Kansas City is among the top 25 cities for rodent activity and since the pandemic started rodent populations have markedly increased. This is largely due to lowered levels of human activity and a change in food availability. Along with the increase in rodent populations, cases of leptospirosis and salmonella have spiked, being spread directly by rodents. Other illnesses such as Lyme disease, rickettsialpox, and typhus are spread by the fleas, ticks, and mites that live on mice and rats. In fact, rodents are vectors for up to 200 different human pathogens.
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What would you do with 5 billion dollars? We are sure you wouldn’t want to spend it repairing damage from termites. The sad fact is, that is exactly how much US residents pay each year fixing damage termites cause in their homes. The costs can be even more than an average homeowner if you are a landlord. Are Landlords responsible for termites? One of the primary responsibilities of a landlord is to provide livable space for the tenant. If the tenant has reasoned that the dwelling is not habitable, they can break their contract with the landlord without fees. In some cases, the landlord may have to pay to accommodate the tenant’s short-term housing expenses until repairs are done. So the question is… Can you live in a house with termites? No. Although you might tolerate termites or carpenter ants for a few days, termites will eventually eat through foundational beams and other integral parts of the home, making it unlivable. The responsibility of other pests can depend on local laws, and we recommend you read about regular pest control in rentals for more information. In the majority of areas, the laws are usually going to lean on the landlord in terms of fixing damage and performing the required inspections to keep termites out of the home. In the rest of the article, we are going to discuss how renters and landlords can protect themselves from the damages of termites. How to protector yourself from termites as a RenterBefore signing your lease In most cases, the landlord is going to have to worry about termites; however, when signing your lease, make sure you check for anything that talks about pest control. If there is no mention of termites and other pest control, speak to your landlord and add something to the contract. Having something in written form before a termite infestation could not only save you money but get you out of your contract without fees When you move in When you move in, do a thorough walkthrough and look for any signs of termite damage. Don’t forget to ask the landlord about when the last time a termite inspection and regular pest control service was done. If you get termites during your lease While living in the apartment or home, try to clean and maintain the dwelling as much as possible. This not only helps you stay on the good side of the landlord but eliminates chances that you were the cause. If the landlord proves you brought the termites, you could be liable. One of the biggest things that attract termites is putting firewood piles next to the house. So what if you didn’t do that and you run into termites while living there? The first thing you should do is notify your landlord immediately. Once termites are spotted, they can turn into an infestation quickly. Just as you could call out the landlord for neglecting his responsibilities, they can do the same to you if you don’t notify them. Most landlords will take care of it quickly to avoid further damage, and if they don’t, it is good to have a written notice if the landlord tries having you split the costs of damages with them. Here is an article on how you can identify termites so you know what to look for. How to protect yourself from termites as a LandlordCall a Termite Exterminator If you are reading this article because your renter has called you to tell you they have termites, call a professional termite exterminator immediately. Professional is the keyword here. Many pest control companies can’t handle termites, and a misdiagnosis could cause you thousands in damages. Many landlords like to handle other pests with DIY remedies or solutions, but termites are not something you should do yourself as a small swarm can quickly turn into an infestation. Check your insurance Many homeowners assume it is part of their homeowner’s insurance when, in reality, termite damage is generally not included unless you have added it to the basic plan. It is important to note that homeowners’ and renters’ insurance vary depending on your area. Conduct a termite inspection In some areas, this is a requirement when purchasing a home. If you have had the property for a while, it may be worth having one done every so often. Having this as due diligence can give you and even renters peace of mind before signing a lease. You may consider adding termite barriers or termite baits when this is done. Termite barriers will highly depend on how relevant termites are in your area. Some pest control companies even offer guarantees or warranties on these services, which can save you money if your property does get an infestation. Review your lease agreement One of the highest costs is paying tenants to relocate to a temporary location if you have to conduct repairs while the home is deemed uninhabitable. However, local laws have limitations. It is best to have a clause about termites in your contract and have clear expectations before an incident occurs to protect both parties. Especially if you add something about how soon they have to report damages. Termites move quickly, and a matter of a few days could be a difference between hundred or thousands in repairs. Along with what happens in the case of a termite infestation, you should consider things in the agreement that could attract termites, like not storing firewood right next to the house. Inspect the property regularly Although renters should tell you if they see anything, it is not their property, and they may not know the signs of termites as well as you do. Regular inspections give you or a pest control expert opportunities to inspect the home and catch anything they might miss. . This article was co-written by Mantis Pest Solutions, a local pest control company in Missouri, and Pest-Ex, an exterminator in Australia. The post How to Get Rid of Termites in Your Rental Properly first appeared on Mantis Pest Solutions.Via https://mantispestsolutions.com/how-to-get-rid-of-termites-in-your-rental-properly/ Christmas is a season of joy, lights, candy, and of course, Christmas trees. The problem is that although bringing a fresh Christmas tree can bring the holiday cheer, it can also bring unwanted pests. Don’t let pests take over your Christmas here; we will discuss the common pests that live in your Christmas tree and five ways to get rid of them. Common pests that can live in Christmas Trees
Let dive into a little more detail about each of these critters. Aphids:Although usually active in the spring, Aphids love to eat the sap from Christmas trees. Although not harmful to you, they may make your Christmas tree not last as long, and this is very short-lived as they tend to die when brought into your home quickly. Tree Mites:It probably isn’t a poisonous baby spider on your tree, and it is most likely a tree mite, and they’re harmless to humans. Although harmless to you, they cause the needles of your Christmas tree to fall off early, and your tree won’t last as long. Bark Beetles:Although bark beetles can bite, they are more of a harm to your tree than you. Unfortunately, not just your Christmas tree; if they can get to other wooded indoor plants or your yard, they can kill those trees as well. You will know if you have them if you notice holes in the bark or you start seeing more brown needles. The key is if you see a dead branch, prune it and dispose of it in a plastic container so they can not get to more wooded areas. Bark Lice:Unlike the bark beetle, the bark lice aren’t necessarily bad; in fact, they generally prevent fungus and are a sign of a very healthy tree. According to Harris County Horticulture, they are great for digesting dead bark, algae, and other organic materials. That said, your home isn’t nature, and who wants to see a winged bug on Christmas. We will discuss getting rid of them more in detail later in the article, but luckily, washing your tree off with water will get rid of bark lice and their webs off your Christmas tree. Pine Needle Scale:According to Michigan State University, Pine needle scale is a serious pest to Christmas trees. They can be tough to identify if picking a tree in the snow as they are white-scaled insects that cover the needles. Adelgids:Yes, it sounds like aphids, and they are closely related, but if you were to talk to a bug expert, they are not the same. Chances are you might have adelgids on your Christmas tree, but still call them aphids. The most significant difference between them during the season and other aphids is that they are easily mistaken as patches of snow due to their white waxy feel. The good news is most of the typical Christmas tree pests are not harmful to you and only to your tree. Regardless of whether they are harmless, you probably don’t want them in your home, especially when guests are over. How to prevent and get rid of Christmas Pests
Inspect your tree before you buy itWhen you buy your Christmas tree, make sure that there are no dead branches or bugs on the tree when you buy it; if it is snowy, try brushing off the snow to make sure that the snow-like look isn’t pine needle scale or adelgids. Shake your tree before bringing it inShaking your tree is one of the biggest things you can do to prevent bugs from entering your home. Removing any dead branches or shaking off loose bugs is the best preventative medicine. It would be best if you shook your tree multiple times. The best time and place to shake your tree is where you buy it. It is crucial to shake the tree before placing it on your car, so bugs that fly off on the drive don’t become hitchhikers and enter your home. Let your tree sit in the garage (Optional)Waiting to bring in your Christmas tree is easier said than done because once you buy it, who wouldn’t want to bring it right away. Giving your tree a day in the garage will allow any bugs to die off naturally in your garage instead of your living room. It is also easier to treat your tree if required in a garage before it is decorated or in your living quarters. Spray with insecticidal soap (Optional)The idea of applying insecticide to your new Christmas tree isn’t a great idea, as an aerosol can make the tree more flammable. Also, the idea of placing potentially harmful chemicals on your most enormous centerpiece is not the go-to idea for many people. That said, some feel comfortable applying insecticidal soap as a happy medium. This action is generally only taken if you see bugs on your tree and the previous steps did not work. It is important to note that seeing more bugs in your home doesn’t mean they came from the tree. In fact, bugs you already have in your home will be drawn to your Christmas tree as a source of food and shelter. If you haven’t, you can prevent those pests by having a routine pest control visit before or soon after placing your tree. Maintain your Christmas TreeHaving a real Christmas tree is a lot of work, even without the bugs. The tree needs to be watered regularly, and fallen needles should also be vacuumed. When conducting these activities, you should examine your tree for pests and prune any branches that may be starting to die. Enjoy Your Bug Free Holiday and TreeYes, trees can bring in pests, but you shouldn’t have to worry as long as you take primary measures. Many bugs that do enter with the tree will die after entering your dry indoor air, as well as having a lack of access to other necessary sources. Although a Christmas tree is the biggest culprit of having a pest problem during the holidays, there are many other pests to watch out for, like bed bugs. Please read our other holiday tips to keep your home pest-free. We wish you a happy and bug-free holiday season, and if you want a pest inspection before or after you place your tree, please let us know. We serve many Overland Park and Lee’s Summit residents with regular pest control services that have their winter service scheduled around when they put up their Christmas tree. The post How to Get Rid of 6 Common Pests that Live in Your Christmas Tree first appeared on Mantis Pest Solutions.Via https://mantispestsolutions.com/how-to-get-rid-of-6-common-pests-that-live-in-your-christmas-tree/ Whether you take beekeeping as a profession or a hobby, every beekeeper knows that getting stung is not fun! A beekeeper suit is the single most crucial accessory protecting a beekeeper from those painful stings. So, you can put all the thoughts of getting stung away and work fearlessly and more productively with your hives and around your bees. When dealing with bees, the first thought that crosses your mind is how to make your own beekeeper suit? The beekeeper suit, also known as a bee suit, is readily available online across many well-known beekeeping stores like Buzzing Bee. But here we will talk about how to make a beekeeping suit yourself. A beekeeper suit is a simple full-body protective suit that keeps you protected from bee stings and is easy to make at home. How to make a DIY beekeeper suit – A step-by-step guide. You can find several different styles and colors of beekeeper suits. They are usually of lighter colors because lighter colors usually discourage bees from stinging. Step-1: Start with the upper part or shirt of the beekeeping suit. When it comes to beekeeping suits, the shirt is the trickiest part. First of all, we need a shirt made of thick material such as cotton or denim so that bee stings may not pass through the fabric. We need to take care of all openings where bees may crawl through and get to your skin. For that, follow the steps given below:
Step-2: The second step is to make a face veil to protect your face from bee stings. The headgear is usually made of a hat with a wide brim to keep as much safe space around your face and head as possible. Attached to the hat is a veil made usually of nylon mesh or wire mesh that can also provide a clear vision and keep the bees away from your face. For the headgear, follow the steps below:
Step-3: Use a pair of pants made of thick material such as denim or sweatpants, preferably of a lighter color. Use pants that are baggy so that the stings may not easily directly reach the skin. When making the pants, please keep these points in mind:
Putting it All Together The key to putting together a beekeeping suit is to keep everything as tight as possible and make sure there are no gaps where bees or wasps can enter your suit. Put on the bee suit headgear and then put on the shirt. Make sure that you securely tuck the mesh under the neck of your shirt. Now put on the pants and make sure the shirt is securely tucked in the pants. Make sure are the collar, the sleeves, and the ankles of the pants are tight and secure. Now finish it up by adding a pair of thick work gloves, socks, and boots. Tuck the shirt sleeves in the gloves and the ankles in the shoes. Making your own DIY beekeeper suit can be straightforward, but you can also buy quality beekeeper suits if you don’t have the time. Although more expensive than making your own suit, you can also feel confident about the protection you will have when working with your bees. The post 3 DIY Steps to making your own beekeeper suit first appeared on Mantis Pest Solutions.Via https://mantispestsolutions.com/3-diy-steps-to-making-your-own-beekeeper-suit/ The holiday season is one of the most special times of the year – the whole family come together to enjoy great food, warmth by the fire and holiday cheer. However, one of the lesser loved parts of the holiday season is its tendency to draw bugs into your home. With this in mind, we’ve compiled 8 ways you can make sure that your home stays bug free during the festivities. Check your decorations. When your decorations aren’t up around the house, or decorating your Christmas tree, they’re usually kept in cardboard boxes – out of the way, in your attic, cellar or basement, where they spend the majority of their lives. Unfortunately, bugs love these spaces – and your decoration storage boxes provide the perfect shelter for critters such as spiders, lice and mites to hide. So, before you take out your decorations, you should check each box to ensure that you aren’t bringing any unwanted guests into your home – you’ll probably want to wear gloves, as some bugs may bite. Use sealable plastic containers to store your decorations. Most people use old cardboard boxes to store their decorations each year – however, many bugs are drawn to cardboard boxes as a source of shelter or even food. Instead, to ensure your decorations stay bug-free, consider storing them in plastic sealable boxes each year so that you don’t need to check your decorations for pests next time. Seal up any cracks in the walls of your home. At any time of the year, sealing cracks in the walls of your home is a sure way to reduce the entry of pests into your home. Particularly in the holiday season, however, when it’s freezing outside and nice and toasty in your heated home, bugs will be even more desperate to gain access to your house, and sealing any cracks in your walls or foundation is a great way to prevent them from doing so. Inspect your Christmas tree before you buy. One of the biggest bug mistakes you can make during the holiday season is to buy a Christmas tree without thoroughly checking it for bug infestations. Christmas trees – such as firs and spruces – are a huge attractant to bugs including adelgids, aphids, beetles, spiders and mites, and by bringing them into your home without checking, you’re effectively inviting a whole host of creeping crawling guests to join in the festivities. So, you should check for bugs on the branches and spines – but also for eggs, and white, cottony coatings, which suggest the presence of certain Christmas-tree loving bugs. To find out more about how to ensure your Christmas tree stays bug-free, read our article here. Shake your tree outside before bringing it in. As a final precaution, you should shake your Christmas tree outside before bringing it into the home, to throw off any critters you might have missed when inspecting your tree. Check your firewood. Another common vehicle of bugs into your home during the holidays – and throughout all the cold fall and winter months – is firewood. While there’s nothing quite as comforting as a fire during the holidays, certain bugs are drawn to firewood as a food source, while others use it as shelter to protect themselves from the elements. So, you should always check any wood before you bring it into the house, and swiftly remove any bugs you might find manually, or with diatomaceous earth. Moreover, if you keep your firewood too close to the house then bugs are also more likely to travel from your firewood stores and through the door to your home, in search of warmth and shelter, so make sure to keep your stores as far away as possible from your home. Ward against bed bugs on your holiday travels. Lots of people like to travel during the holidays – whether that’s to visit with friends or family, or even on vacation – but so do bed bugs. Whenever you’re staying at a new place – though particularly in hotels and hostels – you should always check for bed bugs, especially around the seams of the bed. Moreover, to ensure you don’t bring any back to your home, you can take a few steps to bed-bug proof your suitcase and luggage. Read more about how in our article here. Consider having a perimeter pest control treatment. As a chemical line of defense around your home, perimeter treatments can help to stop all types of creepy crawlies from crawling over your lawn or around the perimeter of your home to inside the house. At Mantis Pest Solutions in Overland Park, we can provide perimeter and lawn pest control treatments to ensure that the bugs on your porch or in your garden never make their way into your home. The post 8 Tips to Keep the Holiday Season Bug Free first appeared on Mantis Pest Solutions.Via https://mantispestsolutions.com/8-tips-to-keep-the-holiday-season-bug-free/ Rodents are evolving and becoming immune to poison. That means the way you control rats needs to evolve as well. Having a rat problem is never fun, especially when it seems like you have tried everything and it hasn’t worked. The problem may not be what you are doing but the bait itself. No, I am not talking about if your rat bait is expired, but a very different and scarier one. The question you should be asking is, can rodents become immune to rat poison? The answer is yes. According to data in the UK, they found that of the tested rats in their area, 74% of them carried a gene that made them resistant to popular rodenticides. The worst part is this isn’t just a problem in the UK. We wish the problem was as easy as buying a new rodent bait, but it isn’t. Here are three ways to get rid of rats.
Poison Free Rat TrapsMany people are looking for humane ways to trap rats. In fact, there are a lot of different kinds of rat traps. We recommend looking at all of them and seeing what you feel would work best for your situation as all are effective. It generally comes down to a matter of preference. That said, if one method doesn’t work, you can always try another. Some of the most popular rat bait stations ones are: Glue Traps are generally one-time use and can catch a variety of critters. They are straightforward to use and allow placement in tiny places where other traps can’t fit. After finding a trap, you like the next question is probably going to be Where to place rat traps? Generally, you should look for signs of where the rat is at. These signs can include where you have seen them, as well as droppings, chew marks, and stains. You will want to place these near walls or along baseboards. You should avoid putting them near noisy areas or items that repel rats like peppermint plants. Which we will take about more towards the end of the article. Recruiting Rodent PredatorsThere are a lot of household pets that can eat rodents like snakes, Ferrets, but you may not want them roaming around your home. Cats are the typical go-to, but not all cats are created equal. Certain breeds are better rodent hunters than others. According to Chewy, Some of these breeds include the American Shorthair, Maine Coon, and the Chartreux. Along with getting rid of your rats, cats have other significant advantages. Cats are the most common pet owners turn to get rid of rats, but it is important to note that some dogs can also help with your rodent issue. Rodent PreventionIf you already have a rodent problem, you should try to get rid of them first; however, if you see one, chances are others are close by, and they will enter your home the same way the first one did. Keeping a tidy home is one of the most significant ways to prevent rodents and other pests. Along with keeping the home clean, sealing your home so they can’t enter is also essential. Here are three ways you can deter pests from your home.
For more tips on home maintenance to prevent rodents, you can read the full article here. Along with sealing cracks and taking care of your home, there are products that, although they don’t kill rats they repel them. One of the most popular rat repellent solutions is Peppermint. If you are not a fan of essential oils, there are also devices that use ultrasonic sounds to keep rodents away from your home. Yes, rats are evolving and becoming immune to certain positions, but they still are not more intelligent than us, at least not yet. If you try the above methods and still have an issue, we recommend contacting a local rodent exterminator. Local exterminators will be up to date about the rodent species in your area and, if needed, will know what poisons to use to control your rodent problem. Author Bio: The Pied Piper is a rodent exterminator company based in London. Although they have expertise in rodent control, they have also helped the residents of London get rid of a variety of different pests since 1992. The post 3 Ways to Get Rid of Rodents That are Immune to Poison first appeared on Mantis Pest Solutions.Via https://mantispestsolutions.com/3-ways-to-get-rid-of-rodents-that-are-immune-to-poison/ Christmas is one of the most magical times of the year – a time for appreciating friends and family, giving and receiving gifts, eating great food and making priceless memories. And, of course, it wouldn’t be Christmas without a Christmas tree. Coming in all types and sizes, each year we put up our Christmas tree and decorate it with tinsel, baubles, lights and all sorts of other festive decorations. However, sometimes we end up with more decoration on our Christmas trees than we’d hoped for, in the form of wriggling, crawling critters that seek to spoil the holiday spirit. No one likes bugs in their homes at the best of times, so it’s no wonder that – at one of the most special times of the year – you want these critters gone from your Christmas tree. Why are there bugs on my Christmas tree? If you choose a real Christmas tree – usually a fir or spruce tree – then, naturally, they’re likely to be carrying a bug or two, as they provide shelter for bugs in the wild. More than this, particular types of bugs – aphids – feed on the leaves of plants, so trees provide an excellent source of food, not only to aphids, but to other bugs who target the herbivorous insects, or their eggs, as their prey. So, it’s fairly likely that your Christmas tree will bring a few unwanted guests into your home. What kind of bugs can you find on your tree? There are a number of different types of bugs that you can find on your Christmas tree. Some of the most common include aphids – as already mentioned, who feed on the leaves of trees – and adelgids, which leave a cottony-looking wax in their wake, coating the pines of Christmas trees with their white secretions. Another common inhabitant of Christmas trees include Christmas tree mites, which are tiny spider-like creatures with a fat body and spindly legs. Though they’re harmless, they can cause the pines of your Christmas tree to drop prematurely – and, let’s face it, they’re a little gross. Bark beetles and bark lice are also commonly drawn to the bark of Christmas trees, whose wood is their source of food. How do you get rid of bugs on your Christmas tree? Before taking a Christmas tree into your home, you should give it a good shake outdoors to dislodge as many insects as possible from the plant, so that you don’t bring them into the house. If, however, you’ve already put up your tree in your living room before you notice any bugs, then there are a number of ways you can make sure that your Christmas stays bug free. If you’re intent on getting rid of aphids from your Christmas tree, in addition to mites, beetles, lice and adelgids, all of whom can be found wandering the plant, then there are a few solutions. For aphids and adelgids, spraying water on the affected parts of the plant can help to tease them off the surface of the leaves, allowing you to more easily remove them. You might then be able to remove all the bugs from your tree with a vacuum, which will suck the critters – and hopefully any eggs – off your Christmas tree so you can enjoy the festive period without the intrusion of any creepy crawlies. If, however, you want to take a more comprehensive approach to eliminate the bugs on your Christmas tree, then diatomaceous earth is a good option to use inside your home. In contrast to insecticide, diatomaceous earth doesn’t leave a chemical smell and is safe to use around pets and children, yet is deadly to bugs such as mites, lice, bed bugs, fleas, and more. How do I keep bugs off my Christmas tree? As long as you thoroughly de-bug your Christmas tree from the outset, your Christmas tree is unlikely to become infested with bugs a second time, unless you have a separate bug problem in your home – in which case, the bugs may be drawn to the tree by the prospect of shelter and as a possible source of food. Yes it is winter but pests can still abound. Learn more about the importance of winter pest control here. Moreover, the dry indoor air coupled with the scarcity of food sources indoors will be a further deterrent to bugs, so if you miss a few bugs on your first bug-busting attempt, then rest assured that they’ll be fairly likely to die off by themselves. So, if you want to embellish your home with an authentic Christmas staple, by opting to put up a real Christmas tree in your home, then make sure to follow the above steps to keep your holiday season – and your Christmas tree – bug free. The post How to Make Sure Your Christmas Tree is Bug-Free first appeared on Mantis Pest Solutions.Via https://mantispestsolutions.com/how-to-make-sure-your-christmas-tree-is-bug-free/ As one of the most common pests in the U.S., bed bugs cause discomfort and disgust across the country, in homes, motels, movie theatres and even in cars, as they sneak up on their human prey and suck their blood, leaving itchy red bite marks in their wake. This means that many homes and establishments have to undergo bed bug treatment by a professional bed bug exterminator, in order to exterminate the hard-to-get-rid-of pests. Like their name suggests, bed bugs are most commonly found in beds, where they can hide in the seams of mattresses and wait for their unassuming human meal to lie down for the night, providing easy access to a meal. However, bed bugs can hide, live and feed from more than just your bed – sometimes from unexpected places, which leave homeowners vulnerable to infestations as they don’t know to be careful. Do bed bugs hide in cardboard boxes? Contrary to popular belief, bed bugs don’t need a comfy fabric surface to make a home, and one of the sneakier ways they make their way into your home is in cardboard boxes. If you’re moving house, for example, and you’re using boxes previously used by other movers, it’s possible that the cardboard boxes are acting as a vehicle for the bed bugs to make their way from one home to another. Shockingly, bed bugs can survive for months and months on end without a meal, meaning that they can hide in cardboard for a seriously long time – so it doesn’t matter if the boxes haven’t been used for weeks. Bed bugs love clutter and the dark, making stacked cardboard boxes a perfect place for bed bugs to hide. So, if you’re completing a move – or you’ve bought secondhand items that have come in boxes, for example – the best thing you can do is to unpack your boxes as soon as possible and remove them from your home, before the bed bugs have time to leave the safety of the cardboard and infest other parts of your home. Can you get bed bugs through the mail? Another unusual way in which bed bugs can make their way into your home is through the mail. It’s possible to find bed bugs in shipping packages and envelopes, as they like the comfortable, dark, enclosed space. Finding Bed bugs in shipping packages is becoming more common, and they can likewise crawl into letters sent from friends and business establishments, meaning that if the sender has bed bugs in their residence it’s possible they will deliver their own bed bugs to your doorstep. Again, since bed bugs can live for months without a human meal, bed bugs in shipping packages or envelopes can survive all the way to your door and into your home. To prevent your home from acquiring a bed bug infestation like this, you should consider opening your mail outdoors, checking the envelope for critters and disposing of any paper waste outside. What should you do if you get bed bugs from cardboard boxes or mail? Aside from immediately disposing of the cardboard/mail, you should call your local bed bug exterminator to administer a bed bug treatment to your home. Since bed bugs breed, you should aim to get a bed bug treatment as soon as you noticed the infestation, to prevent bed bugs infesting other parts of your home. The post Can bed bugs live and be transported in cardboard or mail? first appeared on Mantis Pest Solutions.Via https://mantispestsolutions.com/can-bed-bugs-live-and-be-transported-in-cardboard-or-mail/ Chemical pesticides are typically used to manage and control pest infestation. However, as the name suggests, chemical pesticides are made from chemicals, and these chemicals can be harmful to the environment and can also be dangerous for humans. Therefore, you should be precautious while using any chemical pesticides. Don’t you know how? We will help you with this. This article aims to tell you about- things to avoid when using chemical pesticides. Read the full article before using any chemical pesticides. Things To Avoid While Purchasing Chemical Pesticides
Things To Avoid During Storage
Things To Avoid While Handling pesticides.
Things To Avoid While Applying Chemical Pesticides
Other Important Points To Remember
Pesticides can enter our body through inhalation or absorption by the skin and eyes. Skin is usually exposed to pesticides, so it is essential to cover the body as much a possible. Make sure you wear gloves before opening pesticides containers. Professional Pest Control Company is always the best option to hire the pest exterminators to deal with the chemical pesticides. One should measure the effectiveness of the chemical pesticide after its use. If that pesticide is not able to control the pest, then consider applying other chemical pesticides. And again, never apply chemical pesticides more than instructed on the label. It is illegal. So, these are some points that you should follow while using chemical pesticides and be familiar with the things to avoid when using chemical pesticides, as mentioned in the article. The post Things To Avoid When Using Chemical Pesticides first appeared on Mantis Pest Solutions.Via https://mantispestsolutions.com/things-to-avoid-when-using-chemical-pesticides/ In Kansas alone, there are more than 50 prevalent spider species, a few of which are venomous, meaning their bite is toxic to humans, making us ill and – in extreme cases – can even result in death. The intimidatingly named wolf spiders are common throughout the U.S. and particularly in Kansas, which is home to wolf spider species such as the Carolina Wolf Spider. Moreover, in the eastern part of the state – including Lee’s Summit and Overland Park – wolf spider varieties such as the Striped Wolf Spider and the Dotted Wolf Spider can also be found. So, how do you identify a wolf spider? Wolf spiders are typically large – around 1.5-2.5 inches – are hairy, and have a pale brown, grey-brown or grey colouring. Depending on the species, the wolf spider may have striped or spotted markings on its body or legs. When are you likely to encounter a wolf spider? Unlike some spider species, wolf spiders don’t hibernate, meaning its possible to encounter one all year, though you’re most likely in the summer and autumn months when more prey is available, and thus the wolf spiders are more easily able to survive and reproduce. In the Spring and Summer months, when the temperature is relatively warm, wolf spiders are most commonly found outdoors, where they can easily hunt for food such as small insects. In the fall and Winter, however, many wolf spiders choose to enter our homes in search of shelter, food and protection from the elements, which is when we should be most vigilant about ensuring our homes stay free from wolf spiders. Where are you likely to find a wolf spider? Unlike many other spider species, the wolf spider doesn’t catch its prey by spinning a web to trap unsuspecting insects, and instead seeks out its prey on foot. For this reason, wolf spiders are typically found on the ground outside, as they scuttle through grass or across the floor in search of food. They may also be found in fields, in piles of leaves and in stores of wood. So, if you’re setting foot into your garden (particularly at night, when wolf spiders hunt) you should always wear footwear in order to protect yourself from the bite of a wolf spider. However, in the fall when it gets colder and the wolf spider finds it more difficult to hunt, they tend to seek shelter inside our homes. Again, when trying to locate a wolf spider, you won’t be looking for a web. Instead, wolf spiders like to hide in dark, cluttered spaces, and even in houseplants, so if your Kansas home has any of these things, you may be more at risk of harbouring wolf spiders. Do wolf spiders bite, and are they deadly? Although all spiders may bite a human if threatened or provoked, most spider bites are relatively harmless, and any mark left by the critters – typically a small, red, swollen bump – will clear up by itself within days. Despite the wolf spider’s threatening name, it doesn’t have a venomous bite, meaning it is very unlikely to cause you harm if it does attack. However, it’s possible to have a bad reaction to any spider’s bite if you’re allergic or the bite becomes infected – in this case, medical attention should be sought. How do you know if you’ve had a reaction to a wolf spider bite? If the spider bite increases in size over time, or if you experience other signs of an allergic reaction such as facial swelling (particularly around the mouth), rashes, hives, difficulty breathing or dizziness, then it’s likely that you’ve had an allergic reaction to the spider bite and should seek medical help immediately. More than this, in rare cases, wolf spider bites (and bites from any spider or insect) may result in blood infection, which can be detected early on via a red line that extends from the bump. In this case, immediately seek medical attention. How should you treat a wolf spider bite? Like any spider bite – or a bite from any insect, or any cut or scrape – you should wash the affected area with soap and water and wrap with a bandage to safeguard against infection. You should also be wary that the bite you’ve received may not be from a wolf spider – and may be from a dangerous, venomous spider species such as the black widow or the brown recluse spider. If you experience extreme pain – or pain that travels away from the bitten area, particularly to the back, stomach or chest – or experience symptoms such as sweating, fever, chills and aches, then you may have been bitten by a venomous spider. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should immediately seek medical attention. How can you get rid of wolf spiders – and other spiders – from your home? Wolf spiders, like many other spider species, are solitary creatures, so removing the spider physically from the home is the best port of call, and pest control can be hired to achieve this if you’d rather not attempt it yourself. Especially if you’re not 100% sure it is a wolf spider – or another more dangerous spider species – then calling pest control to physically or chemically deal with the spider problem is the best idea. Moreover, one of the best methods of keeping your home wolf spider free – among other small pests – is prevention. So, employing professional pest control to carry out an inspection of your home to identify problem areas – such as gaps, cracks and holes in your walls, foundation and windows – will allow you to fill them, and stop the critters from coming in, in addition to keeping your windows and doors shut as often as possible. 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