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Scorpions and Cooler Temperatures

As temperatures drop in Arizona, scorpions will hunker down in homes. Scorpions are rarely found in groups during the summer, but when the temperature goes down, they group together in cracks or crevices within homes. It is common to find them in a baseboard, shoes, bags, laundry baskets, attics, and garages with storage areas. Basically,…

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Question on “Should we get a cat for Scorpions”

We have been asked many times…“Should I get a cat to rid my Scorpions” There seems to be a myth out there that cats are immune to scorpion stings. It is not true! What is true: cats can see scorpions more readily than humans can, and they are more agile than us. Cats are not…

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It’s raining outside – should I cancel my pest control?

Not recommended. First, you have to think like a Scorpion or other pest. When there is rain, many people think pest control treatments will be washed up with the rain, so they reschedule for another day. The truth is No – Keep in mind it’s usually dry around the windows, door frames, and cracks where…

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Tips for keeping pests out of your restaurant

We are seeing many complaints online of cockroach sightings and other pests from customers who patronize restaurants or take out, so we put together some guidelines. A pest control problem can cause serious problems for any commercial restaurant. Even a single pest can contaminate your food storage and will be a deterrent for customers to…

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Got Springtails?

We can identify if they are Springtails and help find the water source and mold/mildew of where they are coming from. Once the source is found it will need to be corrected. These guys love to be around shade and moisture. On the exterior of your home breeding environments for them are places where standing…

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WHAT ARE THOSE LITTLE BLACK BUGS?

Chinch Bugs naturally exist in our environment here in Arizona. If you or others in your neighborhood have grass in front or back yards, they may be resting and reproducing deep in the moist thatch of your healthy lawn. The thatch is near the soil surface. Keeping the grass watered daily can prevent Chinch bugs from…

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Scorpion King Exterminating can control and kill what’s bugging you

If you’re frequently finding flies in your home, we can help you control the problem. With an experienced eye, we’ll help you target places where they might populate, determine what kind of fly you’re dealing with, and control to rid the population of flies at every stage of their life cycle, from egg to adult.…

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Ticks!!!

Scorpion King Exterminating is sending this to you because you may have already inquired about Tick service or need to know how Ticks should be treated for optimal results. We not only treat, we like to educate our customers. So here are some great truths and pro tips moving forward. Ticks may attack your yard…

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Home Pest Seal Service for your Arizona home

One of the best ways to limit unwanted intrusions by Bark Scorpions, insects, rodents, and other pests is to deny them entry — a procedure known as pest proofing or Home Pest Seal. Many pests seek refuge in homes, garages, attics, and other areas of your home in response to their own pest behaviors, changes in…

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Crickets

You may be seeing Crickets in your home or business Crickets are a dark-colored insect with a long antenna that jumps, eats plants, and makes a chirping sound by rubbing together their forewings. An example of a cricket is the insect that creates the chirping noise heard in rural areas at night. Crickets are not…

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