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May 17 2017

Beware of Bees in Boise

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

Perhaps the warm weather makes you think of barbecuing in your back yard, friends, and neighbors coming over for fun times, or kids playing in the yard. However, fun moments like this can quickly be ruined if a flying stinging insect comes to crash the party. If your get together has been interrupted by such …

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May 2 2017

Crawl Spaces: the Dark, the Damp and the Dreary

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

Today we’re going to talk about that disgusting place. You know, the one that’s dark, damp, and reeks of mildew and dirt…no, not your son’s high school locker! Your crawl space! Most homes in residential areas have one. The access may be inside the home, perhaps in a closet or bedroom. Others can access the …

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Apr 17 2017

Clover Mites – Tiny Red Bugs in Spring

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

What are these tiny red bugs? The spring season in Boise is a colorful time of year, full of bright shades of various pigments. You may have noticed tiny bright red bugs crawling along your sunny window sills, or seen them crawling up walls on a sunny day. Those are clover mites, and as the …

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Apr 5 2017

Spring Cleaning Tips from a Pest Control Expert

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

Unveiling the Hidden Benefits of Spring Cleaning and Preventing Carpet Beetle Infestations Introduction Spring is a magnificent time of year, marked by increasing warmth, blooming flowers, and delightful picnics. However, as if nature itself conspired against this perfect season, we are faced with the infamous tradition known as spring cleaning. While some believe it to …

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Mar 29 2017

Ticked off!

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

I work for a pest control company because I hate bugs, spiders, critters and creepy crawlies. I’m totally okay with their demise. I say, Kill them dead! And then kill them again- just to be certain! When I’m faced with with them, I tend to get a little crazed. This brings us to a tick …

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Mar 21 2017

Carpet Beatles: What You Should Know

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

Can you think of a better way to receive a “gift” from a neighbor than by having carpet beetles crawl from their apartment to yours? Maybe the noxious pillagers might prefer hitching a ride in the throw rug or dresser that your best friend doesn’t have space for in their new house, but you have …

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Mar 9 2017

The Ants Go Marching

Posted by Kirk Dean | Crafts

Or should I say the ants come marching…right into your kitchen, the bathroom, the living room and your cold cereal. These cute little projects go wherever you want them to because you (or your sweet kiddo) are the feet! And when you’re done with them you can march them right into the trash! Because unlike …

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Clover Mites – Tiny Red Bugs in Spring

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