Common Arizona Pests

Arizona is a beautiful state to live in. The blue skies and desert views can take your breath away. Unfortunately, many pests make Arizona their home as well. To keep your home and family safe and free of these pests, you’ll want to connect with a professional pest control company such as Preventive Pest Control. Typical Pests in Arizona If … Read More

How Exterminators Can Help

The Benefits of Hiring Pest Control Professionals Pests may seem like just a nuisance, but some can cause serious health effects and structural damage to homes and businesses. If you’re experiencing some unwanted guests, there are many reasons why you should probably get an exterminator involved. Proper Pest Identification Exterminators are trained to determine exactly which species has invaded your … Read More

Cockroaches Bigger Nuisance This Season

There is no doubt about it, the cockroaches are out in force in California this season. Residents have seen a significant rise in the number of roaches, and it’s becoming an overwhelming problem. Many Californians who have previously never had a problem with cockroaches, or had only seen them outside in the past, are now finding the unwelcome pests inside … Read More

How to Control the Spread of Bed Bugs

When it comes to infestations, few pests are more dreaded than bedbugs. While there are many myths surrounding bedbugs, these pests are always a nuisance and they can be extremely difficult to get rid of on your own. Follow these tips to prevent the spread of a bedbug infestation and learn how you can take back your home if a … Read More

Mosquito Repelling Clothing – Does it Work or is a Waste of Time?

With the Zika virus arriving in the United States, mosquitoes have been in the news quite often. Most mosquitoes can carry and transmit dangerous diseases, but the Zika virus ratchets up the concern a notch as it targets unborn babies. That’s why today’s technology is tackling the problem head-on with mosquito repellent clothing but does it really work? How Mosquito … Read More

Benefits of Hiring an Exterminator

Many modern homeowners are tempted to deal with household insect and rodent issues on their own with the help of over-the-counter pest control products. They often believe that this approach is more cost-effective and provides the same results than using the services of a professional exterminator, but this is generally not the case. Following are four reasons why you should consider hiring … Read More

Biological Control for Combating Pests

The best method of organic pest control is by predatory insects. Sometimes it is just necessary to boost the natural population of the existing predatory insects colonizing the back yard; but if the garden has a specific insect problem, immediate steps is necessary to amplify the predator population. Ladybugs- Also popularly known as lady beetles, are small bugs which have an … Read More

Removing Standing Water = Removing Mosquitoes

Standing Water in the Mosquito Life Cycle There are multiple species of mosquitoes, all with one requirement in common. All of these species need standing water in order to go through their life cycle, which includes four stages (egg, larva, pupa, and adult). As such, if you make sure to eliminate any standing water in your surroundings, you can potentially … Read More

How to Tell the Difference Between Wasps and Bees

Wasps and Bees Wasps and bees. The words alone are enough to send some people into a panic, but usually these insects mind their own business unless a nest is near or they are disturbed. Although bees and wasps all sting to some extent, there are some important differences. Bees There are several varieties of bees in the Southwestern United … Read More

Should You Choose Ladybugs and Wasps Instead of Pesticides?

Using Nature instead of Pesticides The use of chemicals to get rid of bugs is sometimes a necessary evil, particularly when they invade your home or appear near food preparation areas. Insects in your home are a nuisance and the sooner you rid the problem, before infestation becomes out of control, the easier to terminate them with fewer applications.  But when … Read More