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Different Types of Termites in Chandler
One of the worst things to have in your house are termites. Unfortunately, Arizona is known for having termites in various locations around the greater Phoenix area, including Chandler. In fact, there is only one state with more termite activity per home, and that’s Hawaii. Arizona is known for its intense heat and humidity, which…
Read MoreSpiders In Your Gilbert Home During Winter
Spiders seek out the warmth of your home during the winters here in the Valley. Many spiders are harmless. The cellar spider—commonly known as the “Daddy Long-Legs Spider” in the United States—is an example of a spider that poses no threat to humans, but is a predator to other insects. Unless you’re an arachnophobe, we…
Read MorePreventing Termites in Your Arizona Home
Termites are very common in Arizona, and it isn’t a question of if you’ll deal with them, but when. Termites are the most destructive urban pest in Arizona, and the Greater Phoenix Area. With termites being such a large problem, we’ve compiled a list of some preventative termite prevention methods for you: Do you need…
Read MoreWhat are Termite Mud Tubes?
You might be asking: “What are termite mud tubes?” Mud tubes are pathways termites use to connect colonies in the soil to food sources above ground. Tubes work as a shelter to protect termites from predators. In addition, these tunnels lock in moisture needed for termites to survive. Unfortunately, termites are extremely common in the…
Read MoreHow To Keep Scorpions Away From Your Laveen Property
There are some creatures that need no introduction to be feared, and scorpions are one of them. These scary looking arachnids have every visual sign of a pest that means business. One can only assume that their stinger tipped tails and powerful looking pincers are there to cause humans as much pain as possible. The…
Read MoreFive Early Warning Signs Of Cockroaches In Your Scottsdale Home
Are you suspicious that your home might have a cockroach problem? Maybe you haven’t seen a live roach yet, but other odd occurrences have you thinking something is wrong. If this is the case, we are here to help. Here five early warning signs of a cockroach infestation and what you should do if you…
Read MoreAhwatukee Homeowners’ Ultimate Fly Prevention Guide
If there’s one pest you’re going to find around your home at one point or another, it’s the house fly. These flies are such a common pest in Ahwatukee, Arizona that people don’t even think twice about them most of the time. House flies will make their way inside of homes, and they are especially…
Read MoreHow Dangerous Are The Scorpions In Mesa?
While in many areas of the country people really only have to worry about venomous spiders, residents of Mesa also have to look out for scorpions. These pests, also arachnids and close relatives of spiders, can be terrifying. While all scorpions can be scary to encounter given their ability to inject venom using their large…
Read MoreFour 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…
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