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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 […]
Scorpion Control Tips – What You Need to Know About the Bark Scorpion
Stay Safe from the Lethal Sting of a Bark Scorpion While it typically goes unnoticed, one of the earth’s most deadly and nightmarish predators is prowling along the desert floor. Even as you are reading this, the bark scorpion could be lurking outside your house with a venomous sting so powerful it could leave you frothing at […]
Wanna Get Scared? Here Are 4 Frightening Facts About Arizona Scorpions
Approximately 56 different species of scorpions call Arizona home. It’s said that knowledge can help overcome fear, but that’s not necessarily true when it comes to Arizona scorpions. Their stingers alone are enough to make these arachnids frightful, but the more you learn, the scarier they can get. Here are four frightening facts about Arizona […]
Maggots Are Even Grosser Than You Thought
Think of Them as Cute Little Baby Flies They didn’t crawl into your can, so you can stop boarding up the doors. The source of your maggots was that pesky housefly you’ve been chasing around for three days. When flies lay their eggs in rotting food or other organic material, the squiggly, white maggots are […]
6 Reasons to Avoid Pigeons Like the Plague
Pigeons spend much of their time in search of food. They often land on bridges, utility lines and roofs. While these birds don’t intend to hurt anyone, they harm people in several significant ways. Here are six reasons why you should avoid them, and a few pigeon control measures you can take to deter them from your […]