Are Norway Rats Dangerous?
If you suspect that your home has been invaded by Norway rats, you probably have questions. The question we’re most often asked at Burns Pest Elimination is whether or not these grey or brown rats are dangerous. They do, in fact, endanger both your family…
How to Get Rid of Those Pesky Pigeons From Your Home
Pigeon control is always a concern, whether in urban settings or on the farm. These pesky birds carry dozens of diseases, bring ticks and mites into homes and businesses, and damage property with their highly acidic droppings. These tips from Burns Pest Elimination, providing pest…
Do Killer Bees Deserve Their Reputation?
Frankenstein insects created by man Africanized bees wouldn’t exist in the western hemisphere without a lot of help from mankind. In the 1950s, scientists in Brazil who were attempting to breed African bees with docile European honeybees allowed some subjects to escape quarantine. The so-called “killer bees”…
Spider, Bee, or Scorpion: Identifying Serious Bug Bites & Stings
It’s happened to all of us. You feel a sudden pinch or sting, and you look down to find that you’ve become the latest victim of a hit-and-run bug bite. Since some bites can be serious, not knowing what attacked you is frightening. Here are…
Not Every Insect in Your Home Is a Pest
When most people see a small creature with an exoskeleton and too many legs, their immediate reaction is to squish it. After all, bugs are pests, and pests have no place in the home, right? The truth, however, is a little more complicated. Some of…
In Arizona, Where Are Termites Most Likely to Live (and Hide)?
Finding termites before they find you With densely forested mountains, deep canyons and arid expanses of desert, Arizona is a biologically diverse state. In each part of our beautiful region, you’re apt to encounter termites in one form or another. However, not all of these…
Reclaim Your Porch from Industrious Spiders
When spiders and their webs are making your porch look like a Halloween haunted house, it’s time to take action In the warm Arizona climate, spiders are a fact of life, and that’s not such a bad thing. While they might give us humans the creeps, our…
The Most Effective Ways to Keep Roaches at Bay
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…
More Than Cute: Squirrels and The Damage They Cause
Know What Squirrels Can Do to Your Home Do a Google image search for “squirrel damage to homes” and you’ll find an array of nasty problems before your eyes. Doing damage ranging from mild to severe, a squirrel infestation is nothing to joke about. Yes,…
When Is My Home Most at Risk for a Termite Infestation?
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…
