Milberger Pest Control service in Kansas City has been solving termite and pest control problems in the metropolitan area since 1936. Here we answer a few of your most frequently asked questions.
General Pest Control Service In Kansas City
What is a trip charge for?
The trip charge the cost of chemicals and baits we use when we return to retreat.
Can we always get the same technician?
You can request a specific technician and we try to accommodate as best as possible, but scheduling changes occasionally occur.
Why are the bugs worse after the initial service?
It is normal for bugs to become more active right after we treat. It can take 2-3 weeks for the chemical and/or baits to have full effect.
How are mice getting in my house?
Mice have extremely flexible bones and can fit through any hole that they can get their noses into.
For a general pest control service in Kansas City, where is the bait and/or chemical applied?
We apply the baits and/or chemicals to baseboards, cracks & crevices, window sills, garage, basement and around the outside foundation (for roaches and meal moths, we will treat in any cabinets that are emptied out).
Do you treat for spiders?
Yes, but we don’t guarantee them. We guarantee their food source which is other insects.
When I make an appointment, do I have to wait around all day or can you give me a time frame?
The first call is schedule between 7-7:30 or 8-8:30, the rest of the day we give two hour time frames.
Do you dust attics for bugs and if so, how often?
We dust attics for silverfish and it is usually only necessary once a year.
Are your inspectors and technicians experienced and knowledgeable?
All of our technicians and inspectors are highly trained and are either registered or certified in Missouri and Kansas.
If I see sawdust and wood shavings, are these termites?
It is actually more likely to be carpenter ants.
Termite Control
Do termites eat sheetrock?
Yes, they eat the cellulose material that makes up part of the sheetrock.
Does pest control service in Kansas City work for termites?
Our general pest control service does not treat for termites, but we do free termite inspections and offer both the Sentricon and Termidor systems for termite control.
Can the Sentricon System be used by itself or must a liquid termiticide be used with it?
The Sentricon System is approved by federal and many state or county regulatory agencies for use as a complete alternative to liquid termiticide barrier treatments. Sentricon is approved for use on existing structures (post-construction treatment) and labeled for use on newly built structures (pre-construction treatment). Sentricon has been evaluated and listed by the Southern Building Code Congress International + as a complete stand-alone alternative to liquid termiticide treatments for new construction. The Sentricon System is the only termite baiting system to be listed with the SBCCI.
Which is a better method to protect a property – a liquid termiticide or the Sentricon System?
The Sentricon System is the best options because it eliminates termite colonies and provides long-term protection by detecting and eliminating new colonies that might invade the area. Old technology, such as liquid termiticide barrier treatments, degrades over time while the Sentricon System is serviced routinely to ensure it remains effective. In addition, it is nearly impossible to complete a uniform barrier around a structure with a liquid termiticide. An opening as small as 1/16 inch may allow termites to enter the structure. As a new construction termite treatment, the Sentricon System is installed at final grade, which won’t be affected by construction scheduling or weather delays. Construction disturbance to the soil will not disrupt the effectiveness of the Sentricon System as it would disturb a liquid termiticide treatment.
Is the Sentricon System more environmentally responsible than liquid termiticide treatments?
The active ingredient in the Sentricon System – Noviflumuron -is delivered to termites through Recruit (TM) IV and Recruit AG termite bait. A small amount of termite bait is used only when and where it is needed by trained and authorized pest control service in Kansas City technicians. Recruit was the first product approved under the EPA’s Reduced Risk Pesticide Initiative. In 2000, it became the first termite treatment product to receive the highly respected Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the EPA.
When you need a pest control service in Kansas City, call Milberger Pest Control at (816) 761-1313 in Missouri and (913) 384-6760 in Kansas, or click here to request your free inspection.
