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Jun 11 2019

Barrier Pest Control Technicians

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

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 for the bugs and insects making …

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May 15 2019

Barrier Pest: A Spider’s Angel

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

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 obviously didn’t grant me my request. Perhaps you …

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Apr 30 2019

Billbug Preventative Treatment

Posted by Kirk Dean | Lawn Care, Pest Control

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 stage. The larvae stage is the most destructive stage in the …

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Apr 25 2019

Pets and Pest Control

Posted by Kirk Dean | 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 …

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Apr 10 2019

How We Deal With Bed Bugs

Posted by Kirk Dean | Bedbugs, Pest Control

Dealing with Bed Bugs Welcome to Barrier Pest Control’s guide on how to effectively deal with bed bugs. We understand the distress and discomfort these tiny pests can bring into your life, and we’re here to provide you with the knowledge and professional services you need to reclaim your peace of mind. At Barrier Pest …

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Mar 27 2019

Spring Beetle Craft

Posted by Kirk Dean | Crafts

It’s spring break! Do your kids need something to do? How about helping them make some cute little beetles they can use as hand puppets? Who knew beetles could be cute!? These are simple and fun for your kiddos to make and they only take about 10 minutes! Supplies needed: 1 black piece of construction …

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Mar 26 2019

More Than Killing Bugs

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

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 struggling with keeping ants out of your food and dishes, when …

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