When most people think of times of the year when they should make pest control a priority, usually winter isn’t high on their list. As the weather gets colder we tend to spend less time outdoors, as do most of the pests that cause us problems. Pest control isn’t in the forefront of our minds…
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For people who live in Idaho, especially in rural areas, Idaho Asian Tiger mosquitoes can be a big problem. During the spring, summer, and fall, swarms of mosquitoes can keep many people staying inside to keep cover from the irritating bites that these pests deliver. Anyone who’s been bitten by a mosquito knows just…
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As the weather starts to cool off in the fall months, finding ways to protect your home from bugs is increasingly important. As dry, cool air begins blowing down from the North, we often want to stay inside where it’s warm and cozy. Unfortunately, the same is true for many pests. One such pest is…
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Gnats can be a huge nuisance. Anyone who has walked into their home or yard to find a swarm of these small, irritating bugs can attest to that fact. They’re small and can be especially hard to eliminate because of this. If you’re facing a gnat infestation the first question that must be asked, though,…
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There are many kinds of pests that can infest your home and become a nuisance. One of the most common, and most infuriating to eliminate, is the silverfish. It’s not uncommon for homeowners to find these small, silvery bugs scurrying around in moist areas of their home. In small numbers these bugs can be irritating,…
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For those who garden in the Treasure Valley, whiteflies can be a huge problem. These very small, aphid-like bugs can quickly cause huge amounts of damage to your plants, and sometimes can even make them die! It’s no wonder, then, that a whitefly infestation can be a nightmare for gardeners and plant lovers alike. Unfortunately,…
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The pill bug is one pest that most people in North American will encounter in their lifetime. These small, hard-backed bugs are often colloquially known as “rollie pollies” because of their tendency to roll up when touched. Despite being harmless, these pests can be an annoyance, especially if they’re living on your property in…
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For most people, scorpions are on the top of the list of insects that they don’t want to encounter. Famed for being venomous and sporting dangerous pincers, scorpions are feared by many. However, you may not need to be as scared of scorpions in Idaho as you think. For the most part, scorpions are misunderstood,…
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Fall is soon approaching and, as the weather cools down, many different kinds of insects begin seeking refuge inside homes or other structures. One such pest is the millipede. On the small scale, millipedes are actually quite beneficial to the environment. They feed on decaying matter and can help decompose plant material in your lawn…
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Mosquito eater. Mosquito wasp. Mosquito hawk. All of these are common names for the crane fly. Despite these commonality of these colloquial terms, they are all misleading. Contrary to popular belief, crane flies do not eat mosquitoes, or any other kind of insect for that matter. In fact, in their adult form, crane flies don’t…
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