Effective Ways To Prevent Roof Rat Infestation In Arizona
Roof rats are a relatively new pest to Arizona but wreak havoc and leave damage wherever they go. These pests are generally smaller than sewer rats, but can grow to be up to 18 inches in length! Roof rats tend to be black, with sleeker bodies than other types of rats. They can be distinguished from other rats by their large ears and pointed faces.
As their name suggests, roof rats are excellent climbers and tend to build their nests …
Identifying Brown Recluse Infestations & What To Do If You Find One
Are you wondering whether you have brown recluse spiders lurking in your Arizona home? Brown recluse spiders live throughout the southwest and are known invasive pests in the Phoenix area. Once a brown recluse spider gets into a home or office, they can live comfortably and will grow their population into the thousands.
Not only does this give most people the creepy-crawlies, but brown recluse spiders have developed a reputat …
Strategies To Treat & Prevent Pavement Ant Infestations
Pavement ants are a type of ants that infest homes and businesses. It’s likely that they came to North America on 18th century ships. Since that time, these pesky creatures have slowly made their way across the continent. Pavement ants form huge colonies ranging from 3000 to as many as 10,000 ants and usually require the help of Ahwatukee pest control to eradicate from homes.
Identifying Pavement Ants
Although many people think a …
Things You Can Do To Keep Pests Away In Your Home
You may not think much about pests during the winter since you know that they are more active in the summer. But it’s important to remember that pests are also active in the winter – they’re just active in places that are warmer and that have a source of food and water. And that’s precisely what makes your home so attractive to them during the winter!
Rats, spiders, and other pests will come inside your home looking for a cozy spot to …
Termites are really just ants that like to eat wood, right? So how bad a problem are they really? That’s what you might think, but the reality is a little more nuanced than that, and the problem can get really bad if you have termites on your property. Though they are small, termites are relentless. They work non-stop, and they are eating machines. It may take them a long time, but they can chew your house down to a pile of sawdust.
The termites you have are not the only termites you wi …
If the thought of termites settling into your home terrifies you, just wait until you learn more about how they operate. They are non-stop eating and sleeping machines. They stop only long enough to reproduce or to build new tunnels to reach new sources of food.
Fortunately, something that is integral to their reproductive cycle is also something that helps you identify that you have termites in your house. Of course, getting a Glendale termite inspection and ongoing termite treatment is …
When the temperatures drop, you are more likely to snuggle up inside your home and try to stay warm. You aren’t as likely to go poking around your house to do repairs or updates, and you aren’t as likely to go outside to do yard work. Therefore, you aren’t as likely to notice any termite activity around your home, which may lead you to believe that you don’t have to worry about termites in the winter.
The truth is that you have to worry about termites all year long, no matter wher …
Artificial grass offers a number of benefits for Arizona homeowners. You don’t have to endlessly water it to keep it green in the Arizona heat. You don’t have to mow, aerate, fertilize, and seed it. You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars and hours tending it and keeping it looking good.
But one benefit of Mesa synthetic grass that is often overlooked is that it can cut down on the pest population in your yard – and, therefore, your home. Here’s how:
Take Away a Food Sou …
Mesa is a wonderful place to settle down. Residents enjoy a sunny climate for most of the year, and they enjoy a close-knit, community atmosphere while still having easy access to all the business, educational, and recreational opportunities that are available in the Phoenix metro area. Yet for all the perks that Mesa residents enjoy, they also have to deal with some drawbacks – chief among them being termites.
What Mesa zip codes are prone to termite issues? 85201, 85210, 85205, 85207, …
Termites can devastate your home if left unchecked. It doesn’t take them long to chew through structural beams and cause extensive damage. Getting a regular termite inspection and control in Mesa to catch the problem while it is still manageable. You’ll save your house a lot of damage and save yourself a lot of money.
If you spy the beginnings of a termite infestation in a pile of wood in your crawl space or some firewood next to your house, for example, you can use some natural treat …
