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Are Pests Destroying Your Garden? What You Need to Know
Desert climates can be especially inhospitable to non-native plants. Those shrubs, trees and flowering foliage that are better suited to more forgiving climates can become stressed by regional temperature extremes. Without proactive pest control, your carefully nurtured landscape may be in peril. If insects have made your treasured flora their new home, you can take […]
Parasitic Passengers: Can Birds Cause Disease?
How birds might be turning your yard into a potential health hazard Many people take pleasure in making their yards havens for birds by adding feeders, birdbaths and flowers. However, the very same birds that look so beautiful may be harboring unseen dangers. Birds can be carriers for pathogens and parasites that may infect other […]
Do Pest Control Home Remedies Work?
5 Tips for Preventing Pests from Taking Up Residence in Your Home Make no mistake about it: Pests love to invade homes whether they’re clean or not. Pests, insects, and rodents may belong outside, but they often venture inside of residential homes and commercial buildings in search of food, water and shelter. Even clean interiors […]
Termite Trouble: Keeping Invaders at Bay During Winter
In our beautiful part of the world, summer is a time to hunker down and rediscover the joys of air conditioning. Meanwhile, the rains of late summer serve as the starting gun for termites keen on causing damage to our homes’ walls and structural supports. Unfortunately, termites can remain active through our mild winters. If you’re not […]
What to Do About Bee Hives – Remove or Preserve?
Before taking any action against bees, wasps or other social insects, you need to know exactly what you’re dealing with. Identifying the species in question is always the first step. To get started, talk to a Burns Pest Elimination expert today. When you see beehives or roving swarms, it’s understandable that your first instinct might be to […]
Diseases You Didn’t Know Ticks Were Spreading
Get Smart About Tick-Borne Illness Arachnids related to mites and spiders, ticks are troublesome pests that can be found in almost every area of the world. Some 25 species of ticks call Arizona home, and at least a few of these carry diseases harmful to humans and pets. Knowing what tick-borne diseases are found in our local […]
Why, As a Restauranteur, You Need to Have Preventive Pest Control
Safely Protect Your Reputation Online and in the Real World It may seem unfair, but even one pest sighting can mean the end of your restaurant’s reputation. Whether or not it’s due to employee neglect, the sight of an insect or rodent can create the perception of a poorly managed or operated business. Social media […]
Arizona Bed Bugs: How Do the New Laws Work?
Bed Bugs in Phoenix and Tucson: Learn About Arizona’s New Law If you’re a landlord or a renter in the Phoenix or Tucson area, you’ll benefit from Arizona’s law about bed bugs. These nasty little creatures are becoming a growing problem all across America, which will hopefully prompt other states to follow Arizona’s lead in […]
What Pest Control Should You Use? In-Wall vs. Regular Spray Treatment
Pest Control Systems: In-Wall versus Classic Spray If you’re dealing with a pest infestation in your home, your objective is likely to get rid of the problem as soon as possible. Whether it’s ants, cockroaches, silverfish or something else, a pest issue can lower your quality of life. You need effective treatment that won’t cause […]
Cockroaches Will Outlive Us All
There’s little doubt that cockroaches are tough. This fast-moving insect has remained in existence for at least 300 million years. However, we sometimes hear claims that seem a little far-fetched. Could this bug really endure a hurricane, volcanic eruption or nuclear war? We decided to conduct some research and find the truth. What Can They Survive? People […]