Bug Library

Ongoing Gopher Control Service Pocket gophers are one of those pests that you don’t even know exist until they are making large holes in your front yard. Aerating the soil with their tunnels is among their positive contributions. Among their negative contributions,...

Types of Ants in Arizona There are a lot of ant species in Arizona: carpenter ants, fire ants, crazy ants, pavement ants, Forelius ants. They’re all attracted to various types of food based on ant species and age of the colony. First, let’s talk about the ants you...

Bed bugs can live (and thrive) anywhere humans live. From the fanciest hotels, to small apartments, to your home. Bed Bugs are extremely difficult to control. To completely get rid of bed bugs, you need a complete understanding of how to identify, treat, and...

Roof rats are more common than you might think. These pests pose a major threat to your health and home, causing extensive damage as they spread disease. These rodents thrive in the heat of Phoenix, AZ, with your roof being the perfect space to shade them when they...

Sexton Pest Control delivers effective scorpion control using advanced, targeted methods explicitly designed for Phoenix’s desert climate. Our team specializes in eliminating the dangerous Arizona bark scorpion, one of the most venomous scorpions in the U.S....

Recognizing Termites in Arizona There are a few telling signs when you’re facing a termite problem, but first, let’s discuss what a termite actually is and looks like. What Are Termites? Termites are a type of winged insect. Their nutrition comes from the cellulose...