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A cockroach is laying on its back on the ground.
By Polite Pest May 18, 2023
Cockroaches are one of the most common insect pests in America. They’re also one of the hardest to get rid of. Should you ever need it, here are some tips to rid your home of cockroaches and prevent their return. What Are Cockroaches? The American cockroach is usually one to three inches long and shaped […]
A man is walking in front of a white truck that says polite.
By Polite Pest May 2, 2023
Arizona has its share of creepy critters, including ants, termites, tarantulas, scorpions, bed bugs, mice, rats, and more. With such a variety of pests in the area, it’s nice to have a specialist on your side. This article explains what you can expect from your insect and pest control company. A Quick Turnaround Your pest […]
A yellow scorpion is crawling on a tree trunk.
By Polite Pest April 20, 2023
If you live in Arizona, you’re familiar with desert predators like spiders and scorpions. What makes the bark scorpion a problem? Are they dangerous? Or just pests that look menacing? What Are Scorpions? Scorpions are arachnids, meaning they have eight legs. They have clawed front arms like crabs and a jointed stinger curling over their […]
A small black and gold bug is sitting on a brown surface.
By Polite Pest April 4, 2023
It’s an unpleasant topic, but bed bugs have been on the rise in the United States for the past decade. And it’s not just limited to our country. In Paris, they’re such a big problem that government officials set up a national emergency hotline to try to rein the pests in. Why are they returning, […]
A man is measuring a door frame with a tape measure in an empty room.
By Polite Pest March 23, 2023
It’s estimated that three to five colonies of up to a million termites make their home in every acre of Arizona land. They cause over $5 billion in damages to homes and businesses across the US every year. Unfortunately, that’s $5 billion in damages that most insurance companies don’t cover, leaving home and business owners […]
A group of ants are crawling on a piece of food.
By Polite Pest March 7, 2023
Ants are fascinating creatures on a National Geographic special. They lose their appeal, however, if they’re on your counter, your pet’s food, in the pantry, and on your skin. Killing or relocating one may be easy, but ants are never alone. Communal Living: Why Home Remedies May Not Be Enough. To give you an idea […]