Are there actually poisonous spiders in Arizona? Well, the short answer is—kind of. Technically, “poison” can only be absorbed or ingested by a living organism, whereas “venom” is solely injected through a sting or bite penetrating the skin. Technically speaking, every spider species is venomous, as they all contain venom injected when delivering a bite […]

Anyone who has spent significant time in Arizona has probably encountered some of the local eight-legged wildlife, whether they wanted to or not. At Burns Pest Elimination, we understand people’s worry when confronted by spiders inside and outside the home. While they aren’t all dangerous, they’re always at least a little bit scary—especially when they […]

How To Protect Your Pets From Wolf Spiders Having a pet around the house can liven up your home in ways nothing else can. From a bouncing puppy to a purring cat, pet ownership should be an absolute joy for you and your loved ones. But, when you have a problem with wolf spiders around […]

No matter where you live, no one wants unwanted visitors like spiders. Despite being an important part of the ecosystem, they can be quite the nuisance. Across the Southwest, especially in Arizona, there are several species of spiders that you can routinely find in your home. But don’t worry! We’re here to tell you about […]

For some of us, the thought of anything with eight legs lurking in the shadows is enough to trigger nightmares. But are arachnids more dangerous than beneficial? The Arizona and Las Vegas pest control techs at Burns Pest Elimination provide spider control to homes and businesses, and we can shed some light on spiders in […]

In the warm Arizona climate, spiders are a fact of life, and that’s not such a bad thing. While they might give us humans the creeps, our eight-legged friends are responsible for keeping the local insect population under control—a very important job for both people and the natural environment. Save for rare poisonous species that should be […]

Their hunting habits and weaving ways play an important role in Arizona’s ecosystem. Our pest problems here in Phoenix and Tucson would be out of control without hungry arachnids. Still, it’s hard to appreciate these five common spiders when they crawl, jump and spin their way through your home. Arizona’s Top Five Arachnid Home Invaders […]