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Arizona is a place with lovely and mild weather. The people there have a lot of nature for adventure. The weather alone can make you think of relocating. Sadly, even pests are fond of the weather and vegetation. Here are the most common pests in Arizona.
What are the Most Common Pests in Arizona
Ants
Ants are everywhere, and are very common pests in Arizona has two species with destructive instincts. Fire ants are ready to attack, and their sting is not funny. They live in large colonies.
Carpenter ants live in burrows in wet woods. You can come across them in kitchens and bathrooms. They can cause a lot of damage.
You can encounter other species of ants with weak stings, but they can cause a lot of damage to properties. No matter what species of ant you encounter, always close your home to them.
Cockroaches
Brown-banded roaches and German roaches dominate Arizona, especially in Phoenix and Tucson. You can prevent them from entering your home by simply keeping your home clean and maintaining environmental sanitation. You can also call for professional help if the infestation overwhelms you.
Tarantulas
Tarantulas are ancient inhabitants of Arizona. They look scary, and their bite hits hard, like a punch. These pests can take over your space, like roaches. Keep the environment and the clutter clean. You can also call for professional help.
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs enjoy harassing humans, especially in bed. And Arizona is home to tons of them. Bed bugs reproduce in groups and rapidly. Their bits itch, and it is very hard to detect them. For prevention, keep your home clean, maintain a sanitized environment, or ask for professional help.
Fleas and Ticks
Fleas and ticks move in during the summer. They take a ride on your pets, your clothes, literally anything you can take into the home. Once inside, they begin to reproduce rapidly. The Southwest is their favorite location. For prevention, you can call for professional help or get flea-preventive medication from a veterinarian.
Bark Scorpions
Because of their nocturnal nature, black scorpions are hard to see. They are yellowish and live in cool, dark places like cracks and crevices. They migrate for shelter and water. Their sting can paralyze you as it can cause you severe pain, inflammation, numbness, difficulty breathing and even convulsions. A professional visit is the best way to get rid of this pest.
Termites
Arizona is home to the most destructive subterranean termites in the US. They live in massive colonies that can have a million inhabitants.These pests cause extensive damage to Arizona homes. Termites tunnel under your home and form a colony. The damage is mostly unseen or not detected in time. Calling for regular inspections from a professional company is the best measure to get rid of this pest. These regular inspections will detect this damage earlier as well as prevent future destruction.
More info on Arizona Pests
- 4 Signs You Have Bed Bugs
- How to Get Rid of Cockroaches
- How to Get Rid of Rats
- How Do I Know if I Have a Scorpion Infestation?
- How Do I Know if I Have a Bee or Wasp Nest in My House?
- How Do You Know if You Have Mice or Rats?
- Do I Need a Professional to Remove Tarantulas?
- 5 Ways to Keep Pests out of the Office
- How Ants Ruin your Home
- Why Arizona Homes Are Not Made of Wood
- What to do if you have rodents in your walls
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