What You Should Know About Paper Wasps
From beginning of Spring till hot cocoa and sweater weather, we find countless insects buzzing and crawling around our gardens. One specific insect most of us dread is paper wasps. Did You Know: • Male paper wasps do not sting, only females do. • The only location... read moreDebunking Your Pest Myths
It may come as a surprise but Tithonus did not really shrivel up until he turned into the first cicada bug. That’s a myth, a Greek one actually. Okay, maybe it didn’t really surprise you but maybe it will surprise you that daddy-long-legs mouths are not too small to... read moreProtecting Yourself Against Stinging Insects
You may have noticed that wasps are building and rebuilding nests like crazy. They build wherever they can. Under the eves, in the attic, under your siding, in the dog house, in a tree or bush, or even underground. If you’re having a problem with wasps it’s very... read moreA Day in the Life of a Pest Control Secretary
I often get asked what I do for a living. Without hesitating, I quickly respond, “I work for Barrier Pest Control!” and they follow up with the usual, “What do you do there?” Oh man, have a seat…this might take a while! To be a Barrier secretary, there are quite a few... read moreHow Do Free Retreats Work?
Our goal is to keep your house pest free! That’s why we offer free retreats in or on your home. Wondering how it works? It’s quite simple! If you’re on our quarterly pest control plan visits between your regularly scheduled treatments are free of charge! If you... read moreTaking the Sting Out of Your BBQ
Last week I was called out to to take care of a wasp nest on a BBQ grill (no hamburger for this guy). Little did I know I was actually in for one heck of a ride. On my way out to the customer’s home I started thinking about how I was going to handle this... read moreCreepy Crawlers
The title speaks for itself. Have you or someone you’ve known experienced (what we know as creepy crawlers) a spider crawling in your mouth whilst dreaming of going to the Bahamas for vacation or even your honey moon? Well, I have. Yes, that is correct, this guy.... read moreAnt Man and The Wasp and other Super Bugs in the Treasure Valley.
Warning: Spoilers abound in this blog. Ant Man and the Wasp is a story of two average people who are turned into a crime fighting duo. With their respective suits they are able to shrink (and expand) to the same size as the tiny insects they represent. It is the most... read moreCockroaches!
My daughter has been in North Carolina for a couple weeks. Shocked by all the bugs, she’s gone through an enormous amount of bug spray! One day last week she looked down when she felt a tickle and found a huge cockroach that mistook her leg for an interstate... read morePincher 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 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.
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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.
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