Arrow Exterminators Blog

With record heavy rains comes an unwelcome summer pest

With the record heavy rains we’ve been experiencing and now that the higher temperatures are here, this is creating prime conditions for one of the most dreaded summer pests – the blood-sucking mosquito.  It’s only April, and we’ve already been receiving a record number of calls reporting mosquito problems. Mosquito-borne illnesses continue to plague regions of the country, as evidenced by the increasing incidence of West Nile Virus over the past year. The experts at Arrow Exterminators offer these tips to prevent mosquitoes from interfering with the enjoyment of your property this season and to safeguard your family: Replace all standing water at lea...Read More »

As warmer temperatures spike, so do scorpion bites

As temperatures heat up in the Southwest part of the country, residents may notice an increase in scorpion activity. And that means extremely painful and potentially lethal stings. In fact, scorpions seem to be everywhere in Phoenix, as our customer calls requesting service have increased by a large percentage. While most scorpion stings take place in the home, they are more active when the weather is over 75 to 80 degrees. They are also drawn to moisture, so places such as underneath sinks and in bathrooms may be a perfect place for them to hide. When outside, scorpions prefer palm trees, woodpiles and decorative bark. Signs of a scorpion sting include: Sharp pain at the site of...Read More »

Cockroach Allergens Continue To Be a Major Trigger of Asthma, Especially in Children

While cockroaches may be known as one of most prevalent household pests – a projected $1 billion dollars is spent each year on professional management services – it has now become one of the most serious. According to recent medical studies and groups like the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the allergens that cockroaches attract have the potential to increase asthma attacks, especially for children. The research also found that cockroach allergens are one of the leading causes of absenteeism in schools. Cockroach allergens collect in the form of droppings, secretions, cast skins and the dead bodies of roaches. In addition to the allergens, cockroaches c...Read More »

Take back your yard this spring – protect your family and home from dangerous fire ants!

If you’ve ever wandered too close to a fire ant nest in your yard, chances are you have experienced one or more of their very painful stings in a matter of seconds. Just one sting is painful and usually results in a welt, but these ants are highly organized and work together, so in most cases, the encounters aren’t limited to just one sting. With the arrival of spring and warmer temperatures, unfortunately comes the arrival of red imported fire ants. Discovering a colony of fire ants is a serious situation that requires immediate expert attention since they are extremely territorial and will attack anyone that comes near their nest. As temperatures in our area heat up this we...Read More »