Some cockroach species are known to transmit disease-causing organisms, and are most often implicated in the transmission of Salmonella, often the causal agent of food poisoning. German cockroaches also cause respiratory problems to individuals sensitive to the allergens they produce.
Most cockroaches are tropical or sub-tropical in origin and generally live outdoors. However, some species have…
INSECTS RETURN ENGAGEMENT — After a brief Southern Arizona winter, you probably aren’t complaining about the recent warmer temperatures, but your attitude might change once those pesky insects come a-knockin’.
Vaughn Smith is the manager of GreenShield Pest Control home office in Tucson. “We already treated a home with a serious black-widow issue,” he reports.
Fortunately for…
It’s not long before it really starts to warm up and bugs will become even more active than they are now (They wander about all year here in Southern Arizona, dang it!). We recommend that you consider taking the following steps before the bug hordes step up their attacks on your home and hearth:
1) Remove…
Don’t let the headline scare you, but Arizona is home to a few pests that can kill. This post is informational in nature, and precautions should be taken to ensure these creatures do not come into contact with you or your loved ones.
As always, consult a licensed professional when dealing with any pest but…
Fall and Winter months bring along festive colors and holiday cheer, but also the most rodent infestations. An estimated 28% of homes in the western U.S. will encounter a rodent problem.
Mice and rats are more than just food-nibblers. They carry diseases and can ruin property and electrical wiring. Given their short reproduction cycles, a…