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. […]
Recluse Spiders in Arizona
Spiders are one of the most feared arachnids, even though the majority of them are not harmful or venomous. In fact, the United States only has three common, venomous spider groups: black widow, brown widow, and the recluse spider groups. Recluse spiders are a growing fear among Arizona residents, because their bite is extremely venomous, […]
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 […]
5 Tips To Keep Ants Out Of Your Home
Ants can be one of the biggest nuisances for you and your family. In fact, a survey conducted by OnePoll for Zevo indicated that ants are the third most hated pest, trailing behind cockroaches and spiders. Even though ants don’t directly harm humans, people clearly do not want them invading their homes. They travel in […]
Average Termite Treatment Cost in Phoenix, AZ
The first thing that most people do when they notice a termite infestation in their house is either panic or get frustrated, which is then shortly followed by a worry for what the price will be to solve the problem. Termites are particularly an issue in the Grand Canyon State; in fact, Arizona is the […]
How Weather Affects Insect Problems
Arizona, although a great place to live with scenic views and a relatively low cost of living, is one of the worst states for pests. The hot and dry desert terrain welcomes a multitude of pest problems, especially termites, spiders, and scorpions. Unfortunately, infestations can still occur all year round, even outside of the scorching […]
Arizona Centipedes: Common Types
Arizona may not be among the worst states in the US for centipede infestations, but it is still a problem to watch out for, especially because some centipedes can have painful stings or bites to humans and pets (unlike other pests, such as termites or crickets). Urban Dest Pest Control has handled its fair share […]
