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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 […]

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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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Rats vs Mice: What’s the Difference?

Mice and rodents can be cute pets, but uncontrolled populations invading your home can spread disease and cause property damage. These rodents do tens of billions of dollars in damage to homes and businesses each year. While they look very similar at a glance, they are far more different than many people realize. So how […]

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Wasps of the Arizona Desert

Southern Arizona is home to several different native wasp species. Most wasps are able to sting multiple times (unlike bees) and use their stinger to paralyze their prey and that they use as the first meal for their newly hatched young. Paper Wasps Paper wasps are the most common wasps found in the Tucson and […]

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Which Plants in My House are Attracting Pests?

Your family is not the only one that enjoys houseplants. Unfortunately, these wonderful decorations also tend to make them the perfect habitats for unwanted pests. From soils as a place to live from food offered by the plant, many pests love houseplants.  Nearly every type of houseplant can attract pests, unless they have leaves poisonous […]

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Pack Rats – The Desert Scavenger

A few weeks ago, we received a call from a homeowner in Oro Valley, AZ who went out to turn on the pool heater before a family gathering and he found that pack rats had chewed through some wiring and the heater wouldn’t work. Luckily, the customer was able to get the heater fixed quickly […]

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Signs You Need a Professional Exterminator

No matter what kind of pest you have in your home, it’s never a pleasant experience. In rare cases, dealing with the issues with natural remedies, store-bought chemicals or traps is a viable option, but more often than not, relying on the experts is your best bet. Here are some signs that it’s time to […]

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Southern Arizona’s Most Common Scorpion

Arizona is home to more than 30 different species of scorpion, but the most common species that we find in the Green Valley and Tucson areas is the striped tail scorpion. Habitat Also known as the devil scorpion, the striped-tail scorpion has adapted to thrive in a variety of habitats ranging from sandy deserts to […]

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Common Arizona Spring Pests

Clear skies and cool weather are two features of spring here in Arizona. Many of us are ready to get outside and be active again. Unfortunately, pests are no different. They’re ready to get inside your home to satisfy their hunger and reproduce before you even realize that you have a problem on your hands. […]

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