Take Back Your Home & Yard From Pesky Chiggers
Chiggers are one of the most common pests around Idaho. Infestations can quickly get out of control. Chiggers are gross to look at, of course, but did you know they can also be harmful to your family and home? Here are some of the problems chiggers bring to Boise area homes:
- Intense itching. Chigger bites cause severe itching, which can last for several days. The itching is a result of the chigger’s saliva, which contains digestive enzymes that break down skin cells.
- Allergic reactions. Some people may have allergic reactions to chigger bites, resulting in more severe itching, swelling, and redness.
- Transmission of diseases. In some regions, chiggers can transmit diseases such as scrub typhus. This disease can lead to fever, headache, body aches, and rash.
Fast-Acting Chigger Control in Boise & the Treasure Valley
There should be no chiggers in your house. Some species can cause serious damage to your property, and they can bite or transfer diseases to your family and pets. Reclaim your home’s authority by collaborating with a Boise chigger control firm of experts.
How Do We Exterminate Chiggers?
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Same-Day Chigger InspectionOur technicians know a lot about chigger infestations. We’ve applied chigger removal treatments to hundreds of homes in Meridian, Eagle, and around the Boise area. We know how to immediately spot the signs of chiggers and where to find the source of the infestation. We will visit your home to search for:
- Possible infestation locations in the kitchen, bathroom, patio, and even in the walls.
- Signs of chiggers, such as itchy red bumps and sightings of the bugs themselves.
- Potential entry points for earwigs, including cracks in the walls and foundation.
We complete a full inspection so we can understand the extent of the problem.
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Chigger Treatment & Removal
We stop the infestation in its tracks by exterminating all traces of chiggers in your home. Our treatments are tough on insects, but safe for your family and pets. This is what you can expect on the day of treatment:
- Our technicians come to your home at a time that is convenient for you, and they immediately get to work.
- We apply the necessary treatments to the infested areas of the home or yard.
- We inspect the infected areas to make sure every single flea is eliminated.
We use the most effective treatments in order to completely remove chiggers from your home. Our chigger treatments are tough on pests but safe for your family and pets.
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Chigger Preventative Treatments
Now that the chiggers are gone from your Boise home, we make sure they never come back! To ensure that your home will be protected in the future, our technicians will do the following:
- Apply treatments in strategic locations to create a barrier around your home that keeps flies out.
- Make recommendations to reduce the chance of an infestation, including sealing food containers and keeping surfaces clean.
- Return for regular treatments as necessary.
We want to make sure you never have to see chiggers around your home again!
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Chiggers in Boise, ID
Chiggers can be found just about anywhere. They thrive inside and outside — in cold environments and hot ones. And they are located in nearly every corner of the planet, including Idaho.
In Idaho, chiggers are primarily the larvae of mites from the family Trombiculidae. While there are many species of chiggers, in Idaho, the most common types are likely to be from the genera Trombicula and Eutrombicula. These are not different species per se but rather various forms.
You can find chiggers in your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, yard or even in the walls of your home. Our team of Boise-based pest technicians are experts in chigger control. We know where chiggers like to hide and how to get rid of them quickly. If you are experiencing chigger problems or if you want to avoid chiggers from invading your property, give Pestcom a call.
Our FAQ
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 208-795-3298 today!
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How do I get rid of Boxelder Bugs?Boxelder bugs seem to invade every home in the fall. This is because they are trying to escape the cold and cling to the last couple of months they have left. So, to keep them out of your home you are going to need to block entraces. That means repairing screen doors and sealing up cracks in your foundation.
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Why do I need a pest service in the winter?A lot of people think that bugs and other pests die during the winter but this isn't true. Pests act like snowbirds that drive down to St. George, Utah, or Pheonix, Arizona in the winter — they hate the cold. But instead of traveling thousands of miles, they travel into your walls. If an infestation is left all winter, it can create a huge problem in spring once the weather starts to warm up.
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How do I know if I have bed bugs?The easiest way to determine if you have bed bugs or not is to give us a call and request an inspection. But, if you are looking to check on your own, then you are going to want to remove all of the sheets from your beds. Once this is done, you can take a look at the seams in your mattress. Bed bugs often leave droppings behind and they'll get caught in the seams.
