Reasons to Avoid DIY Pest Treatments
Having any sort of pest infestation in or around your house is an awful feeling! No one likes to have insects or other animals lurking around. Many homeowners, in an attempt to rid their homes of these unwanted visitors, turn to DIY treatments to get rid of them. What is a DIY Pest Treatment? DIY […]
The Challenges Of Spring Pest Control
It can be so frustrating to deal with pests of any kind in and around your home. This frustration can be heightened when you can’t seem to get rid of the problem, no matter how hard you try, and when all you want to do is enjoy your home. Spring is a hot time for […]
Common Summer Pests In Arizona
No one likes having pests in or around their home. Unfortunately, the warm summer weather can mean an increase in some of your least favorite pests. In this blog, we will discuss what some of those more common summer pests are in Arizona. Arizona’s Pests Though it’s unpleasant to think about, there are many pests […]
Common Spring Pests in Arizona
Spring is in full swing here in the Grand Canyon state. On top of pretty weather, longer nights, and fun times, that also means the return of active, spring pests. If you aren’t careful and proactive with your pest prevention, your house could quickly succumb to a devastating pest infestation. Luckily, your friends at Urban […]
What is Termidor? Everything You Need to Know
When implementing proper pest control, a few things come to mind that separate professional pest control from do-it-yourself (DIY) pest control: training, experience, and chemical treatments. With DIY pest control in terms of termites and ants, you can certainly try to fend off pests with bait traps or other sprays, but virtually nothing does the […]
Should You Do Your Own Pest Control?
While you may not be too worried about most pests during the cold winter, spring –and its pests– are right around the corner. Like most people in the Phoenix area, you’re probably worried about termites, cockroaches, spiders, mice, and more infesting your home. But with the hot and dry desert climate, Arizona pests can be […]
10 Ways to Prevent Pest Infestations
Just because the summer season and warmer weather are gone, that doesn’t mean your home is impenetrable from a pest infestation. The patterns and behaviors of pests certainly differ during the winter, so it’s important to stay vigilant to any signs of pests and do your part to keep them out. Before you know it, […]
Winter Pests in Arizona and How to Prevent Them
As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, many pests become virtually absent. The most annoying of them, such as bees, mosquitoes, and flies, a hideaway for the winter, and homeowners rejoice without their annoyance. But just because some pests are gone for the winter does not mean all of them are gone. […]
How Does Hot and Dry Weather Affect Pests?
You may notice that pests are more of a problem during the summer, and there’s a reason behind that. As you may know, insects are cold-blooded, so they rely on the outside temperature for heat. When there the weather is warmer, that also means they have more energy, making them more active and visible to […]
