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Dec 8 2015

Pest control in the summertime

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

These dragonflies that one of our technicians photographed, make me wish for warmer days! Barbecues. Swimming. The Fourth of July. I miss it! I know that summer is not that long ago, but I’m already kind of tired of winter! Not only that, but it seems that this winter has also brought us an unbelievable …

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Dec 4 2015

Paper Wasps in the winter

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

What do wasps do in the winter time? That’s a great question! One of our technicians took this photo the little bit ago: As you can see, the nest is no longer active. Interestingly enough, the wasps don’t necessarily die off because of the cold, but because there is no food to eat. So worker …

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Nov 24 2015

I’m thankful for pest control!

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

Shouldn’t we be thankful for pest control? During the holiday season, people often post or write or talk about things that they’re thankful for. Family, friends, warm place to sleep, are ones often mentioned. But when I saw a few pictures that our technician sent me this week, I realized that pest control should be …

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Nov 20 2015

Pest control weirdness

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control, Uncategorized

The Truth Behind Jerusalem Crickets: More Than Meets the Eye Sometimes, things take an unexpected twist in the vast realm of pest control. Recently, one of our keen-eyed technicians shared an intriguing image with us. What we saw was none other than the enigmatic Jerusalem cricket! If you’re unfamiliar with this critter, you might be …

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Nov 17 2015

Pest control, mice, and cats

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control, Rodents

The Cat-and-Mouse Game: Feline Fables vs. Real Rodent Reality Cats Nature’s age-old rodent catchers, right? Many homeowners proudly tout that their feline friends handle all their pest control needs, especially when chasing down those pesky spiders. But is this fur-tastic tale truly accurate, or just a whisker away from the truth? Fact Check …

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Nov 5 2015

Han Solo trapped in Carbonite and cobwebs!

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control, Spiders

The Tale of Han Solo Trapped in Carbonite and Cobwebs In the quiet corners of Boise, Idaho, a bizarre and unexpected sight has unfolded: Han Solo, the infamous outlaw from a galaxy far, far away, found himself trapped in a flower bed, encased in Carbonite, and surrounded by the menacing cobwebs of hobo spiders. Fear …

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Nov 3 2015

Dead mice makes me feel good!

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

Dead Mice and a Heartwarming Discovery Some people enjoy a good cup of coffee. Others, the feel of a brand new book. But for us at Barrier Pest Control? Spotting a dead mouse right next to our bait stations. Let’s dive in, shall we? Why a Dead Mouse Brings Joy to Our Heart Proof of …

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