by Ashley Nardecchia | Aug 15, 2019 | Blog
You’ve heard of termites, but have you ever heard of subterranean termites? The name, subterranean, means existing under the ground. These wood devouring pests were given their name since they live in large, completely underground colonies that thrive in moist soils... by Ashley Nardecchia | Aug 8, 2019 | Blog
Arizona is home to many insects that can wreak havoc on your home (and leave you with some annoying, itchy bites), and the prevalent black widow warrants caution as it is more venomous than the rest. Black widow spiders are nocturnal and typically keep to themselves... by Ashley Nardecchia | Aug 1, 2019 | Blog
History of Roof Rats in the Phoenix Area The roof rat is also known as the black rat, even though it is not necessarily black in color, but rather is usually dark brown. The typical roof rat measures between 13 to 18 inches long, including its tail and is sleek,... 
by pestcontrol | Jun 23, 2017 | Blog, Mosquitoes
It was twelve years ago, summer of 2005, I stepped off the plane and onto the soil of Arizona to pursue a career in structural pest management. Mind you, I was born and raised in Minnesota (as many of my Midwest readers can relate) and the mental preparedness can only... 
by Joanna Fiorentino | Dec 5, 2016 | Blog, Household Pest Control, Weed Control
If your lawn is spotty or in need of a total replanting, consider planting grass from seed. Seeding is more economical than planting sod and seeds are available in a wide variety of grass species so you can choose the one best fitted to your area. Before buying your... 
by Joanna Fiorentino | Dec 4, 2016 | Blog, Household Pest Control
When you have a septic tank and system, you need to keep it clean and pumped on a regular basis. It is also important that you work toward controlling bugs, which are common in your septic tank. Here are some tips for keeping bugs out of the septic system. 1.Pour...