pest Control has a strong reputation for unbeatable customer service. When you have regular pest inspections, ongoing treatment for known problems, and professional advise about how to prevent future problems, you can live your life without thinking much about pests. Isn't that the goal? To be able to rest easy and not let thoughts of a pest problem worry you or your family?

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"Excellent responsiveness and service!"

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110 years of experience

With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.

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EcoGuard LLC

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On The Ball Inspections LLC

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10 years of experience

On The Ball Inspections, LLC offers general home inspections. We due a detailed inspection of the property and go over our reported findings with the client to let them know any issues or safety hazards we found on the property. We inspect the grounds, exterior, roof, crawl space, basement, attic, heat and air systems, plumbing, electrical, and overall condition of interior.

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Edwards Exterminating

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Jensby Bug & Pest Control

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Bringing affordable back to pest control. Jensby Bug & Pest Control provides full service pest control company, specializing in residential, commercial and rental properties. We provide affordable general pest control, termite treatments, bed bug treatments.

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Commercial and Residential pest control

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Lowest price guarantee! We offer one time services without contracts and we also offer service plans To fit all our customers needs. We accept cash, credit and checks. We service Wichita and surrounding areas.

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, pyrethrins and pyrethroids are the most common chemical compounds used to get rid of bed bugs. These chemicals force bed bugs out of their hiding spots and kill them on the spot so they are eliminated for good. Only professional exterminators can apply these treatments, and they are reserved for severe infestations.

Several bugs can look like ticks but aren’t, including beetles, bed bugs, spider beetles, and weevils. Aside from different types of beetles, the most common confusion is between ticks versus bed bugs. In any case, since a tick is an eight-legged arachnid, you can quickly differentiate by the number of legs, as all insects have six legs.

The same heat treatment that’s effective on flea eggs will also destroy the adults. There are four stages of the flea life cycle—egg, larva, pupa, and adult—and you’ll have to keep all of them in mind when taking on a pest infestation in your home.

Voles are pretty prolific breeders, managing to squeeze in 5 to 10 litters a year, and each litter usually has around 3 to 5 little ones. These furry creatures are flexible with their love lives, as they can breed all year round, though spring and summer are their prime times. If they're living it up in warmer areas, voles don't take a break and keep reproducing non-stop.

In addition to a clean home, fleas dislike oils made from plants that are naturally bug-resistant or poisonous to bugs. That includes myrtle, mint, eucalyptus, and especially cedar oil. Common household remedies like baking soda, garlic and apple vinegar don’t have any effect on fleas. Don’t spray essential oils directly on your own skin or your pets (and their bedding, because it can be a skin irritant. Stay away from tea tree oil. In pure form it can be very toxic to pets. Always ask your vet if you have any questions.

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