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Learn More About Maintaining A Pest-Free House, Business, Or Living Complex Our recent blogs have discussed the threats posed by the Arizona bark scorpion and Africanized bee, and provided an introduction to thermal bed bug remediation. To explore either of these topics further, check out the resources below. To schedule an inspection or pest control treatment at your Arizona home, call Burns Pest Elimination at (623) 201-4992.

European Bees vs. Africanized Bees: What’s the Difference? When you are having a picnic in the great outdoors and a bee buzzes up to you, you may panic or become uncomfortable; but you generally just try to stay calm and remain still until the bee has lost interest and buzzed away. When you discover that a colony of bees has taken up residence on your property, the feelings of frustration and anxiety that you experience are on an entirely different level. To learn how to handle a bee problem like the latter—and for tips on distinguishing between European and Africanized bees, read this article.

“Killer” or Africanized Bees - Bee Removal “Killer,” or Africanized, bees aggressively defend their colony’s living grounds, even if they were recently set up and are likely to be temporary. Trying to remove a colony of Africanized bees from your property is extremely dangerous, and is not something you should attempt to do on your own.

Signs and Symptoms You’ve Been Stung By a Bark Scorpion 36 species of scorpion can be found in Arizona. Of these, the bark scorpion poses the largest threat to humans who are stung by scorpions. To learn more about the bark scorpion, its poison, and the signs and symptoms that you have been stung by one, read on.

Get Rid of Roaches Organically Roaches are truly despicable creatures, and most humans prefer to encounter them as infrequently as possible. If you are an Arizona homeowner who would like to solve a minor roach problem in your home without the use of chemical pesticides, you are in luck.

Heat: The New Enemy of Bed Bugs With the incidence of bed bugs on the rise in America’s larger cities, they’re no longer something that people only have to worry about while traveling. Bed bugs can now be carried home from work or a night out at the movies. Until the discovery that bed bugs could be eliminated using thermal energy, bed bug treatments were complicated and often used large quantities of powerful chemicals. To learn more about the chemical-free thermal bed bug elimination alternative, continue reading this article.

Keep Your Tenants Healthy and Happy With Monthly Pest Control Treatments If you're a landlord, the owner of an apartment complex or a hotel manager, one of your primary goals is to keep your occupancy rate high. One essential component of keeping your tenants happy and your units occupied, is providing a pest-free environment and quick responses to any termite, bed bug or scorpion problems that may arise. To find out more about what a monthly pest control service plan can do for your property and tenant satisfaction levels, continue reading this article.

What are Bed Bugs? Bed Bugs (Cimex lectularius) are tiny insects that solely sustain themselves on the blood of warm blooded animals. Wingless creatures, they are referred to as nest parasites and can often be found in bird’s nests and bat roosts. Also, they sometimes live in the “nest” or beds of human beings. Bed bugs are extremely small. However, they can be seen by the human eye. Though this is true, they often go unnoticed because they hide when they are disturbed and are most active one hour before the sun rises, when most people are in a deep sleep. Bed Bug hatchlings (newborns) are similar in size to a poppy seed. The adults are a bit bigger, measuring at about .25 inches long. The bugs are flat and oval shaped.

K9 Bed Bug Detection – The Most Accurate Way to Confirm a Bed Bug Infestation Bed bugs are a home owner’s worst nightmare. At Burns Pest Elimination we take bed bug infestations very seriously. We know that K9 detection is the most accurate way to confirm a bed bug infestation. Burns' K9’s and inspectors are certified in multi-stage insect detection, independently trained and re-certified every three months to ensure accuracy.  

Helpful Blog Resources from Burns: Bed Bugs, Termites, Scorpions At Burns Pest Elimination, its important to provide informative resources in regards to pest control and other pest-related information. With this in mind, take a look at the links below to read more about bed bugs, health code ratings, termites, scorpions and what it's like to be a health inspector:

Learn why Bed Bugs Left this Woman Burned On Monday, firefighters in Lantana, Florida rushed to put out an apartment fire. However, this wasn't the average apartment fire started by an oven that was left on too long.

Blog Resources: Health Code Violations & Other Infestation-Realted Problems Bugs and other pests can be detrimental to your home, your health and even your business. If you’d like to learn more about pest control and other infestation-related problems, explore these links and call Burns Pest Elimination.

Scorpion Identification: Small but Life Threatening There are 36 different species of scorpions in Arizona and all species can sting, causing immediate pain and discomfort with little or no local swelling or redness. There is only one species of scorpion that can cause more serious medical problems and that is the Bark Scorpion.

Creative Valentine’s Day Gifts: Hissing Roaches We all want to be creative on Valentine’s Day, but the Bronx Zoo is taking Valentine’s creativity to a whole new level. For just $10, the Bronx Zoo is giving people a chance to give their Valentine something that will last forever (it can last through a nuclear explosion anyway). What gift is this? A cockroach, what else?!

Moving into a New Home? Be Sure to Have a Professional Home Inspection Before You Buy! When you’re looking for a new home, it’s always important to remember that no matter how good the house looks on the outside, there may still be plenty of problems on the inside. Here are a few reasons why it’s important to get a professional home inspection before you buy a home:

Keep that Health Inspection ‘A’ in Your Window by Calling Burns Pest Elimination Nothing is more dangerous to a restaurant’s financial wellbeing than the sighting of a pest in the dining area. Fortunately, Burns Pest Elimination has a great pest control program that is tailored specifically to the needs of food service providers. Read on to learn more about how we can help you keep the ‘A’ in your window:

5 Ways You Can Terminate the Threat of Termites Termites are nasty little insects that can completely devalue your home by eating right through it. However, you can prevent a termite infestation from literally eating you out of house and home by following these 5 simple tips:

How Do Bed Bugs Feed on Humans? Bed bugs are very well-adapted pests. They have evolved over the years to blend into the environments that allow them to feed on us as we sleep. Take a look at the video above to learn more about bed bugs.

Reasons to Call a Professional When Pests Invade your Home Virtually everyone has had a pest problem at some point or another—and virtually everyone has tried to use home remedies before calling in the pest control experts at Burns Pest Elimination. Here is a look at three reasons why you should always call in the professionals at the first sign of trouble:

Termite Control: Signs That a Home Has Termites Termites pose no significant health threats to humans, but they do have the ability to wreak havoc on the integrity of a home. Watch this brief video clip to learn how to identify the signs of termites in your home.

Scorpion Stings & Pigeon Droppings: How Dangerous are They? nsects and birds are two things we’ve all encountered at one point or another here on mother Earth. If you’re bothered by the presence of scorpions or pigeons then these helpful resources from Burns Pest Elimination may be of interest to you. Learn more about the evolution of scorpions and the different types of scorpion stings. Also, learn about the different diseases transmitted from birds to humans and why pigeon droppings are extremely dangerous. For more information about scorpion and bird control, or to arrange a home inspection, call Burns Pest Elimination at (623) 201-4992 today.

How to Control Pigeon Poop Pigeon droppings are odorous, unsightly, and harmful to human health. These bothersome hazards seem to be a constant nuisance in many parts of the world. If you would like to protect your home’s exterior and your family’s health from the unpleasant effects of pigeon poop, consider the following measures.

Scorpion Problems: Why You Should Step Away and Call a Pest Pro! For most people, the mention of scorpions invokes images of long, black arachnids with dangerous tails roaming exotic deserts and rainforest. Many Arizonans, however, do not need to think of a location more exotic than their very own backyard to imagine a scorpion problem. Scorpions pose a great threat and can be extremely aggressive if provoked. Continue reading this article to find out why it’s smart to leave the extermination and prevention of scorpions on your property to a professional.

Tips for Keeping Your Home Safe from Termites The state of Arizona provides a favorable environment for four termite species. These include desert subterranean termites, arid-land subterranean termites, western drywood termites, and desert dampwood termites. Even though each of these termite species affects Phoenix area homes in a different way, they can all be deterred from taking up residence in your home and feeding on its framework. Continue reading this article for some helpful tips on keeping your home termite free.

Resources to Help you Keep your Phoenix Property Pest-Free If you would like to learn more about eliminating the presence of termites, scorpions, pigeons, bed bugs, and other pests from your home or office, the following resources may be able to help you control the pests in your home. For more information, or to arrange a home inspection, call Burns Pest Elimination at (623) 201-4992 today.

6,000 lbs. of Food Raised Thus Far! Burns Pest Elimination would like to say thank you for your support! We're so thankful that we've been able  to raise 6,000 lbs. of food so far!

How to Maintain a Bed Bug-Free Home Fifty years ago, bed bugs were all but eradicated from American soil. But, over the past decade, they have returned with a vengeance. Residents of large cities, such as Phoenix, are especially susceptible to bed bug infestation. Fortunately, bed bug experts have identified methods through which most bed bugs find their way into homes. Here are some ways that you can keep your home free of bed bugs:

Rodent Control – Dangers of Rodents House mice, pack rats and other rodents are carriers of numerous diseases that can be easily transmitted to humans. To find out more about these diseases and other problems associated with rodents, check out this informative video clip and contact the experts at Burns Pest Elimination in Phoenix.

Why you Should Hire a Professional for Effective Bed Bug Removal Bed bugs are hard to get rid of, yet when many people find out they have a bed bug infestation, they try to remove the pests on their own. Ridding your home of bed bugs is difficult, even for professionals.

Additional Resources from Burns Pest Elimination Are you interested in learning more about bed bugs and where they hide? Or perhaps you're looking to rid your home of pesky cockroaches. Burns Pest Elimination has provided these helpful resources in hopes to better educate you in regards to household pests. For more information about these topics and more contact the professionals at Burns Pest Elimination in Phoenix at (623) 201-4992.

Fight Back when Unwanted Guests Invade your Home When unwanted pests invade your home, it’s essential that you know how to fight back. If you have any lingering questions about keeping your home free of pests, check out the links below or contact the professional pest control team at Burns Pest Elimination at (623) 201-4992.

K-9 of the Year Award Meet the winner of Burns Pest Elimination's K-9 of the Year Award. Congratulations Speedy!

Home & Lawn Pest Control: How to Prevent Pigeons—Home & Lawn Pest Control: How to Prevent Pigeons In nearly every city in America, you’re bound to run into dozens and dozens of pigeons. Since they’re dirty, reproduce easily, and can make quite a mess, it’s no wonder they’re often called “rats with wings.”

AMA Holiday Party Burns Pest Elimination had a great time at the AMA Holiday Party.

Enjoying Burns Pest Elimination’s Blog Topics? Check Out These Resources to Learn More! You work hard so you and your family can enjoy your home—the last thing you need is a legion of unwanted guests crowding your space, damaging your property, and causing illness.

iPhone App: iPest3 With the iPest3 iPhone app, you’ll learn more about various pests than you ever thought possible. Whether you are a teacher, student, naturalist, or just a curious individual, iPest3 can help you identify common urban pests and learn about their various habits.

Common Signs Rodents Have Taken Up Residence in Your Home While animated films would have us believe that rodents are adorable and lovable creatures, they can be a terrible burden. Since rats and mice reproduce quickly and can bring fleas, diseases, and other unsavory elements into your home, you should seek to get rid of them as soon as possible.

Basic Principles of Bird Exclusion Though birds often enchant us with their beautiful songs and gracefulness, they can quickly become a nuisance. To birds, your home is just another part of the terrain—a place that’s as good as any for roosting and starting a family. However, since you’re the one paying the mortgage, you may be a little reluctant to let them move in. Here’s a brief look at birds and how you can keep them out.

Why You Should Never Attempt Bee Removal on Your Own When most people encounter a bee, their heart rates tend to go up a little bit—and understandably so. Many of us have felt the pain of a bee sting, and would like to avoid it if at all possible. One bee is scary enough—now imagine if there were thousands of bees swarming inside your home. Though you may feel a duty to protect your property, bee removal is a job that’s best left to the professionals. Here’s why:

Rescue Dogs are Helping in the Fight Against Bed Bugs Though bed bugs seemed to disappear in the mid-20th century, the persistent pests have made a comeback in recent years. They’re small, lay lots of eggs, and bite you when you’re most vulnerable—while you’re sleeping. Though bed bugs are notoriously good hiders, we have a particularly effective ally in the fight against them: rescue dogs.

Burns Pest Elimination Lists the Importance of Professional Bird Control Service Birds can cause issues during this time due to the peak migration season and larger flocks. Not only are these aerodynamic animals a hassle to deal with, but they may also cause health risks to your family or customers. Here we have listed a few reasons why calling a professional to handle your bird control problem is important.

Proposed Law in Arizona to Take Action Against Bed Bugs

Find Out What Attracts Cockroaches in a Home Cockroaches are some of the most proliferative and adaptable insects on the planet.  They can eat almost anything (even nonfood items like glue, paint, soap, or paper) and can make a home out of just about any environment. Cockroaches do, however, prefer certain living conditions. To keep your home roach-free—and free of the pathogens they carry with them—you have to rid your home of what attracts and sustains them.

Pest Control: How to Inspect Your Home for Bed Bugs Bed bugs are parasitic insects that feed on the blood of humans and other animals, usually as they sleep. They are tiny creatures, usually about a quarter of an inch long, oval-shaped, and are reddish-brown in color. Their tiny size and ability to hide successfully in small cracks and crevices can make them very difficult to detect unless you know where to look.

In this instructional video, you can learn how and where to inspect your home for bed bugs. These parasitic insects tend to live in dark, narrow crevices that are close to places where they can feed, such as under box springs or under couch cushions. Check out the video to learn more.  

If you think you may be unwillingly sharing your home with bed bugs, call Burns Pest Elimination at (623) 201-4992 to learn more about our elimination services.

Telltale Signs that Bed Bugs Have Found Their Way into Your Home Cimex lectularius, or the common bed bug, has been recorded as a parasite of humans and other warm-blooded animals for thousands of years. Tiny, flat, and oval-shaped, they can move very quickly and hide in some of the smallest household crevices. Their ability to hide and their nocturnal nature can keep them from being detected for a long time, sometimes until the infestation becomes severe. Here are three telltale signs that bed bugs have crept their way into your home.

Tired of Pulling Post-Monsoon Weeds? Call a Pro and Eliminate Your Weeds for Good! Here in Arizona, the monsoon season is responsible for the vast majority of the year’s rainfall. The rainy months bring welcome relief from the blistering summer temperatures and help to slow the spread of the wildfires that rage during the previous months. The desert plants are given enough water to jump-start their growth and summer flowers finally have the sustenance with which to bloom.

Top Pests That Could Be Infesting Your Arizona Home Arizona is home to a huge number of household pests, from bed bugs and termites to birds and rodents. While some create only a small nuisance with their presence, others can be destructive or even cause severe medical issues.

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How Do I Know if I Have Bed Bugs?

Burns Pest Elimination Introduces New Resources in the Fight Against Arizona’s Fastest Growing Pest

With Bed Bugs making a comeback with all time high reported infestations, Burns Pest Elimination is at the cutting edge of pest elimination.  Now introducing K-9 teams and state of the art heat treatments to identify, prevent and control this ongoing epidemic.

Proposed Law to Take Action Against Bed Bugs

Lawmakers are working on a bill to help protect residents and homeowners within Arizona from bed bug infestations.

Bedbugs Attack Niketown

Sneaker giant’s flagship NYC store shuts down to rid itself of the pests.

They Crawl, They Bite, They Baffle Scientists

Interesting video on the study of bed bugs.

Black Lab Sniffs Out Bed Bugs in Your Home

Bed bug infestations are sweeping the Valley. Do you have them in your home? Would you know if you did?

Scott Pasmore introduces us to Lela, a black lab specially trained to sniff out the blood-sucking pests. She and her handler, Clay Weaver, gave us an impressive demonstration

Bed Bug Infestation in the Valley

Exterminators are waging a growing battle against bed bugs. The blood-sucking pests are now infesting dozens of homes, apartments and public housing units across the valley.

 

Bed Bugs On The Rise

The battle against tiny bloodsuckers infesting homes, stores and fancy hotels.

Bed Bugs Can Affect Anyone, Anywhere

When it comes to bed bugs, knowledge is power. Check out another MSNBC video.

Don’t Let The Bed Bugs Bite

Great Info from MSNBC!

Bed Bug Scent Detection Canine Teams

Bed bug infestations can be detected by specially trained bed bug scent detection canine teams. Because of their abilities, bed bug detection canine teams can be particularly useful in the following circumstances...