In the Arizona desert, everyone knows we have scorpions and snakes, but did you know that we also have toxic toads? The Sonoran Desert toad – the largest toad in the United States – has been known to kill more dogs in the Phoenix area than rattlesnakes per year. These […]
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When you are ready to lay the groundwork of your garden in anticipation of the cooler temperatures, prepare the soil by returning nutrients that were removed by any spring and summer crops. A little bit of compost or aged manure will increase nutrients in the soil when you are preparing
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If you want to know how to get rid of flies, it’s best to know when the best time to do so is. Although we find adult flies to be the most annoying, the larval stage is actually the best time to work on getting rid of flies. Eliminating where
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Just as the monsoon arrives here in the Valley of the Sun, so do pests of every kind. Scorpions are enjoying the heat and moisture, but are often difficult to see. Crickets, however, let us know they are everywhere by incessantly chirping. They are easy to get rid of, once
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Mosquitoes literally suck. They are a pest that bugs us even after they’ve landed on us. Getting rid of mosquitoes is not a once and done thing either, since they like tree cavities and clogged gutters, as well as anywhere else where there’s standing water. There are several different species
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Do-It-Yourself Pest Control Scottsdale: Pest-Proofing Your House For DIY pest and weed control products and supplies, there’s no better place to go than Bug & Weed Mart in Scottsdale, though we have several other Valley locations, as well. Before coming to our do-it-yourself pest control Scottsdale location, at 7132
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Ants can be a real pain; they march their way through cracks and crevices, up walls, and establish themselves in your yard – with anthills always inconveniently built where you entertain. Ant infestations are no picnic and having them do their own entertaining at your picnic is no fun. These
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Here in the Sonoran Desert, killing weeds in winter is not necessarily something we undertake since our relatively mild climate allows a broad range of weeds to flourish year ’round. Most people find that killing weeds is relatively easy in the warmer months, as high temperatures and little rainfall
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Safety First: How To Safely Store Chemicals and Pest Control Supplies Whenever you buy products from Bug & Weed Mart, you know you’ll get detailed professional advice from our store manager. He’ll recommend the right pest control supplies, show you exactly how to safely mix the right amount of product,
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CAUTION! Using sterilants might not be the answer! When it comes to preventing weeds, most of us want the same thing: kill the weeds we see and prevent them from coming back. The truth is, there are very few (affordable) products that can do both: kill AND prevent. So the
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