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Palo Verde Beetles, June Bugs, and the Rest of the
The first real storm hits in early July and the desert empties itself onto your porch. Swift Pest fields a…
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Bark Scorpions Get In Through Weep Holes, Not Doors |
People install a new door sweep, find another scorpion on the bedroom wall a week later, and decide nothing works.…
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Why Your Neighbor’s Vacant Lot Is Your Pest Problem |
The backhoe shows up Tuesday. By Friday the lot behind your block wall is scraped flat, and two weeks later…
Read moreKissing Bugs in Southern Arizona: The Pack Rat Nest Connection
They show up in June, usually on a wall near a porch light or in the bathtub the next morning.…
Read moreYour Irrigation System Is Feeding the Pest Problem: A Swift
Most Tucson pest problems trace back to a wet spot somebody forgot about. Swift Pest walks properties every week where…
Read moreLeaving for the Summer? The Swift Pest Guide to Pest-Proofing
An empty house in Tucson between May and October is a different animal than an empty house anywhere else. Swift…
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Roof Rats in Tucson’s Citrus Belt: Why Your Grapefruit Tree
Find a grapefruit still hanging on the branch with a clean hole chewed through it and the inside scooped out,…
Read moreMud Tubes on Your Block Wall: The Swift Pest Guide
A thin ribbon of dried dirt climbing your block wall is one of the few termite warnings a Tucson homeowner…
Read moreThe Hidden Health Risks of Common Household Pests: What Swift
Most people treat a pest problem as a matter of comfort or property damage. The bigger issue is often the…
Read moreSeasonal Pest Control: A Month-by-Month Guide to What’s Invading Your
Pests don't show up at random. They follow the weather, the food supply, and their own breeding cycles, which means…
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Eco-Friendly Pest Control: Effective Solutions That Are Safe for Kids
Parents and pet owners tend to hesitate before calling anyone about a pest problem, and the reason is usually the…
Read moreDIY vs. Professional Pest Control: When to Call Swift Pest
Most pest problems start small enough that reaching for a spray bottle feels like the obvious move. A few ants…
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