Boxelder Bug Pest Control Many of us have an innate fear of all things creepy crawly, including beetles. Boxelder bugs can often inspire insectophobia in the best of us. Although generally they’re not dangerous to humans, beetles can be pests as they multiply quickly, are often very numerous, and can be found both inside and […]
Tarantulas in Phoenix AZ Phoenix Valley residents find Tarantulas around their home in late summer. Don’t worry… You’re not infested with Tarantulas!! Late summer and fall is mating season for Tarantulas in Phoenix Valley areas. The Tarantula is North America’s largest spider, and spends the majority of its life hidden in underground burrows. Once a […]
Elegant Bush Katydid The Elegant Bush Katydid is most commonly seen in the Sonora Desert during the monsoon season. They look like grasshoppers and are often called long horned grasshoppers because of how long their antennas are. Unlike grasshoppers, however, they do not jump. Instead they are slow and prefer to climb trees and other […]
Sphinx Moth Caterpillars Are Not A Threat Pest Control isn’t required for Sphinx Moth Caterpillars in the Phoenix Valley. They are NOT venomous, and pose no threat to your family, home, or yard! We have all heard of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” but most of us haven’t actually beheld the damage a caterpillar can do […]
Brown Recluse Spider: A Venomous Pest Brown Recluse Spiders are venomous and controlled with regular Pest Control services. Brown Recluse spiders are also called “Fiddle-back” and “Violin” spiders because of the brown violin or fiddle shaped mark on the top of its head or “cephalothorax”. Brown Recluse spiders get their name from their color and […]
Beetle Pest Control Beetle Pest Control in Phoenix Valley includes monthly, bimonthly or quarterly services, removing harboring areas, attractive lights and Responsible Pest Control service! Interior and exterior Pest Control perimeter applications are very effective against Ground Beetle infestations. Eliminate objects (like logs and large rocks) that the beetles can hide under during the day […]
Facts About Green Lynx Spiders Green Lynx Spiders in the Phoenix Valley are active predators that specialize in plant living and hunting. Most spiders give us all the heebie-jeebies… But Green Lynx Spiders are the bee’s knees! Let’s cut to the chase, these prickly green spiders don’t usually bite humans, and do not spin webs! […]
Facts About “Piss Ants” The smallest Ant in the Phoenix Valley is the Rover Ant. Rover Ants are often referred to as “Piss Ants” because they’re a little over 1 mm long! Piss Ants {Rover Ants} are common household invaders in the Phoenix AZ Valley. They’re tiny {just bigger than 3 grains of salt} black, […]
Scorpion Noises? Scorpions do not make scratching noises in walls. In fact, scorpion activity is usually silent to human ears. The only time you’d hear anything because of a scorpion would be if it moved something like a leaf or litter. Door to door salesmen will tell you anything to get you to buy their […]
First Pest Control Step: Inspection The first step to successful Pest Control is inspection, investigating the property and the pests. The happiest Pest Control is PREVENTION by reducing pest resources and access to the inside. During a pest inspection we gather information necessary to implement the most effective pest control treatment: Pest Identification Correct identification […]