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Ants
Most ants build their nests in the soil outdoors. Each species may have a favorite food or foods that they eat at different times of the year. Carbohydrates and proteins are important earlier in the development of new ant colonies or when a colony has suffered a big loss and they are trying to rebuild their numbers. Closer to the winter they may be more interested in lipids (fats) to help them get through the colder weather when they don't forage as often. Ants are omnivorous, meaning they will eat a variety of things, both plant or animal. They use a chemical scent called a pheromone that helps them follow each other to find food. It's like the Hansel and Gretel breadcrumbs except they don't fade away. Some folks will comment that the ants come back in the same places each year. That's because their scent hasn't been removed and a new ant "finds" it and brings his nest mates to check it out.

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Insects and Spiders

Ants
Most ants build their nests in the soil outdoors. Each species may have a favorite food or foods that they eat at different times of the year. Carbohydrates and proteins are important earlier in the development of new ant colonies or when a colony has suffered a big loss and they are trying to rebuild their numbers. Closer to the winter they may be more interested in lipids (fats) to help them get through the colder weather when they don't forage as often. Ants are omnivorous, meaning they will eat a variety of things, both plant or animal. They use a chemical scent called a pheromone that helps them follow each other to find food. It's like the Hansel and Gretel breadcrumbs except they don't fade away. Some folks will comment that the ants come back in the same places each year. That's because their scent hasn't been removed and a new ant "finds" it and brings his nest mates to check it out.
Spiders
These spiders are hunters each looking for food or hiding places. Generally they will be outside where their food sources are more readily available. The Tarantula is a hunter spider, in that it actively stalks it's prey and may travel a fair distance in it's search. Black widows and Arizona Brown spiders are nesting spiders, waiting for the prey to get trapped in their webs. You can find and identify the Black Widow easily by it's extremely strong, irregularly spun web. They are usually at ground level in corners of porches, garages or block fences. Arizona Brown spiders nest in the washes in dead cacti or fallen branches. Tarantulas live in burrows or under rocks or collected desert debris.
Termites
Termites require specific environmental conditions to survive. Moisture is critical since they are very soft bodied and lose moisture through their skin rapidly. When searching for food above ground, they construct mud tubes or tunnels to travel through.
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs have largely been thought of as being a problem of the past. Unfortunately, we are now experiencing a widespread recurrence of bed bugs in the United States and abroad. The most significant factor that explains their return is the increase in international travel. Bed bugs easily get into clothing or luggage and are brought home. Even the finest hotels are not immune
Fleas
The Bubonic plague was fostered by rats who carried plague infected fleas. The fleas attacked humans and the plague was transferred. This problem is all but eliminated due to massive reduction of rat populations and flea control. The newest threat with rodent activity however is something that isn't visible like a flea and carries symptoms so common it is often initially mistaken for the flu. What's not common is the very high fatality rate still associated with the Hanta Virus. This virus is carried primarily by a species of deer mouse, but has been detected in many other rats and mice. The virus is carried by the rodent and passed in their feces. As the feces and urine dries and accumulates (One mouse may leave up to 60 droppings in one night of foraging!) it starts to breakdown and aerosolize. These microscopic particles can become airborne and be inhaled. It is also possible to get this virus while eating or drinking contaminated products or being bitten by the rodent. The symptoms start as an abrupt fever, headaches, abdominal pain, cough nausea/vomiting and shortness of breath. As the virus progresses fluid builds up in the lungs (pulmonary edema). To date there is no definitive treatment. In over 50% of the cases fatality occurs. It is important to note that many of these cases have been in areas where immediate medical treatment may not have been accessible, thus increasing the fatality rate. However, caution should always be exercised when in contact with rodents. Some of the more common causes of infection have been caused by: planting or harvesting crops particularly seed crops, occupying previously unoccupied dwellings (cabins and cottages used in the summer should be thoroughly inspected for rodent droppings), cleaning barns or stables where rodents are present, disturbing rodent infested areas while camping or hiking.
Cockroaches
The most prevalent out of doors cockroach in this region of Arizona is the American cockroach. It is the largest house infesting species getting up to 2 inches long. As an adult they are an auburn color with light yellowish markings on the sides of the thorax (the segment behind the head) and head. The adults have wings that completely cover the abdomen, the nymphs are a darker red with a clearly segmented abdomen and no wings. They have droppings similar to a house mouse; same size, color and shape except the ends are blunt not pointed. These hard droppings are often accompanied by a brown spill-looking streak. These streaks contain pheromones to let other roaches know this is a good spot.
Crickets
However, there are other munchers found in Cave Creek that are not so friendly. Cave Creek caters to some of the insect world’s larger meat eaters, the Desert Hairy Scorpion and the Tarantula. While these two arachnids rarely take a bite of actual meat or human flesh, they are predators that feed on insects. Crickets are always a nice meal for a hungry scorpion. But don’t let these pests ruin your wonderful weather.
Centipedes
About 90 species occur in the U.S., and all but four of these naturally occur west of the Mississippi River. Scorpions are nocturnal and predatory and feed on a variety of insects, spiders, centipedes, and other scorpions. Although they are equipped with venom to defend themselves, scorpions fall prey to many types of creatures, such as, tarantulas, lizards, owls, mice and bats. In Arizona,, scorpions are found under rocks and hiding in decaying wood during the day and "hunting" for food at night. In your home, the scorpion hides in everything from clothes in dark closets, under kitchen cabinets and between walls. However, they prefer hot environments. When they appear inside it's solely by accident while searching for food. They also may be driven inside by elimination or disturbance of their natural environment (i.e. new home building) In cooler weather scorpion activity decreases due to a slow down in the metabolic needs. This is often a good time to increase control efforts as they are at their weakest.
Beetles
Beetles make up the largest category of insects in the world, accounting for approximately 25% of all life forms on earth. In fact, there are more than 5 million different species of beetles.
Scorpions
Scorpions are not an insect but an arachnid.They have eight legs and a pair of long pedipalps ending in pincers similar to lobsters. These are used to capture and hold prey and for defense. They have a long segmented tail with a venom bulb at the end. Connected to this bulb is a sharp curved stinger used to inject their venom. They are pale gold or straw color when older and may have an orange cast when immature. The common species, Bark scorpion (Centruroides exilicauda), grow to approximately 2.5 inches. The less toxic or prevalent Desert Hairy Scorpion, (Hadrurus Arizonensis), can grow to over 6 inches long.

Bats
The different species of bed bugs have different feeding preferences. Some prefer human blood while others prefer bats and birds. Bed Bugs primarily reside in their target's nests or nesting areas.
Snakes
The snake of real concern here in Arizona is the Western Diamondback. It has definitive diamond shapes running the length of the snakes body. They are generally a light mottled tan color with darker colored brownish diamonds. A rattlesnake is clearly defined by the rattles at the end of their tail. These rattles are caused by the last piece of skin left behind during the molting process. Snakes molt in order to grow and they molt many times the first year of life. For this reason, the number of rattles doesn't necessarily identify it's age. Rattlers may have jaws that are wider at the hinge than at the opening. This is to swallow larger prey.
Wildlife
Coyotes
7. Last, but certainly not least, let's talk about our wonderful desert wildlife - the hawks, owls, coyotes, turkey vultures, good snakes, bobcats and other predators that count on rats and mice as a primary food source. Poisoned rodents could be their last meal. Ground birds with much lower body weights than rats like quail and doves are susceptible, too.
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Rodents
Premier has a tried and true strategy for rodent control. Specifically Packrats and mice. We use Victor snap traps that are designed for professional pest management use.
Mice
2. Most commonly used rodenticides today are anti-coagulants. The antidote for anti-coagulant poisoning is vitamin K. This vitamin is readily used in pet and large domesticated animal foods. Rats and mice are nibblers (eating several times a day). If pet food is available (maybe from the neighbor's outdoor dog dish!) it's more than likely that the antidote in the food is canceling the bait mode of action. Now they're being supported instead of eliminated.
Rats
PACK RATS: Usually you read about the two most prevalent rat species the Roof or Norway rat. In the desert however, we have our own special rat. It is in the wood rat family, lovingly called the packrat here. They are darker tan to medium brown with a light underbelly, their tail is a little longer than their body and average 12" as an adult. Like most rodents they all kind of look alike. It's the packrat's habits that distinguish it from other rodents.
Gophers

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