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Tips for Keeping Carpenter Bees Out of Your Wood
Pest Control in Phoenix and Tucson: Carpenter Bees With all of the talk about honeybees dying off, you might be wondering if carpenter bees are in trouble as well. Carpenter bees are a large species of bee that’s known for nesting in the soft wood of trees, plants or man-made structures. Due to their larger […]
Winning the Weed War: 10 Tips for Winter Lawn Care
Keeping your lawn beautiful all winter long The warm winters around Phoenix and Tucson call for special lawn care to keep seasonal grasses looking their best and deter the growth of weeds. Know Your Grass In Arizona, most lawns have warm-season grasses. These require different treatment than the cool-season varieties more often found in Northern […]
Why Do Rodents Invade in the Winter?
When Cooler Temperatures Roll In, So Do Pesky Rodents No matter the size of your home, finding rats or mice hiding out is never fun. After all, these pesky critters can cause a wealth of comfort and health problems. Winter can be a particularly tough time for homeowners who are dealing with rodent infestations as furry pests […]
Why Traveling Brings Bed Bugs (And Solutions)
Learn How to Spot Bed Bugs to Prevent a Nasty Homecoming Gift Waking up to a bed bug infestation is every homeowner’s nightmare, but the good news is that it doesn’t have to become a reality. Unlike other pests, bed bugs don’t migrate from the outdoors, which means you never have to worry about them […]
5 Unexpected Ways You’re Inviting Termites Into Your Home
How They Get on Your Unwanted Guest List They’re not on your contacts list, and they aren’t a part of your social media circle. How can termites just show up at your house without being asked? You may be sending open invitations without realizing it. Here are five surefire ways to extend unintended RSVPs to […]
Becoming the Elite: How K9 Bed Bug Detection Units Are Trained
What goes into K9 bed bug detection? Dogs can detect bed bugs more easily than you or any other human. This holds true because they have particularly sensitive noses. These animals often help pest control experts identify infested areas. However, they can only find tiny insects if people carefully select the right canines and conduct […]
Pets and Pests: Preventing Fido from Tracking In Ticks and Other Pests
Tips for Keeping Fleas and Ticks Outside Thanks to a mild winter and a blazing hot summer, pest populations are especially bold this year. If you live near areas of high grass or weeds, you may have a number of unwanted pests just waiting to hitch a ride inside. This makes it especially important to […]
Why Silverfish Love Your Bathroom – The Answer May Shock You!
How These Wiggly Insects Take up Residence in Your Home Silverfish live in homes on nearly every continent, and your home is no exception. These shiny, six-legged insects are notorious for hanging around kitchens, sinks and basements, and when you turn on the lights, they wriggle away almost quicker than the eye can follow. Here […]
Conventional vs. Natural vs. Organic Pest Control
What are you really paying for? Battling bugs isn’t easy in Phoenix, Tucson and Las Vegas. Pest control options seem as varied as our insect populations here in the high desert. Do you arm yourself with natural solutions, organic pest control or something more conventional? Which approach is the most cost-effective? What do you need to know […]
Sniffing Out Rats and Mice: How to Find Favorite Rodent Hideouts
Rats and mice might be cute in the movies, but in real life, they present a serious threat to your home and health. Contaminated food, unsanitary droppings, chewed wiring and the risk of rodent-borne diseases make rodents some of the most unwelcome house guests in the world. The sneaky little fellows must know how we humans feel […]