Did you know that there are multiple breeds of rats like there are dogs? Of course, we all know rats can come in different sizes, but another common mistake made by homeowners is mistaking small rats for mice and vice versa. We will review the differences between the...
Although there are many rodent species worldwide, it turns out that only a handful of them are responsible for causing the majority of damage to humans. But what kinds of rats and mice can get into your house and cause harm? In this post, we’ll describe the...
by Shaku Nair, Dawn Gouge, Carol Olson, Shujuan Li, Ursula Schuch, Gene Hall, and Peter Ellsworth Giant mesquite bugs (Thasus neocalifornicus) are a common sight in desert southwest landscapes, particularly on mesquite trees during May-August. These impressively...
Even in desert climates, weeds plague our lives. In Arizona, winter rains and monsoons lead to a considerable amount of weed growth both Fall and Spring. Because of this, it’s easy to spend hours hunched over, gloves on, while relentlessly pulling weeds only to wake...
Wintertime in Arizona is coming faster than you think, and the local spiders and scorpions are known to take shelter and go to ground in the winter months. Your house can make a very tempting abode to wait for springtime to roll around again. Additionally, shorter...
Is It Scorpion Season In Arizona? Scorpions are a familiar sight for homeowners in Tucson-area communities. Unlike other pests, they are much more than just a nuisance. They are tiny, yet dangerous arachnids. Their stings pose a real threat to children, adults, and...
