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Southwestern Desert Centipede
I haven’t met anyone that doesn’t get a little creeped out when a big centipede crawls across the floor at night.
Praying Mantis
Even though their function in life is basically the same as a spider, most people don’t have a phobia about the Praying Mantis like they do arachnids.
Bed Bug Infestations On the Rise
Bed bug infestations have been increasing across the country. They’re found primarily in hotels, motels, and resorts but we’ve seen them in residences too.
Drywood Termite Pellets
People always ask what to look for around the house to tell if they have a termite infestation. If you have a Drywood termite problem,…
Harvester Ants Can Sting
What a lot of people don’t know is that Harverster Ants can actually sting like a Wasp!
Annual Cicadas Buzzing in the Trees
Ever wonder what that annoying buzzing sound coming from your tree is? Well it could be a Cicada. The Grand Western Cicada or sometimes called…
Rain Brings High Desert Weeds
With the rains in the high desert, we get more weeds. Insects, snakes, and rodents take cover in the weeds, so remove them to prevent pests near your house.
Cockroaches in the Cracks
The American and Oriental roach like the outdoors and really have no reason to be inside – they just end up there from time to time. The best way to avoid an overpopulation of these guys is to have your home treated earlier in the season.
Stinging Pests
We’ve added another page to our Common Pests area about everybody’s least favorite flying insects – the kind that sting! You’ll find it under the title Wasps, Hornets, and Yellow Jackets.
Love is in the Air……..for Tarantulas
Well, the tarantula mating season is in full swing in the Verde Valley. Just yesterday I came across three in Sedona and Cottonwood. This time of…