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Four Easy Ways To Keep Scorpions Away From Your Phoenix Home
Did you know that scorpions are most closely related to spiders, mites, and ticks? Throughout the United States, you’ll find 70 species of scorpions, and 1,200 species across the world. Of these, the most dangerous species is the Arizona bark scorpion, which can be found in the American Southwest and in Northern Mexico. They are…
Read MorePreventing Flies Around Your Tempe, AZ Kitchen This Summer
Tempe has favorable weather all year long. We get to enjoy the outdoors without freezing. Unfortunately, that means we have to deal with nuisance pests all year long. One pest that troubles us all year long is the dreaded fly. These annoying pests come inside our homes and land on food and surfaces. Even with…
Read MoreTempe Property Owners’ Complete Guide To Effective Scorpion Control
Scorpions are a common pest in the Tempe, Arizona area. Like other arachnids, scorpions have eight legs. Their coloration varies and may indicate the type of environment where they live. For example, scorpions that live in the mountains are brown to black, while those that live in the desert are light brown to yellowish, lacking…
Read MoreA Step-By-Step Cockroach Control Guide For Tempe Homeowners
It probably comes as no surprise to you that cockroaches are a rather disgusting pest. Most people don’t want to find cockroaches in their homes as they are known for being unsanitary and getting into food. But, truthfully, cockroaches in Tempe, Arizona are even more of a concern than most homeowners realize. Cockroaches aren’t just…
Read MoreFive Easy Ways To Keep Spiders Out Of Your Glibert Home
If you’ve ever seen a spider around your home, you’ve probably reacted with fear or at least trepidation. One of the first questions that popped into your mind was likely wondering if the spider was dangerous or not. It’s easy to assume that most spiders in Gilbert, Arizona can hurt you, but the truth is…
Read MoreIs It Dangerous To Have Crickets In My Queen Creek Home?
Crickets are an insect that people have many different feelings and opinions about. In our culture, crickets have been seen as a friendly guide to our consciousness such as in the Disney version of Jiminy Cricket, but they are probably most well-known for the iconic, loud chirping noise that they make. While there are many…
Read MoreAll The Ways Ants Get Into Chandler Homes
Arizona has a wide range of ant species. The basic ant is small, less than ½ inch in length, and red, brown, or black. Pharaoh ants are more honey-colored. The antennas on ants are bent like an elbow. They have a head, thorax, and gaster. There is a waist between the thorax and gaster called…
Read MoreThe Trick To Getting Rid Of Scorpions On Your Tempe Property
Scorpions are typically found in the open desert and dry, rural conditions, such as desert mountains, grasslands, and deciduous forests. However, it’s not uncommon to find scorpions on your Tempe property or even in your home or business. Even though scorpions are threatening in appearance, they rarely sting humans, and though painful, their stings are not usually…
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