Pest predictions are a bit like interpreting the weather. We know that something will happen, but we can never be entirely sure when. Nonetheless, data exists that can shine some light on the subject and this information can be used by homeowners to make moves in advance of spring when…
You may have heard recently about how insect populations all across the world are collapsing. While there is truth to that statement, it’s no reason to assume that your home won’t become the target of a broad variety of pests. Firstly, you still have rodents to deal with. Secondly, the…
Earwigs are a common pest found in homes and gardens throughout the Pacific Northwest. While not a native species, they travel easily through products and materials that are shipped from other areas. The name conjures up unpleasant images of small insects that enter your ears or other areas of the…
Spring is just around the corner but May flowers aren’t the only thing that April showers bring. They also bring annoying bugs of all sorts into your home. Ants, termites, roaches, wasps and more are going to be awakening once the weather turns nice and while you may be looking forward to…
Thanksgiving Day is that wonderful time of year where you gather together with your family and friends to catch up, enjoy each other’s company and eat a fantastic meal celebrating what you’re thankful for. The Thanksgiving dinner meal is the epitome of comfort food. It is a symbol of American…
Typically, people do not Google “Boxelder Bug FAQs” for fun. Unless you are an entomologist (a scientist who studies insects), you probably did not wake up thinking, “I think I will study box elder bugs today.” Most likely you got here because you opened your door today and were finally…
Finding a tick on your body is pretty horrifying. Not only because you find yourself presently a meal for some parasitic creature but because ticks carry a number of scary diseases. Ticks and tick-borne diseases are common all over the United States, but maybe you are not immediately concerned because…
Friggatriskaidekaphobia, is a really big word that simply means having a fear or phobia of Friday the 13th. If you fear this notorious day, you are not alone. It is estimated that anywhere from 17 to 21 million of your fellow Americans suffer from the same fear. To fear the…
Fall is a beautiful time in Idaho. The leaves begin to change, the early morning air is crisp and farmers’ fields are ready for harvest. Fall is also a time for pest infestations. Fall and early winter is the time when you are most likely to get an infestation of…
Earwigs are an unsightly and unattractive insect. Their fast moving bodies seem to turn up at the most inopportune times, not to mention that with their horrifying pincers, they appear quite devilish. They are not exactly a cuddly creature and these nasty bugs are one of the more feared insects….
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