Why Are Late Summer Flies in Boise So Bad? (And How to Stop Them)

If your patio dinners in August and September feel ruined by relentless buzzing pests, or if you’ve noticed slow, sluggish flies gathering on your siding, you aren’t imagining things. Dealing with late summer flies in Boise is an annual challenge for local homeowners. Between triple-digit heat waves, ripening garden harvests, and winter-bound insects scouting for…

What’s Behind Boise’s Growing Rat Problem? (And How to Keep Them Out of Your Home)

If you’ve lived in the Treasure Valley for a while, you might remember when rat calls were relatively rare around here. But over the last few years, things have shifted dramatically. From the historic North End and the Bench to vibrant neighborhoods in Garden City and Eagle, rat sightings and infestations have risen sharply. If…