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Did you know spiders are often a sign that other insects are present around your home?

Spiders feed on insects such as flies, ants, mosquitoes, and other pests. If you’re seeing an increase in spider activity, it may indicate that there’s a food source attracting them to your property.

Common Places Spiders Hide

✅ Garages and storage sheds
✅ Basements and crawl spaces
✅ Around windows and door frames
✅ Under decks, porches, and outdoor furniture

How to Reduce Spider Activity

• Remove webs regularly around your home
• Reduce outdoor lighting that attracts insects at night
• Seal cracks and gaps around doors and windows
• Keep storage areas organized and clutter-free

While most spiders are harmless, nobody wants unexpected eight-legged visitors indoors.

Elite Pest Control helps control spiders and the insects that attract them, providing comprehensive protection for your home and family.

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Powdery mildew commonly affects lilac, sycamore, maple, oak, and many ornamental trees and shrubs in Kansas when warm days combine with humid nights and poor air circulation.

Symptoms to watch for:

* White or gray powdery coating on leaves and young shoots
* Curling or distorted new growth
* Premature leaf yellowing in severe cases
* Reduced vigor on repeatedly infected plants

Prevention methods:

* Prune to increase sunlight pe*******on and airflow.
* Avoid overhead irrigation when possible.
* Space new plantings to reduce canopy crowding.
* Clean up heavily infected plant debris at season’s end.

Treatment recommendations:

* Mild infections are often cosmetic and require no treatment.
* Improve growing conditions to reduce disease pressure.
* On high-value ornamentals with recurring problems, preventive fungicides can be applied according to label directions before infections become
When fungal diseases are suspected, resist the urge to increase irrigation. Extended leaf wetness is one of the biggest contributors to many lawn and tree diseases. Watering early in the morning allows foliage to dry quickly and helps reduce the chance of infection.

Seeing one cockroach could mean there are many more hiding nearby.

Roaches are nocturnal pests that prefer dark, warm areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms, and behind appliances. They can contaminate food, spread bacteria, and trigger allergies and asthma symptoms.

Common Signs of a Roach Problem

✅ Droppings that resemble black pepper or coffee grounds
✅ Musty odors in cabinets or pantries
✅ Egg cases found in hidden areas
✅ Roaches seen at night when lights are turned on

How to Help Prevent Roaches

• Keep food sealed and stored properly
• Clean up crumbs and spills promptly
• Take out trash regularly
• Eliminate excess moisture from leaks and standing water

Unfortunately, roaches are experts at hiding, and over-the-counter treatments often fail to eliminate the entire infestation.

Elite Pest Control offers professional roach control solutions designed to target hiding spots and help keep your home protected.

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Anthracnose is a common fungal disease affecting many Kansas trees, including maple, oak, sycamore, ash, elm, and walnut. Wet spring conditions often trigger infections that become noticeable as summer progresses.

Symptoms to watch for:

* Brown or black blotches on leaves
* Browning along leaf veins
* Premature leaf drop
* Twig dieback
* Thin canopy appearance

Prevention Tips:

* Rake and dispose of infected leaves.
* Prune dead twigs and branches.
* Improve airflow through the canopy.
* Maintain proper watering during dry periods to reduce stress.

Treatment:

* Most healthy mature trees recover without major damage.
* Fungicide applications are generally preventive and most effective before infection occurs.
* Trees repeatedly affected may benefit from professional evaluation.

Today’s Pro Tip

If you see brown spots developing in a tall fescue lawn, inspect individual grass blades before assuming drought stress. Brown Patch and Dollar Spot often start on leaf blades long before large dead areas become visible. Early detection can save significant turf damage.

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