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Jun 13 2017

Did you hear? Mosquitoes Suck!

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

Remember when your mom used to lick her thumb and wash your face with her germs which made no sense because that little bit of dirt couldn’t have been nearly as bad as someone else’s spit on you? Did you know there’s something worse than that? Let me traumatize you for a moment. When I …

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Jun 9 2017

Earwig Invasion Meets The Wrath of Barrier Pest Control

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

When I was a child, I remember one day my family sitting down to watch Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan. I was young, and what I saw scarred me for the rest of my life. If you haven’t seen the movie, or are too embarrassed to admit you watched a Star Trek movie, I’ll …

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May 30 2017

Fleas Got You Scratching Your Head?

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

“I think I’m allergic to my new puppy.” Says my friend. “Every time I pick her up my arms itch afterwards and get little red bumps.” It seemed as thought the puppy also had dry skin or an allergy problem, because she had red bumps on her belly and would scratched and bite her skin. …

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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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Did you hear? Mosquitoes Suck!

Earwig Invasion Meets The Wrath of Barrier Pest Control

Fleas Got You Scratching Your Head?

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Clover Mites – Tiny Red Bugs in Spring

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