GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN SCOTTSDALE?

Bark scorpions enter Scottsdale homes through gaps as small as 1/16 inch and seek dark moist hiding spots. Signs: sightings under sinks and bathtubs, found in laundry piles, blacklight detection at night reveals hidden scorpions.

Once inside a Scottsdale home, subterranean termites can compromise structural integrity within 3–8 years. Signs: buckling floors, doors that no longer close properly, mud spots on drywall.

Scottsdale black widow populations peak in late summer and fall when females are most defensive. Signs: females hanging upside down in webs, multiple egg sacs in single location, prey wrapped in silk.

Ant baits work when matched to species — generic supermarket products fail against Scottsdale's most common pest ants. Signs: persistent trails despite bait stations, ants ignoring bait, branching trails leading to multiple nests.

German and American cockroaches dominate Scottsdale kitchens, restaurants, and apartments. They spread Salmonella and trigger childhood asthma. Signs: small dark pellets near food sources, sweet musty smell, nighttime sightings.

House mice in Scottsdale can have 5–10 litters per year, with each litter producing 5–6 pups. Populations explode quickly. Signs: droppings the size of rice grains, faint urine odor, nests of shredded paper or insulation.