Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control
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 bite and their venom is not …
Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control
Protecting Yourself Against Stinging Insects: The Comprehensive Guide If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably noticed wasps and other stinging insects making a nuisance of themselves lately, setting up shop in almost every nook and cranny they can find. These winged warriors are tenacious builders, creating nests in the most inconvenient places: under eaves, attics, …
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Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control
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 requirements! For starters, …
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Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control
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 encounter problems in or on your home just …
Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control
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 …
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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. Several years ago, I never woke up more frightened in my life! …
Posted by Kirk Dean | Ants, Earwigs, Pest Control, Spiders, Wasps
Ant-Man, The Wasp, and Barrier’s Super Bug Busters in the Treasure Valley Ants and Wasps: Not Just Superheroes on the Big Screen You know how it is when Hollywood takes two seemingly ordinary humans and morphs them into crime-crushing titans? That’s precisely what happened with Ant-Man and the Wasp! But while they’re making waves on …
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