GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN NAMPA?

Rodent urine and droppings can spread hantavirus, salmonella, and leptospirosis in Nampa households. Signs: ammonia-like smell in enclosed spaces, dark droppings near food, nests of shredded paper or fabric.

Some Nampa ant species form supercolonies with hundreds of queens — DIY methods rarely eliminate them. Signs: persistent ants despite repeated spraying, multiple satellite nests in walls and yard, foraging at all hours.

Most Nampa spiders are harmless, but brown recluse and black widow bites require medical attention. Signs: violin-shaped marking on brown recluse back, red hourglass on black widow abdomen, irregular webs in undisturbed areas.

Build nests under eaves and in attics across Nampa each summer. Highly aggressive when disturbed. Signs: papery nests, increased wasp activity near roof overhangs.

Nampa's warm climate lets cockroaches breed year-round, especially in plumbing voids and kitchen cabinets. Signs: pepper-like droppings in drawers, oily streaks on surfaces, scurrying when lights flip on.

Bed bugs in Nampa travel on luggage, used furniture, and clothing. They can survive months between meals. Signs: small red-brown stains on mattress seams, bites in lines of 3, exoskeletons in bed frame crevices.