No Scorpion Sting Bites Like the Bark’s
If you live in Arizona, you’ve probably met a scorpion or two. If you’re like most people, your reaction to this cringe-worthy creature falls somewhere between startled unease and full-blown hysteria. Thirty-six scorpion species live in Arizona, and all of them can sting, but only…
Fly Away Home: Getting Rid of Nuisance Birds
Find out why some birds are bad news and what to do when they invade Beautiful garden birds make outdoor spaces come to life with color and sound, but not every winged visitor is a sign of good luck. Pigeons, starlings, crows and other common nuisance…
Why You Need a Professional Bed Bug Service for Your Hotel
Pest Management Services Protect Your Hotel’s Reputation From bed bugs to rodents, hotels invite many unwanted guests. Even a slight suggestion that a hotel has a pest problem is enough to send potential customers running in the opposite direction. Today, travelers almost always check online…
Protect Your Family’s Health with Integrated Pest Management
Healthy, Common-Sense Pest Control For Your Home There’s nothing like the thought of pests running amok in your home to make everyone in the family run for cover. If you suspect bugs, spiders or rodents have invaded your property, you may be concerned about using…
Got Norway Rats? 7 Reasons for Rodent Removal
Identify, prevent and eliminate Norway rat infestations Growing to lengths as much as 16 inches and sometimes weighing in at over a pound, the Norway rat is a sight to behold. Although the size of this rodent is certainly indicative of the amount of damage they can…
French Marigolds vs. Arizona Tomato Bugs: Myth or Reality?
Don’t let caterpillars eat your lunch! Arizona’s voracious tomato bugs (hornworms) can easily ruin your vegetable garden or crops. These large, brightly colored pests usually destroy plants by devouring their leaves. They prevent people from harvesting tomatoes, eggplants, potatoes and peppers, according to the Old…
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…
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…
West Nile Virus has Found its Way to Maricopa County
Positive Samples Have Doubled Since Last Year Record rainfalls and heat waves in early summer created the perfect conditions for West Nile Virus (WNV) to thrive in Arizona this year. The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has collected 71 positive samples of mosquitoes…
Are Those Pesky Bugs Really Termites? 5 Ways to Tell
Identifying Termites: Five Signs to Look For Attempting to inspect your home for pests is a good idea, but it’s important to know what you’re doing. Otherwise, you could end up making a mistake and identifying one type of pest as another. This is especially…
Stay on the Safe Side With This Poisonous Snake Guide
Safety basics you need to know to avoid a venomous snake bite! From scorpions to killer bees, common household pests in Arizona aren’t your run-of-the-mill rodents. As if having exotic next-door neighbors wasn’t interesting enough, our sunny state is also home to a wide variety…
The 4 Biggest DIY Bed Bug Treatment Fails
You Won’t Believe How Far Some Will Go to Get Rid of Bed Bugs Discovering a bed bug infestation in your house is one of the most stressful experiences a homeowner can have. Bed bugs are tiny, brown, oval-shaped insects that bite you and feed…