Common Winter Household Pests Common winter household pests. When the outside temperature starts to cool many types of pests will start to seek warm shelter within your home or garage. When pests are successful at keeping this new shelter throughout winter it can create problems in the spring, such as allowing time for a large […]
Winter Pest Services We have heard it many times, pest control in the winter is a waste and not needed because the pests “go away”. The truth is, winter pest services are just as important as any other, if not more valuable. Why Winter Services are Important: When the temperatures start to cool and winter […]
Avoiding Rodents this Winter 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 […]
At Alpha Home Pest Control we encourage our clients to be proactive, using proper exclusion tactics and making their homes “unattractive” to the pests, helping keep pests out of your home. Here are some common Q and A’s for homeowners to help understand why being proactive is important. Q: What attracts pests to your home? […]
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 […]
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 […]