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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.

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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.

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Posted in Bed Bugs Bugs

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.

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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,…

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Harvester Ants Can Sting

What a lot of people don’t know is that Harverster Ants can actually sting like a Wasp!

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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…

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Posted in Bugs High Desert Pest Control Weed Control

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.

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Posted in Bugs Pest Control

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.

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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.

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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…

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