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• News from the Grand Canyon

  “Monthly plague monitoring to start at Grand Canyon” So why would I post something like this? Several years ago I was visiting Montezuma’s Castle off I-17... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• What Are My 2 Toughest Pest Complaints?

  

  I probably get more calls about these two things than anything else and to make matters more exasperating not much can be done. #1 – Honeybees coming to your... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Lyme Disease – the Debate

  Great article on debate whether Lyme Disease is a chronic disease. Study may suggest some correlation to Global Warming – OK I said it. Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Something Sneaky Came Our Way, What Was It?

  

  Well it didn’t surprise at all, when you see this many crickets you are bound to see a spider or two. Let me tell you this Black Widow was huge, she was almost... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Have You Ever Tried DIY for German Roaches?

  

  The biggest issue I have with DIY (Do It Yourself) pest control is that most people don’t understand bugs. If you have the knowledge then you can deal with the... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Rattlesnakes and Information You Might Need

  

  Two recent articles on rattlesnakes in the news, great information as many people are know hiking and interacting with critters in the desert. Our calls have... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• What About Those High School Senior’s and Their Pranks?

  “72,000 Ladybugs released in High School as Senior Prank” OK I was intrigued when I read this and of course since it was bug related had to pass it along. Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Do All Rats Scavenge for Food, Are They Opportunistic?

  

  I have a friend that had a detached garage, he was doing some work and noticed that the dog food bag had a hole. He did some investigating and found that he... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Did You Know That May is “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness” Month

  

  . The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and ProBest Pest Management recommends the following tips for safeguarding homes against pests that cause... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• What Can You Do to Prevent Termite Activity in Your Garage?

  

  Soapbox Alert  —–  Soapbox Alert One of the hardest things that I run across when dealing with termites in the garage are built in shelves. The problem is... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• I Need to Find a Pest Professional, How Can I Do That That?

  

  One of the many benefits of belonging to a Professional Association are the great benefits and this benefit actually helps consumers find a “PRO” in their... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Oh Oh, Houston We Have a Problem

  

  “Scorpion sting woman on plane” A flight out of LA had a bit of an issue with a feisty scorpion. Scorpions can hitch a ride but accidently getting into boxes an... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Interesting Facts About Toilets and the Bugs. Did You Know This?

  “Ants build toilets, too.” Bugs and certain animals may be smarter than we think. Actually I think its about keeping themselves clean and not walking through... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Large Mosquito Or Crane Fly?

  

  One of the calls I get this time of year concerns this little fellow above, the Crane Fly. It looks like a mosquito on steroids and are in the same Order Dipter... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• What is a Pretreat and Why Do I See Termites in Garages More Often?

  

  A pretreat is done just before the pouring of concrete and is designed to prevent termites from coming up penetrations of the slab of concrete. Post constructio... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Fantastic and Beautiful Tree in Phoenix, Arizona

  

  I think this is a Orchid Tree, Bauhinia variegate. The honeybees were going crazy on this tree, it sounded like a whirling buzzing noise and the tree was covere... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Hey Its Just a Beetle Or is It?

  

  Looks can be deceiving because this little fellow looks harmless enough but some of these beetles can squirt a toxic spray at you. Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Why a Little Fungus Can Cause Serious Issues?

  

  Water will find the path of least resistance and often times can cause more and more issues with a home. Let’s imagine that a chimney at the roofline is not... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Did You Have Any Idea? Cockroaches May Have Personalities…

  This article appears in the “Royal Society Publishing” “Group personality during collective decision-making: a multi-level approach. Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• A Little Fun at Valentine’s Day

  A zoo in San Francisco has a weird way to say I Love You to spurned ex-someone’s – “Zoo offers creepy way to get even with exes“ What about the feelings of the... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE