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Funnel Weaver Spiders are some of the more interesting web building spiders that we have in the Boise area. These spiders are similar in appearance to Wolf Spiders and we’ve a similar web to the more dangerous Hobo Spider. I recently found a web by of these spiders in Meridian, Idaho: These two pictures are …
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Posted by Kirk Dean | Pest Control
The old proverb goes something like this: “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That certainly is the case with billbugs. Every year we try our best to warn people of their potential to cause damage to Boise area lawns. Every year some think they are immune! This year seems particularly bad …
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Voles have become an ever increasing problem in the Boise, Idaho area. Here are some pictures of some bait stations placed at Carriage Hill Subdivision in Nampa, Idaho. Voles this year have been a scourge, and we have noticed significant increase in activity in all areas of the Boise area. Earlier this year, it was …
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Understanding Pavement Ant Swarms in the Boise Area Spring has sprung in Boise, and with it comes an annual ritual that gets everyone buzzing: the pavement ant swarm. If you’ve witnessed it, you know how intriguing (and a tad unnerving) this spectacle can be. At Barrier Pest Control, we’re here to illuminate the subject and …
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Pest Proofing Part 5: The Art of Cultural Control Hello, dear readers! Welcome back to Barrier Pest Control’s guide on effective pest proofing. This isn’t about your favorite summer Hawaiian shirts – although, admit it, we all have one. Instead, today, we’re discussing how you can implement smart habits in your living space to keep …
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Part 4 of a series on what you can do to keep spiders, insects, and rodents out of your home. Tip #4: Installing quality screens for doors and windows are a simple & inexpensive way to exclude flying & other insects into your home. For this blog post, I had to look no further than …
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Part 3 of a series on what you can do to keep spiders, insects, and rodents out of your home. Tip #3: Carefully sealing exterior protrusions and openings around your house make it harder for spiders, insects, and rodents to enter your home. First things first….what does protrusion mean? I wrote this blog and I had …
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