What to Do About Bee Hives – Remove or Preserve?
Learn to coexist with the swarms and hives near you. Before taking any action against bees, wasps or other social insects, you need to know exactly what you’re dealing with. Identifying the species in question is always the first step. To get started, talk to…
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…
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…
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…
How Scorpions Turn Your House Into Their Summer Home
Pest control tips to keep your home safe all season Scorpions can be a problem as they look for sources of food and shelter during hot Arizona summers. Full-grown scorpions are around two inches long and are identifiable by their slim bodies and curved, segmented…
How Do Arizona Bed Bug Laws Work?
Bed Bugs in Phoenix and Tucscon: What You Need to Know About Arizona’s New Law If you’re a landlord or a renter in the Phoenix or Tucson area, you’ll benefit from Arizona’s law about bed bugs. These nasty little creatures are becoming a growing problem all across…
In-Wall Treatment vs. Regular Spray Treatment
Pest Control Systems: In-Wall versus Classic Spray If you’re dealing with a pest infestation in your home, your objective is likely to get rid of the problem as soon as possible. Whether it’s ants, cockroaches, silverfish or something else, a pest issue can lower your…
Butterflies Taste Through Their Toes
Well, sort of. Butterflies don’t have toes per se, but they also don’t have mouths or tongues. Rather, a butterfly will land on different plants and use special organs in its feet to sense dissolved sugars. This sort of “taste” is a very effective way…
Cockroaches Will Outlive Us All
Nuclear war isn’t an effective roach control method There’s little doubt that cockroaches are tough. This fast-moving insect has remained in existence for at least 300 million years. However, we sometimes hear claims that seem a little far-fetched. Could this bug really endure a hurricane, volcanic eruption…