Keep Your Home Pest-Free in 2014 January 1, 2014 - By: Nathan Woolf 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 inRead more
How-To: Safe DIY Pantry Pest Control December 18, 2013 - By: Nathan Woolf 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,Read more
Don’t Host Pests as Holiday Guests December 11, 2013 - By: Nathan Woolf 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 inRead more
4 Common Pantry Pests to Watch Out For December 4, 2013 - By: Nathan Woolf ‘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 ruinRead more
Blue Sky Pest Control Featured for its Work in the Phoenix Community November 26, 2013 - By: Nathan Woolf 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, 2013Read more
How Does Integrated Pest Management Work? November 13, 2013 - By: Nathan Woolf 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 otherRead more
7 Spider Myths Debunked October 30, 2013 - By: Nathan Woolf Ask people what their biggest fears are, and chances are many of the answers will be spiders. But why are people so afraid of these eight-legged arachnids? Spiders are actually quite beneficial in many instances, and can even help you control your household pests. While people aren’t born afraid of spiders, the fear does developRead more
Earwigs – What You Need to Know October 21, 2013 - By: Nathan Woolf If you’ve ever moved around boxes in the basement, lifted up a landscaping stone around your home, or emptied out a flower pot, you’ve probably seen an earwig wiggling away from you in a panic. If you’re like most people, you’ve probably recoiled at the sight of them, as well, because these little guys haveRead more
Black Widow Identification and Prevention October 9, 2013 - By: Nathan Woolf The black widow: it’s what many people envision when they think of a dangerous spider. Here at Blue Sky, we often get calls from people who are concerned that they may have seen black widows in their homes, so we wanted to provide you with the tools you need to identify and prevent them. MaleRead more
Recluse Spiders in Arizona October 2, 2013 - By: Nathan Woolf Chances are you’ve heard some horror stories about recluse spiders, particularly the brown recluse spider. People typically think that brown recluse bites can lead to terrible infection and disfigurement, and that they are a common and dangerous pest in the United States. While recluse spiders (which belong to the genus Loxosceles) are widespread across theRead more
