Crane Flies – Less Than Meets The Eye (Much Less)

on April 22, 2025 in General Pests, Mosquitoes

You might have noticed a bug in your house that flies around almost drunkenly with huge wings, long creepy legs, and a mouth that appears to be capable of stinging and wondered, “What the heck is that?” Well, it just might be a crane fly. Read on to find out more… What is a crane […]

West Nile Virus, Mosquitoes, and You!

on November 3, 2021 in Mosquitoes, West Nile Virus

Our first draft of this post came after reports of the first death of West Nile in the Valley this year. In the short time since then, that count has risen to NINETEEN! An exceptionally high death rate in and of itself, according to a local news source we’ve also broken our previous record of […]

“Just add water!”…to get Termites, Weeds, and Pests.

on February 4, 2017 in Cockroaches, Crickets, Landscaping, Lawn, Mosquitoes, Rodents, Scorpions, Spiders, Termites

As you’ve probably noticed, the Phoenix area has seen a lot of rain in recent weeks. Summer’s right around the corner, so we hope you’re enjoying it while you can! But the extra moisture has a downside – it benefits termites, weeds, and household pets alike. Termites Due to the amount of rain in the […]

Mosquitoes: What You Need To Know

on June 21, 2016 in Mosquitoes

Summertime brings a lot for us to deal with in the Phoenix area: rising electric bills, scorching heat, UV rays from the long days of sunshine, and bug infestations. Mosquitoes in particular! Why are mosquitoes so active in the summertime? The Phoenician summer features a combination of conditions that enable mosquitoes to thrive. First, there […]