Pest Control Info
Mount Lemmon, AZ

Arizona Bark Scorpions are tan with darker backs and can reach up to 2.5 inches in size. They are nocturnal and only come out at night. They seek out cool and dark areas to nest such as basements, under tree bark, or beneath rocks. They are carnivorous and subsist off of insects and other scorpions. You may find them in your home when it is dark outside by simply turning on a blacklight revealing a glow of their light blue bodies.

Aedes mosquitoes are a specific kind of mosquito known for their involvement in transmitting a range of grave illnesses, including Zika virus, dengue fever, and yellow fever. These mosquitoes can be found across the world, with a significant presence in urban areas of Arizona and other states. A distinguishing feature of Aedes mosquitoes is their black and white striped legs and thorax, and their inclination to bite during daylight hours. Only female Aedes mosquitoes spread diseases as they feed on human blood to get the nutrients needed to produce eggs. Taking precautions, such as removing stagnant water where they lay their eggs, is essential to thwart their breeding.

Subterranean termites in Mount Lemmon, AZ are dark brown in color with oval-shaped bodies and milky-colored wings. They can grow up to 1/8th of an inch in size. Subterranean termites live entirely underground, making them challenging to detect. Their diet consists of wood that is typically in direct contact with soil and other forms of cellulose. In order to prevent infestations of subterranean termites, it is recommended to use chemical barriers for wood that comes in direct contact with soil around homes or buildings.

Periplaneta americana, commonly known as American cockroaches, have a characteristic reddish-brown body with a yellow band outlining their pronotum. They are one of the largest cockroach species in Arizona, capable of growing up to 3 inches in length. American cockroaches are omnivorous and have a diverse diet that includes organic matter, sweets, and human or pet food. They are known to spread diseases and contaminate food and surfaces.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus have maroon colored bodies with thick grooves on their heads and grow up to 10 millimeters in length. They primarily eat seeds and build their nests in dry and dusty soil.

The Cactus mouse (Peromyscus eremicus) exhibits a range of coloration from black to blonde and can reach up to 3 inches in length. They possess hairless tails and hind feet, with minimal hair on their ears. Nests are created by these mice in crevices and subterranean burrows. Their diet is varied, consisting of nuts, seeds, insects, and plants.

Silver Garden Spiders are easy to distinguish by their very long, half black half silver legs, and lumpy orange, black, and yellow striped abdomens. They can grow to be as large as 1.3 inches. As their name suggests, they live outdoors and string zig-zag patterned webs to trap their prey. These spiders are carnivorous and will eat any insect trapped within their web. Deter them from your home with strong smelling plants like lavender and remove webs and egg sacs regularly.

European Paper Wasps bear a strong resemblance to Yellowjackets with a slim black and yellow body growing up to 1 inch in length. They build paper-like nests in sheltered cavities such as satellite dishes, attics, vents, or eaves. Their diet consists of hornworms, caterpillars, nectar, and other sugary substances. Clean up fallen fruit from fruit trees, monitor pet food containers for outdoor pets, and regularly clean and monitor potential nest sites to keep them away.

Brown Dog Ticks are a warm reddish-brown color when male and more of a steel color when female. Prior to feeding they are about 1/8th of an inch in size. After latching onto a host and sucking blood, they expand up to 1/2 of an inch in length. Unlike most ticks, they thrive indoors. This particular species of hard tick latches onto dogs and people to gain entrance into your Mount Lemmon, AZ home and then will remain indoors for the remainder of its life. Try using eucalyptus oil or diatomaceous earth to get rid of them.