The Ants Terrorizing Property Managers
Ants are never taken seriously. An unfortunate and cruel childhood rite of passage is to learn the wonders of energy transfer by using the sun’s [...]
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04, 2016
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03, 2016
Tips to Detect Termites this Spring
With Termite Awareness Week approaching March 13-19, 2016, it is important for Southeastern Wisconsin homeowners and businesses to stay vigilant and be aware of the possible signs of an infestation this spring. Known as the “silent destroyers,” termites cause an estimated $5 billion in property damage each year – that’s more damage to homes and businesses than all other natural disasters combined. Adding to the challenge, termite presence is difficult to detect as their activity is hidden behind wallboards, siding or wood trim.
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and Terminix Wil-Kil Pest Control are celebrating the fifth annual Termite Awareness Week, March 13-19, 2016 to bring awareness to termite prevention, detection and treatment. Although termite treatment is most effective when performed by a licensed pest control professional, it is important that individuals know the signs of a termite infestation and become familiar with prevention methods to combat the invasive insects.
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02, 2016
Rodents: An Infestation Timeline
Catching a single household rodent on your own accord may feel like a personal victory, almost as if you’ve vanquished some great villain. Yet, unbeknownst [...]
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02, 2016
Health Risks Associated with Rodents
The average homeowner wouldn’t usually label a rodent infestation as a potential health threat, let alone a medical emergency. Usually, one immediately jumps to strategically [...]
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11, 2015
Why You Should Leave Rodenticides to The Professionals
There’s something about a rodent crawling through our homes that stimulates the brain’s most dormant sense of rage, bringing out a primordial response of bloodlust [...]
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10, 2015
WEAU: Stopping the Cool-Weather “Spider Surge”
They’re creepy, they’re crawly and they certainly don’t belong in your house. Halloween has come early this year and we’ve had an abundance of spider calls!
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09, 2015
Lady Beetles, Box Elder Bugs, Cluster Flies – Oh My!
September means back to school, the return of cooler weather and the invasion of over-wintering pests. Over-wintering pests are those pesky creatures that move into structures in the fall, camp out and lay dormant all winter, and then emerge with abandon at the first sign of warm weather. The most common over-wintering pests in the upper Midwest include Asian lady beetles, box elder bugs and cluster flies.
Pest control companies receive an influx of calls in the spring when these pests try to exit homes or businesses. The best way to avoid seeing them in the spring though, is to prevent them from entering your home or business in the fall. So, how do you keep over-wintering pests out?
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08, 2015
How To Avoid Yellow Jackets And Their Stings
Yellow jackets are certainly worthy of avoiding, as insect stings are the leading cause of death from venomous creatures. While they are not noted for being extremely aggressive, yellow jackets will sting people if they feel physically threatened. They will also fervently defend their nest if they think that it is being disturbed.
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08, 2015
Real Milwaukee: Do you have carpenter ants in your home?
The ants come marching one by one – and then before you know it –they’re everywhere! Randy Allen talks with Real Milwaukee on tips to prevent and identify Wisconsin’s most common summer pest.
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08, 2015
Menomonee Falls Now: Buggin Out with Terminix Wil-Kil Pest Control: Send those ants marching!
MENOMONEE FALLS NOW August 11TH 2015 MENOMONEE FALLS, WI Carpenter ants have been ranked one of the most destructive and economically influential pest affecting homes [...]