Pincher Bugs? Earwigs? What are these things?
Undoubtably, this is by far our number one call right now! Earwigs have taken over homes by the hundreds! These creepy, little unwanted visitors surprise us under everything we pick up: bath towels, clothing, dish rags, flower pots and more. What you are dealing with... read moreWhen Ants Invade!
One ant. One ant is all it takes to scream, “Eureka!” and advise the rest of the colony of available food. Before you know it you’re looking at piles of ants in your house, hustling and bustling, attacking any crumb you’ve left behind. Perhaps the most... read morePaper Wasps Are Amazing!
Photo Courtesy of Bernard Spragg. NZ Wow! Paper wasps are amazing! Did you know they use fibers, dead wood, plant stems, and their own saliva to basically make a paper mâché umbrella-shaped nest? They are even waterproof to protect their larvae. These nests are... read moreYIKES!! What is that on my window?!
As spring becomes more definite, and you start watering and fertilizing your lawn more, you might notice the teeny-tiny little red or black bugs in your windows. Some people mistake them for dirt until they really concentrate on them and realize that they’re moving. ... read moreBeware of Gophers!
It is a common sight in Boise and throughout the Treasure Valley: small piles of loose soil suddenly appear in the middle of your yard-the telltale sign of a pocket gopher. These gophers are rarely seen and live in tunnels between three and ten inches below the... read moreThe Following May or May Not Have Happened…
Today was a great day at work, I thought, as I came to a stop at the light just outside of my subdivision. My customers were happy and my boss was even happier. I’d made a huge sale which meant I’d earned that raise I’d been aiming for. I thought about what I’d do... read moreIs this worse than leaving your Christmas lights up year-round?
That moment when the noisy neighbor says with a fake smile, “Well, at least you won’t have to decorate for halloween,” and it’s July?!! Survey Says? I’ll bet that if the game show Family Feud asked 100 people what they... read moreBed Bugs, Cockroaches and Fleas
Photo provided by Pixabay Creative Commons What do they all have in common besides being a nuisance and giving people the heebie-jeebies? Each of them enter the home through various means. Most typically, bed bugs enter the home on the purchase of a used mattresses... read moreWho left the hose out?!
CC Photo courtesy of: ALAN SCHMIERER “Who left the hose out?!” Bumb-dee-bum bum-bum “Who left the hose out?!” A song with changed words rolls through my head as I treat another yard with dead grass path and holes made by voles… The window of my work truck is down on... read moreHelp!! My Toasty Oh’s are crawling!!
CC Photo Courtesy of: Pascal Emerging from my slumber, I turned off the obnoxious ringtone from my alarm clock and made my way to the pantry. I reached for the box of Frosted Mini Wheats, pour the milk, and begin to take the first bite. But just as I bring the spoon... read moreOUR CUSTOMERS LOVE US! SEE WHAT THEY ARE SAYING.
Well at first I thought we were going to have to call you back there were so many still around. However the spray and the bomb in the crawl space was beginning to take affect and we still see a few here and there but not like before the application. will see how it is as the weather becomes warmer. Thank you very much.
Wayne B.
Your representative was very courteous and did a great job. I have noticed some spider activity since he sprayed. That may only be because it woke them up.
Steve B.
Barrier was onetime, very informational and knowledgeable. Excellent follow-up as well.
Denice W.
The company is reliable and is complete in their services to our yard and home.
Douglas S.
Quick service, professional staff, helpful in answering questions. Excited about utilizing their year coverage on my home.
Losa S.
Barrier Pest is great and I plan to stay with their service for a long time. The technicians are professional and friendly and are great at getting the job done.
Clint L.
I have used Barrier Lawn and Pest Control services for two years and will continue to use them. They always arrive on time, and have great customer service. I have always been satisfied with their work.
Sean M.
