A Full-Service Pest Control Provider Since 1990
Hey there, Phoenix, Tucson, and Southern Arizona! Your friendly Northwest Exterminating service team is here with top-tier pest control solutions using Anticimex SMART technologies. We’ve got the science-backed strategies you need to keep your home or business pest-free in Southern Arizona.
Overview Of Pest Control Needs In Southern Arizona
The desert climate in Southern Arizona presents a unique challenge for property owners. A hot, dry climate provides the perfect ecosystem for a variety of insects and rodents. And the pests that don’t particularly care for our dry climate… well, they just make their way inside to find suitable conditions and moisture that is lacking outside.
Regardless of the season, weather conditions, and other factors that influence pest activity, ongoing pest control services is very much needed here in Southern Arizona. At Northwest Exterminating, we understand the pest pressures in our region and offer effective pest solutions that target pests that cause trouble here.
Common Pests In Southern Arizona
We have a surprising variety of pests in our Phoenix, Tucson, and Southern Arizona service areas. Some are uniquely troublesome for us, while others are common and resilient pests nationwide.
Scorpions
We have several scorpion species, including the Arizona bark scorpion, desert hairy scorpion, and striped tail scorpion. Like their arachnid cousins, scorpions can climb walls and other rough-textured surfaces. They cannot scale glass or other smooth surfaces.
Although scorpions can bite, their mouthparts are too small to inflict damage, at least to people. When it comes to scorpions, it's their tails you have to watch out for. These pests can use their tails to sting and deter threats; if you are on the receiving end, you may feel pain. What's more, the tail is where the venom is stored. Unless you have an allergy, stings are not usually a serious health threat. The exception being the Arizona bark scorpion, which is quite venomous.
Bees & Wasps
Arizona is home to various stinging insects, one of the most notable being the Africanized honey bee. Also known as the killer bee, this aggressive bee species poses a significant stinging hazard for residents, particularly when they swarm. Other stinging insects to watch out for in Phoenix, Tucson, and Southern Arizona include the paper wasp, cicada killer wasp, and mud dauber.
Termites
In Southern Arizona, we have two kinds of termites: subterranean and drywood termites.
While both termites are attracted to wood, they have specific preferences. Subterranean termites live in colonies underground and must have soil nearby. They tend to infest any wood that is in contact with the ground and travel to and from their underground colonies in mud tubes that prevent them from being exposed to air and elements that dry them out. Other signs of subterranean termites include swarms, discarded wings, hollow sound wood when knocked on, sagging floors and ceilings, and damaged wood.
Drywood termites, other other hand, seek out dry woods. They can be hard to detect because they live entirely in the wood they eat. Signs of drywood termites include swarms, bubbling or peeling paint, woods that sounds hollow when tapped, and little mounds of fecal pellets pushed out through small holes.
Check out our Arizona Pest Identification Center to learn more about other common pests in our service area.
Pest Control Services We Offer
Northwest Exterminating is a premier pest control service provider in Southern Arizona. Here are some of the many control solutions we offer.
Home Pest Control
Our award-winning pest protection begins with the selection of a home pest control plan. We offer Defense Plan, SmartDefense, and SmartDefense Complete. Each plan offers quarterly service and management of pests around structures as well as re-treatment if pests show up between service visits. SmartDefense also provides SMART Monitoring with Anticimex technologies to stop mice and rats from infesting. SmartDefense Complete adds termite monitoring and baiting. We also offer organic pest control services that utilize trusted, plant-based products and treatment methods.
Commercial Pest Management
When you need a customized commercial pest control solution that is designed to meet the needs of your industry, turn to Northwest Exterminating. Our science-based, Integrated Pest Management strategy, personal approach, and 24-hour emergency service will give you the coverage you need.
Termite Control
We are focused on the biology, behavior, and effective control of termites using advanced treatments like Trelona® ATBS Annual Bait Stations and Termidor® HP II. Bait stations provide ongoing monitoring of termite activity while also providing active termite colony elimination. Termidor® is the most trusted name in termite control. We use Termidor® termiticides to quickly arrest termite activity.
Mosquito Control
We provide seasonal mosquito control services to drastically mosquito activity. The service comes with an inspection to evaluate breeding sites and resting areas, treatment of areas where mosquito breed and hide, and the application of a larvicide to prevent mosquito development. Our science-based mosquito control strategy helps you take your property back from those irritating pests.
Rodent Control
We use Anticimex SMART technologies to monitor rodent activity, collect rodents, and predict rodent pressures. Our rodent control services also include rodent trapping, den or harborage removal, and rodent baiting programs. When combined with exclusion work and other Integrated Pest Management methods, the structures on your property will have the protection they need.
Bee Removal
The state-certified, rapid response team at Northwest Exterminating is on call 24 hours a day for safe and systematic removal of swarms, combs, and nests, using modern equipment and advanced methods.
Bed Bug Control
Our Southern Arizona bed bug control solution is second to none. Northwest Exterminating is the first company in Arizona to be bedbugFree certified. That means you'll get the highest level of bed bug control and prevention.
Desert Guard (Scorpion, Insect & Rodent Prevention)
Our Desert Guard integrated management solution naturally deters scorpions, spiders, and other pests by addressing conditions that attract them and allow entry. We inspect your property, address potential entry points with exclusions, apply dewebbing and other natural management solutions, and apply control materials as needed to reduce insect populations and prevent insects from entering indoor spaces.
Weed Control
Pest control and lawn care often go hand-in-hand. As a pest management leader, we saw a need to add pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control. Whether you're looking for one-time service or ongoing weed control services, we're a great choice!
Northwest Exterminating provides essential services for home and business owners in Southern Arizona. Our service plans work to arrest pest activity indoors and prevent continued entry by establishing a resistant pest control barrier around your exterior. We also help you beautify your property with ongoing weed control.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Practices
We apply the science of Integrated Pest Management to desert environments. Our distinct approach works to manage the unique pest pressures we deal with in Southern Arizona.
- We apply professional-grade materials to seal gaps under metal flashing, garage doors, and exterior doors.
- We seal around openings where A.C. lines enter structures and along J-trim.
- We consider pest attractants, such as unharvested or fallen fruit, limbs near rooflines, shaded areas underneath prickly pear cactus and low-lying vegetation, and seeds that fall from bird feeders.
- We help you protect weep holes, louver vents, and gable vents.
- We provide treatments that reduce pest populations, eliminate colonies, and deter pest entry.
Integrated Pest Management involves the application of many control methods to achieve the best sustainable pest management solution with the fewest control materials.
Customer & Community Focused
At Northwest Exterminating, we put our customers and community first. It is clearly seen in everything we do.
- Our team is QualityPro certified, which signifies our commitment to excellence in pest management, and is your assurance that our services meet the highest standards of quality.
- Our team is GreenPro certified, which reflects our commitment to provide pest management that is gentle to the environment while being tough on pests.
- Customer satisfaction is a high priority. You'll notice our fast and responsive customer service when things don't go as expected, which is sometimes the case with tricky pests.
- We give back to our community by supporting our veterans through the collection of gently worn clothing and working with Houses for Warriors to distribute these items.
- We provide employment opportunities for veterans by facilitating their successful transition to a productive and rewarding career in the pest control industry.
- We were quick to establish Covid 19 protocols to protect our customers, ensuring our status as essential workers, and maintaining uninterrupted pest control for our customers.
We aim to provide customer-focused pest control from beginning to end and support our communities through initiatives, like AZ PestVets and Houses for Warriors.
Pest Prevention Tips & Home Maintenance
Along with providing the highest level of pest control and ongoing pest maintenance, we share preventative tips and guidance for home maintenance right here on our website. Check out our Tips From The Pros or Helpful Articles pages. The posts and articles we share give you insights into how common pests in Southern Arizona behave, what steps you can take to reduce pest activity and prevent entry, and the risks associated with these insects, bugs, and rodents.
Contact Information
You may contact us for immediate service or consultation in Southern Arizona.
Northwest Exterminating
4954 N Shamrock Pl
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 210-5151
Northwest Exterminating
24825 N 16th Avenue #140
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(520) 210-5151
Northwest Exterminating
18570 S 186th Way, Ste 102
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 558-8555
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