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Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

Paper wasps can be prolific! In Boise, at the Hidden Springs Subdivision, I ran into to some paper wasps that had attach their nests a house. How many nests can you see? Spoiler alert: The answer is below! Though it’s difficult to see, there are seven nests on this eave! Still can’t see the seventh? …

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Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

After a recent pest control treatment in Nampa, Idaho we noticed this classified with the picture attached:  Wasp Classifieds: 5 single yellow/black male wasps looking for new housing as housing was destroyed recently by a pest control company (Barrier). Want to be as close to humans as wasply possible so we can endanger their family …

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Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

Can you say spider infestation? In Nampa at the Crestwood Subdivision, like any other place, spiders and their webs are a problem.Though they look timely and decorous during Halloween, spider webs are downright terrifying the rest of the year. We are looking forward to removing the cobwebs and wasp nests from the siding and exterior …

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Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

While strolling the streets of Sands Point sub in Nampa, Idaho, I saw something interesting on the siding of the house:    A funnel weaver spider had set up his nest in this corner. Usually they dont stay in view long enough for me to take a good picture but this little cute n’ cuddly …

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Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

Like we’ve mentioned before, insects and spiders are crafty. They’ve had to be! After hundreds and thousands of years competing with each other and with other organisms for food, water, and shelter they’ve adapted to be very successful. In the urban environment, paper wasps are particularly crafty. In order to be protected from the wind, …

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Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

While eating dinner at a family restaurant in the Boise area I noticed a couple of interesting insects on the wall right next to my booth. As I inspected the wall I noticed that they were carpet beetles. A lot of carpet beetles, like 20!       I spoke to the restaurant manager and asked …

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