Pest Control Blog
Pigeons Nesting in Roof
Where Do Pigeons Nest? One of the most commonly asked questions is, where do pigeons nest? These birds are incredibly adaptable and will nest almost anywhere that provides a safe, dry, and elevated location. In the wild, pigeons may nest on cliffs or ledges, but in...
Bird Spike Installation Services
Are Pigeons Taking Over Your Property? Here’s How to Stop Them With the Best Pigeon Spikes and Devices That Actually Work Pigeons may seem harmless at first glance, but anyone who has dealt with them knows they are anything but. These birds can create a massive mess,...
The Hidden Dangers of Pigeons: Health Risks, Diseases, and Safe Cleanup Methods
Pigeons may seem like harmless city birds, cooing from rooftops and fluttering around parks, but beneath their feathers lies a host of public health concerns. From respiratory illnesses to contaminated surfaces, pigeon droppings and associated biological matter can...
The Homeowner’s Handbook to Scorpions
How to Keep Scorpions Out of Your House in Las Vegas The little handbook for the homeowners guide to scorpions. We’re going to focus on the Arizona Bark Scorpion, the species that we most commonly deal with here in the Las Vegas Valley. Hopefully, you can take the...
Finding pests in your space is never fun and figuring out how to get rid of them can be challenging without professional help. Should you decide to call American Pest Control or manage your infestation with DIY home remedies, either way, you need to know what kind of...
How to Prepare Your Home for Pest Control
Pests happen all over the world and they happen to the best of us. Pests are called pests because they bother people. They invade your physical, mental and emotional space so getting them out of your home quickly is the most beneficial for your overall well-being....
Are Landlords or Tenants Responsible for Pest Control?
This is an argument that is often found between a landlord and tenant. The tenants have found some pests and want to have them taken care of right away, as they should. A pest infestation is damaging to the home as well as your physical and mental health. The big...
Pallidwinged Grasshoppers
Good evening, Las Vegas, coming to you from a cold night here in the valley. So, we are now in our cold months of the year and there are not many bugs to be seen these days. However, one species has persisted so far, and it has been coming in massive swarms over the...
Wintertime Ants
Where Do Ants Go During the Winter? Ants do not like the cold weather and will move their colony to a warmer location to hibernate, usually deeper underground. They will close off their ant holes and huddle up together while protecting their queen. They spend lots...
Hunting Scorpions at Night in Las Vegas
Scorpion Hunting Las Vegas https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hydYQjBVurg Scorpion hunting has become an increasingly popular outdoor activity in the southwestern United States, particularly in areas like Las Vegas, where scorpions thrive. With a rich desert ecosystem,...
Arizona Bark Scorpions in Las Vegas and Henderson
Bark Scorpion The bark scorpion is one of the most well-known and potentially dangerous scorpions in North America. Found primarily in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, including areas like Arizona and Nevada, this species thrives in warm, dry...
Pigeon Diseases and Control
When people think of pigeons, they often picture them pecking at crumbs in the park or roosting harmlessly on rooftops. But beneath that seemingly benign behavior lies a potential threat to public health. Do pigeons carry diseases? The simple answer is yes. These...
What is Harborage?
So what is harborage? Well let's break down the word. We all know what a harbor is. So, a harborage, in the context pertaining to pests, is a temporary or permanent sanctuary or refuge for pests to live and or rest. Harborage is a very important thing in our field....
Subterranean Termites
Of all the pests out there, termites are by far the most costly and difficult to treat in the United States. They are treated for prevention before houses are built, after houses are framed up, and they are treated during infestations, all of which form a giant junk...
Bee Encounter
Two people were stung several times Saturday afternoon by bees near their home in the north part of the city. They quickly went into their home to get away from the bees. They were checked by paramedics on scene and did not appear to be seriously injured. They later...