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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 […]
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 […]
Ah, summer in Phoenix. Blazing hot temperatures and (mostly) dry air. With conditions like these, most organisms try to find ways to NOT act like busy bees. But carpenter bees are different. Instead of slowing down and hiding out for the summer, these guys are at their most active. How can you spot a carpenter […]
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 […]
What do you get when you cross a spider with a werewolf? We’re not sure either – but it might be something close to a wolf spider. They certainly look like it! But are wolf spiders really that dangerous? Let’s take a look… What does a Wolf Spider look like? The term “wolf spider” refers […]
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 […]
