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Pest behavior in Arizona does not follow the same rules as the rest of the country. From bark scorpion season to monsoon-driven ant and roach activity, the Valley of the Sun has its own pest calendar. Browse the articles below for practical, Arizona-specific guidance on what is active, when, and what to do about it.
Palo Verde beetles are often the cause for a shriek due to their appearance and their menacing looking pincher mandable. But the truth is these beetles, which are also known as Palo Verde root borer (scientific name: Derobrachus geminatus), are harmless.
Living in Scottsdale or the Phoenix area will make you no stranger to termites.
The mix of desert climate and constant development makes Gilbert a hot spot for pests. Warm weather means insects stay active almost year-round, and newer neighborhoods often see problems pop up as pests get displaced from construction.
Tarantulas are a common sight for Arizona residents. Unfortunately, when many people, see these spiders, they are likely to react with fear and revulsion. But once you get to know the tarantula better, you’ll understand that they don’t deserve this reaction.
Crickets are insects that are known to have come from Europe. They can now be found throughout the United States, particularly in the Rocky Mountains. There are different kinds of crickets and those that infest your home are called house crickets.
Carpet or carpenter beetles are small pinhead-sized pests that, if left untreated, can do great damage to your home.
It was a bright and sunny day in July 2013. A 65-year-old woman was casually taking a dip in her pool. Moments later, the woman went into an anaphylactic shock. An anaphylactic shock is a form of severe allergic reaction that causes the entire immune system to go “nuclear” in the whole body.
Black widow spiders are often unwanted guests in our homes. The sight of one is cause for alarm, since their venom is believed to be among the most poisonous to humans. But just how afraid of them should we be?
Black Widows Basics
The silverfish insect or fishmoth, is a pest commonly seen in Africa, America, Australia, Eurasia, and Pacific households. While it is not directly harmful to humans, it can destroy books, clothes, and furniture in buildings.
Spring time is a time where flowers start to bloom again. This is after the winter time wherein most plants and flowers cannot bloom due to the extreme cold condition.
When thinking about a yellow and black flying insect, a bee immediately comes to mind. But, there are far more dangerous bugs than a bee. There are hornets, wasps, and there’s the yellow jacket, an aggressive type of wasp.
Looking for the best forms of cockroach control? They aren’t just creepy critters that give off very unpleasant odors. They can aggravate allergies, spoil food, and carry diseases.
Looking for the best forms of cockroach control? They aren’t just creepy critters that give off very unpleasant odors. They can aggravate allergies, spoil food, and carry diseases.
Are there pests like ants, rats, roaches, or wild animals in your home? You can try your luck with the many pest control chemicals sold in the market.