Nothing ruins an appetite faster than spotting an insect crawling across your kitchen countertop. One moment you’re making dinner, the next you’re frozen in place watching a roach make its way across the counter like it owns the place. It’s disturbing to say the least, and makes you question whether the entire kitchen needs to be sanitized from top to bottom.
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Arizona may be known for its warm, dry weather, but when winter rains hit, it can quickly bring out the pests, especially snails and slugs. Homeowners are often surprised when these gastropods suddenly appear in and around garden beds, along irrigation lines, and near entryways, after periods of moisture.
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At Bug & Weed Mart, we’ve helped Arizona homeowners prevent weeds for decades. Here’s everything you need to know about how pre-emergents work, the products we recommend, and why applying now can give you six months or more of protection.
Seasonal Pest Control Guide: What Products You Need Each Season in Gilbert Read More »
Have you ever stepped outside to enjoy your yard, only to discover weeds taking over your rock bed or a trail of ants moving across your patio? In Arizona, pest and weed problems seem to appear overnight. Thanks to warm temperatures, variable rainfall, and long growing seasons, Arizona landscapes provide
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At Bug & Weed Mart, we’ve helped Arizona homeowners prevent weeds for decades. Here’s everything you need to know about how pre-emergents work, the products we recommend, and why applying now can give you six months or more of protection.
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In Gilbert, Arizona, the most common species you’ll run into is the Arizona Bark Scorpion, small, pale, and excellent at climbing the block walls and rocky landscaping most homes here use. They sneak in looking for food, water, and a cozy place to hide.
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Your gardens can attract mosquitoes and gnats; you already know this if you live in Arizona. And it is hard for you to sit in your own backyard between the bites, buzzing, and itchy evenings.
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The holiday season means more time with family and friends entertaining, which means more eyes on your home. While you’re busy planning gatherings and decorating, don’t forget about your outdoor spaces. As you are planning menus and sprucing up the guest room, remember to check your DIY pest control supplies.
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October is here, and while your yard may look calm now, don’t let it fool you. The real weed problem arrives in February and March when the weather begins to warm.
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Scorpions are highly flexible creatures, but their activity and survival are closely related to the climate around them. These are associated with hot, arid deserts; they can thrive in a variety of places, from semi-arid grasslands to subtropical regions, provided the surrounding environment meets their needs.
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