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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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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If you’ve ever walked into your Phoenix, Gilbert, or Mesa home and spotted a spider running quickly across the floor, you know the worry: “How do I get rid of spiders?” Arizona’s dry climate makes it easy for Arizona spiders to hide indoors, hunting insects and hiding in the dark corners of attics, garages, and bathrooms.
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If you’ve lived through a Phoenix summer, you already know: mosquitoes can turn a backyard BBQ into a swatting contest real quick. What many Valley homeowners don’t realize is that it’s not just any standing water that attracts them, it’s the type of water that makes all the difference.
Do Mosquitoes Prefer Polluted or Clean Water? How Their Habitat Affects Disease Spread Read More »
Termites are among the most destructive pests in Arizona, and their ability to multiply quickly makes them a serious threat to homes. Understanding the life cycle of a termite colony is essential for prevention and early control.
How Fast Do Termite Colonies Multiply and What’s Their Life Cycle? Read More »
Learning how to identify the weeds in the early stage is the key to keep your lawn healthy and weed free. This guide will help you to understand why weeds mimic turf, which are very common in Arizona.
Weeds That Look Like Grass: How to Spot the Difference Read More »
Not every bite means bed bugs. This is how you can tell if you’re dealing with an infestation or just another household pest. Treating the wrong pest not only wastes time and money, but because of it, the real problem is not getting treated. The real challenge is telling the
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Have you ever flipped on a bathroom light at night and seen a silvery little bug scurry across the floor faster than you can blink? Or pulled a box of books or clothes from storage only to find mysterious damage? That’s a silverfish, and it’s not paying rent.
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If you have spotted mounds of fresh dirt dotting around your lawn or garden, chances are you have a gopher problem. These pesky burrowers can destroy landscaping, kill plants from underground, threaten irrigation systems, create tunnels, and cause major headaches for homeowners.
Gone for Good: How to Get Rid of Gophers Read More »
Termites are tiny, but they wreck homes like silent bulldozers. They’re obsessed with chewing through wood, paper, even fabric, basically, your home’s skeleton. Got moisture and exposed wood, that’s an open invitation for termites to stop termites before they move in. Fix leaks, seal cracks, and use the right deterrents
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