Blue Sky Turns Green—With Green Shield Certification August 27, 2014 - By: Nathan Woolf When pests invade, it’s no longer necessary to subject your home, family and the environment to the harsh chemicals and toxic treatments of traditional pest control services, which often involved spraying pesticides and tenting the house. With new green methods, pest control treatments can make your home safer and pest-free, while causing no negative impactRead more
How to Keep Your Attic and Basement Bug Free August 21, 2014 - By: Nathan Woolf You’ve finally decided to make your way to the attic. Your daughter no longer has need for the books that enchanted her just a few years ago, and her bedroom is running out of space with her new teenage things. You push the dusty door open to hear what seems like a thousand creepy crawliesRead more
Blue Sky Pest Control acquires EcoGreen Pest Control June 24, 2014 - By: Nathan Woolf If there’s one thing we pride ourselves on at Blue Sky Pest Control, it’s providing our customers with stellar service – both customer service and the actual pest control treatments. That’s why we’re excited to announce the next step in our ongoing effort to be the best pest control company in Phoenix: Blue Sky PestRead more
Arizona’s Infamous Pest: The Scorpion June 12, 2014 - By: Nathan Woolf You’ve probably seen it before, scuttling across the ground with its arched, sharp tail hanging in the air. Quite possibly you have seen one or two of these pests in your own home. Scorpions are quite prevalent in Arizona; the University of Arizona has stated that at least 56 species of scorpions have been identifiedRead more
Silverfish and Firebrats: A Tale of Two Pests May 30, 2014 - By: Nathan Woolf “It was the best of pests, it was the worst of pests…” Ahem. No one wants insects invading their home, and silverfish and firebrats are two of the most common household pests in American homes today – and they’re two of the most commonly misidentified insects because they’re so similar to each other. Here areRead more
How to Deal With Silverfish May 21, 2014 - By: Nathan Woolf Have you ever walked into your bathroom late at night, switched on the lights and been surprised at a small insect squirming away to hide in the cracks behind your sink? Maybe it wiggled away in such a flash, you couldn’t even get a good look at it. Well, you probably just saw a silverfish.Read more
Behavior and Background of Africanized Honeybees April 30, 2014 - By: Nathan Woolf In May 2013, when Tucson resident Steven Wallace Johnson failed to turn up to work on Monday morning after a weekend of hiking, his coworkers were naturally concerned and quickly notified the authorities. After a short search, his body was found, still in his rappelling gear on a mountain south of Tucson, Arizona. However, authoritiesRead more
How Did Cockroaches Get Into My Home? March 20, 2014 - By: Nathan Woolf Cockroaches are a very common pest, and they are found in most regions of the United States. Arizona is no exception! We have five common types of cockroaches here in Arizona, and they are all a little different, but they have one thing in common: you probably don’t want to see them around your house!Read more
Fun Facts about Earwigs February 5, 2014 - By: Nathan Woolf 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 orRead more
How to Prevent Centipedes January 17, 2014 - By: Nathan Woolf 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 replaceRead more
