Weiser 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…
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Nampa 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…
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Eagle 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…
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Contrary 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…
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Choosing 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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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…
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New 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…
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Payette 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…
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Wasps 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…
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Not 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…
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