Pest Control Archives

Sep 10 2018

A Day in the Life of a Pest Control Secretary

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

I often get asked what I do for a living. Without hesitating, I quickly respond, “I work for Barrier Pest Control!” and they follow up with the usual, “What do you do there?” Oh man, have a seat…this might take a while! To be a Barrier secretary, there are quite a few requirements! For starters, …

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Aug 29 2018

How Do Free Retreats Work?

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

Our goal is to keep your house pest free! That’s why we offer free retreats in or on your home. Wondering how it works? It’s quite simple! If you’re on our quarterly pest control plan visits between your regularly scheduled treatments are free of charge! If you encounter problems in or on your home just …

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Aug 17 2018

Taking the Sting Out of Your BBQ

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

Last week I was called out to to take care of a wasp nest on a BBQ grill (no hamburger for this guy). Little did I know I was actually in for one heck of a ride. On my way out to the customer’s home I started thinking about how I was going to handle …

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Aug 9 2018

Creepy Crawlers

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

The title speaks for itself. Have you or someone you’ve known experienced (what we know as creepy crawlers) a spider crawling in your mouth whilst dreaming of going to the Bahamas for vacation or even your honey moon? Well, I have. Yes, that is correct, this guy. Several years ago, I never woke up more frightened in my life! …

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Jul 17 2018

Ant Man and The Wasp and other Super Bugs in the Treasure Valley.

Posted by Kirk Dean | Ants, Earwigs, Pest Control, Spiders, Wasps

Ant-Man, The Wasp, and Barrier’s Super Bug Busters in the Treasure Valley Ants and Wasps: Not Just Superheroes on the Big Screen You know how it is when Hollywood takes two seemingly ordinary humans and morphs them into crime-crushing titans? That’s precisely what happened with Ant-Man and the Wasp! But while they’re making waves on …

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Jul 11 2018

Cockroaches!

Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control

Cockroaches in the Treasure Valley Ah, cockroaches! Those sneaky little critters we’ve all seen scuttling across the floor or popping out from dark corners. If you’ve been fortunate enough never to encounter one, let’s keep it that way. If you have, don’t worry, we’ve got a plan! The Unexpected Experience A few weeks back, my …

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Jun 20 2018

Pincher Bugs? Earwigs? What are these things?

Posted by Kirk Dean | Earwigs, Pest Control

Undoubtedly, this is by far our number one call right now! Earwigs have taken over homes by the hundreds! These creepy, little unwanted visitors surprise us under everything we pick up: bath towels, clothing, dish rags, flower pots and more. Pincer Bugs/Pincher Bugs/Earwigs; What you are dealing with?: Earwigs are omnivores, meaning they will …

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Category Archives: Pest Control

A Day in the Life of a Pest Control Secretary

How Do Free Retreats Work?

Taking the Sting Out of Your BBQ

Creepy Crawlers

Ant Man and The Wasp and other Super Bugs in the Treasure Valley.

Cockroaches!

Pincher Bugs? Earwigs? What are these things?

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