Monsoon Rains Are Coming – Be Prepared

As we all know in Tucson, the rain is coming!  We’re coming up to that point where the Monsoon is right around the corner.  It’s important to prepare not only to ensure that the rain won’t cause damage to your home, but also not be an ideal spot for pests to hang out with the […]

Have You Had a Termite Inspection Recently?

Termites are a common problem that can cause serious damage to your home if left untreated. These small insects feed on wood and other cellulose materials, and can quickly destroy the structure and integrity of your home. In this article, we will explore the importance of protecting your home from termites and the steps you […]

Tucson Cockroach Tips

Tucson Cockroach Removal

Have a big problem with cockroaches infesting your Tucson home or business? Cockroaches are a common household pest that can be difficult to get rid of once they have established themselves in your home. Keeping cockroaches out of your home requires a combination of cleaning, sealing entry points, eliminating moisture, storing food properly, and using […]

Have Wasps? Now What?

Tucson Wasp Control

Wasps can be incredibly annoying when they decide to set up shop in your yard or even attached to your home. Moreover, they can be very dangerous as well, especially to children or pets. Tucson is home to several varieties of wasps, but the most common we’ll see here in the Southwest is the Paper […]

Problems with Ants in Tucson?

Tucson Ant Control

Ants are one of the most common household pests that people have to deal with. Tucson homeowners can attest to how commonly our desert-dwelling friends want to come into our cool homes for food. They can be quite annoying and difficult to get rid of once they have established a colony inside your home. However, […]

Do Bees Really Lose Their Stingers?

We’ve all heard the legend that once a bee stings you, it will lose its stinger and die. While that can be true in some species, many species of bees don’t even have stingers. Here in the Southwest, we will primarily encounter Africanized honeybees, carpenter bees, wasps, and hornets. The variety of bees that will […]

Bee & Wasp Tips

As we’ve already covered, Bee Season is here and there is always a possibility that your home or yard end up being a perfect home for an ambitious new colony! Here are some basic tips to keep bees from causing you trouble. Some of these tips can be more important than others if you or […]

How to Keep Crickets Out of Your Home

We’re all pretty familiar with common crickets found in most Tucson homes. They’re yellowish-brown with a variety of darker markings, and they range from about 1/3 to 2/3 of an inch in length. In terms of pest classification, they’re “nuisance pests” which means they’re not dangerous, but that doesn’t mean that they are harmless either. […]

Keeping Mice Out of Your Garage

Winter is coming faster in Tucson and the last thing we want to do is ruin the Holiday spirit with a mouse infestation! As the months get colder, mice naturally begin to seek shelter and our homes are the most readily available refuge that keeps them warm, and in my cases, also provides food. While […]

Tips to Keep Bugs Out of Your Garage

Keep your garage pest free

Garages usually offer a lot more access to bugs than our homes. From the large garage door opening to plenty of ventilation sources, lack of light, and lots of out of sight corners it’s a natural place for bugs to get out of the heat or cold. So how do you usually keep your garage […]