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This little guy was spotted hanging around the front door of one of our houses last week, so it inspired us to do another blog on the infamous palo verde beetles. We wrote about them once before, but due to their size, ability to fly, and overall ferocious look, we figured they were worth a […]
Except for termites, scorpions are our most commonly called-about pest. We’re coming into the active season for them, and they are out in droves, so here’s a quick reminder about the dangers of their sting, and how to prevent them. What attracts scorpions into my home? Generally any one or a combination of these three […]
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 […]
Happy Termite Season! Just kidding – there’s nothing happy about it. But it definitely is the season. Have you had your annual termite inspection yet? Subterranean termites are rampant in Arizona, especially in the cooler months. Once they take up shop in your house, they won’t go away on their own. The damage they are […]
Everyone’s favorite house guests are back! It’s the summertime, and the house flies are out in full force. And though they like the heat, they don’t like it extreme or dry. The prospect of finding air conditioning, along with decomposing garbage in your trash bin (or yard, re: dog waste), are a combination of benefits […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
