Throughout history, and as far back as 500 B.C., the cricket has been synonymous with good luck and prosperity, particularly within Chinese culture. Their song, however, valued for its rhythmic and musical quality, is only produced by males of the species. Many people believe crickets make their sound when they rub their legs together. This […]
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Winter is the season when inspects go deep into the ground, often burrowing down to the root masses of plants to begin a period of a hibernation-like state. This, in conjunction with a reduced watering schedule, provides these pests with a nicely insulated relatively dry and comfortable place to spend their slumber. Spring is the
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Bed bugs are a major problem in today’s society. Until around 2010, they were relatively rare in the United States, but their prevalence has grown astronomically since then. Tiny and hard to see, bed bugs can cause itching and misery. They spread rapidly, and infestations usually require professional treatment. Yet many people are misinformed about
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Although spiders can be quite beneficial by trapping other pests in their webs, the fear of spiders is one of the most common phobias of all. In addition, both active and inactive spider webs can make your home look dirty and unkempt. Of course, some spiders, such as the black widow and Arizona brown recluse,
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Introduce a foreign dish or person into your home and watch your family react. Drop them or it right in the middle of the living room or the dinner table and watch the fireworks fly. This is a theme that has been tackled in movies, plays and television for years. Sidney Portier depicts this guest
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Next time, instead of checking your phone while stopped at a stoplight, take a look around. The desert Southwest is full of wonder and mystery. Notice anything unusual at the bottom of the buildings around you? Look closer at the tiny dirt trails snaking up the sides of their concrete bases. Have you ever wondered
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We love to adore the mouse. Whether you call them “Mickey”, “Minnie” or even “Mighty” the house mouse (Mus musculus) is one of the single most adaptable and prolific animals on this planet. Mice are specialists at using our food, water, and shelter, and adapting it to their needs. More problematic, however, is the fact
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The Desert Southwest, or more specifically, Arizona, does not have the famous Brown Recluse (Loxosceles reclusa) spider, but if you are getting your information from certain medical professionals, the internet (current source aside) or a “know it all” neighbor, you may believe otherwise. We do, however, have a very close relative. The Arizona Brown Spider
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Many of us have heard the old stories of families moving here to Arizona to escape the humidity, pollen, and pollution found in other parts of the country—all in an effort to find relief from allergies. We either have first-hand knowledge of this great escape, growing up as one of the “transplants,” or have friends
Few things will bring terror to a dog lover’s life like ticks and the specter of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF). In Arizona, this is not just an academic study, but a very real concern. A great deal of effort has gone into developing a plan to protect not just your dog, but also the
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