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Don’t Let Pests Go Back-To-School Arrow Exterminators Urges Parents, Teachers and Students to Prepare for Potential Bed Bug, Ant and Flea Infestations

Can you hear that? It's an audible groan from kids across the country as they head back to school … It's officially time for tests, homework and after-school activities to resume. At Arrow Exterminators, this is a time when we usually notice an increase in pest-related calls in public places, such as schools. It's a fact that when large amounts of people congregate in small areas, it's easier for pests to spread quickly. Bed bugs, ants and fleas are a common sight in any elementary school or college. College students, in particular, need to be aware of the rise in bed bug infestations. We always warn college students not to buy second-hand furniture without inspecting it first. Often, ...Read More »

Whose Yard Is It Anyway?

If you are like any of the many employees that work here at Arrow Exterminators, your backyard is your private sanctuary. It's a place where you can kick back and relax and enjoy the fantastic summer weather. Nothing beats grilling burgers and hot dogs while family and friends play games in the yard or take a dip in the pool. Unfortunately, your family and friends aren't the only ones having fun in your backyard … Mid-to-late summer is when the fearsome four - fire ants, mosquitoes, wasps and yellowjackets - are most active, crashing parties and killing good moods at barbeques pretty much everywhere. To prevent fire ants, wasps, yellowjackets and mosquitoes from invading your outdoor h...Read More »

The Sinister Pest of the West

While we normally blog about pests that affect all of our customers, this week we would like to do a special post for all of our Phoenix-based customers. Phoenicians certainly encounter their share of rodents, wildlife and nuisance pests, but they also have to battle the dangerous, and sometimes lethal, scorpion. Most commonly found outdoors, it's important to keep an eye out for these pests inside of the home as well, since they are drawn toward cooler temperatures during the day. As any smart Phoenician can attest, no one puts on a pair of shoes without checking for any guests that may be lurking inside! Scorpions can also be found hiding inside of clothing and underneath beds and ru...Read More »

Are Mosquitoes Attracted More to Women Than to Men?

According to a recent article in the New York Times, mosquitoes find some people tastier than others. While many think they are more attracted to the sweeter sex due to women's higher estrogen levels, the fact is that gender does play a role but not in the way most people think. As one report in the Annals of Internal Medicine points out, men are more likely to be attacked, primarily because of their body size. "Larger persons tend to attract more mosquitoes," the study said, "perhaps because of their greater relative heat or carbon dioxide." "In addition to carbon dioxide, lactic acid is strong attractant which is why people are attacked more when they are outside and sweating" said D...Read More »