Swarm of Bees on your Property? What To Do: No doubt bees are some of the best workers on the planet, buzzing about from flower to flower, visiting different plants and vegetation working nonstop all day long. Unfortunately bees can often be feared as a nuisance and unwanted insect. When generally bees are there to […]
When and how hire a Pest Professional can be tough for some people. There are many people that prefer to tackle the pest problem themselves and actually enjoy trying DIY solutions. Finding unwanted pests in your home is never a fun experience and sometimes you may need to rely on a professional pest control company […]
What is IPM? When working in the professional pest control industry we are handling many different types of products and chemicals. Knowledge and caution is important when using these types of products. Safety of humans, animals, the structure to be treated, type of pest and environment all need to be taken in to consideration. That […]
In Idaho one of the most common lawn pests is the Bluegrass Billbug; these pests can cause some serious damage to your lawn if not taken care of properly. Alpha Home Pest Control can help make a proper diagnosis. Damages from billbugs can resemble drought/lack of watering, with irregular patches of dry grass. Some people […]
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 long with […]
As pest professionals, were here to remind you about early spring cleaning tips and to get a jump start on the “spring” cleaning around the home. It’s safe to say we have definitely had a mild winter and some great temperatures the last few weeks. With it being so warm out, this is the time […]
Pesky weevils in your pantry, more like in your food. No one wants to think about bugs being in their food, but the reality is that it does happen and is more common than you probably care to realize. A common pantry pest is the weevil. There are thousands of different species of weevils, but […]
Cockroaches and how to spot them If you think you have cockroaches sneaking around your home, office or business detecting them as early as possible is critical to winning a major war against these nasty home invaders. The longer they are there the more time they have to get established, get comfy and multiply, which […]
Ants, a common winter pest. Here in the Treasure Valley the snow has been melting away and we have already answered a handful of calls for ants. We have mentioned before, pests do not just “go away” and/ or die when winter hits. Ants will find a safe place to try to escape from the […]
Bed bugs and what to watch for can be difficult to detect in the beginning. Bed bugs are a gross and extremely uncomfortable problem to have. You don’t have to be a “dirty and unkempt” person to get bed bugs either, anyone can get them. Bed bugs are not picky and love to travel. To […]