Pest Control Info
Amado, AZ

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.

Aedes mosquitoes are a species of mosquito identified by their black body and white spots. Commonly known as ankle biters, these mosquitoes tend to bite hosts from the knee down. Aedes mosquitoes breed by laying their eggs in water, similar to the Anopheles mosquito. While both adult male and female mosquitoes feed on nectar, only females require blood to reproduce. They are most active during the early evening times.

Drywood termites are cream white to light brown in color. They prefer dry wood above ground and survive off of the moisture from consuming wood and in the air around them. They are usually found in warmer, tropical climates and their size varies depending on social class. Drywood termite infestations may be discovered by seeing swarms of termites, discarded wings after swarms occur, and mounds of fecal droppings the termites leave behind. Do not store firewood or excess wood close to your home, seal any cracks and crevices to prevent entryway into your home, and stay up to date with termite inspections to prevent an infestation of drywood termites from occurring.

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.

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.

Norway rats in Amado, AZ 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.

The Silver Garden Spider, known for its striking appearance, boasts elongated half-black, half-silver legs and a lumpy orange abdomen with black and yellow stripes. This spider can reach sizes of up to 1.3 inches in length. Silver Garden Spiders are predominantly found outdoors in Amado, AZ where they spin zigzag-patterned webs to ensnare their prey. As carnivorous creatures, they feed on any insects trapped within their webs.

European Paper Wasps, also known as Polistes dominula, share a striking similarity with Yellowjackets in their slim, black and yellow bodies that can reach up to 1 inch in length. These wasps build paper-like nests in cavities like attics, vents, eaves, and satellite dishes. They primarily feed on hornworms, caterpillars, nectar, and other sugary substances.

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 Amado, AZ.