Pest Control Info
La Mesa, NM

Quick Glance

Pest Companies Within 25 Miles:

27

Average Customer Rating:

3.7/5

Mosquito Season:

Mar To Sept

Termite Probability:

Moderate

La Mesa, NM Pest Statistics

  • Around 27 pest control companies service La Mesa residents with an average customer service rating of 3.7 out of 5.

  • Anopheles mosquitoes are common in the La Mesa area with mosquito season lasting from March to September.

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

  • Do�a Ana County has a moderate concentration of Subterranean termites.

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

  • Deer mice, White-footed mice, Cactus mice, and Norway rats can be found in La Mesa.

  • The Brown dog tick and common flea are active from March to December.

  • La Mesa is home to a few stinging insects including s.

  • Roughly 332 ant species have been found in New Mexico with the Pogonomyrmex rugosus specie being the most popular.

  • Bed bug density is light in La Mesa, New Mexico.

Frequently Asked Questions for La Mesa

Based on market research, an average of $35 to $50 a month for basic pest control services can help protect your La Mesa, NM home from the most common household pests. Longer billing cycles could be available to help discount the rate. A startup fee and contract agreement may be required for pest control plans. Pests that are more difficult to exterminate, such as bed bugs, are usually not included in basic pest plans.

Some Do�a Ana County residents prefer pest control only when a pest has been spotted. Determined by the severity of the infestation and the pest, one time visits average $200 to $500. Although a one time visit could be necessary, monthly pest control services tend to be cheaper and continue to keep household pests under control.

With bed bugs light in the area, termite infestation extermination in La Mesa, NM is usually the most common and costly service, averaging $2 - $3 per square foot.



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Common Pests In La Mesa, New Mexico


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Arizona Bark Scorpions

Arizona Bark Scorpions, with their distinctive tan hue and darker backs, possess a size potential of up to 2.5 inches. Their nocturnal habits are well documented, as they are known to venture out only during nighttime hours. These scorpions have a proclivity for nesting in cool, dark, and sheltered areas such as basements, beneath rocks, and under tree bark. Their carnivorous feeding habits consist of preying on insects and other scorpions. The use of a black light may be employed as a detection method, as it will illuminate the light blue color of Arizona Bark Scorpions when they are present in dark environments.


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Anopheles Mosquitoes

Anopheles mosquitoes, known for resting at a slight upward angle, are brownish-yellow in color with scaly wings. Females bite animals, such as cattle, or humans since they need blood for egg production. Anopheles mosquitoes seek out dim, sheltered areas preferring to rest during the day but are active at night. They may live up to two weeks in nature and will be found near water sources, whether small or large. If traveling to an area with an outbreak of malaria, you may want to talk to your doctor about options for protecting yourself from Anopheles mosquito bites.


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Subterranean Termites

Subterranean termites are long and oval shaped and have physical differences based on social class. The swarmers have wings, the workers have smaller jaws used for chewing, and the soldiers have large heads and long mandibles helping them bite intruders into the colony. Subterranean termites build colonies underground and will invade homes from the soil beneath. They are known for building tunnels called “mud tubes” to gain access to wood and protect themselves.


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Oriental Cockroach

Oriental cockroaches have a shiny black exterior. Males grow to 25 millimeters in length and have short wings. Females reach 32 millimeters and do not have wings. Oriental cockroaches are commonly found in dark and damp areas such as drain pipes, sewers, basements, and crawl spaces. They prefer to feed off of trash and decaying organic matter. While their bites are not dangerous, they can spread many diseases by simply walking around. Take care of any leaks, regularly clean garbage cans, and seal off potential points of entry to prevent them from entering a home.


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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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Norway Rats

Norway rats in La Mesa, NM are more commonly known as the sewer rat, or the typical brown rat. They are distinct by their brown, or dark gray, fur and light gray bellies. They can reach up to 10 inches in length with their tail growing to the same length as their body. They prefer to nest in close proximity to humans, are opportunistic feeders, and will eat just about anything. Keep homes clean and garbage cans sealed to avoid attracting them.


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Apache Recluse

Apache recluse are often tan or very light brown in coloring with skinny bodies and legs. If it were not for the dark brown violin-shape on their back, they would look quite similar to daddy long-legs. They can grow up to 3/8ths of an inch in size and prefer to keep their webs in dark areas that are low to the ground.


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Brown Dog Ticks

Brown Dog Ticks, known as Rhipicephalus sanguineus, exhibit a warm reddish-brown hue in males, while females showcase a steel coloration. Prior to feeding, they measure about 1/8th of an inch. Once attached to a host, these ticks engorge themselves, expanding up to 1/2 of an inch in length. Remarkably, unlike most tick species, they thrive indoors. Brown Dog Ticks gravitate towards dogs and humans as their preferred hosts, making their way into residential spaces within La Mesa, NM.

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