The fertile farmland and various nearby outdoor recreational activities make our summers and winters equally fun. Although people have enjoyed this area for decades, insects and rodents have always existed here. People may think that bugs aren’t an issue since it’s cold here in the winter. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Pests can be a nuisance all year round in Boise, Idaho, which is why having a trusted Boise exterminator on call matters.
Our monthly, quarterly, and annual Boise pest control and extermination services can keep those pests at bay all year round for Boise homes and businesses.
From billbugs and ticks in the warmer months to rodents making their way indoors in the colder months, our service handles them all. Other pests, like the ones listed below, are also seen in the Boise, ID, area and surrounding neighborhoods such as the Boise Bench, North End, and West Boise. Our Barrier Promise ensures top-quality service for any pest and rodent eradication, extermination, and prevention.
Whether you live in Boise or nearby communities in the Treasure Valley, our Boise team can help you choose the right treatment plan and get service scheduled quickly.
Nearby Communities We Serve From Boise
If you live outside Boise city limits, we still provide fast, reliable service throughout nearby Treasure Valley communities:
COMMON PESTS FOUND IN THE BOISE AREA
Ants
One of the most common pest problems that we see in Boise homes is ants. Several kinds of ants are located in the Boise area, the most common types being pavement ants, carpenter ants, and harvester ants. These ants are commonly found in neighborhoods like the Boise Bench, West Boise, and the North End. Once these guys have made a home somewhere, it can be challenging to get rid of them without the help of ant control in Boise.
EARWIGS
Earwigs feed on decaying plants and wood, so finding them in most Boise backyards is no surprise. They love moist flowerbeds, landscaping, and rock beds across Boise neighborhoods from Harris Ranch and Barber Valley to West Boise and Garden City border areas. They can quickly infest a neglected yard or unclean home. For these unwanted pests, regular treatment from local Boise pest control and extermination professionals is necessary to control and contain the earwigs.
ELM SEED/BOXELDER BUGS
Elm Seed and Boxelder bugs are relatively new to the Boise area and were first seen by pest control companies in 2012. They are now common on sunny siding and windows in Boise Bench, West Boise, and foothill areas. Though they don’t bite, sting, or cause damage to a home, they can still be a nuisance. They create an unpleasant odor when found in large numbers and when you crush them in your home. We offer quarterly Boise pest control and extermination services to keep these bugs out of your house.
SPIDERS
Much like anywhere in the world, many different kinds of spiders are found in Boise. Although we can’t list them all, hobos, jumping spiders, wolf spiders, and black widows are the ones we have encountered the most, some being very poisonous spiders. We frequently see them in crawlspaces, basements, garages, and exterior eaves across neighborhoods like the North End, Harris Ranch, and South Boise. Regular treatments from a local, experienced Boise pest control and spider exterminator company are highly recommended for the best spider control in Boise.
RODENTS
Like all of us, some rodents have also made a home in the Boise area. Mice, voles, and gophers can show up in Boise Bench lawns, North End gardens, and newer subdivisions in West Boise and South Boise. The best way to prevent these little guys from invading your space is to keep your home clean by not leaving food crumbs on the floors, sealing any cracks or holes in the floors or walls, and keeping the house free of clutter. If you encounter deer mice, gophers, house mice, or voles in or around your home, our Boise rodent control and extermination solutions can help eliminate them promptly.
STINGING INSECTS
Wasps and hornets can be one of the most annoying pests; unfortunately, they are no strangers to our area. They build nests in eaves, play sets, fences, and bushes throughout Boise—from older homes in the North End to newer roofs in West Boise and South Boise neighborhoods. Avoid standing water, debris piles, or old burrows near your home. They are also attracted to fencing, playground equipment, and roofing areas. If you have found wasps, yellow jackets, honey bees, or hornets in or around your Boise home, leaving it to our Boise stinging insect exterminators is best to avoid any injuries.
BED BUGS
Bed bugs are inactive during the day, making them difficult to spot. They hide in cracks and crevices, especially the folds, tufts, and seams in mattresses and box springs. They are attracted to warmth and carbon dioxide. We see bed bugs in Boise apartments, rental homes, and hotels across Downtown Boise, the Boise Bench, and surrounding areas. If you have a bed bug problem, let our Boise bed bug exterminator and pest control specialists help before it worsens.
CLOVER MITES
Most common in the Spring, clover mites tend to invade Boise homes in large numbers. They often show up on south-facing walls, patios, and windowsills in neighborhoods with lush lawns and landscaping. Though they don’t bite, sting, or carry any infections, they are a nuisance due to their large numbers and the red stains they leave behind when smashed. They feed on vegetation outdoors, so keeping vegetation well-groomed and away from the house is essential. Preventative pest control and extermination treatments around Boise foundations and landscaping can help immensely avoid having to deal with them.
Quality Residential & Commercial Pest Control & Exterminator Solutions in Boise
Spiders always seem to give homeowners fits in the summer and fall (including Black Widows and Hobo spiders). Ants appear during the spring and sometimes become permanent invaders if they can find food and shelter in your home! Yellowjackets and wasps also find a way under the radar until someone gets too close to the nest and gets stung. Elm Seed and Boxelder bugs can cover entire floors, ceilings, and walls during certain times of the year—especially in Boise Bench, North End, and West Boise neighborhoods.
All of these invasive pests can be alleviated and solved with our residential Boise pest control and extermination program that targets the pest issues during the season that they are most active.
It’s important to know that even Boise businesses can be exposed to pests and unwanted rodents. Restaurants in Downtown Boise can attract cockroaches, mice, rats, and spiders. Offices, warehouses, and hotels in areas like West Boise and South Boise can have ants, bed bugs, and other pest infestations! With the help of our Boise pest control and extermination services, we can ensure that your company’s production does not skip a beat when your buildings or offices are being treated. Preventive pest control and extermination measures to ensure your business is safe from pests can help prevent or limit poor online and word-of-mouth reviews, product recalls, employee and customer health risks, and more. Regardless of your industry, Barrier Pest Control is here to help with any pest problem in Boise, Idaho, and the greater Treasure Valley. You can contact us today for a free estimate and head-start protecting your business from uninvited little critters.
Boise Neighborhoods We Serve
- Boise Bench
- North End & East End
- West Boise & West Bench
- Harris Ranch & Barber Valley
- East Boise / Warm Springs area
- South Boise neighborhoods
- Downtown Boise & surrounding blocks
- Neighborhoods along the Boise River & Greenbelt
- Areas near the Garden City border
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Since 2006, Barrier Pest Control has been a company that has emphasized excellent customer service above all else. Barrier doesn't have gimmicks or clever marketing ploys to achieve that goal. We do it by taking care of people simply and striving to be the best pest control and extermination business in town. These simple ways certainly aren't national news. Being friendly to customers, always answering the phone, returning after-hour messages promptly, calling the day in advance to schedule, and always being on time are just a few examples of how we run our pest management and exterminator solutions. By consistently delivering on these essential but often neglected items, Barrier's been appreciated over the years by thousands in the Boise, ID, area and hopes to do so for many years. Barrier uses the best products and methods, and as a result, their services are safe and maximally effective in protecting your family and business from any pest control or extermination needs. Because of our expertise, focus on the customer experience and safe and effective ways of protecting what you value most, Barrier Pest Control is the right choice for all your pest problems.FAQs From Our Boise Pest Control & Exterminator Customers
- Ants
- Earwigs and Millipedes
- Elm Seed Bugs (a.k.a. Box Elder Bugs)
- Rodents (Mice, Voles, Gophers)
- Spiders (Hobo, Wolf, Jumping, and Black Widows)
- Stinging Insects (Wasps, Hornets, Yellow Jackets, etc.)
We see these pests across Boise neighborhoods like the Boise Bench, North End, West Boise, Harris Ranch, and South Boise. In recent years, we have seen an increase in bed bug cases in Boise apartments and rental homes. If you live in Boise, odds are you’ve seen these pests around your home. We have the experience, know-how, and treatments to fend off these unwanted guests. Call us today to learn about our quarterly Boise pest control and exterminator treatment plan!
If you have already found signs of pests in your Boise home, such as feces, nests, or property damage, please take pictures of these areas, and be sure you can point them out to your pest control specialist or exterminator when they arrive. They can adequately examine the area and determine what pests they are working with. In some cases, feces can be found near dining areas or where you discard food. Your home’s countertops should be free of dishes, food, and any appliances where pests can hide and feces can be found. Cover any open food and store it in a safe place. If you have children, ensure their crib/mattress and toys are protected and stored safely. Please remember that children often put objects in their mouths without the parent(s) knowing. If you suspect pest feces or remnants in your kitchen, clean your dishes and countertops, mop the floors, and, if needed, check your fridge and pantry to ensure pests haven’t gotten into your food supply.
Our pest control treatment products are labeled for safe use in and outside your home by state and national agencies. We never risk exposing children or furry friends to anything harmful or dangerous. The only precaution we ask is to stay off any treated areas until they are completely dry. You can do your part to keep your kids safe from pesticides by keeping common household pest sprays, powders, etc., out of reach or locked up.
Fall & Winter
- Rodents
- Spiders
- Flies
Many may not know that the same goes for flies! These pests and rodents typically overwinter until the warmer months of April and May come around to head back outside. You’ll start to see burrows, holes, property damage, feces, and other signs of rodents making their way inside Boise homes, searching for warmth. Finding where these flies get in can be challenging, so double-check that all your doors and windows are closed to keep them from getting in through these openings. Spring & Summer
- Roaches
- Billbugs
- Mosquitos
Summertime is prime weather for mosquitos, wasps, beetles, and crickets. Mosquitoes breed in standing water & in marshy areas and can reproduce quickly. This can be a legitimate marsh or pools of water in your Boise yard. Regular perimeter treatments and a sound draining system in your yard can help reduce the spread of mosquitos in and around your home and minimize the need for emergency exterminator visits.
We promise always to answer the phone when you call, to return every message we receive, never to surprise you at home, to always show up on time, to do things safely and by the book, and to be clean and tidy in our work. And as always, If you have any problems around or inside your Boise house between regular service visits, call us, and we will fix the pest problem for free! If you have a pest problem in Boise and need a fast, friendly exterminator, don’t hesitate any longer and contact us today.
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Elm Seed Bugs
Introducing our Pest of the Month: the Elm Seed Bug. These small, reddish-black insects are commonly found on elm trees, where they feed on developing seeds. As cooler weather sets in, they often seek warmth inside homes, entering through cracks around windows, doors, and vents. While they don’t cause damage or pose health risks, their presence in large numbers can be quite a nuisance. To keep elm seed bugs at bay, seal potential entry points and maintain a clean perimeter around your home. If an infestation occurs, professional pest control can offer effective solutions.
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Service Area (Southwest Idaho)
Our pest control services are available in Boise, Garden City, Eagle, Emmett, Meridian, Kuna, Nampa, Melba, Middleton, Star, Marsing, Homedale, Caldwell and Mountain Home...and as of 2024, we're servicing Horseshoe Bend, Cascade, Donnelly, and McCall!