As the cooler temperatures start to roll in and Halloween decorations are creeping into our neighborhoods, it’s a good time to talk about spiders. The cobwebs and eerie eight-legged creatures crawling the exterior home walls may not be real, but the spiders spinning webs on patios and door jams, working their way inside through cracks and doorways are very real.
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As the summer winds down and families gear up for the back-to-school season, there’s a lot to think about – new supplies, schedules, and routines. But there’s one thing that might not be on your radar: bed bugs. These tiny, invasive pests can hitch a ride home with your kids
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Many assume that the intense summer heat in Arizona eliminates pests or drives them underground, but that’s not the case. A variety of pests thrive even in the consistent triple-digit temperatures of the Southwest. Some of the most common pests found during the summer include cockroaches, scorpions, ticks and mosquitos.
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Are you worried about bed bugs? These tiny, blood-sucking pests can sneak into your home without notice and disrupt your sleep. But there’s no need to panic. Recognizing the signs early is key to preventing a major infestation. With effective bed bug pest control strategies, you can swiftly identify and
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Imagine that first cool day of fall (we know it’s a tough ask during the heat of summer). You open your dresser drawer to grab a sweater. It’s the first time since early spring. When you pull it out and hold it up you discover it’s covered in tiny holes.
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Summer is the time to sunbathe a bit, drink ice-cold tea and enjoy the beauty of nature. But annoying mosquitoes can make enjoying the season a challenge, right? Are you tired of being bothered by these small, troublesome pests inside your home or garden? If yes, this blog is for
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Gardens offer a peaceful setting in which to enjoy natural beauty and relax; however, the presence of crickets can quickly disrupt this peace. Cricket infestations in gardens can be a nuisance, causing damage to garden plants, vegetables, even structures. Despite their innocent chirping, crickets pose a major threat to garden
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The appearance of small, itchy bumps on your skin can be the first sign of a pest problem. While there are a variety of insects that “feed” on humans, you may be surprised to learn that gnats might be the culprit. They are tiny flying insects with slim, dark-brown bodies
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Worldwide, there are hundreds of species of ticks, with more than 25 species in Arizona. Ticks are related to spiders and mites, and the most common tick species in Arizona is the brown dog tick. Although they are mainly found on dogs, they may also feed on humans. Knowing how
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The sight of crane flies tends to elicit fear. With their long bodies and even longer legs they look more like massive mosquitos than flies, but don’t be fooled by their intimidating appearance – they are harmless to humans and animals. Crane flies actually play a crucial role in ecosystem
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