The clover mite tribe can become pests indoors after heavy rain, excessive heat or a change in the season, which stimulate massive numbers to enter buildings. The mites appear as tiny moving dark spots to the naked eye, crawling around walls, windows and doors. Crushing the mites to kill them leaves a reddish spot. Fortunately,…
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…