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A small Arizona Blonde Tarantula on a gloved hand

Arizona Blonde Tarantulas Have More Fun!

on May 30, 2023 in Spiders

Ok, maybe not – Arizona Blonde Tarantulas tend to be solitary and docile despite their terrifying looks. We found this little one in our front yard a few weeks ago. Desert tarantulas are notoriously difficult to identify with certainty, but we think its an Arizona Blonde Tarantula. (Other common names for them include the Mexican […]

Picture of a mosquito on a finger

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 […]

A close-up picture of a Black Widow spider on its web, showing its red hourglass marking as a warning.

Black Widows – What You Need To Know

on March 26, 2019 in Spiders

Just about any spider can inspire fear and disgust in the average person, which is unfortunate. Many spiders are harmless to humans and beneficial to the environment. Black widows on the other hand are an exception. Though they are beneficial to the environment in the wild, they are definitely not harmless to humans. Read on […]

A picture of a Common Desert Centipede found crawling on the floor of one of the utility room of one of our customers.

The Desert Centipede – FAQs

on February 20, 2019 in Centipedes

Sooo…centipedes. The ultimate creepy crawlies. You’ve found one in your home and it looks creepy and dangerous – but is it? In this article, we will discuss the Common Desert Centipede specifically, a.k.a the Tiger Centipede, Banded Desert Centipede, Sonoran Desert Centipede, or Scolopendra Polymorpha (if you wanna get nerdy). We will cover its characteristics, […]

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Winter Visitor Pest Control Checklist

on October 27, 2017 in Cockroaches, Crickets, Rodents, Scorpions, Snakes, Spiders, Termites

Welcome back, Winter Visitors! As you know, your vacant homes have been locked up and unattended through intense heat from the summer and humidity from the monsoon. You may find that many pests have taken advantage of your absence and have become squatters in your home. Further, thanks to the monsoon moisture over the summer, […]

A closeup image of a mosquito biting the arm of a human. These mosquitoes can carry the Zyka virus.

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 […]