As a dog owner, you always want to ensure the well-being of your furry friends. Unfortunately, pests like fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are everywhere and can easily harm your dog’s health, potentially transmitting dangerous disease. In addition to keeping your house clean and sanitary, investing in professional treatments with the experts at Responsible Pest & […]
Most people agree that cockroaches are gross, but that’s not the only reason you don’t want them in your house. Cockroaches can contaminate food, trigger allergens, bring in diseases, and occasionally bite. These insects can certainly pose a threat to both humans and pets that live together, with the most common problem being the transfer […]
They’re awake while you sleep, extract your blood for sustenance, and can go long periods of time without a meal. As tiny vampires of the insect world, bed bugs are tiny and hardy creatures that can grow into an overwhelming army if left unchecked. As your local pest pros, we at Responsible Pest Control want […]
If you find yourself dealing with bed bugs at home and want to try getting rid of them yourself, good luck—because you’re going to need it. The truth is, in many cases, do-it-yourself bed bug pest control methods fall short of effectively eliminating infestations. Don’t just take our word for it. The pest control experts […]
How To Safely Remove Ticks Ticks can cause serious health problems in humans, dogs, and cats. If a tick has bitten you or your pet, removing it as soon as possible is essential. Removing a tick as quickly as possible can reduce the risk of disease transmission. Here is a short guide on how to […]
What Diseases Do Ticks Carry? Ticks can transmit harmful diseases to both animals and humans. These small arachnids can carry a wide range of illnesses, including Lyme disease, Babesiosis, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. To protect yourself from ticks, you must know when you should be concerned about a tick bite and how a tick […]
No one likes having pests in their home. They’re unhygienic, unpleasant to look at, and sometimes they can cause serious damage to your property. As the summer months warm up and pests start to repopulate the outdoors, you’ll find more of them inevitably entering your home. When you start seeing more and more insects in […]
With their loud buzzing and painful stingers, wasps can ruin all your summer plans. Fortunately, you don’t have to hide indoors. Learn more about how to identify and get rid of wasps in this blog. How Are Wasps Different? Before addressing the issue, make sure you know what you’re dealing with. Wasps look very similar […]
Buying a home is an exciting process. However, there are quite a few things to pay attention to when choosing the perfect house. One of the most important is ensuring your soon-to-be home doesn’t show signs of termite damage. Though termites in Arizona offer some benefit to the ecosystem, most people know them as pests […]
Where there’s wood, there are bound to be termites, and the great state of Arizona is no exception. While termites are typically thought to thrive in damp environments, the termites in Arizona are just fine with dry weather. If you own a home or business here, you’re probably going to have to do battle with […]