by Ryan Horn | Nov 5, 2018 | Ask the Expert, The Bug Blog
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...
by Ryan Horn | Oct 4, 2018 | Must Read, The Bug Blog
In the Tucson area, there are many species of spiders that make themselves unwelcome house guests. While some are fairly harmless pests, such as the tiny jumping spider and the hulking tarantula, there are some arachnids you really need to look out for. Today we are...
by Ryan Horn | May 15, 2018 | Ask the Expert, The Bug Blog
If you have lived in Arizona for more than a day, you probably have already encountered a scorpion. Between the Arizona Stripedtail, Arizona bark, and Arizona giant hairy scorpions; this state is practically crowded with these pesky arachnids. However, if you are...
by Ryan Horn | Apr 5, 2018 | Ask the Expert, Must Read, The Bug Blog
You may never see a scorpion, but if you move to, or visit, Arizona, it’s good to learn some information about these arachnids. Arizona is home to over 30 different species of scorpions, but, the most venomous is the Arizona bark scorpion. Following are 19 facts...
by Ryan Horn | Nov 9, 2017 | Health and Environment, The Bug Blog
In past articles, we have talked about potential health problems that can be caused by bites from the bloodsucking hitchhikers known as ticks. While many of them are life-threatening, such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Fever, there is a new tick-related illness...
by Ryan Horn | Sep 28, 2017 | Pest Solutions, The Bug Blog
You may approach the prospect with dread, but there is no denying that a cockroach infestation is a possible event some time in your homeowning experience. Arizona has the unwelcome distinction of being one of the top ten most cockroach-infested urban areas in the...
