Pest library
Idaho Pest Library: Identify What You Have
Plain descriptions of the 29 pests we are called about most in Boise, Meridian and the rest of the Treasure Valley: what they look like, where they turn up, and whether they are worth worrying about.
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Common pests
Every pest in the library
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Ants
Ants are one of the most common household pests found in homes and businesses across Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area.
Aphids
Aphids are tiny, sap-sucking insects that can cause significant damage to plants and gardens in Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area.
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are a growing problem in homes and businesses throughout Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area.
Beetles
Beetles are one of the most diverse groups of insects, with several species that can cause problems in Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area.
Boxelder Bugs
Boxelder bugs are a common nuisance pest in Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area.
Centipedes
Centipedes are creepy, fast-moving pests that are commonly found in homes and businesses throughout Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area.
Cockroach
Cockroaches are among the most resilient and unwelcome pests in homes and businesses across Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area.
Crickets
Crickets are common pests in Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area.
Earwigs
Earwigs are a common pest found in Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area.
False Chinch Bugs
False chinch bugs are a seasonal nuisance pest that can gather in large numbers, particularly during the warmer months in Meridian, Boise, and the…
Fleas
Fleas are a common pest problem for pet owners and households in Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area.
Flies
Flies are a common nuisance pest in Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area.
Gophers
Gophers are destructive burrowing rodents that can cause significant damage to lawns, gardens, and landscaping throughout Meridian, Boise, and the…
Hornets
Gophers are destructive burrowing rodents that can cause significant damage to lawns, gardens, and landscaping throughout Meridian, Boise, and the…
Mice
Mice are one of the most common rodent pests in Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area.
Millipedes
Millipedes are long, segmented pests commonly found in Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area.
Mites
Mites are tiny, often microscopic pests that can cause significant discomfort to humans and animals.
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance but also a serious health risk in Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area.
Pantry Pests
Pantry pests are a common problem in homes across Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area.
Pill Bugs
Pill bugs, also known as roly-polies, are harmless crustaceans that are commonly found in Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area.
Rats
Rats are one of the most concerning pests in Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area.
Scorpions
Scorpions are a unique pest that can be found in Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area.
Silverfish
Silverfish are a common household pest found in Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area.
Sow Bugs
Sow bugs are harmless crustaceans that are commonly found in Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area.
Spiders
Spiders are a common pest in Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area, often found in homes, basements, garages, and outdoor spaces.
Stink Bugs
Stink bugs are an invasive pest in Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area, known for their distinctive odor and tendency to invade homes in…
Ticks
Ticks are parasitic pests that can pose serious health risks to both humans and pets in Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area.
Voles
Voles, often mistaken for mice, are small rodents that can cause significant damage to lawns, gardens, and crops in Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure…
Wasps
Wasps are one of the most feared pests in Meridian, Boise, and the Treasure Valley area due to their painful stings and aggressive behavior when…
Services
What we treat, and how
The library tells you what you are looking at. These are the plans and treatments behind it.
Ant Control
Ant control for Boise and Meridian that treats the colony, not the trail, and covers far more than the foundation line.
Bed Bug Exterminator
Bed bug treatment in Boise and Meridian built on inspection, targeted work and scheduled follow-up.
Cockroach Control
We treat the harborage where roaches breed, not the spot you saw one.
Commercial Pest Control
IPM programs for Treasure Valley restaurants, offices, warehouses and rentals.
Mosquito Control
Mosquito control for Boise and Meridian yards.
Residential Pest Control
One ongoing plan covering 32 common insect species instead of calling about each pest separately.
Rodent Control
Rodent control across Boise and Meridian that seals entry points before setting traps.
Spider Control
Spider control for Boise and Meridian that treats eaves, window frames and fence lines, not just the foundation.
Vole & Pocket Gopher Control
Voles and pocket gophers wreck Idaho lawns, root systems and irrigation lines.
Wasp & Hornet Control
Wasp and hornet control in Boise and Meridian.
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