Fruit flies are a common kitchen pest, but can be found anywhere around the home as long as conditions allow breeding. Adult fruit flies are about 3-4mm long, may appear to be brown or tan, and depending on the species may have red or dark colored eyes. During summer is when fruit fly population it’s […]
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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, […]
Springtails are tiny insects that will jump when disturbed and are often mistaken for fleas. Their tails are equipped with a spring loaded structure called the furcula, when released will spring the insect up to 10 centimeters. Springtails are usually light brown in color but can range from a dark brown to black color. Springtails […]
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 […]
It can be hard to think of “beetles” living in your carpet without realizing it, but it can happen. Many people have seen them but few people know what these tiny insects actually are and capable of. Carpet Beetles are a common pest and often is mistaken for “some sort of ladybug” because of their […]
In recent years the Elm Seed Bug has made itself known here in Idaho. It wasn’t until 2012 when elm seed bugs really started invading homes in sizable numbers. Common in central and southern Europe, it is unclear how exactly these bugs made their way to Idaho. They are black to reddish brown and have […]
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 […]
If you’ve ever noticed tiny red bugs crawling in or around your window chances are they are Clover Mites. Clover Mites are a close relative to ticks and spiders but they are true mites, not insects. To the naked eye they are no more than tiny red bugs and appear no larger than a pinhead. […]
Hiring a professional pest control company, finding unwanted pests in your home is never a fun experience and sometimes you may need to rely on a professional pest control company to help handle the situation. It can be a daunting task to find the right company that you feel comfortable with and can trust. There […]
If you are looking for earwig control, look no further, Alpha has you covered. Earwigs are a common household pest and are unique with the way they look. They are easily recognizable by their pinchers located at the ends of their abdomen, which are generally harmless to humans. Earwigs will actually use the pinchers when […]