Boise is an amazing place to call home! There’s a lot to do and see here including the Boise River Greenbelt, Bogus Basin and the Idaho Botanical Garden. Unfortunately for us, mosquitoes enjoy calling this valley home as well. Mosquitoes are both pesky and can cause health concerns. This makes Boise Mosquito Control a very…
DetailsBoise is a wonderful place to call home! Boise has many places to enjoy including the Boise Foothills, Table Rock and the Boise Zoo. Unfortunately, there are quite a few types of pests that think Boise is a great place to call home as well. Many of these pests can be nuisances, cause health concerns,…
DetailsThe Grandview American Dog Tick has a pretty self-explanatory name. The’re mostly found in North America, and the adult tick’s favorite host is the domestic dog. Even though dogs are its favorite host, it will still happily feed on humans as well. This is particularly dangerous, because these ticks spread multiple diseases. What do…
DetailsMeridian pill bugs are also commonly known as the rollie pollie. This is because pill bugs will roll up into a tight ball if they’re disturbed or threatened. An interesting fact about pill bugs: they’re the only crustacean that’s one hundred percent adapted to living on land. Pill bugs are 3/4 of an inch long…
DetailsNot only are Star house flies a major nuisance around the home, they’re also dangerous as potential disease carriers. House flies are a dark grey in color and are 1/8 of an inch to 1/4 of an inch in size. Their red eyes contain thousands of lenses, which gives them excellent and wider vision. …
DetailsWeiser Crickets are generally known, and easily identified, by the loud chirping noise they make. This chirping sound is caused by the males rubbing their front wings together in an attempt to attract females. Crickets are 3/4 of an inch to 7/8 of an inch in size. They’re a yellowish-brown color and have 3 dark…
DetailsNampa Yellow Jackets are known to be more aggressive than most of their bee and wasp counterparts. This is because they can sting more than once and are very protective of their nests. They’re around 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch in length. The easiest way to identify them is by their slim “waist”. Most bee…
DetailsEagle Millipedes are named for the “millions” of legs they appear to have. In reality, millipedes have anywhere from 30-354 legs, depending on the species. The United States has around 1,000 species of millipedes. Millipedes are black, brown, red or orange in color. The most common color found in North American is brownish. Their size…
DetailsContrary to the myth, earwigs won’t climb into your ears while you sleep to eat your brain. Homedale earwigs don’t bite and will only use their pincers on occasion when irritated. While they are’t dangerous or poisonous, they’re still an unwelcome sight inside your home. Identification and Lifecycle Homedale Earwigs come in different…
DetailsChoosing the right pest control company is highly important. Some questions you may want to ask include: Does this company use products that are safe for myself, my family and my pets? Do they guarantee their work? How often is service necessary? After you’ve narrowed your search, give each company a call. Use this phone…
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