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…
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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,…
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If you’re a farmer or gardener in Idaho, a Mormon cricket infestation can be a huge threat to your plants. These bugs can be up to three inches long and love to feast upon grass, sagebrush, corn, wheat, vegetables and fruit. That’s bad news for anyone who is trying to grow these plants as food.…
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It’s every gardener’s worst nightmare: grasshoppers. These small, red, yellow, or green insects can completely decimate a beautiful garden if given the chance. These bugs aren’t picky: they will eat any and all of your plants you’ve tried so hard to cultivate! No one wants their hard work to be destroyed by pests. However, if…
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Common to the Northwestern United States, the hobo spider is just as unwanted as its name implies. This spider first originated in Europe, and has since traveled to six states within the U.S. by hitching a ride on human travelers. These critters like to nest in dark, damp places of your home and can often…
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Having a hornet nest on your property can be a pain: literally. Hornets are aggressive, social-oriented stinging insects which make them much more dangerous than similar pests such as paper wasps and bees. If you upset one hornet, in moments you can have an entire swarm chasing you down! So, if you have an Idaho…
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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…
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Your 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,…
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Pets 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…
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Summertime 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.…
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