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 […]
The New Homeowner’s Guide to Termite Infestations
Being a new homeowner is scary enough. The last thing that you need is to tackle a termite infestation alone. Here’s what you need to know. […]
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Why Is the Sentricon® System the Best Choice for Termite Control?
Termites are a fact of life in the desert of Vail and Tucson. That’s why it’s important to know the how to protect your home from termites. […]
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What to Expect From A Termite Treatment
Whether you live in Green Valley, Tucson, Vail, Oro Valley, or anywhere else in Southern Arizona, discovering termite activity at your home or business is bound to happen sooner or later. […]
When Should I Pest Proof My Home?
As a homeowner, you do all that you can to keep your home safe, clean and comfortable for you and your loved ones. It’s a lot of work to keep up with all the daily chores, your family’s schedules and the routine maintenance of keeping up with a house. Unfortunately, part of maintaining the home […]
Record Monsoon Season = Active Termite Season
July 2021 saw record rainfall throughout southern Arizona. Tucson officially received 8.06 inches of rain in July while many of the surrounding areas like Marana, Oro Valley, Vail and Green Valley saw even more. In contrast, the area typically averages only 5.33 inches in the entire first seven months of the year! The rain is […]
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