Jul 13, 2021 | Bed Bug Control, Pest & Weed Control
You have washed your sheets numerous times. You used bleach. You even bought some harsh-smelling spray from the store and sprayed it all over the affected area. You were determined to handle your bed bug problem without calling an exterminator. You might be asking... read more
Jun 29, 2021 | Pest & Weed Control
This is a fascinating topic. Every year around this time of year (more specifically – monsoon season) here in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Glendale, Surprise, Arizona – just to mention a few surrounding cities here in the Arizona Desert. Our monsoon... read more
May 25, 2021 | Pest & Weed Control
There are many types of scorpions in Arizona. More than 30 species make the Grand Canyon State their home. But which scorpions in Arizona are dangerous and which aren’t? They can all be painful. Even the least dangerous one here will give you a sting on par with a bad... read more
May 11, 2021 | Pest & Weed Control, Scorpion Control
What’s that on the floor? A thick clump of dust? Pet hair? But pet hair doesn’t skitter, does it? Is it…oh no, it’s a scorpion. This is the reverse of, “It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no it’s Superman.” Instead of excitement, your heart plummets. How are scorpions getting... read more
Apr 27, 2021 | Flea & Tick Control, Pest & Weed Control
Starting at the end of March, we start to see tick activity slowly increase. As we approach July, the tick population explodes, staying active through September. If our winter is warmer than usual, tick season can last even longer. 4 Way to Avoid Tick Bites As the... read more
Apr 13, 2021 | Pest & Weed Control, Termite Control
If you live in Arizona, it is a pretty sure thing that you have seen termites in your home or in someone else’s home. Termites are a battle all the time, but since spring and summer is the peak season in Arizona, they present even more of a problem for homeowners.... read more
Mar 30, 2021 | Bed Bug Control, Pest & Weed Control
Great question here in Phoenix, Arizona, when almost every summer day feels like a scorcher, most of us Phoenicians will say, “it’s hot enough”. However, if you’re a bed bug, it may not be hot enough… That’s right, we need at least 122° for at least a couple hours to... read more
Mar 16, 2021 | Pest & Weed Control, Scorpion Control
Scorpions are common in the southern and southwest regions of the United States. Most scorpions are not poisonous and their sting is similar to a bee’s sting. There are however, two species of scorpions that are poisonous and they are found in the southwestern states.... read more
Feb 23, 2021 | Pest & Weed Control, Rodent Control
One of the single most common pests Phoenix homeowners have to deal with is the rock squirrel. Sometimes called a ground squirrel, these pests can damage your garden and your entire lawn, leaving a huge mess behind. Understanding Rock Squirrels These are actually... read more
Jan 26, 2021 | Pest & Weed Control, Rodent Control
Why Do I Have Rats? Rats are attracted to things that make their lives a little bit easier – the same things that most of us would want. Food that is easy to get to. Warm, comfortable shelter. A place that keeps them safe from predators. A human home is an excellent... read more
Jan 25, 2021 | Disinfecting Service, Pest & Weed Control
As increased fears and uncertainty about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to spread throughout the country, Invader Pest Management, one of Arizona’s leading local companies, announced a new service to meet the growing need of disinfection in businesses. The... read more
Jan 12, 2021 | Pest & Weed Control, Scorpion Control
In Arizona scorpions are one of the main pests that professional pest control companies deal with on a routine basis. Scorpions are native to the hot arid desert environment provided by areas in and around the Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Peoria, and Cave Creek... read more
Jan 11, 2021 | Pest & Weed Control, Scorpion Control
You might ask, “why is the weather so important when you’re trying to predict scorpion behavior?” Excellent question! If you are a scorpion, you have been overwintering somewhere warm, and you don’t tend to move around a lot in the winter, because in order to survive... read more
Dec 29, 2020 | Bed Bug Control, Pest & Weed Control
As I was reading the news and notes from the industry and the insect world, I came across the Top 10 Worst Bed bug treatment methods. And while some of these may be somewhat humorous, for many people, bed bugs are no laughing matter. Rubbing Alcohol / Baking Soda – a... read more
Dec 15, 2020 | Bed Bug Control, Pest & Weed Control
Arizona joins Maine, Illinois, and New York as the first states to have enacted substantive bed bug related legislation. Governor Jan Brewer signed into law legislation assigning various responsibilities to landlords and tenants pertaining to bed bugs in multi-family... read more
