What You Need To Know About Pests In Boise

Finding ants in your house or rodents in your business is a cause for concern. It is important to know what those pests can do to property and what you should do if you find them. Our Pest Library provides the information you need about the pests that are the most common invaders of homes and businesses in Boise.

Ants

Opportunistic scavengers, ants will make themselves at home on any property that provides their basic needs. Unfortunately for us, our Idaho properties often provide ants with exactly what they want.

Boxelder Bugs

Idaho is home to many different pests, some living mainly outside, but that occasionally use our homes as a place of respite. The boxelder bug is an example of an occasional invader that regularly find their way into our Meridian area homes.

Cockroaches

The biggest thing you need to know about cockroaches is that if you spot them in your home, the fastest and easiest way to eliminate them is by reaching out for professional help. Cockroaches are prolific breeders that live together in large groups. These insects have withstood the test of time and are very difficult to control and eliminate.

Earwigs

The earwig is a pest that lives throughout Idaho and regularly inhabits our backyards and homes.

Fleas

Whether you own a fish, turtle, dog, cat, or no pet at all, know that your Idaho property can become infested with blood-feeding fleas. A flea infestation can occur in any of our yards or homes. 

Mosquitoes

Like people, mosquitoes are insects that are most active when the weather is warm. Mosquitoes are outdoor pests that take over Idaho outdoor spaces and drive people back into their homes to escape their relentless bites.

Rodents

Rodents are destructive, disease-spreading pests that quickly develop large populations. These mammals are all identified by their sharp, chisel-like front incisors that grow continuously throughout their life.

Spiders

Spiders are regular visitors to our Idaho homes, but just because they are a common sight doesn’t mean we should welcome their presence with open arms. Spiders, like other pests, never belong in our homes.

Stinging Insects 

Stinging insects are pests that are both helpful and dangerous. Out in nature, they help with pollination and controlling nuisance insect populations. However, when in our yards or other high-traffic areas that put them in constant contact with people, stinging insects are dangerous pests that need to be removed.

Ticks

Ticks are outdoor pests that feed on the blood of people and animals and thrive in Idaho's outdoor spaces. These pests can spread diseases and threaten the health of people and our pets.