https://youtu.be/GXGdYK2CAuw Glenn R. Mattingly entered our recent Ultimate Scorpion Hunter Contest by submitting a video that simply illustrates some of his techniques for combating scorpions at his home. These tips are great for anyone who has a scorpion problem and also works for those who believe they don’t have a […]
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Monsoon has only just arrived, but as we head further into July and August, we will begin to see the storms peak. On average, it is during this time of year that we typically receive almost half of our annual rainfall in the Valley. While the monsoon calms the high
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There are at least 20 different species of cockroaches in Arizona. Some people call cockroaches sewer roaches or even water bugs, but they are all the same thing. Learning how to get rid of sewer roaches is what really matters.
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As temperatures continue to soar throughout the Valley, we’re constantly looking for ways to stay cool and find shade. To avoid staying indoors all summer, there are ways to find some relief. One possible option is to create a usable outdoor living space that will allow you the opportunity to
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As if these creepy crawly pests aren’t disturbing enough, asking “Do bed bugs fly?” is a question some might be afraid to hear the answer to. Bed bugs do have front wings, but those wings have lost their function over time, so bed bugs do not fly. They are also
It seems only logical that as summer weather heats up, you may need to adjust the watering schedule for your plants. Higher temperatures and direct sun will dry out soil much quicker, making it necessary to increase how much water and how frequently you are watering. By the same token,
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There are several venomous snakes here in Arizona. Most of us know there are rattlesnakes, but there are non-venomous snakes, too. Knowing which snakes are safe or dangerous is not only very important, it could save you a lot of pain and keep you out of the emergency room. Here
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If you have a vegetable garden or you are considering planting one, it is not enough to prepare the soil, plant the seedlings and add a little water. You must also guard against pests that can damage and even destroy your crops. One of the most destructive is the tomato
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Caterpillars aren’t caterpillars for very long, but while they are going about their caterpillar business, they need to eat. So what do caterpillars eat exactly? Well, caterpillars eat the leaves of trees and plants with flowers. Some caterpillars eat parts of plants, like seeds or flowers. Some caterpillars tend to
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Weeds get a bad rep, because they are plants that are not intentionally planted and have a tendency to be competitive in nature. There are almost 250,000 species of plants in the world and only 3% of those behave as weeds. The best way to keep a garden free of
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