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,...
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...
Even if you love birds and animals in your yard, you probably don’t love the pigeons. Pigeons are clumsy, messy, and aren’t respectful of personal space. They’re more than happy to move into your yard and never leave, no matter how many times you chase them or let...
Bed bugs can be a real-life nightmare for anyone, especially if proper treatments aren’t applied. When bed bugs infest a home and aren’t treated properly, the effects can be catastrophic both mentally and physically. Here are five things that could happen to...
