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Why Surprise Valley Properties Face Unique Pest Challenges
Surprise Valley is a popular master-planned community in Southeast Boise, featuring newer construction homes built on what was recently agricultural land. This desirable family neighborhood faces pest challenges common to Boise's expanding southeast corridor. The conversion from farmland displaced native pest populations that now target the community's finished homes. Adjacent agricultural operations and undeveloped parcels provide ongoing sources of field pests including mice and voles. The community's location near the Boise River corridor adds moisture-loving insects to the pest mix. Surprise Valley's interconnected green spaces and parks—wonderful community amenities—also allow pests to move freely between properties, making neighborhood-wide pest management important.
- Former farmland means displaced rodent and insect populations near homes
- Adjacent agricultural land provides ongoing source of field pests
- Boise River corridor proximity increases moisture pest populations
- Connected green spaces allow pest movement throughout community
Local Expertise
We understand Surprise Valley's unique pest challenges
Common Pests in Surprise Valley
Our local experts know how to identify and eliminate these pests quickly
Voles
Surprise Valley's irrigated lawns and former agricultural setting create perfect vole habitat. These burrowing rodents tunnel just below the surface, destroying grass roots and landscaping throughout the community.
Pavement Ants
Common throughout Surprise Valley's newer construction, these ants nest under driveways, patios, and foundation edges. They push soil mounds through concrete cracks and send foraging trails inside homes.
House Spiders
Multiple spider species thrive in Surprise Valley's newer homes. Wolf spiders, hobo spiders, and common house spiders all find their way inside, particularly during fall and early spring.
Earwigs
The moist conditions from Surprise Valley's irrigation support substantial earwig populations. They hide in mulched beds and ground cover during the day, entering homes through thresholds at night.
Our Surprise Valley Pest Control Services
General Pest Control
Year-round protection from common pests
Ant Extermination
Colony elimination & prevention
Spider Management
Interior & exterior treatments
Rodent Control
Humane removal & exclusion
Wasp & Hornet Removal
Safe nest removal
Commercial Services
Business pest management
Surprise Valley Neighborhoods We Serve
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does pest control cost in Surprise Valley?
Surprise Valley pest control starts at $49 for initial treatment, then $119 per quarter for year-round protection. This covers the voles, ants, spiders, and earwigs common in the community. Our $49 first visit isn't a free inspection—it's complete professional treatment including thorough assessment and application. Surprise Valley homes receive attention to new construction entry points and the moisture conditions created by community irrigation. Our satisfaction guarantee means if covered pests return between quarterly visits, we come back at no additional charge.
How do I get rid of voles destroying my Surprise Valley lawn?
Voles are a significant problem in Surprise Valley due to the irrigated landscaping and former agricultural setting. These burrowing rodents create surface tunnels that destroy grass roots, leaving dead trails throughout lawns. Our vole control includes baiting active tunnel systems and reducing population levels. However, vole control in Surprise Valley requires ongoing management since the surrounding environment—irrigated community landscaping and nearby agricultural land—continuously replenishes local populations. We monitor for vole activity during quarterly visits and treat active areas. Reducing irrigation, removing ground cover near foundations, and keeping grass shorter also helps reduce vole harborage.
Why are there so many earwigs in our Surprise Valley home?
Surprise Valley's irrigated community landscaping creates ideal earwig habitat. Earwigs require moisture to survive, and the combination of mulched beds, ground cover plants, and consistent watering supports large populations throughout the community. They hide in moist, dark spaces during the day and become active at night, entering homes through gaps under doors, around windows, and at utility penetrations. Our treatment includes reducing earwig populations in landscape beds adjacent to your home and treating entry points. Between treatments, reducing mulch depth near foundations and watering in the morning (so soil dries by evening) can help reduce earwig numbers.
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