What is a June Bug?: If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, you may start finding black-brown beetles popping up everywhere as the season changes in May and June. The beetles, known as June Bugs or May Beetles, are named for their active season: May and June. Prolonged exposure to light is often responsible for…
DetailsYour garden is your pride and joy. And why shouldn’t it be? Huge amounts of time and effort are spent to make a garden productive and beautiful. Imagine walking out to your garden in the spring or summer. You start noticing that some of the leaves are an odd color and some are eaten. Then,…
DetailsPets are a staple of American life and more and more people are welcoming domesticated animals into their homes. These pets can bring fun companionship, and you love them dearly. But, do you know what else loves your pets? Fleas. Fleas are small, red-ish brown parasites that feed on animal flesh. These bugs range in size…
DetailsSummertime in Boise is the perfect time of year for enjoying the outdoors. However, spending time outside can quickly turn from enjoyable to unpleasant if your home is suffering from a yellow jacket infestation. Yellow Jackets are the most aggressive type of wasp, and are actually the most dangerous stinging insect in the United States.…
DetailsNo one needs to be convinced of how terrible mosquitoes can be. Not only are swarms of mosquitoes extremely annoying to deal with, they can be carriers of several dangerous diseases. If we could, we would wish the mosquitoes away. Unfortunately, we can’t. However, there are ways to limit the number of mosquitoes around us,…
DetailsStinging insects are no doubt some of the most annoying pests we have to deal with in Idaho. In the warmer months they come out in droves, ruining our backyard BBQs or picnics. Not only that, but they often make our homes their homes, which can lead to problems and potential dangers. There are many…
DetailsBoise pest control is a year-round venture. There is never a shortage of pests trying to enter our homes, and that means a need for constant diligence to make sure they stay out. Springtime brings warmer weather which we love! But, that also means that pests that have been laying dormant over the winter make…
DetailsI think we can all agree on something- ticks are terrible. When it comes to the world of pests, ticks definitely top the list as one of the worst to come across or have to deal with. If you or someone you know has ever had a tick, you know what we are talking about.…
DetailsArguably the most recognizable arachnid in the world, black widow spiders are one of the most feared pests in North America. With their shiny black bodies and red hourglass on the underside, they are hard to miss. There is good reason to give these spiders a wide berth- they are one of the most venomous…
DetailsEarwigs are one of the weirdest-looking pests you can find in your home. With their elongated bodies, six legs, and large pincers in the back, they look more like an alien life form than something you can find in abundance in your backyard. Good news! They are mostly harmless to humans. Nonetheless, they are a…
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