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…
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,…
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…
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…
There’s no doubt about it: centipedes are some of the creepiest insects out there. With their endless sets of legs and fast, darting movements, they can make even the bravest of people feel squeamish. For those who are less comfortable around bugs, a centipede infestation in your home can be seriously frightening. Although these pests…
Do I have carpet beetles? This is a question that no one wants to need the answer to. A carpet beetle infestation can be a painful nuisance, and depending on the severity of the infestation, can also be expensive to resolve. However, if you do suspect that carpet beetles have invaded your home, here is the…
For being so small, sugar ants can be a big pain to exterminate if you have an infestation. These ants have a giant sweet-tooth — and are named accordingly. They often are drawn into your home by detecting sweet aromas from your kitchen and pantry: and if they can find a way to get to…
What is a Stink Bug? Stink bugs are small, green or brown broad-bodied insects that can cause damage to crops and create problematic home infestations during late summer and early fall. These bugs are named well: they each carry a scent gland between their legs that contains foul-smelling liquid. If the insect feels threatened, it…
Nothing is worse than finding a rat in your home. These critters are not only frightening, but can also be dangerous and destructive. Finding a rat, however, is only the first step in a long process of riding your home of them. So if you’ve seen a rat, or their tell-tale droppings, what should you…
A common pest, house spiders are harmless, yet fear-inducing, creatures that send many people running for cover. Although there are many different varieties of spiders, and a few could possibly be found in your home, the most common one is the American House Spider. They like to live in dark, musty places such as basements,…