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A dark brown or black Black Widow Spider with a large, rounded abdomen and eight legs, shown on a plain light background—commonly found in AZ and often identified by pest control experts.
How do Black Widows Spread? Pest Control – Phoenix AZ

How Black Widows Spread Residents who’ve had these large black glossy VENOMOUS spiders around their home and yard often wonder “How do you get Black Widows?” Black Widows have an interesting way of SPREADING after they hatch. Newly hatched Black Widows climb to a high point (where they get an air current) they spin silk […]

Inside Pest Control Treatments for COVID-19

Interior Pest Control Screening Responsible Pest Control is striving to protect our customers and techs during the COVID-19 crisis. All inside Pest Control services are screened to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The first line of defense against scorpions and other pests is outside service, but a change we’ve made at Responsible Pest Control […]

A young boy stands on grass, holding a white umbrella under a lawn sprinkler, getting wet. He is smiling, wearing a white shirt and dark shorts. A wooden playset with a slide is in the background—rain and pest control for fun days outside.
How Rain Affects Your Pest Control Phoenix – Mesa AZ

Is Pest Control Affected By Rain? Most people think their pest control barrier is being washed away with normal rain or sprinkler watering. However, once your pest control barrier dries normal rain or sprinkler water has little effect on it! As product applications dry they bind to the surface they were applied to helping them […]

Several scorpions glow under ultraviolet light, appearing blue-green against a dark background. The scorpions are clustered together, and their segmented bodies and pincers are clearly visible.
Phoenix Scorpion Hunting Starts In March!

Spring Scorpion Hunting   As weather warms up in the Greater Phoenix AZ Valley, Scorpions surface to hunt for prey and a mate in March! Unless you have a serious scorpion infestation, scorpions aren’t obvious during winter months. But spring is here in the Phoenix AZ valley and scorpions are easily spotted with the right […]

Several scorpions glow under ultraviolet light, appearing blue-green against a dark background. The scorpions are clustered together, and their segmented bodies and pincers are clearly visible.
Black Light Scorpion Control in Phoenix, Arizona

Black Light Scorpion Collection Black light scorpion control is popular in Phoenix Valley areas. Regularly using a black-light flashlight to control scorpions by inspecting and collecting scorpions, over an extended amount of time, can help reduce (and possible eradicate) scorpions in your home and yard for a period of time!  BUT scorpions like to roam […]

A yellow scorpion is shown behind a red circle with a diagonal line through it. The words "Scorpion CONTROL" are overlaid, indicating a focus on scorpion pest control.
How to Choose the Best Pest Control Company

Pest Control Choices When it comes to pest control there are so many choices! Choosing the best pest control company for your needs is a snap by following these three easy steps first. No one wants to spend the time and money hiring a pest control company to end up frustrated with lousy service and […]

Two German cockroaches, common indoor pests in Phoenix, AZ, are shown on a blue background. The female is on the left and the male is on the right, labeled with symbols and text indicating their sexes.
The Key to German Cockroach Pest Control

German Roach Control German Roach Pest Control applications will not be EFFECTIVE when German Roaches have other FOOD SOURCES, and excessive cracks or crevices to hide in! German Cockroaches must come in contact with specialized Pest Control applications for a long enough time to be eliminated. Removing other food sources, sanitizing, & good repair, are […]

A white ceiling with multiple long, jagged cracks spreading out from a corner, suggesting damage or structural issues—possibly caused by termites. The dimly lit room hints at the heat common in Phoenix AZ homes.
How Treating Soil Controls Termites in Walls – Phoenix AZ

Control Termites in Walls   Question: “Do termites live in my walls? How is treating the soil going to kill them all?” Answer: This is a common questions we get at Responsible Pest Control. The majority of termites that we get in Arizona are called subterranean termites. Subterranean termite colonies are as stated in their […]

Five yellowish-brown scorpions are grouped on rough, light-colored wood—a striking scene reminiscent of Phoenix Scorpion Season 2020. The scorpions vary slightly in size and position, set against a partially white background.
Where Do Scorpions Go in the Winter?

Scorpions in Winter Where are scorpions during the winter? Do scorpions hibernate in Arizona? Usually, November through February scorpion activity slows way down. Where do scorpions go during the winter? Scorpions are usually all over the Phoenix Valley, but as night temps drop under 70 degrees we don’t see them! That’s because Arizona Bark Scorpions […]

Close-up of a brown wolf spider carrying many spiderlings on its back, standing on a sandy surface with small rocks—typical wildlife occasionally spotted around Phoenix and often encountered during pest control inspections.
Do Wolf Spiders Bite? – Pest Control Phoenix AZ

Effects of Wolf Spider Bites Yes… Wolf Spiders CAN bite, but a Wolf Spider bite isn’t any more dangerous than a Bee Sting. Like Bee stings, Wolf Spider bites can cause reactions in SENSITIVE people.  Wolf spiders are often seen: running along walls, corners, by doors, windows, house plants, and in garages. As scary as […]