Cockroaches may have been around for longer than human beings (there were cockroaches in the dinosaur age!), but that doesn’t mean they’re anything more than an (admittedly interesting) household pest. Not only do they carry bacteria and disease, but cockroach...
What is the truth about Africanized bees? Are they the killer bees of the B-movie The Swarm or just another honey bee? Let’s get rid of the headlines and hysteria and take a look at the facts about the Africanized bees that have become so common in the south west....
Finding pests in our homes is extremely frustrating, especially if it’s not immediately obvious how they got in. Fortunately, pest-proofing your Arizona home isn’t difficult. There are some simple changes you can make to pest-proof your home not only for the fall, but...
When it comes to the ecosystem, some insects are not only not considered pests, but they are seen as beneficial to crops and plants. It’s important to strike a balance between keeping the helpful insects around and getting rid of those that are unhelpful. Of course,...
No one likes to discover insects in their home, but here in Arizona, it’s all too common! If you’ve lived here all your life you will have noticed that the insects move in not just with the season changes, but with the weather, too. However, if you’re a relatively new...
