PEST IDENTIFICATION
What Bug Did I Find? Found something crawling, flying, or nesting in your Arizona home? Use this guide to identify it, learn whether it's dangerous, and know what to do next.
The most venomous scorpion in North America. Common in every Phoenix metro city. Stings are painful and can be medically serious for children and elderly.
The most common rat in the Phoenix area. They climb — getting in through roof vents, gaps in eaves, and unsealed pipe penetrations. Citrus trees are a major attractant.
Arizona's most destructive pest. They build underground colonies and tunnel into your home through the foundation. Damage is often hidden behind walls for months before you notice.
The most common indoor cockroach. Reproduces fast — a single female can produce 300+ offspring in her lifetime. Common in apartments, restaurants, and any kitchen.
Medically significant bite. Very common in Arizona garages and outdoor storage areas. They're shy and rarely bite unless pressed against skin.
Painful stings that leave white pustules. They build colonies in yards and can have multiple mounds connected underground. Common near irrigation and water sources.
Arizona has 13 rattlesnake species. Western Diamondback is the most common in the Valley. They're drawn to yards with rodent activity, cover, and water sources.
Major nuisance in Arizona. Droppings are acidic and damage roofing, vehicles, and outdoor surfaces. Nesting under solar panels is extremely common. We do trapping, netting, and spike installation.
Native to Arizona, they hoard materials and build nests. Known for chewing car wiring, AC lines, and pool equipment. Full exclusion is the only permanent solution.
Not dangerous, but they invade in huge numbers during monsoon season and attract scorpions. Controlling crickets is one of the most effective ways to reduce scorpion populations.
They hitchhike into your home on luggage, used furniture, or clothing. One of the hardest pests to eliminate without professional treatment. Heat treatment is the most effective method.
Paper wasps build open-comb nests under eaves and in sheltered spots. Stings are painful and can cause allergic reactions. We remove the nest and treat the area to prevent rebuilding.
Arizona has a large Africanized bee population. They're more defensive than European bees and respond aggressively to disturbance. Hive removal from wall voids requires specialized equipment.
Fleas reproduce fast — a single female lays up to 50 eggs per day. They live in carpets and pet bedding, not on the pet full-time. Effective treatment requires treating the environment, not just the animal.
Arizona has two distinct weed seasons. Pre-emergent herbicide applied at the right time prevents 90% of seasonal weeds. Post-emergent treatment handles what breaks through.