Did you know that yellow sac spiders account for more spider bites in the United States than any other species? This small, pale yellowish-green spider is not uncommon to find in homes, and they often bite people sitting or sleeping. Finding spider bites on your body can be a cause for alarm, and certainly leads…
DetailsUnfortunately, detecting mice in your home can sometimes be tricky. Mice are very secretive. They don’t often emerge when humans are around, especially during the daytime. Thankfully, though, mice leave many other signs of their presence, and a trained eye can often pick up on these easily. Think you have a problem with Meridian mouse…
DetailsNot just a nuisance, cockroaches can pose a serious health problem to you and your pets. Cockroaches frequently pick up and transport dangerous diseases. Salmonella and E. coli , that can be transferred to humans through food contamination, are just two. If you have cockroaches in your home, it’s important to deal with them quickly…
DetailsSpiders in the home is a problem that no person wants to have. Though most spiders are not harmful to humans, the sight of even a small spider often elicits a strong fear response in people. Cellar spiders are no different. These spiders, often colloquially known as daddy long-legs, like to enter homes and live…
DetailsWhen you’re facing a pest infestation, do-it-yourself solutions can often appear to be attractive options. If done correctly, DIY pest control can quickly eliminate unwanted pests on your property at a small cost. One pest that responds especially well to do-it-yourself pest control is ants. Both baits and insecticides are effective methods to eliminate…
DetailsMost people are familiar with the common house fly. These pests, though annoying, infrequently pose a direct threat to humans. Their relative the horse fly, however, is a much bigger problem. Horse flies feature pinching, scissor-like mouth parts that tear into flesh in order to feed on blood. Although horse flies prefer livestock, such…
DetailsLike any insect bite, a bite from a horsefly can be a highly unpleasant experience. Most pests that bite, such as ticks and mosquitoes, simply puncture the skin to feed on blood. Horseflies, on the other hand, use scissor-like mouthpieces to cut the skin. This can leave a very painful welt behind. In Idaho,…
DetailsLiving in Canyon County has a lot of benefits. From enjoying the scenery at Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge to fishing at Lake Lowell to walking through the Winter Wonderland lights in Caldwell each December. It’s a great place to raise a family and enjoy the outdoors. One drawback to living in a rural county like…
DetailsWhen most people think of times of the year when they should make pest control a priority, usually winter isn’t high on their list. As the weather gets colder we tend to spend less time outdoors, as do most of the pests that cause us problems. Pest control isn’t in the forefront of our minds…
DetailsFor people who live in Idaho, especially in rural areas, Idaho Asian Tiger mosquitoes can be a big problem. During the spring, summer, and fall, swarms of mosquitoes can keep many people staying inside to keep cover from the irritating bites that these pests deliver. Anyone who’s been bitten by a mosquito knows just…
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