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Aug 10 2022

Setting a Barrier to Earwig Entry

Posted by Kirk Dean | Earwigs, Pest Control

Earwigs love to live out in the flower beds where they can eat all the flowers, fruits, leaves, and other insects they want. However, with temperatures around 100 degrees daily, the earwigs are starting to move out of the flowerbeds and have started looking for more desirable real estate. Earwigs like to live in dark …

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Jul 25 2022

We’re Seeing an Incredible Variety of Stinging Insects This Year

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control, Stinging Insects

This year has been a fascinating case study about how seasons truly affect the behavior of pests. This year spring stuck around with us right until the Summer Solstice. Likewise, pests’ levels stayed spring-like until very recently. In the past two weeks, we’ve seen a significant explosion of elm seed bugs, wasps, spiders, and other …

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Jul 18 2022

The Voles are Back to Destroy the Yard!

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control, Rodents

Imagine sitting outside with your family. Everyone is enjoying a peaceful afternoon together. When all of a sudden, you hear Grandma scream! You rush over to check on her, but Grandma is down for the count! What could have happened? Then, it hits you like a cold bucket of water on a hot summer …

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Jul 12 2022

Those Stinky Bugs!

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

Italy has the Leaning Tower of Pisa, France has the Eiffel Tower, and Idaho has…the Elm Seed Bug! It’s officially that season where every call that comes in includes Elm Seed Bugs in the conversation. So what exactly is an Elm Seed Bug, and do you have them? Elm Seed Bugs, similar in appearance to …

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Jul 5 2022

Meridian Dairy Days 2022 A Massive Success

Posted by Kirk Dean | News, Pest Control

Originally meant to celebrate the opening of a Meridian creamery in 1929, Dairy Days has grown into what we got to experience this last weekend. I’d say this event was a massive success for everyone involved. Live music every day, parade, fireworks, beautiful weather, races, families, and of course the carnival! Happy screams, laughter, and …

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Jun 27 2022

Flying Insects Are Coming Out With Warmer Weather

Posted by Kirk Dean | Flies, Pest Control

As the weather warms up and all the flying insects are coming out, you may have noticed that the flies have shown up rapidly and in large numbers. The front door at my house is constantly being opened and closed with the kiddos running in and out and potty training our puppy, and this has …

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Jun 2 2022

Cooler Than Average Spring Has Delayed Summer Pests

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

After a long Spring, we are finally beginning to head toward Summer. It’s fascinating to note the stark contrast between last year to this year. Last year, we had many warm, sunny days throughout April and May. This year, temperatures were much cooler, and the number of overcast and rainy days was significantly higher for …

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Setting a Barrier to Earwig Entry

We’re Seeing an Incredible Variety of Stinging Insects This Year

The Voles are Back to Destroy the Yard!

Those Stinky Bugs!

Meridian Dairy Days 2022 A Massive Success

Flying Insects Are Coming Out With Warmer Weather

Cooler Than Average Spring Has Delayed Summer Pests

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