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Here are some of the most common stinging insect species in the Glendale area:

• Africanized Bees - Known as "killer bees," they attack in great numbers when they feel threatened. They are golden-yellow with darker bands of brown on their oval-shaped bodies. They have six legs and antennae and measure around ½ an inch. They are smaller than domestic honey bees and live in small colonies. 

• Carpenter Bees - Carpenter bees burrow inside wood, lay eggs, and grow their populations, causing structural damage. They attract other wood-destroying insects by providing easy access to wood sources. Their hatching larvae also attract woodpeckers, which proceed to make holes in the wood looking for them.

• Leafcutting Bees – These bees are comparable in size to honey bees, though they have larger heads than most bees. They have extra muscles they've developed to chew through leaves, and female leafcutters have teeth. These bees carry pollen under their abdomen and play a vital role in pollination. 

• Mud Daubers - These wasps are black with pale markings and sometimes a blue metallic shine. They have antennae and long, slender bodies with a thread-like waist and six legs. Their wings can be dark or clear, and they measure between 1/2 and 1 inch in length. They tend to emerge in warmer weather. They're most active in the daytime, and you'll often find them near puddles and other water sources collecting mud to build their nests.

• Paper Wasps - Paper wasps have slender, narrow-waisted bodies about an inch long. They're usually an orange/reddish-brown color, and they have yellow markings on their head, thorax, and a band on their abdomen. They have smoky black wings that are folded together lengthwise alongside their bodies, and unlike bees, their bodies are not fuzzy. Paper wasps have round nests made of upside-down paper combs that are water-resistant.

• Sweat Bees – These solitary bee species live alone in nests underground. They measure around 1/4 to 3/4 of an inch and have metallic colorations varying from green, black, blue, and purple. These bees help pollinate commercial crops and wildflowers. They are attracted to the salt in our sweat but aren't aggressive and pose no real threat.

• Wasps – These sometimes aggressive insects are usually brown with yellow markings on their head, thorax, and abdomen. Their bodies are slender, long, and have narrow waists, and they have dark wings folded lengthwise down their body. They measure 3/4 to 1 inch in length and are distinguishable by their thinner, more elongated shape. Their segmented bodies have minimal hair, two sets of wings, and six legs. They are bigger than most bees but smaller than most hornets.

Since stinging insects are common in the area, it's a good idea for property owners to be aware of the dangers they present. Read on to discover the threat of stinging insect activity. 

Everyone reacts differently to stinging insects, depending on their sensitivity and allergies. These pests can cause severe allergic reactions in those they sting, and sometimes their reactions are so serious they can lead to anaphylactic shock.

When it comes to protecting yourself from these pests, there are a few preventative measures you can take to deter stinging insects from nesting on your property:

• Cover up any holes in the ground using cement or grass. 

• Cover up piles of compost and keep your garbage cans tightly sealed. 

• Get rid of any food sources and don't leave them outside. 

• Use caulk to seal up cracks and crevices around the porch. 

When prevention methods do not work, contacting your local pest experts is the most reliable way to protect your property against stinging insects. Contact H&N Pest Control today for quality stinging insect control and prevention treatments that work.

When it comes to protecting yourself from these pests, there are a few preventative measures you can take to deter stinging insects from nesting on your property:

• Cover up any holes in the ground using cement or grass. 

• Cover up piles of compost and keep your garbage cans tightly sealed. 

• Get rid of any food sources and don't leave them outside. 

• Use caulk to seal up cracks and crevices around the porch. 

When prevention methods do not work, contacting your local pest experts is the most reliable way to protect your property against stinging insects. Contact H&N Pest Control today for quality stinging insect control and prevention treatments that work.

Here are some more identifying features to help you in your spider detection efforts:

• Spiders range in size from tiny species measuring around 1/64 of an inch to large species measuring over 3 1/2 inches. (Female spiders are larger than male spiders.)

• A spider's body is divided into the cephalothorax and the abdomen, while most insects have three body sections. 

• A spider's legs are attached to its cephalothorax, which includes the stomach and the brain.

Although some spiders prefer to live indoors, many don't, and when spiders get into our homes, they can spread quickly and cause a widespread infestation.

One of the most common questions customers ask is what sort of danger they're in. When it comes to spiders, there are a few risks to consider; however, for the most part, spiders do not pose a real threat to you or your Arizona property. 

There are, of course, a few exceptions, such as venomous species like black widow and brown recluse spiders. These two species are the most dangerous spider species around. Brown recluse venom can cause death to your skin and tissues, and black widows have a toxin that can poison the nerves. Because of these more severe reactions, one should take these species more seriously than common house spiders.

When it comes to a spider's diet, they primarily feed on hibernating insects and common indoor pests, such as crickets, grasshoppers, ants, flies, earwigs, cockroaches, mosquitoes flies, fleas, and moths. As spiders follow their food source, you'll generally find them wherever they can locate their next meal. So, if you see insects or other pest activity, there are likely spiders right behind them, ready to start feeding. 

Depending on the specific species, spiders can pose a threat. Regardless of the species, however, it's safe to say that spiders aren't welcome in our homes and why taking proactive measures is often the best way to get ahead of spider infestations.

If you want to protect your home and loved ones from a spider infestation, here are some helpful, proactive practices to implement around the house:

• Address any moisture and drainage issues. 

• Apply eucalyptus spray around the perimeter to deter spiders.

• Check for cracks and crevices around the structure.

• Examine your weather stripping and replace it if damaged.

• Install/inspect window screens and door sweeps.

• Keep landscaping well-trimmed and neat.

• Keep other bugs away from home.

• Keep trash outside in tightly sealed containers.

• Keep vegetation at least five feet from the structure.

• Maintain cleanliness and reduce clutter around the house.

• Properly store food and trash in airtight containers. 

• Reduce excess moisture around the property.

• Replace outside bulbs with yellow, insect-resistant bulbs.

• Seal up potential entry points around the property.

• Sweep away any cobwebs you find on the property.

• Use caulk or foam to seal up cracks and crevices.

• Use cedar products and cedar mulch to deter spiders.

While these prevention tips can certainly help minimize your exposure to spiders, the truth is that none of them are entirely effective on their own. If you want complete protection against spider activity, we highly recommend securing professional spider control and prevention services. 

The team at H&N Pest Control is here to help. Get in touch with us today to learn more about our spider treatments and prevention services, and we'll start the process immediately. 

Scorpions measure between 2 ½ and 8 inches long and live anywhere from three to eight years. These nocturnal pests are only active at night and gain entry into our properties through windows, doors, cracks, crevices, and pipes. 

There are over 1,200 scorpion species in the world, and the U.S. alone has 70 species. As a local Arizona property owner, it’s important to know about these dangerous invaders. 

Scorpions are known as desert dwellers and are most common in arid areas like southwestern regions. When outside conditions like extreme heat and rain make them seek shelter in cool, dry, dark places, they seek harborage in our homes and businesses. 

While they’re well known for dwelling in dryer habitats, they are very adaptable creatures. They can also live in habitats like forests and grasslands. However, they’re most common in desert climates.

You may often find them in the garbage, under floorboards, in piles of leaves, firewood, overturned buckets, electrical boxes, old tires, and sometimes even your shoes. That’s why it’s a good idea to shake your shoes out before putting them on!

Scorpions are harmful pests that threaten local home and business owners year-round. These pests have a curved tail with a stinger at the end. Scorpions use their stingers to kill prey and also as a means of defense. When it comes to scorpion activity on your property, you are in danger of getting stung. 

While scorpions obviously can sting and cause pain, the good news is that most scorpions aren’t venomous. Most scorpion stings are mild, and most species are relatively harmless to humans. However, they’re still an unwelcome presence, and securing professional scorpion control services is the best choice for the quality protection you deserve.

Scorpions are carnivorous critters that feed on insects like spiders, crickets, centipedes, and cockroaches. They eat invertebrates and arachnids, including other scorpions, and they feed on small vertebrates like reptiles and rodents. 

It’s very important to protect yourself and be proactive in your prevention efforts, considering all the dangers associated with a scorpion infestation. If you want to protect your property from scorpions and their painful sting, there are some efforts you can take to reduce your exposure to these pests:

• Avoid walking barefoot around your home, pool, or garage.

• Eliminate harborage sites around the property, like woodpiles, trash, debris, etc.

• Properly seal garage doors and entry doors around the property.

• Remove stones and timbers from the landscaping.

• Repair any damaged window and door screens.

• Routinely shake out bed sheets, clothing, shoes, etc. 

• Store firewood off the ground, a good distance away from the house.

• Use caulk to seal cracks and holes on the outside of the structure. 

While these tips can certainly help, there’s still only one guaranteed scorpion control and prevention method. The best way to effectively protect yourself and your property against scorpions is to contact pest professionals. 

The team at H&N Pest Control has extensive experience detecting, eliminating, and preventing scorpion activity. We exterminate them from your property and keep these intruders away throughout the year. Call us to hear more about our scorpion control and prevention services.

Rats and mice are both fairly dangerous pests to have around your property because they can carry a number of diseases with them and host parasitic pests on their bodies, such as fleas, ticks, and mites. They can drop these parasitic insects off on your property, leading to health and infestation issues. They may contaminate surfaces or food storage areas with illnesses such as hantavirus, tularemia, salmonella, and lymphocytic choriomeningitis.

Additionally, rats and mice may bite or attack when they feel threatened, leaving bites or scratches that need immediate medical attention, and they can destroy your property with their constant gnawing. Over time, a rat or mouse infestation nesting around the interior of your structure can create significant damage as they chew through wood, electrical wiring, and utility lines.

A rat or mouse infestation around your property comes with several signs. Because these pests are both rodents, the symptoms are fairly similar:

• Visual sightings of rats or mice around your property

• Droppings or urine stains and unpleasant odors

• Smear or grease marks on walls, surfaces, or around food storage areas

• Squeaking or rustling coming from inside walls

• Gnaw marks, chew marks, or scratches along walls and surfaces

• Nesting materials such as shredded paper and tissue strips scattered around your property

If you see one or more of these signs around your property, don’t hesitate to reach out to H&N Pest Control to identify your rodent pest invader and obtain assistance removing them.

You can follow some easy deterrent tactics to prevent rat and mice invasions. These steps can help you protect your property from invasions:

• Seal up potential rodent entry points around your windows, doors, foundation, and roof. Even a hole as small as a quarter can let these pests in, so be thorough.

• Always store leftover food properly and never leave out dirty dishes, trash, or food and drink spills, as the aroma will attract rats and mice.

• Make sure to seal trash bags tightly, and that trash cans have tight-fitting lids to prevent rodents from scavenging.

• Decrease the allure of outdoor areas by cutting back long grass, removing overgrown foliage, and eliminating woodpiles where rodents hide.

Additionally, you can get rid of rat or mouse infestation by contacting us at H&N Pest Control and taking advantage of our general pest control treatments for mice or our specialized services for rat removal.

Earwigs, firebrats, pill bugs, silverfish, and sow bugs are examples of occasional invaders. These pests spend most of their time outside but often escape harsh weather conditions or a lack of moisture by moving indoors. 

Occasional invaders usually aren’t a problem until they are. We typically don’t notice these pests outside in our yards, but they quickly wear out their welcome when they move inside. There is never any reason why occasional invaders or any other pest, for that matter, should be inside our Arizona homes. 

Occasional invaders usually don’t pose a threat to people. However, they certainly are annoying to have in our homes and difficult to remove once they find a way inside. In addition, if occasional invaders are finding a way into your home, it is only a matter of time before other pests that are dangerous to people or property also find a way inside. 

Unlike many other pests, occasional invaders aren’t driven into our homes because they need food or nesting sites. They move into our homes to seek shelter from unsuitable weather. In Arizona, extremely hot or dry weather conditions drive occasional invaders indoors more often than not. These pests look for cool, damp shelter within our homes. 

Occasionally invaders live in the soil under trash cans, recycling bins, landscape ties, rocks, and mulch outside in our yards. 

When occasional invaders migrate into our houses, they typically move indoors at ground level through cracks in the foundation, gaps under doors, or spaces around wires or cables entering the home. 

Once inside, they quickly move to dark, damp areas like crawl spaces, cabinets under a sink, the back of closets, or laundry or utility rooms.

Being proactive and partnering with a pest control expert before occasional invaders find their way into your home is always best! To help you keep occasional invaders out of your house throughout the year, H&N Pest Control focuses on outdoor treatments, stopping pests before they find their way inside. Contact us today to learn more about our effective, eco-sensitive home pest control services!

Mosquitoes are grayish-silver in color with bluish-green scales and veins. They have antennae and an elongated "mouth" sticking out from their heads called a proboscis, which they use to pierce the skin of their hosts and draw blood out of their bodies.

When it comes to the habitat of mosquitoes, one of the biggest considerations is sources of standing water throughout your property. Most of a mosquito's life cycle occurs in water, so when they find water sources in your yard, they lay their eggs there and lay the groundwork for an infestation. Mosquitoes can commonly be found in standing water throughout your property like overturned buckets or tires, birdbaths, toys, pots, and other areas where water can collect. 

Aside from their need for water, mosquitoes gravitate to cool, damp areas. That means vegetation throughout your yard is very enticing for them. Mosquitoes are often near shrubs and bushes, and they also like tall grass and garden plants. Awareness of these harborage areas can be beneficial in staying on top of mosquito populations around our Arizona yards. 

Most of us associate mosquitoes with the itchiness of their bites, but they're more dangerous than many of us think. As vector pests, mosquitoes can transmit a long list of diseases through their bites. Here are some of the most common mosquito-borne illnesses:

• Chikungunya

• Dengue

• Encephalitis

• Filariasis

• Heartworm

• Malaria

• Tularemia

• West Nile virus

• Yellow fever

• Zika virus

When an infected mosquito bites you, there's a risk of contracting a disease, and that can be a scary reality to grapple with. The good news is you have the power to take the first step in effectively addressing your mosquito control needs. 

Not only do mosquitos feed on our blood, but they also consume plant juices and nectar. However, blood meals are their feast of choice. Female mosquitoes need the protein found in blood, so they use their elongated mouthparts to pierce the skin of their prey and feed on their blood.

If you want to be proactive in your mosquito control efforts, you can do several things around your property to reduce your exposure to these vector pests. Here are some effective preventative tips to help you protect yourself from mosquito infestation:

• Apply insect repellent when spending time outdoors.
• Eliminate any sources of standing water. 
• Wear permethrin or DEET-treated clothing. 
• Keep windows and doors closed when possible.
• Maintain well-trimmed vegetation and landscaping.
• Repair any damaged or ripped screens in doors or windows. 
• Use window and door screens to prevent entry. 
• Wear long pants and long sleeves when possible.

While these tips are a great place to start in your prevention efforts, the fact of the matter is that mosquitoes can still be hard to avoid. Not to worry, however, because we've got your back. 

If you think you may have a mosquito problem on your hands, the best thing you can do is seek professional assistance. Only regular services from pest professionals can guarantee the year-round protection you deserve.

H&N Pest Control is your go-to source for effective mosquito control services. Our pest experts know how to correctly identify the problem and then develop a targeted treatment specific to your property and your situation. We also put preventative measures in place to reduce your susceptibility to mosquito activity. Call us today to discuss your mosquito control needs; we're here to help. 

A type of burrowing rodent belonging to the order Rodentia and the family Geomyidae, gophers grow approximately five to ten inches in length, have soft brown fur, and long, hard teeth that they use to gnaw through almost any material, much like other rodents.

Gophers can be quite dangerous when they invade your property for several reasons. This pest is quite destructive, and their digging can damage outdoor areas, native plant life, and any underground utility lines as the gopher bites and gnaws their way through them during tunnel creation.

This pest may also attack cats, dogs, or humans that disturb them or that they deem a threat. Their bites can be painful due to their long, sharp teeth. They can also transmit diseases such as lymphocytic choriomeningitis, leptospirosis, hantavirus, and rabies, all of which need medical attention and may be severe.

There will likely be signs if gophers are burrowing around your property. We list these below so you can keep a look out for this pest.

• Dirt mounds that appear fan-shaped or oval-shaped, depending on where the gopher is in the excavation process, are signs that a gopher is tunneling on your property.

• Visual sightings of a gopher scouting food or digging tunnels are also a clear sign of infestation.

• Damage to plants from the root indicates that a gopher is scavenging for food and succeeding.

Seeing one or more of these signs indicates that you might have a gopher problem; contact H&N Pest Control immediately if this is the case.

To deter gophers, try implementing a few prevention steps:

• Grow sage, thyme, and geraniums to keep gophers away; they hate the smell of these plants.

• Use underground netting or screening in flowerbeds and vegetable gardens to prevent scavenging.

• Consider using plant boxes to elevate vegetation and protect it from underground scavenging.

• Place an in-ground fence around outdoor areas that goes down about one to two feet in the ground to make the space less hospitable to gophers.

If prevention tactics don't work, contact H&N Pest Control at the first signs of a gopher problem to benefit from the safe removal and professional eradication of gophers from your property.

Fleas and ticks are small parasitic pests that feed on the blood of people and animals from outside their bodies. Fleas are insects, ticks are arachnids, and both use their specialized mouthparts to feed; their sole source of nutrition is blood. 

Fleas and ticks are usually forgotten about until they start to take over our yards or move into our Arizona homes. 

Flea bites cause red itchy bumps on the skin and secondary infections from scratching at the bite sites. As they feed, fleas spread tapeworms and some disease-causing pathogens. 

The spread of disease is more of a concern with ticks. Ticks are slow feeders, allowing them time to acquire and spread diseases to people and animals. In Arizona, ticks spread many diseases, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever. 

Having fleas and ticks living in large numbers on your property puts you, your family, and your pets in danger. While not every flea or tick carries a disease, the more contact you have with these pests, the bigger the risks to your health. 

Both fleas and ticks move best with the help of a host. They will crawl onto and hitch a ride on the back of a rodent, wild animal, cat, or dog. Wherever the host goes, they bring fleas and ticks with them. 

The more things you have on your property attracting animals, the more problems you will have with fleas and ticks. Things like open trash cans, gardens, pet food, bird feeders, clutter, and dense vegetation can catch the eye of any animal and draw them to your property. 

When fleas and ticks are in your yard, it won’t be long before they get indoors, carried in on you, a family member, a pet, or a rodent that has decided to nest in your home. 

When ticks and fleas are not on an animal host, these pests hide in shady, damp places like thick underbrush, tall grass, and other secluded areas. Openings under decks, woodpiles, and other places pets and other wildlife hang out are common places to find fleas and ticks. 

Fleas and ticks regularly find their way into our homes by riding in on the backs of rats, mice, dogs, cats, humans, and other warm-blooded creatures. 

Most ticks cannot reproduce indoors and don’t create large infestations inside homes. In contrast, fleas can reproduce indoors and quickly take over our homes in no time at all. Inside, fleas hang out in dark areas like rugs, upholstered furniture, bedding, blankets, and behind baseboards. 

Fleas and ticks are among the most frustrating pests for Arizona homeowners to deal with year after year. Partnering with a local and experienced professional is the best way to rid your property of these biting pests. At H&N Pest Control, we offer both interior and exterior treatments to remove fleas and ticks from your property. Don’t live with fleas and ticks; take care of the problem with the help of the professionals at H&N Pest Control. Call today for information about flea and tick control treatments in Glendale. 

To help make your property less attractive to fleas and ticks, you should remove things from your yard that will attract wild animal activity like bird feeders, pet food, open trash cans, and keep outdoor eating areas clean. Maintain your yard and keep it free of the debris that can provide these pests with a cool, shady spot. If you have family pets, make sure to groom them regularly and, with the help of their veterinarian, place them on a year-round flea and tick preventative. 

For professional help controlling fleas and ticks in Arizona, call H&N Pest Control!

The house cricket is yellowish-brown in color and typically has three dark cross bands on its head. They have powerful rear legs and grow approximately 3/4 to 7/8 of an inch in size. They also possess antennae and, of course, a pair of wings that may be folded or used to create their trademark noise. House crickets are experts at jumping and can leap up to three feet; they often jump at things they deem threats to frighten them.

Crickets prefer to live in long grasses, caves, fields, woodpiles, and bushes in the wild and in other outdoor spaces. These areas provide the generally moist, shady, and secluded areas they enjoy. When they invade your Arizona home, they look for similar conditions and typically hide in basements, garages, crawl spaces, bathrooms, and kitchens.

Though an infestation of crickets can be frightening, these pests are not particularly dangerous. They are not known for being aggressive or transferring any type of venom. However, crickets may pose a risk of salmonella or another disease that they can transmit through their bites, though, for the most part, cricket bites are fairly uncommon.

Crickets are dangerous to the fabrics or wood on your property. Large infestations of these pests will chew through leather, fabric, glue, wood, and paper, creating significant damage and loss of important items.

There are several signs of a cricket infestation that you can watch for if you want to stay ahead of controlling these Arizona pests:

• Visual sightings of crickets indicate a major sign they are taking over your property.

• Loud chirping noises from interior or exterior areas of your property indicate the presence of crickets.

• Crickets around your property often damage chewed fabrics or stored items.

• You may see cricket droppings left behind in their preferred living areas.

For help addressing these signs or for more information on dealing with a cricket infestation, contact H&N Pest Control.

If you want to get rid of a cricket infestation, your best option is to contact our team of experts at H&N Pest Control. We can properly identify the severity of your pest issue and provide you with effective solutions to remove these pests and keep them gone for good. 

Reclaim the peace and safety of your home and reach out to H&N Pest Control for cricket removal today.

Cockroaches are scavenging insects that become a major problem for people after finding their way into our Arizona homes. These insects reproduce quickly and can enter our homes in multiple ways, making them very frustrating pests to keep out of our houses. 

Four cockroaches to regularly become problems in Arizona homes are American cockroaches, German cockroaches, oriental cockroaches, and Turkestan cockroaches. 

• American cockroaches grow over two inches long. They are dark mahogany brown with a yellow ring-shaped marking behind their heads and wings that extend over their abdomens. They are the largest cockroaches to invade our homes.

• German cockroaches are light brown with two dark stripes behind their heads and wings extending over their abdomens. They are small roaches and the most common species to invade our homes.

• Oriental cockroaches are beetle-like roaches that are dark brown to black. These roaches have high moisture needs.

• Turkestan cockroaches are closely related to oriental cockroaches. Females are dark brown to jet black with cream-colored markings along the edge of the body and behind the head. Males are smaller than females and are brownish-orange or red with yellowish wings. 

If you ever spot what you think is a cockroach in your home, reach out for help. Our professionals will be able to identify the species present and develop a plan to eliminate the infestation. 

Cockroach infestations pose a danger inside our Arizona homes. These insects are responsible for contaminating food and surfaces with things like salmonella, cholera, and dysentery. Their shed skins and excrement put a significant amount of allergens into their air, and their presence can trigger asthma attacks. 

Cockroaches are scavenging pests that live in unsanitary conditions, and they never belong in our homes. 

Our Arizona homes provide cockroaches with shelter, access to water, and plenty of food to forage. 

Cockroaches living outside in our yards and gardens have easy access to our homes and, when necessary, will move indoors. Typically a lack of food or water is what drives these pests inside. 

Some of their most common entry points include drains, vents, spaces around wires and pipes entering your house, and cracks in the foundation. Their flat bodies allow them to move through the smallest spaces. 

In apartment buildings or townhouses, cockroaches can infest neighboring units by crawling through vents, walls, and spaces under doors.

Cockroaches also passively enter our homes by hitchhiking. They move from home to home after climbing into things like boxes, bags, or secondhand items. 

Cockroaches in Arizona are more than capable of living in our indoor and outdoor spaces. Most species prefer environments that provide them with warmth and moisture.

Some of their preferred outdoor hangouts include under mulch and garbage cans, behind tree bark, and around sewers and drains.

After getting into our homes, cockroaches hang out in areas that put them near food and water, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens. Common hideouts indoors include cabinets, drawers, wall voids, crawl spaces, cardboard boxes, and behind large appliances.

Get rid of cockroaches the easy way; partner with a professional! At H&N Pest Control, we put a strong emphasis on customer service. We treat our customers like family and use our experience to ensure that your home’s pest problems are solved and won’t return. We specialize in Arizona pest control and provide pest control solutions that are not only effective but environmentally sensitive. 

German cockroaches are the most common roach to invade our homes, and we have developed a solution to specifically target and eliminate them from Arizona homes. To learn more about removing cockroaches from your home, call us for information about our German cockroach solutions and home pest control services!

To help prevent problems with cockroaches in your Arizona home, take advantage of the following tips:

• Inspect all secondhand items and deliveries for cockroaches before bringing the items inside.

• Use a caulking gun to fill in gaps and cracks in your foundation.

• Make sure your window and door screens are in good shape, and that door sweeps are in good working order. 

• Place caps on chimneys and vents.

• Remove clutter from inside your home to reduce hiding spots they can utilize.

• Regularly vacuum and clean your home to eliminate crumbs and spills.

• Store food in the refrigerator or containers with airtight lids. 

Call today for more information about getting rid of cockroaches from your home!

Bed bugs are small, biting, wingless insects that have unfortunately become common household pests. They have developed large populations worldwide and move with the help of people from place to place by hitchhiking.

They are one of the most dreaded pests to discover in our homes because they bite us and use our blood as their sole source of nutrition. People are their preferred hosts, but if necessary, they will feed on other warm-blooded animals, including rodents, dogs, and cats. 

Bed bugs have flat, reddish-brown, oval bodies. These insects are wingless and have short antennae. We often compare them to apple seeds with legs. Their appearance changes slightly after feeding; their body will swell and elongate, and their color will darken and become a deeper reddish-purple. 

In some people, bed bug bites result in an itchy red rash. Their bites are usually on areas of the body that are exposed while sleeping, like legs, arms, and necks. Scratching at their bites can cause scabbing and lead to secondary infections. 

In addition to their problematic bites, sharing your home with bed bugs is unsettling. Their presence will make you uncomfortable, and you'll be unable to sleep soundly at night. 

The interesting thing about bed bugs is that, unlike other pests, they don't choose to move into your home. You or a family member introduces them. Bed bugs are hitchhikers, meaning any Arizona house can become home to bed bugs. 

Bed bugs live in areas that put them in close contact with people. Some of the most common places that house bed bugs include houses, apartment buildings, airports, hotels, shopping centers, movie theaters, and laundromats.

Bed bugs get into our homes after climbing onto your clothing or secondhand furniture or into your purse, a box, or luggage, among other items. Then they will quickly find a daytime hideout close to where their hosts sleep. While bed bug infestations often begin in a bedroom, over time, the bed bugs travel and move into different rooms throughout a home. 

Some of a bed bug's favorite hideouts include cracks in walls or wooden furniture, the seams of mattresses, behind wall hangings or wood trim, and inside electrical outlets. They also gather under piles of dirty laundry and other clutter. 

It is important to note that though clutter may mask an infestation, it will not attract bed bugs. It is a common misconception that cluttered or dirty homes attract bed bugs. 

As soon as you suspect bed bugs have found their way into your home, call a professional for help. The smaller the infestation, the easier it will be to remove these unwanted pests from your home. 

At H&N Pest Control, we are dedicated to our customers and providing the services necessary to solve their pest problems. We know your home is your sanctuary, and we want to help you keep unwanted pests out of it! Contact us today to learn more about our bed bug treatment and inspection services!

There are some easy steps to help reduce the chance that bed bugs will take over your Arizona home. Take away their favorite hiding spots by covering mattresses with bed bug-proof covers. Regularly wash your family's bedding and inspect it for signs of bed bugs. After traveling, even to a family member's home, wash and dry all clothing on a high heat cycle. Avoid purchasing secondhand mattresses and thoroughly inspect and clean other secondhand items before bringing them into your house. Also, regularly vacuum your floors and upholstered furniture to remove stray bed bugs. 

For professional help ridding your Arizona home of bed bugs, call H&N Pest Control!

There are many different species of ants around the globe, and several are well-known as pest invaders. Ants that you need to look out for in most often include:

• Pavement ants

• Fire ants

• Sugar ants

These ants can typically be distinguished by their size, coloration, behavior (whether they are aggressive and have stingers), and nesting habits. If you need help telling different ant species in Glendale apart, which is essential for targeting ant treatments, then reach out to H&N Pest Control for more information.

Ants can be dangerous to both your health and your property. These pests may carry bacteria and pathogens from outdoors and spread them throughout interior areas, including food storage spaces, as they scavenge, increasing your chances of illness.

Furthermore, all ant species can bite, triggering allergic reactions in some, and be quite painful. And, in the case of fire ants, they can swarm, triggering anaphylaxis with their many stings even in those without preexisting allergy issues.

All ants can also cause property destruction. They may invade hidden areas, get into walls or electrical boxes, ruin utility lines, and swarm throughout your property, resulting in damages that may be expensive to repair.

You can look out for a few signs that may indicate an ant infestation is starting to take place on your property. These signs include:

• Visual sightings of ants in either interior or exterior areas, most commonly in kitchen spaces, near trash cans, and around stored food.

• Discarded soil around your property as a result of nesting or mounds that indicate ant nests.

• Ant pathways around your property that produce scent trails that many ants will follow to and from food sources.

Noticing any of these signs on your property can indicate that it is time to contact the at H&N Pest Control for ant elimination assistance.

If you want to prevent an ant infestation, you can take care to reduce factors around your property that may be attracting these pests or generally making your property hospitable to them. We give you some tips for this below:

• Never leave out food or trash, as these are major ant attractants. Also, clean up food and drink spills immediately to stop the aroma from attracting ants.

• Keep outdoor areas clear of long grass, overgrown foliage, debris, and woodpiles, as these make for prime ant hiding spots.

• Seal cracks around your windows and doors to keep ants out. Also, invest in window and door screens and weatherstripping.

• Fix leaks that may be contributing to moisture issues, as pools of excess water often attract ants.

Additionally, if you suspect that you have a major, active ant infestation, contact H&N Pest Control. Only pest professionals can help eradicate an ant infestation and reduce your risk of problems caused by these pests. Contact us today to learn more.

If you want to prevent an ant infestation, you can take care to reduce factors around your property that may be attracting these pests or generally making your property hospitable to them. We give you some tips for this below:

• Never leave out food or trash, as these are major ant attractants. Also, clean up food and drink spills immediately to stop the aroma from attracting ants.

• Keep outdoor areas clear of long grass, overgrown foliage, debris, and woodpiles, as these make for prime ant hiding spots.

• Seal cracks around your windows and doors to keep ants out. Also, invest in window and door screens and weatherstripping.

• Fix leaks that may be contributing to moisture issues, as pools of excess water often attract ants.

Additionally, if you suspect that you have a major, active ant infestation, contact H&N Pest Control. Only pest professionals can help eradicate an ant infestation and reduce your risk of problems caused by these pests. Contact us today to learn more.