The Ants Go Marching One by One, Hurrah, Hurrah!
“The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah!”, I remember singing this as a child in school. It seemed like such a fun song, so innocent and playful. Now that 35 plus years have gone by, ants don’t seem so cute anymore! Those determined, hard working little... read moreBarrier Pest Control Technicians
I have been working in the pest control business for over a year now and these last two years in Idaho have been pretty busy. The weather has made the ants, wasps, flies, mosquitos, and elm seed bugs super active. Mild winters make for a very productive spring... read moreBarrier Pest: A Spider’s Angel
Dear Barrier Pest Control, Maybe you’ll remember me. My name is Webster. I’m the web designing spider that wrote to to you asking for leniency after I found out the person I accidentally caught in my web hired you to terminate me, my friends and family. You... read moreBillbug Preventative Treatment
As temperatures in the Treasure Valley begin to hover around 60°F or above (May to early June) adult billbugs will emerge from the ground and start mating. The female will lay her eggs in grass stems and within a few days they will hatch and enter the larvae... read morePets and Pest Control
We are often asked if our general pest control treatments are safe for the family pet. After all, a recent study found that more than half of Idaho households own at least one dog. We can assure you, we... read more
How We Deal With Bed Bugs
Kirk and I recently did a podcast about (among other things) our experiences in dealing with bed bugs here in Idaho. As expected, we were all over the place topic-wise. If you listened you might have heard, ”Geez Kirk, why don’t you stop cutting me off,” or maybe,... read moreMore Than Killing Bugs
As a pest control technician, I have come to appreciate my job in more than one way. Working with clients to solve problems and discover solutions to fit each individual’s home, makes working with the Barrier family a fulfilling experience. When you have been... read moreControlling Spiders and Insects During Winter
I think a lot of people have a misconception about when we need pest control services performed. I was that person until I started working for Barrier Pest Control. I have a phobia of bugs. In the past I always rested a little easier during the winter months thinking... read moreWebster’s Plea
Dear Barrier Pest Control, My name is Webster and I’m writing to ask for some leniency. I have a problem with violence. I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get in your good graces. I’ll seek therapy, change my diet, stay outdoors etc. In order to understand my... read moreGetting Rid of Carpet Beetles
This week I got to play around with a new pest control toy: A microscope. As I peered through it for the first time, I finally began to feel what professors of microscope-peering fields of study must always feel—an instant IQ boost. With my additional IQ, all sorts... read moreTHIS MONTH'S
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