For those who garden in the Treasure Valley, whiteflies can be a huge problem. These very small, aphid-like bugs can quickly cause huge amounts of damage to your plants, and sometimes can even make them die! It’s no wonder, then, that a whitefly infestation can be a nightmare for gardeners and plant lovers alike. Unfortunately,…
DetailsThe pill bug is one pest that most people in North American will encounter in their lifetime. These small, hard-backed bugs are often colloquially known as “rollie pollies” because of their tendency to roll up when touched. Despite being harmless, these pests can be an annoyance, especially if they’re living on your property in…
DetailsFor most people, scorpions are on the top of the list of insects that they don’t want to encounter. Famed for being venomous and sporting dangerous pincers, scorpions are feared by many. However, you may not need to be as scared of scorpions in Idaho as you think. For the most part, scorpions are misunderstood,…
DetailsFall is soon approaching and, as the weather cools down, many different kinds of insects begin seeking refuge inside homes or other structures. One such pest is the millipede. On the small scale, millipedes are actually quite beneficial to the environment. They feed on decaying matter and can help decompose plant material in your lawn…
DetailsMosquito eater. Mosquito wasp. Mosquito hawk. All of these are common names for the crane fly. Despite these commonality of these colloquial terms, they are all misleading. Contrary to popular belief, crane flies do not eat mosquitoes, or any other kind of insect for that matter. In fact, in their adult form, crane flies don’t…
DetailsThere’s no doubt about it: centipedes are some of the creepiest insects out there. With their endless sets of legs and fast, darting movements, they can make even the bravest of people feel squeamish. For those who are less comfortable around bugs, a centipede infestation in your home can be seriously frightening. Although these pests…
DetailsDo I have carpet beetles? This is a question that no one wants to need the answer to. A carpet beetle infestation can be a painful nuisance, and depending on the severity of the infestation, can also be expensive to resolve. However, if you do suspect that carpet beetles have invaded your home, here is the…
DetailsFor being so small, sugar ants can be a big pain to exterminate if you have an infestation. These ants have a giant sweet-tooth — and are named accordingly. They often are drawn into your home by detecting sweet aromas from your kitchen and pantry: and if they can find a way to get to…
DetailsGetting bitten by any type of pest can be frustrating, painful, and frightening. When that pest is a spider, though, what at first appears as a painful annoyance can quickly turn dangerous depending on what kind of spider you have encountered. Here in Idaho, the Brown Recluse Spider is a common pest. Unfortunately, a bite…
DetailsWhat is a Stink Bug? Stink bugs are small, green or brown broad-bodied insects that can cause damage to crops and create problematic home infestations during late summer and early fall. These bugs are named well: they each carry a scent gland between their legs that contains foul-smelling liquid. If the insect feels threatened, it…
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