Pest Control Info
Youngtown, AZ

Quick Glance

Pest Companies Within 25 Miles:

184

Average Customer Rating:

4.4/5

Mosquito Season:

Mar To Sept

Termite Probability:

Moderate

Youngtown, AZ Pest Statistics

  • Around 184 pest control companies service Youngtown residents with an average customer service rating of 4.4 out of 5.

  • Aedes mosquitoes are common in the Youngtown area with mosquito season lasting from March to September.

  • Arizona bark scorpions and Striped bark scorpions can be found in Arizona.

  • Maricopa County has a moderate concentration of Subterranean and Drywood termites.

  • Roach density in Youngtown is heavy with American cockroaches, German cockroaches, and Oriental cockroaches being present.

  • Deer mice, Cactus mice, and Norway rats can be found in Youngtown.

  • The Brown dog tick and common flea are active year round.

  • Youngtown is home to a few stinging insects including European paper wasps.

  • Roughly 370 ant species have been found in Arizona with the Pogonomyrmex rugosus specie being the most popular.

  • Bed bug density is heavy in Youngtown, Arizona.

Frequently Asked Questions for Youngtown

Based on market research, basic monthly pest control services in Youngtown can range from $50 to $60 a month. Three month billing cycles are common and could result in a discount over monthly billing cycles. Plans may require an additional startup fee and contract. Usually basic pest control plans will protect from most common household pests but will not cover the more difficult pests, such as termites. Termite protection can typically be added on to a basic plan for an additional fee, but could be included in the higher tier plans.

Monthly pest control is a great option for continuing to prevent pests from invading your Youngtown, AZ home, but some residents prefer to call when a pest has been spotted for a one time extermination. One time pest control visits usually range from $200 to $500 depending on the current pest, and situation. In general, one time visits are more expensive but can sometimes be necessary.

The extermination of a bed bug or termite infestation in Youngtown, AZ is the most expensive. The cost will vary depending on the size of your home with an average of $1 to $3 per square foot.



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Common Pests In Youngtown, Arizona


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Arizona Bark Scorpions

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.


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Aedes Mosquitoes

Aedes mosquitoes are black in color with white dots and have the nickname ankle biter due to the fact that they bite hosts from the knee down. Similar to the Anopheles, they also lay their eggs in water. Both adult male and females live off of nectar and only the females will suck blood in order to reproduce. Aedes mosquitoes are active biters during the day. Invest in a good repellent for outdoor activity and larvicides to control them from being in and around your home.


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Subterranean Termites

Subterranean termites have long, oval-shaped, dark brown bodies with milky colored wings. They can grow up to an 1/8th of an inch in size. Residing entirely underground, subterranean termites are difficult to detect. Their diet consists of wood that is typically in direct contact to soil and other forms of cellulose. Wood that comes in direct contact with soil around homes or buildings will need a chemical barrier in order to help prevent infestations.


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American Cockroaches

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.


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Pogonomyrmex rugosus

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.


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Cactus Mice

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.


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Arizona Recluse

Arizona recluse have a body size of about 1/3 of an inch and can be distinguished by their brown color and darker violin-shaped mark on their backs. They make their webs in cacti, cinder blocks or even piles of clothing lying around. Their diet consists of smaller insects such as cockroaches, crickets, and ants. Similar to brown recluses, Arizona recluses are very poisonous and their bite will require medical attention as soon as possible.


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European Paper Wasps

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.


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Brown Dog Ticks

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 Youngtown, 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.

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