There are several kinds of Melba ticks that can affect humans, and each one comes with its own set of diseases that they’re known to spread. Some of those ticks include the Blacklegged tick, the American dog tick and the Rocky Mountain wood tick. Let’s take a look at some of the differences between these…
DetailsNew Plymouth fruit flies get their name from the ripe or fermenting fruit they feed on. They can even smell a ripe or fermenting fruit or vegetable from 3/4 of a mile away. Fruit flies are very small, only 1/8″ long. Their bodies are tan in color and they can have either black or red…
DetailsPayette Oriental Cockroaches have earned the nickname “waterbug” as they like to hang out in damp areas. The Oriental Cockroach enters homes through pipes, sewers and drains. They can also enter by going underneath doors or through cracks in siding. Identification: Payette Oriental Cockroaches are one of the larger species of cockroach, measuring at…
DetailsWasps are a pest that no one wants on their property. A wasp sting is painful, and can even be dangerous to someone who’s allergic. However, there are some things you can do to prevent or get rid of wasps if you notice a nest on your property. Never try Do It Yourself Fruitland wasp…
DetailsNot only are the bites from mosquitoes annoying and itchy, they can also be deadly. The Middleton Culex Mosquito can carry diseases such as yellow fever, malaria, dengue fever, encephalitis and West Nile virus. Mosquitoes hunt for food by detecting body heat or the carbon dioxide that humans exhale. Male mosquitoes feed on plant…
DetailsIdentification: Star Blow Flies are easily recognizable by their blue/green metallic bodies. They are 1/4″ to 1/2″ long. Blow Flies are attracted to garbage containing meat scraps, dead animals or animal wounds. Once they find these things, they lay their eggs. While it’s common to get Blow Flies inside your house every once in…
DetailsKuna voles can cause major damage to your yard or property. They burrow in tunnel systems underground. Without proper prevention or professional pest control, voles are known to ruin lawns, golf courses, parks and crops. They can also cause damage to orchards and other plants. This could affect places such as the Falcon Ridge Golf…
DetailsParma Mice infestations are one of the most common pest problems that we face, especially in the colder times of the year. Mice are known to damage homes, contaminate food, and spread disease. They usually enter our homes in search of either food or shelter. They can squeeze through very small openings, which makes it…
DetailsSpiders are a major fear of people everywhere. Meridian Jumping Spiders are actually fairly cute, though! Here are some fun facts about this adorable little arachnid! Fun Facts There are 300 species of Jumping Spiders found between the United States and Canada, with more than 4,000 known species in the world! Jumping Spiders…
DetailsEagle Crab Spiders take creepy to a new level. Named after their crab-like shape, they are known to walk sideways or backwards, like many crabs. Identification: Depending on the species, Eagle Crab Spiders can be 1/2” to 1” in size. Most Crab Spider species are brown, but they can come in colors such as…
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