Here in Arizona, we don’t get a lot of bug “downtime” – they don’t disappear altogether in the winter, especially not if it’s a warm winter. In the summer, we’ve got all kinds of pests to keep an eye on, from those that hurt when they bite or sting to others that have...
Unfortunately, bed bugs aren’t as rare as we’d like to think. You may never have seen one, but that adage “don’t let the bed bugs bite!” is still one to keep in mind, especially if you or someone in your household travels often. But once you’ve got a pest in your...
Yikes! The other apartments in my building have bed bugs! What should I do? If you hear that apartments in your building have bed bugs, don’t panic! Firstly, it’s not a given that your home has them (though it may be a matter of time), and secondly, these unwelcome...
The discovery of bed bugs can be frustrating, irritating and disturbing, but not uncommon. One in five Americans has experienced a bed bug infestation at home or knows someone who has come across bed bugs somehow. But it’s good to know how to identify and deal...
Ants are a major problem come summertime – they’re on the move, looking for food, and if they find out you’ve got a kitchen full of it… well, you’re in trouble. One or two ants on the counter may not seem like a big deal, but if they make it back to their nest,...
Having a pest infestation in your home is not only upsetting, but it can also pose a serious risk to the health of you, your family, and your pets. This is why it is so important that, as soon as you suspect a pest problem in your Arizona home or business, you call in...
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,...
