by Ashley Nardecchia | Aug 20, 2019 | Blog
COMMON ARIZONA SPIDERS AND ARACHNIDS Spiders are one of the most commonly encountered pests in Arizona. Spiders are also one of the stealthiest pests, tending to lurk in out-of-the-way locations where they can blend in with their surroundings. Often, this stealthy... by Ashley Nardecchia | Aug 19, 2019 | Blog
COMMON ARIZONA SPIDERS AND ARACHNIDS Spiders are one of the most commonly encountered pests in Arizona. Spiders are also one of the stealthiest pests, tending to lurk in out-of-the-way locations where they can blend in with their surroundings. Often, this stealthy... 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...