Fun Facts about Earwigs

February 5, 2014 - By:

The earwig, or pincher bug, is an insect that almost everyone is familiar with. Most people have moved a flower pot or piece of furniture to find an earwig hiding underneath, or discovered an earwig party while doing landscaping work. While they’re not dangerous to humans, most people find the sight of them disturbing or
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How to Prevent Centipedes

January 17, 2014 - By:

Now that we’ve discussed the centipedes that are most common in Arizona, it’s time to learn about the most effective ways to prevent centipede infestation. While it’s true that centipedes can help control other pest populations (they like to dine on crickets, cockroaches, silverfish and other insects), it’s not a very comforting thought to replace
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Common Centipedes in Arizona

January 7, 2014 - By:

Did you know that there are thought to be over 8,000 varieties of centipedes worldwide? While most of them range from 4-152 mm, there are some real giants out there – the largest species is the Peruvian giant centipede, which can grow to be up to two and a half feet long! Luckily we don’t
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Keep Your Home Pest-Free in 2014

January 1, 2014 - By:

January signals a fresh start – 2014 is here, and many of us are planning to work on some New Year’s resolutions. Whether it’s quitting a bad habit, or starting a good one, it’s a good time of year to take a look at our goals and get down to business. As a homeowner in
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How-To: Safe DIY Pantry Pest Control

December 18, 2013 - By:

The winter months have moved in, and while it rarely gets bone-chillingly cold here in Phoenix, most of us are spending more time indoors and tidying up our houses in preparation for holiday company. If you’re getting a little wintertime cleaning in, there is one place you won’t want to overlook: the pantry. Chances are,
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Don’t Host Pests as Holiday Guests

December 11, 2013 - By:

Ah, the holiday season in Arizona! Maybe it’s the lack of snow we usually see around this time of year, or our mild winters, but we sure do like to decorate and get extra festive around here. Since Christmas comes but once a year, our holiday decorations are stored for long periods of time in
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4 Common Pantry Pests to Watch Out For

December 4, 2013 - By:

‘Tis the season! December has rolled around and it’s time for holiday shopping, hanging the Christmas lights, and of course, baking lots of delicious holiday goodies. This Christmas, we want to help you keep your holiday treats pest-free by giving you a guide to the most common pantry pests to look for. Nothing can ruin
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Blue Sky Pest Control Featured for its Work in the Phoenix Community

November 26, 2013 - By:

Blue Sky Pest Control was recently featured in BOMA ByLines‘ Fall 2013 issue for our efforts in helping to select Central Arizona Shelter Services, or CASS, as BOMA Greater Phoenix’s charity of choice for 2013. Check out the article below. “YPG Gives Back to CASS” – BOMA ByLines, Fall 2013 By Gina Rouban, Interstate Restoration, 2013
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How Does Integrated Pest Management Work?

November 13, 2013 - By:

Here at Blue Sky Pest Control, our techniques are based on an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to help rid your home of pests and prevent future infestations. Integrated Pest Management is an environmentally friendly practice that is effective in treating and preventing many kinds of pests, including termites, scorpions, rats and mice, and other
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Common Rodent Pests in Arizona

November 5, 2013 - By:

One of the things we love most about living in Arizona is the fact that we live next door to lots of beautiful and unique local wildlife. Arizona’s desert environment is home to an amazing array of biodiversity among mammals, arthropods, reptiles, birds and more. Deer, bighorn sheep, jackrabbits, and foxes are just some of
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