Insect Infestation in Bird Seed & Pet Food
Pantry Pests in Birdseed and Pet Food (And How They Spread to your Kitchen) If you’ve ever opened a bag of birdseed or pet food...
Auto Insurance Might Cover Rodent Damage
It sounds strange, but your car can be the perfect home for rodents. Mice, rats, squirrels, and chipmunks are drawn to vehicles because they offer...
Rats in Boise Are Rising – But Don’t Overlook Mice
All the buzz around rats in Eagle and Boise is warranted - their numbers are growing fast, and that’s going to create real problems for...
Hantavirus: Understanding the Role of Rodents
We’ve all heard troubling news stories of hantavirus – a rodent-borne illness. How is the hantavirus transmitted and what is the role of rodents? Every...
Pest Risks Unique to Boise’s Foothills Neighborhoods
The stunning beauty of the Boise foothills and access to abundant natural resources have led to population growth throughout the Treasure Valley area. But it...
Asian Needle Ants Spotted Near Puget Sound
A stinging invasive species - the Asian Needle Ant - has recently been detected in the Pacific Northwest, raising concerns for parts of Washington State...
Idaho Bill to Address Boise Growing Rat Problem Fails
Idaho Senate Bill 1271 Fails: Why the "Rodents of Excessive Size Act" Couldn't Fix Boise's Rat Problem When Idaho lawmakers drafted Senate Bill 1271 -...
Odorous House Ants – Prevalent in Boise, Eagle & Meridian
Odorous house ants are indeed a terrible nuisance as their colony size can become huge and Cascade Pest Control has first-hand knowledge that odorous ants...
Are Boxelder Bugs a Problem in the Boise Region?
They’re right around the corner - literally and figuratively: Boxelder Bug Season. As summer turns to fall and the temperature drops, homeowners in Boise are...
Does Rat Birth Control Really Control Rats?
Rat birth control is a new idea gaining popularity for controlling rat populations, but it cannot solve most home infestations on its own. It works...
Cascade Pest Control Turns 47!
Cascade Pest Control celebrated its 47th year in business on the 1st of April this year (2026). From humble beginnings... From humble beginnings working from...
Are Scorpions a Threat in Boise?
Here’s What Homeowners Need to Know Are there scorpions in the Boise area? Yes, the southern Idaho high desert is home to a few species....
