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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 […]

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, […]

An image of one of the Valleys roof rats in grass

Roof Rats Are Scoping Out Your House!

on October 22, 2018 in Rodents

One of our employees woke up one morning recently and found this little guy hanging out in his front yard. (We took it as a sign that we should kick off our redesigned blog with a post about rats!) This particular rat is one of the many roof rats infesting the Valley. They are also […]

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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, […]

An image of termites in Arizona and their tubes sprawling out from a crack in concrete

Termites In Arizona – ‘Tis the Season!

on September 1, 2016 in Termites

Termites in Arizona – it’s not a question of “If?” but “When?”. The monsoon season is almost done, but its effects are far from over. All of that moisture in recent weeks has laid the groundwork for termites to flourish. The soil is softer and more moist, making it easier for them to build tubes […]