A Complete Guide on How to Get Rid of Scorpions Scorpions are one of the most unwelcome pests you can encounter in your home. Known for their painful stings and ability to hide in hard-to-reach places, these arachnids can be a serious concern for homeowners, especially in Arizona where they are prevalent. If you’ve ever […]
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Scorpion Control Tips for Property Managers Conquistador Pest & Termite provides scorpion control services for vacation homes and condos. As our snowbirds begin to close up their winter homes for the summer, it is easy to rationalize dropping the pest control service. But leaving their property unprotected for the summer when pest infestations are at
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Scorpions vs Spiders American Entomologist published the results of a UC Riverside-lead study into fears and phobias about scorpions vs spiders. It has been surprising to psychologists that people are so terrified of spiders because very few spiders are capable of causing fatal harm. Arachnologists have long thought that scorpions were the more logical recipient
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While all pests are annoying, inconvenient, and destructive, Africanized Honey Bees (killer bees) are arguably of of the deadliest threats we seek to control. Since their arrival in Arizona in the early 1990’s, the population has increased to the point that it is now safe to assume that any bee you encounter is Africanized. Killer
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When is the Landlord Responsible for Bees? Don’t rely on tenants or business renters to report these dangerous situations. After the 30 days of a lease, it is assumed that any pest infestations are caused by the living habits of the renter. However, an exception may be, bees. There isn’t much a tenant can do
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Looking for Effective Rodent Management and Prevention Solutions for Your Facility? It is not unheard of for a tenant to try to cancel their lease due to a rodent infestation such as roof rats. Conquistador Pest & Termite can deal with all sorts of pest problems so that the rental property owner can rest easy.
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Looking for effective rodent management and prevention solutions? Where did Roof Rats come from? Since they were first spotted in 2002 in Central Phoenix, roof rats have migrated south and are now running along Tucson’s rooftops. These desert newcomers are not the same as a ‘desert rat’. They are not indigenous to the Sonoran Desert,
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Among the myriad of things on your mind during the recent holiday season, it’s safe to say termites were probably not at the top of your list. But due to increased rainfall and warmer than average fall temperatures, local termite activity has spiked in recent months. “I’ve never seen so much termite activity in Tucson,”
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As a property management professional, you already know the importance of a commercial termite control plan. Termites are known as “silent destroyers” because noticeable damage does not appear until three to eight years after the initial infestation. Subterranean termites, local to Tucson, eat 24/7 and are the most destructive species of termite found in the
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Spiders in Your Christmas Tree According to the National Christmas Tree Association, there are 25 to 30 million real Christmas trees sold every year. Along with that fresh pine scent, you could be bringing spiders in your Christmas tree into your home. AOL reports Christmas Tree can hold up to 25,000 spiders (and other pests)
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