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• Often Confused with Termites, Mud Dauber Wasp

  

  Every once in a while we get a call from someone thinking they have termites. The picture is a mud dauber wasp, the female constructs this nest out of dirt. Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Termite Architects

  

  Take a look at the termite mud tube – it is amazing but it came down the drywall, past the baseboard onto the foundation slab and then catty corner away from th... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• How Much Termite Pressure is on Your Home?

  

  Photo by FMC So just how much pressure is on your home, that question is important and many factors play into this equation. If you live on the East Coast or... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Rats and Their Gnawing Dilema

  

  Rodents in general need to work down their teeth and this is often done on materials harder than their teeth. Every once in awhile I’ll notice some wiring on... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Termites – ProBest Pest Pest Management

  

  Sometimes when addressing a termite issue in a home, it really pays to know your stuff. I look at distance from the outside of the home, I look for cracks and... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• It’s Termite Season in Arizona.

  

  They are munching at wood 24/7/365 and frankly speaking you know it’s just a matter of time before they get to your home. Termites consume wood or cellulose... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Spiders and Fear, What is It All About?

  

  You know that I’m not a big fan of spiders, maybe the reason I got into the pest control or bug business. Some researchers in the UK explained why we might be... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Honey is Good for the Soul, Honeybees Are Busy for Us.

  

  We finally found a local honey producer, so we can finally sell honey at our little Contract US Post Office and pest management office. 1 lb Pure Raw Arizona... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Termites in the Kitchen – It Does Happen

  

  This little termite mud tube popped up inside a kitchen cabinet, actually came up the inside crack from the stem wall of the home. Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• What Do You Want to Know by ProBest Pest Management!

  

  What do you know about daddy-long-leg spiders? Remember the story about Daddy-Long-legs being extremely venomous. For true daddy-long-legs, the opilionids, the... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• It’s Not Always About the Scorpions, How About Visiting Arizona? Cave Creek

  

  I love this little place Cave Creek, its mainly one road but it is action packed with some unique places. From the Horny Toad to the Buffalo Chip Saloon and man... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Subterranean Shelter Or Mud Tubes

  

  Subterranean termites going up a small electrical wiring on the side of a home. I’m always amazed at how much they will go through to gain access into a... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Why is Sanitation Important to Controlling Pest and Rodents?

  

  You’ve seen those hoarder shows and you know the reason why your home or business shouldn’t be cluttered. But why do people collect or let their homes become a... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Why is It Important to Keep out the Bugs and Rats?

  

  From almost the dawn of man, rodents and bugs have been trying to stay close to us. Why you ask, I think the main reason is that we tend to want to stay dry... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• The Plague Rears Its Ugly Head in Flagstaff Area.

  From time to time the Plague comes to the front of the news, we occasionally have the Plague at the 4 corners area of Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado. Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• It All Works If Everyone Does Their Job, What is It?

  Bugs can and will move if given the opportunities. I have spoken about this before and I train my technicians to know about the bugs in others areas just so we... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Bug Zoo Almost Had Some New Additions

  

  While we were cleaning the Leopard Gecko’s tank this morning we found that she had laid some eggs. Don’t know exactly when but it looks like they are not... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• What is the BIG Question for This Time of Year?

  

  I think the question I get asked the most at this time of year is “Why am I seeing more bugs in my house than any other time of year”? So lets imagine that you... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Why Am I Seeing Mosquitoes in Arizona?

  

  I have noticed lately especially after the rains that we have had numerous calls about flying biting mosquitoes. With all the monsoon rains, a lot of the... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Send Us Those Bug Pictures Via Email, Text Or by Snail Mail.

  

  There are a lot of ways to figure out what that bug may be, there are apps and others who offer many ways of informing you on that bug. Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE