Pest library
Some pests we control
Kangaroo Rats
They are probably the most misunderstood animals in the desert. They don't drink water; they only eat seeds, this is where their moisture comes from. They are chased and hunted continually. They are the favorite food of Kit Foxes, Coyotes, Snakes, and Owls.
Red ants
Red ants are usually seen on sidewalks, driveways, or pavement. Stepping on a nest can result in many ants crawling and potentially biting. They are not considered poisonous, but their bites can pinch and will irritate the affected skin.
Scorpions
They are predatoryarthropod animals of the order Scorpiones within the classArachnida. They have eight legs and are easily recognised by the pair of graspingpedipalps and the narrow, segmented tail, often carried in a characteristic forward curve over the back, ending with a venomousstinger. Scorpions range in size from 9 mm to 20 cm.
Cockroaches
Among the best-known pest species are the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana, which is about 30 mm (1.2 in) long; the German cockroach, Blattella germanica, about 15 mm (0.59 in) long; the Asian cockroach, Blattella asahinai, also about 15 mm (0.59 in) in length; and the Oriental cockroach, Blatta orientalis, about 25 mm (0.98 in).
Earwigs
Forficula auricularia is an introduced species from Europe which is now present throughout much of the US and Canada, including Arizona. These insects are omnivorous, feeding on both plants and other insects. Adults are dark brown with yellowish legs.
Crickets
They make their nests in the ground, or near built-up piles of wood orlawn debris. They jump away from perceived danger, and may startle you, but they are harmless. The most annoying part of these creatures is the noise they are known for.
Hornets
Blad-faced Hornets are similar to yellow jackets but are not "true" hornets themselves. This species features a white or light yellow and black body, with a band of white on the abdomen.These insects are considered aggressive if they or their nest become disturbed, they will sting repeatedly. (These domed shaped hives have a gray/thin paper-like texture with an opening at the bottom)
Bees
Africanized bees, also called killer bees, are a hybrid strain of Apis mellifera derived from experiments by Warwick Estevam Kerr to cross European and African honey bee subspecies. Several queen bees escaped from his laboratory in South America and have spread throughout the Americas. Africanized honey bees are more defensive than European honey bees.