Cockroaches are never welcome in the home – they’re unsightly, unclean, and worst of all for many of us, produce allergens that often aggravates asthma and produces hayfever-like symptoms in sensitive people. If you or someone you know has recently developed breathing...
When bed bugs are mentioned most people think of unhygienic motels and unclean households, but the truth is far from that. While pests like cockroaches may be attracted by dirt and grime, all bed bugs are interested in is their next meal, and that means blood – your...
Rodents may be cute when they’re a household pet in a cage, but a loose rodent can cause a whole host of problems. From urinating and defecating wherever they please to chewing through your things, they’re not something you want to keep around no matter how cute their...
Okay, so you’ve discovered you have a bed bug infestation and you’re feeling panicky – after all, you know where there’s one, there’s likely hundreds more. Yikes! So, How long will it take to control the outbreak? Hours, days, weeks? Bed bugs have been around for...
We love our homes – they’re where we come back to relax, unwind, and have fun. Unfortunately, pests love our homes too! As one of the leading pest control companies in Arizona, we’ve certainly seen our fair share of strange house guests. Arizona’s hot, dry climate...
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,...
