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Bed bug infestations are on the rise, and you can run into these bugs anywhere, especially while traveling. They like to hop on you and your belongings and go home with you. Once settled in, they’re notoriously difficult to get rid of. Arizona and Nevada pest control companies have reported a 70 percent increase in […]

How to Slow Down Determined Invaders They move so fast that it’s hard to believe their sprint across your kitchen floor only clocks in at 3 miles per hour. If they were your size, roaches would storm through the house at a scary 210 miles per hour. How can a harried homeowner slow down these […]

Avoid these risky rodent control errors! Roof rats invade numerous buildings in Nevada and Arizona. Norway rats occasionally do the same, but they remain rare in this part of the country. Both species can cause serious problems. They spread diseases, contaminate food, destroy insulation and spark fires by chewing on electrical wiring. If you encounter an infestation, […]

How to Keep the Creepy Crawlies Out of Your Food! Wintertime has come to Arizona once again, bringing more tolerable temperatures and annoying insects to our area. It’s the time of year when pests invade kitchens and contaminate food. Meal moths and flour beetles are common invaders in Arizona residences. If you want to keep […]

Know When to Be Vigilant and Prepared According to the University of Arizona, termites are the “number one urban pest” in our fair state. These voracious pests can chew through the wood that supports our homes, destroying our walls and foundation. Although they’re a constant presence in infested homes, new infestations tend not to occur all year […]

How to avoid risky “do it yourself” pest control methods When you see common Phoenix area pests such as ants and roaches around your home, it can be tempting to want to eliminate them yourself as quickly as possible. Scorpions, earwigs, rodents and termites may also show up in or around your home, but trying […]

How to Keep Winged Wildlife on the Other Side of the Window Outdoor spaces just aren’t the same without colorful, chirping birds that flutter and dance before our eyes. Unfortunately, birds have a troublesome habit of getting into indoor spaces that aren’t made for wild animals. The problem is especially acute during the cool season. If you’re […]

Solving Rodent Problems Can Cause a Whole Lot of Others Few things are more disturbing than finding a live mouse, rat or other rodent inside your home, garage or outbuildings. Even if they’re just poking around in your lawn or garden, rodents are still unwelcome intruders into your little slice of heaven. Unfortunately, taking matters […]

Don’t Let Bugs or Rodents Scare Away Home Buyers If you’re in the real estate business or selling your own home, you need every advantage. Get an edge in one of the easiest ways possible: partnering with an experienced pest control service. While staging experts, professional cleaners and other providers offer valuable services, warding off creepy […]

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 one poses any real medical threat. The bark scorpion is […]