It wouldn’t be fall without a trip or two to the local pumpkin patch to pick and carve one of your very own in advance of your favorite fall holiday. But guess who else loves pumpkins? Rats and other pests! With an estimated 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins grown in the US every year, rats…
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Arizona Brown Recluse Spider Prevention
Arizona Brown Recluse Spider Prevention To avoid brown recluse spiders, avoid keeping clothing on the floor. Store clothing and shoes inside plastic containers, and shake out all clothing that has been in a hamper before wearing or washing. To get rid of brown recluse spiders, contact a brown recluse spider control professional. Brown recluse spiders…
Read moreControlling Scorpions in the Winter | Arizona Pest Control
Mild weather year-round is the reason why most people live in or visit Tucson. Miles of walking trails, gorgeous sunsets, awesome mountain views and… scorpions. No, that’s not a selling point of our fair city, but it is a reality most of us have learned to live with. Our temperate climate is a positive feature…
Read moreScorpions Use Different Venom Cocktails Depending On The Type Of Animal They Are Attacking
Scorpions Use Different Venom Cocktails Depending On The Type Of Animal They Are Attacking You would think that scorpions only inject their victims with one single type of venom. However, researchers have known for a while that scorpions contain three different subtypes of venom. The three different toxic chemicals that make up scorpion venom may…
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