What to Know About Winter Weed Control Most yards in the desert of Southern Arizona are considered low maintenance because homeowners don’t have to worry about mowing, watering or other time consuming and costing maintenance tasks. While they’re correct about the mowing and the amount of water many desert plants require, weeds are still an […]
Rodent Activity Can Increase in Winter
Our Southern Arizona winters tend to be mild compared to other regions in the United States, but the cool weather can increase the risk for a rodent infestation inside your home as they seek warm shelter. Just the thought of rodents inside your home is enough to make your skin crawl, but there are also […]
Termite Control: Why Baiting Is Best
Arizona sits squarely amid the Termite Belt – the band of southern states where termites are most prevalent and the damage that they cause costs homeowners billions of dollars each year. In Southern Arizona, they’re most active in the late summer and fall due to the summer Monsoons which create the perfect warm, moist conditions […]
What to Do When Termites Move into Your Home
It’s termite season in Southern Arizona, and if you suspect that subterranean termites have moved into your home, the steps to take during the early stages of an infestation are vital. Learning to spot the red flags is step one. Spotting the Red Flags Termites could remain undetected in your home for months, or even […]
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Five Common Spiders in Arizona
Spiders are one of the pests that we receive the most calls about from Southern Arizona homeowners. During the warm, wet monsoon season these calls only become more frequent. Here are five common spiders in Arizona and what you need to know about them. Arizona Brown Spider The Arizona Brown spider is the close cousin […]
How to Get Rid of Scorpions
A couple weeks ago we received a frantic call from a homeowner in Oro Valley, AZ who had just found a scorpion in their bathroom. Our customer service representative answered the phone and without providing any context, the homeowner just said, “How do I get rid of scorpions in my house?” Our team member didn’t […]
Arizona Brown Spider vs Brown Recluse Spider
A common question we receive from customers is if we have the famed brown recluse spiders in Southern Arizona. Brown recluse spiders are notorious for their fiddle shaped markings and their vicious bites that can cause tissue death, but are not native to Southern Arizona and have not been found to be able to establish […]
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Top Three Most Common Kitchen Pests
For most people, the kitchen can be the heart of the home. But people aren’t the only ones that like to gather here. These are the top three pests to be on the lookout for in the kitchen: Ants It’s common to see these tiny creatures marching one-by-one across kitchen countertops in search of food […]
What’s That Small Snake with Legs?
In Southern Arizona we have several creatures that are unique and not commonly found most other places in the U.S. One such insect that we commonly get questions about is the desert centipede, which many people who aren’t from here refer to as the small snake thing with lots of legs. Two Species in Arizona […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Pests
For many Southern Arizona residents, desert pests raise many questions about what to look for and how to protect their home. Here are some of the most common we’ve heard in our 58 years of serving Southern Arizona. 1. I’m new to Arizona what do I need to know about pests? Well, that’s a pretty […]
