Is a mystery pest bugging your household? Here, you will find helpful information detailing insects, their habits, characteristics, and where they may be commonly found in or around your home.
Birds may seem harmless, but when they roost on your property, they can create significant problems. Pigeons and other pest birds leave droppings that stain surfaces, spread bacteria, and accelerate wear on roofs and equipment. Their nesting materials can also clog gutters and create ongoing cleanup issues.
Stink bugs and other odorous pests are best known for the unpleasant smell they release when disturbed or crushed. These insects often invade homes in large numbers while searching for shelter during cooler months. Although they do not cause structural damage, they can quickly become a frustrating nuisance indoors.
Roaches travel through dirty areas, carrying germs from one place to another and contaminating food, surfaces, and other items they come in contact with. They spread more than 30 different types of bacteria, including salmonella, which can cause physical distress in humans.
Including mice and rats, rodents can present a number of threats to homeowners. Known to chew through wires, causing electrical fires, transmit diseases, and even track in ticks, it’s always a good idea to prevent these pests before a problem occurs.
More of a nuisance than a threat, house crickets are omnivorous scavengers that feed on almost anything in sight. Known to destroy both vegetable gardens and clothing, all while producing a repetitious chirping sound, crickets cause quite the disturbance! You can typically find more of these creatures in heavily wooded areas.
Moths inside Arizona homes usually come in two main categories: pantry moths that infest dry food and fabric moths that damage clothing, blankets or stored textiles.
Appearing as more of a threat in comparison to other pests, earwigs are more of an eyesore than an actual threat. Though they don’t pose much harm to humans, they are still extremely unwelcomed by homeowners. And for good reason. These pests are most widely recognized for their menacing pincers and scorpion-like thorax.
With their intimidating appearance and painful sting, scorpions are a pest most homeowners want to avoid. These nocturnal pests hide in dark, undisturbed areas such as garages, crawl spaces, and rock piles. Although most species are not life-threatening, their presence can be unsettling and dangerous for children and pets.
Fleas and mites are small pests that cause big problems in Arizona homes. They are easy to overlook at first because they are tiny, fast and often hide deep in carpets, furniture, pet bedding, yard soil and shaded corners.
Gophers may spend most of their time underground, but the damage they cause above the surface is hard to miss. These burrowing rodents create unsightly mounds, destroy plant roots, and can quickly ruin lawns, gardens, and landscaping. Left untreated, a single gopher can cause extensive property damage in a short period of time.
Fromms Pest Control has been helping Arizona homeowners deal with ant infestations for years. We understand how different ant species behave, where they nest, and how they move through your walls, floors, and yard. Proper ant control is not just about killing the ants you see. It is about stopping the colony that lives behind the scenes.
Including mice and rats, rodents can present a number of threats to homeowners. Known to chew through wires, causing electrical fires, transmit diseases, and even track in ticks, it’s always a good idea to prevent these pests before a problem occurs.
Bed bugs are not just a hotel-nightmare. They sneak into homes in Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale and around Arizona and settle into the sleeping zone like unwelcome roommates.
Not only are mosquitoes known for disrupting outdoor activities, but they are also vectors for dangerous diseases. Drawn to standing water and capable of laying up to 3,000 eggs in a lifetime, it’s no wonder that mosquitoes are one of the top nuisance pests in the US!
There are a number of stinging insects common to North America, many of which pose a threat to your family’s well being. Insects like bees, wasps and hornets can cause painful, sometimes life-threatening stings! It’s important to understand the behaviors and characteristics of these pests, so you can stay safe.
Though rarely seen, moles can leave behind extensive damage as they tunnel beneath your lawn. Their raised ridges and soft spots can ruin the appearance of your yard and disrupt root systems. Because moles feed on insects and grubs underground, controlling them often requires a targeted treatment approach.
