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Continuing with National Pollinator week, the topic today is Bats.  Yes, bats.  When most people think about pollination, bees and butterflies are usually the first that come to mind.  Bats are amazing creatures and they definitely have an important impact on insect control and pollination around the world Here are a few interesting facts about […]

This week is National Pollinator Week, it’s safe to say the bee is the most recognized pollinator.  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 […]

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 […]

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 panty pest is the weevil.  There are thousands of different species of weevils, but the two most common found in the pantry are the […]

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 […]