Russell Pest Control

10/18/2016

Federal health officials outlined plans for newly approved emergency funding to combat Zika.

The newly allocated funding will go toward studying babies affected by Zika and creating a vaccine, among other priorities.

10/17/2016

Did you know Arizona has kissing bugs? And they aren't the good kind: http://southernarizonaguide.com/kissing-bugs-can-be-deadly-2/

The Kissing bug, aka: Conenose bug or Mexican Bedbug is a member of the Triatoma species, whatever that is. The important point is that they are...

10/15/2016

What do you know about bed bugs? http://www.bed-bugs-handbook.com/bedbugs-arizona.html

Help for BedBugs Arizona home owners and tenants. Learn about the Arizona laws that protect tenants and how to treat a bed bug infestation yourself.

10/13/2016

What to do if you are bitten by an arthropod: http://azpoison.com/venom/arthropods

Arthropods are organisms that have segmented bodies, a jointed skeleton and paired jointed limbs. They include such creatures as spiders,...

10/11/2016

Its rodent season from now until the weather gets warm again. Rats LOVe to slew in a warm attic or garage this time of year. You see any rodents or signs of them be sure to call us.

10/09/2016

Have an estimate for pests but unsure if it's right? We can be your 2nd opinion specialists...call us today 623-780-9099

10/07/2016

There’s a tendency for people to think that everything in Arizona will kill you, insects and arachnids included...http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/arizona/az-bugs-spiders/

I feel itchy just thinking about these creepy crawlies.

09/27/2016

Roof rats have gotten bad in Arizona this year - its especially common if you have citrus trees. While we support fresh squeezed orange juice in the morning, they can attract these critters. Tips to keep the roof rats away but if you see them...call us! http://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/home/2016/06/06/keep-roof-rats-out-of-your-home/85208246/

The pesky creatures are active throughout the Valley. Here are ways you can keep them at bay.

09/25/2016

October is Scorpion season! After our monsoons, there are new babies and lots of crickets for food. Make sure you are protected - we can remove as many as possible using a black light and then work on prevention by caulking cracks/crevices, and using expandable foam around open voids to prevent entry. Learn more about scorpions heres: http://phoenix.about.com/cs/desert/a/scorpions01.htm

All about scorpions: what they are, what they look like, how to find them, how to avoid them and what to do if you are stung by a scorpion.

09/23/2016

Russell Pest Control removes pigeons with live traps set up on commercial and residential structures. At Russell Pest we offer a variety of options to rid your home of these pests. We provide trapping, clean-up and prevention. Our traps are designed to humanely capture the pigeons using fresh corn and water. Once trapped they are taken out of the valley.