Anyone that has been bitten by a fire ant knows how horrible it is to have them in their yard or around their home. Fire ants are aggressive and protect their territory fiercely as worker ants climb up and bite any vertical structure that disturbs their colony. That’s why it’s important to identify fire ants and remove them from your … Read More
I Found Ants! What Do I Do Next?
How to Get Rid of Ants First, there’s one ant. Then a second. Suddenly you open your pantry to find a whole army of ants marching away with your groceries. What do you do? By the time you notice ants in your home, it is generally too late to prevent an infestation. Ants are social creatures, where one goes others … Read More
Where Scorpions Hide Inside and Around Your Home
Scorpions rapidly lose body moisture under the hot desert sun, so they are always looking for shady locations where they can camp out until nightfall. Unfortunately, these stealthy arachnids may wander into your home in search of food or safe resting spots. If you’re concerned about a scorpion infestation, check common hiding spots in and around your house to get … Read More
Preventing Termite Infestation in Phoenix, AZ
Termite Infestation Control in Phoenix Termites can cause considerable damage before a homeowner even knows about them. Unfortunately they tend to turn up during inspection or construction, which is really the last thing a homeowner needs at that point. There are actions steps you can take on your own though. Performing regular checks for hollowed out wood is a good way to catch … Read More
How to Deal With Bed Bugs
Discovering an infestation of bed bugs is one of every homeowner’s worst nightmares. Unfortunately, misguided efforts to get rid of a bed bug problem can actually make the infestation worse. This guide will discuss the best methods for removing bed bugs from your home. Stop the Spread The first thing to do upon discovering a bed bug infestation is to … Read More
Preventing Bed Bugs in Your Home After Traveling
As summer approaches, thoughts of summer vacations and travel come to mind. Unfortunately, when you travel you could bring back more than just souvenirs and a great tan. Summer travel is a prime time to bed bugs to hitch a ride home with many families. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. You can prevent bed bugs from coming … Read More
Wolf Spiders – 8 Fascinating Facts
Wolf spiders are found all over the United States, and they thrive in a wide variety of habitats. They are also extremely capable, and they possess quite a few characteristics that separate them from other types of spiders you’ll encounter, in your home or elsewhere. Unique Eye Arrangement All species of wolf spiders have eight eyes, and these are separated … Read More
Preventive Pest Control for Commercial Warehousing
Warehouse damage from rodents Mice and rats cause hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage a year in the United States alone. They break into food storage, chew through boxes, and cause electrical damage inside the walls of warehouses and other storage facilities. Rodents can carry a number of diseases as well, which can leave food facilities especially vulnerable as … Read More
Town and Country Pest Control: Strategies for Keeping Out Rodents from Urban and Rural Areas
Strategies for Pest Control for City and Country City and country life differ in a variety of ways, but certain species have managed to adapt to basically all living conditions. Raccoons learn to live in garbage cans and squirrels use wires to make it from tree to tree. Rats and mice stop settling for living in the barn, and start … Read More
Dealing With Birds Around Your Home
Birds as Pests – Dangers and Solutions Typically when people think of pests, they imagine various kinds of bugs. However, as many homeowners have had the sad occasion to discover, birds can also be pests. Depending on the species and the number of birds you’re dealing with, the severity of the problem can range from annoying to life-threatening. Risks Bird … Read More