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Mar 20 2023

Nuisances in the Spring – Ben

Posted by Kirk Dean | Ants, Clover Mites, News, Pest Control, Spiders

Spring Pests in the Treasure Valley As of 3:24 pm on Monday, March 20, 2023 (the day that I am writing this), spring will arrive…well, as much as Idahoan springs actually arrive in March. Despite the persistent cold and wet weather that this year has brought us, it is important to acknowledge that the …

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Mar 15 2023

Fleas by Paige G.

Posted by Kirk Dean | Fleas, Lawn Care, Pest Control

Treasure Valley Fleas All pet owners despise fleas! Unfortunately, fleas are pests that I know better than my kinfolk! I grew up in the south, and these guys are a massive problem for everyone! Because fleas prefer a warm, humid environment, most Idahoans have avoided sharing their lives with these bloodsuckers! However, could our lives …

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Mar 2 2023

Changing Seasons – Spring is Coming

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

Spring Treatments We are changing over from winter to spring treatments this week and just in time too, although we have had quite a few cold and windy days it is warming up just enough for the spring pests to start to emerge. We have started getting reports from customers living in neighborhoods full of …

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Feb 7 2023

Spring Is Coming And So Are The Pests

Posted by Kirk Dean | Lawn Care, Pest Control

Who is this Punxsutawney Phil guy anyway? For years, we have eagerly anticipated the emerging groundhog to predict when spring will start. But let’s face it, Phil isn’t the most reliable guy. In fact, it’s been said he’s only 40% accurate in his weather predictions. But one thing is for sure. Spring will happen, and …

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Feb 6 2023

Winter Treatments

Posted by Kirk Dean | Lawn Care, Pest Control

Winter Treatments In Idaho Wintertime is cold and brutal to not only humans and animals but pests as well. Pests during the cold months of the year also want to stay warm. Some of the places that they would want to go would be towards a nice warm house or crawlspace. This is usually the …

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Jan 26 2023

The Heat Treatment Experience – Ben Sowards

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

When I was in college, I worked in a cafeteria. As part of that, I had to obtain a food handler’s permit to work with and around the food we served. Part of the training I completed while getting my food handler’s permit and some of the in-house training focused on maintaining safe temperatures with …

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Jan 23 2023

Spiders Are Here!

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control, Spiders

Spiders Have Arrived Early These pests visit us more often in our dreams than any other pests! Our NIGHTMARES that is! Spiders are credited with this significant role in our lives! Idaho is home to 12 species of spiders, including three of the most dangerous spiders to humans! The general rule is that spider season …

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Nuisances in the Spring – Ben

Fleas by Paige G.

Changing Seasons – Spring is Coming

Spring Is Coming And So Are The Pests

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The Heat Treatment Experience – Ben Sowards

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