The weather has finally started to cool and fall is setting in. You may see an increase in pest activity such as spiders and mice. These pests will be on the lookout for a place to keep warm through winter but before you get all cozy inside your home we have some great fall pest […]
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Centipedes in Idaho Centipedes can range from yellow to dark brown, occasionally with darker striped markings. Their length ranges from 1/8 – 6” (4-152 mm). What makes centipedes interesting is the number of legs they have, ranging from 15 – 177 pairs. Centipedes are found in Idaho as well as throughout the U.S. and around […]
Moths in the Pantry Have you noticed moths flying around your kitchen or even in the pantry? Maybe you’ve seen them but just didn’t give it that much thought, after all what’s the harm in a moth or two right? Well if you are seeing moths near your kitchen often, you could have an Indian […]
Pest Control for Commercial/Businesses Alpha Home Pest Control understands how quickly a business can come to a stop when there are unwanted pests invading your work space. Pests do not discriminate and can quickly invade a structure if they please, leading to an infestation that could harm your professional reputation. Commercial Pest Control is a […]
Gopher Control Have you ever had the yard or garden of your dreams and then discovered someone has gone through and vandalized it? Having your prized yard or garden destroyed and eaten by some mysterious creature can be a frustrating situation for some to handle. If you are noticing piles of dirt or tunnels a […]
Mud dauber is a common name for wasps that make their nests with mud. There are many species of wasps referred to as mud dauber’s; some other common names are dirt daubers, organ-pipe wasps, mud wasps and potter wasps. Although their appearance varies, mud daubers generally are from ½ to 1 inch long. Mud daubers […]
Let’s talk about Flea Control. Anyone who has a family pet of any kind knows how important it is to keep them happy, safe and comfortable. Taking walks, and playing with pets keeps them healthy and happy, proper collars with I.D. tags help keep them safe if they were to get lost, giving them their […]
Do you have Box Elder Bugs hanging around your porch and windows? It’s never fun when you notice you have bugs in your home, a few here and there usually isn’t a big deal right? Not so much when it comes to the Box Elder Bug. You may notice one or two inside but beware, […]
The paper wasp gets its name due to the construction of their nests. Paper wasp nests are made with their saliva and combined with plant material and really do look as if to be made from paper. Their nests include numerous compartments, within which wasps lay their eggs and raise their young. These nests typically […]
Grass spiders also known as the funnel web spider, one of the most distinctive things about the Grass Spider is their web. Grass spiders tend to make their webs near the ground in the grass, weeds, fence lines and even wood piles. What is interesting about the grass spiders web is the tunnel or cave […]