Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi as well as Borrelia mayonii. These two bacteria species are carried by ticks and, thus, Lyme disease is most common in areas where tick species are most abundant. How common is Lyme disease in the USA? Lyme disease is a common illness in the
Squirrels, if you have them, are pesky critters. The problem with squirrels is they can get into about everything from your attic, potted plants, garden, and even some of the most creative bird feeders. Although we at Mantis Pest Solutions don’t cover squirrels in our rodent control package, we have asked an expert squirrel remove
Of over 45,000 species of spider worldwide, roughly 500 species live in the Kansas City area. It is estimated that over 11,000 spiders live in a typical acre of forestland. If that sounds like a lot, consider that the estimate for spiders in an acre of grassland is over two million. It’s not all bad
Bug identification is the first step to eliminating your pest problem. However, knowing what type of critter you’re dealing with is not always straightforward, as some bugs are difficult to detect or find. Fortunately, this post has everything you need to know about how to identify bugs in your Overland Park home. Take a Picture
When it comes to pest control, you want to be sure that you are making the best decision for your family and home. There are many pest control companies out there, but not all of them are created equal. How do you know which one is right for you? In this blog post, we will
Concerned about carpet beetles in your home? Mantis pest solutions, your local Overland Park pest control company, will answer frequently asked questions about these invaders. What are the Tiny Black Bugs in My House? If you’ve discovered tiny black bugs crawling around your home, and they don’t bite, and their shells are hard and shiny,
Discovering termite-infested wood or termite colonies in the heart of your Missouri home is quite distressing. Unlike other home repair tasks, termite damage cannot be ignored or postponed. That’s because wood-chewing pests are active 24 hours a day, seven days a week, quietly feeding on anything wooden they come across. Fortunately, it’s rare that termites
Ticks are irritating pests that cause discomfort to human beings. Not only do they cause discomfort, but they also can make you and your pets sick. The problem is many residents of Missouri share their yards with these irritating creatures. This tick season, we got your back with a pest control service designed to prevent
Ants are social insects that live in large colonies made up of different castes of ants. The queen ant is the head of the colony and she remains inside to lay eggs. The other ant castes forage for food outside and bring it back to the nest to feed their fellow ants. Ants are particularly
When we think about possible bug and pest infestations in our homes, we typically think about dusty corners of unused rooms, on the floor of our attic or basement, or near doors and windows where the pests have made their way into our houses. But did you know that bugs can even live in the
