Arizona can be one of the most beautiful places to be during the winter months. Despite the fact that the Sonoran Desert can see some very frigid cold nights, most who spend time here in the Southwest to escape the harsher winters of other parts of the U.S., visitors find Arizona a winter oasis. And […]
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Tis’ the Season for Holiday Pests When the holiday season approaches, families across the country will begin pulling out boxes of decorations. Spending more time indoors may make you more aware of pest issues that have gone. Don’t let pest problems put a damper on your holiday gatherings. Check out our 5 holiday pest control
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Tucson’s 2021 monsoon season finishes as the third-wettest on record. More rain causes more vegetation, which means more pesky mice and pack rats. This winter, we are seeing a population explosion of rodents. Here in Tucson, mice and pack rats don’t hibernate because of our warmer client. Starting in the fall, the cooler climate drives
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Let’s face it, there is nothing more dreadful than heading outdoors to walk the dog, check the mail, or spend time with family and friends only to get frantically bombarded by biting mosquitoes. Or even worse, waking up covered with itching mosquito bites, realizing you were a sleeping buffet in the comfort of your own
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Arizonans are very familiar with the word, Monsoon. Whether this sparks excitement or fear, one thing we can all agree on is that the increase in thunderstorms and rainfall offers a break from the summer heat and dryness. However, we are not the only ones that like a break from the heat – insects do
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There are some misconceptions about professionals in my line of work that motivate DIY pest control enthusiasts to make some dangerous decisions. One of my favorites is a famous caricature of an old town exterminator named Delbert McClintock (played by John Goodman) saying, “I will hunt down the alleged arachnid and spritz him to kingdom
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Living in the Southwest has a good share of creeping critters. Most are harmless with the few that cause obvious fears. No one wants to get crawled on, stung, or bitten. When it comes to subterranean termites, there are plenty of facts and fictions as to why we should and should not worry about these
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June 15th marks summer in Tucson, which marks heat, and with heat comes the first high-pitched buzz that rings in your ears – the cicada! While the cicada may creep some people out, cicadas are not dangerous. They don’t sting or bite, they are not known to carry disease, and they are not poisonous. So
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Bees are an essential part of our ecosystem. But in some situations, bee control is necessary. In addition, wasps and yellow jackets can be dangerous … even life-threatening. Bee and wasp removal should be done by professionally-trained technicians with the equipment, materials, and knowledge to achieve results safely. Look at this news story of a
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House Sealing is a process used by pest control technicians that seals off entry points in your home that allow for pests to enter. An indoor infestation of pests is the number one complaint from homeowners that have unsealed doors, window screens that are torn or in poor repair, and cracks in the foundation or
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