Most people know that ticks can be dangerous to humans and animals such as the family pet. Ticks can carry and transmit Lyme disease and other diseases as well. But what can you do? You can be educated about what to be aware of and what you can do to help prevent ticks from getting […]
Clover Mites can be pretty difficult to control. These mites invade by the armies and are so small they can get through even the smallest cracks. While they are difficult to control their numbers can be reduced. So whether you already use professional pest control service or if you are the “do it yourself type” check […]
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 […]
Some people may have never heard about the False Black Widow. The false black widow spider is not as famous as the true black widow, but it does share a similar body shape. The false black widow female is 6-10 millimeters in length, its color ranges from a purple-brown to black with light yellow markings. […]
Ants can be a major problem anywhere. Whether it’s a ground floor apartment, a country home, or even a house in the city, ants have a way of invading a home in force. If you need to know how to get rid of ants, then you want to do a little research to get the […]
We all know how annoying mosquitoes are and how quickly they can spoil a fun summer event such as evening barbecues and camping trips. They swarm and bite, causing itching and irritation to the area. Itchy mosquito bites are the worst, but did you realize these pesky blood suckers can be dangerous to pets? Mosquitoes […]
Mice have adapted well to living in our home, or at least near our homes. It’s not uncommon especially during the colder months to have found you have an uninvited guest living somewhere in your home; it can happen to the best of us. We are more vulnerable to these diseases than most may think. […]
Pavement Ants, which usually make their homes in pavements, are small about 2.5 to 3mm long. They are black-brown ants, with lighter legs and antennae. They can be identified by two spines on the back, two nodes on the petiole, with parallel lines on head and thorax. The colonies can be moderately large. Pavement ants […]
Rodents can pose a major threat to both; property and human health. Not only do they eat a variety of foods that you may have stored in your pantry, but they can also contaminate it. This can result in serious illnesses. They can also cause significant damage to buildings by chewing on everything from insulation […]
It can be hard to resist a good garage/yard sale, especially if you are the thrifty type and love bargain hunting. Perhaps there are items you have been looking for or the prices are too good to pass up. We at Alpha Home Pest Control know that sometimes discovered treasures and unwanted pests can go […]