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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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
