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No matter the locale, wildlife continue to work their way into our homes…

Published on 2012-05-21 08:13:48

(answer to yesterday’s what is it – false chinch bugs – straight from the AZ IPM Site) No matter the locale, wildlife continue to work their way into our homes… Howling Coyote Wildlife Services of Ft Worth, Texas Nuisance Wildlife Removal and Animal Damage Control Specialist. Howling Coyote Wildlife Services of Dallas/Fort Worth has been [...] > read more

What is it?

Published on 2012-05-20 08:11:15

What is it? > read more

If it fits, it ships – Contract U.S. Post office!

Published on 2012-05-19 08:01:50

If it fits, it ships – Contract U.S. Post office! Now before you start calling, its a joke – you can’t ship cats by mail. But I thought it was funny because just about anything ships, if it fits. Stop by our Contract U.S. Post Office > read more

Is it really FREE? Come on are you really going to fall for that same ole trick!

Published on 2012-05-18 08:07:52

Is it really FREE? Come on are you really going to fall for that same ole trick! I think we all know the saying “If something sounds to good to be true its probably isn’t” and for some reason I’ve been hearing it more and more these days. So here are some pointers that I [...] > read more

Top 10 Evil Animals – What made Time Magazine’s list?

Published on 2012-05-17 08:05:27

Top 10 Evil Animals – What made Time Magazine’s list? Hands down, without a doubt it has to be “The Bed Bug” and I was right. Top 10 Evil Animals and it might surprise you about #2 and I think 5 – 6 are right up my alley in the way of pest control. So [...] > read more

What’s all the fuss about pest control and IPM?

Published on 2012-05-16 08:23:37

What’s all the fuss about pest control and IPM? We all call Earth our home and until NASA comes up with a plan for moving all of us to Mars or somewhere else we all must get on board the boat called GREEN. The EPA has recently mandated Chemical Pesticide Manufacturers to update and make [...] > read more

What’s sleeping in your bed?

Published on 2012-05-15 08:20:06

What’s sleeping in your bed? The more I watch TV the more it scares me, I hate those commercials that say “How old is your bed, if your bed is over 8 years it has 10 pounds of stuff in it”, just what I don’t want to hear. It’s bad enough thinking about dust mites [...] > read more

Clutter and the bugs…

Published on 2012-05-14 08:08:51

Clutter and the bugs… Sanitation is the key to any commercial restaurant and should be the guiding light to any homeowner. With the spread of bed Bugs nothing has the potential to cause extreme infestations like clutter. The problem is where to begin the treatment and to be successful you must get to all the [...] > read more

PestTube! What is this thing

Published on 2012-05-13 08:00:43

PestTube! What is this thing. Pestubes-In-The-Wall™is a proactive, centralized pest control system designed to deliver a mild residual pesticide inside the walls of your home where bugs live and breed. Pestubes-In-The-Wall™eliminates 90% of the need to spray within in your home’s living area by equipping your new home with a fundamental barrier against pests. Pestubes-In-The-Wall™ [...] > read more

When is that good deal not such a good deal?

Published on 2012-05-12 08:03:53

When is that good deal not such a good deal? From time to time I hear about those great deals, which all of us probably run into. Last week I got another one of those flyers in the mail on carpet cleaning – “Any size room steam cleaned & deodorized $4.95″ of course then the [...] > read more

ProBest Carpet Cleaning

Published on 2012-05-11 08:27:50

Why did ProBest Pest Management get into carpet cleaning: Bed Bugs are the main reason. The Bed Bug epidemic has spread across the USA at a rapid pace and people react with a sense of urgency and frustration. Often times people panic and react by immediately throwing things out and this leads to the spread [...] > read more

Safety Precautions for Total Release Foggers

Published on 2012-05-10 08:03:44

Safety Precautions for Total Release Foggers: EPA has prepared this fact sheet to help users reduce potential hazards associated with total release foggers. Total release foggers, also known as “bug bombs,” are pesticide products containing aerosol propellants that release their contents at once to fumigate an area. These products are often used around the home [...] > read more

Is it really worth your LIFE? Africanized Bees!

Published on 2012-05-09 08:09:50

Click to read the story Bees attack Tucson man trying to kill swarm and by the way if you’re in Tucson call our friends at http://www.azpest.com/ > read more

Bugs on the march, what’s it all about…

Published on 2012-05-08 08:05:49

Bugs on the march, what’s it all about… As a bug expert I’m always learning and staying current with the news about bugs, from new species to bugs that move especially around the U.S. On a visit to the Jacksonville Zoo I had the opportunity to do a little research on Caribbean crazy ant.   We [...] > read more

A new breed of bee, maybe?

Published on 2012-05-07 08:00:32

A new breed of bee, maybe? So by now everyone should have seen numerous articles about the Honeybees, they haven’t had a good couple years lately. They have endured Colony Collapse, the possibility of death from cell phones or the towers or even the risk of pesticides. Now with all that said I think they [...] > read more

Earth Day – ProBest Pest Management

Published on 2012-05-06 08:10:38

Earth Day – ProBest Pest Management Just a few shots of the activities that took place this year at Earth Day at the Chandler Environmental Center at Veterans Oasis Park Chandler, Arizona > read more

See, even Giraffe’s don’t like spiders….Hahahah

Published on 2012-05-05 08:23:17

See, even Giraffe’s don’t like spiders….Hahahah I couldn’t help but pass this along, I’m not awfully fond of spiders and just seeing this was funny. So we all have phobia’s – so we need to avoid those things or put up with them. Your choice. Read a previous blog on Phobia’s and fears… > read more

Meet the ProBest Blogger… STINGER

Published on 2012-05-04 08:30:50

The Bio of Dr. Bug, Owner of ProBest Pest Management   If you have a bug problem and you are looking for someone who can solve it, please read on… Keith V. Birkemeyer aka Dr. Bug has been in the business of pest management for over 20 years. His interest in bugs began at an [...] > read more

Ducklings in the pool, oh nooooooo…

Published on 2012-05-02 08:24:47

Ducklings in the pool, oh nooooooo… First off, did you know ducklings can swim – I mean underwater and they are good at it? Mom must have set up a nest in the enclosed backyard (block wall) and then the ducklings became trapped. My plan was full-proof, catch the mother and then the ducklings – [...] > read more

A new Children’s Bug Book to hit the streets soon!

Published on 2012-05-02 08:03:34

A new Children’s Bug Book to hit the streets soon! The National Pest Management Association and Susan from 5 minutes for Mom have teamed up to write a Children’s Book on Bugs and ProBest Pest Management is eagerly awaiting its debut. The books title is “Millie, Pest Detective Extraordinaire”. Here’s a little peek from the [...] > read more

Liberty Wildlife Rehab Center Update

Published on 2012-05-01 08:00:17

Liberty Wildlife Rehab Center Update Liberty Wildlife envisions a time when wildlife is recognized as an integral part of our natural world, and a precious natural resource, to be protected and preserved. Liberty Wildlife envisions being a permanent community resource, a place to instill compassion and stewardship in young minds and a place to reconnect [...] > read more

Do you understand Customer Service?

Published on 2012-04-30 08:06:53

Do you understand Customer Service? > read more

Have you seen these? Termite tunnels or tubes.

Published on 2012-04-29 08:18:00

Have you seen these? Termite tunnels or tubes. So you’re walking around your home and you look down and see this thing made out of mud or dirt, what is it? These are subterranean mud shelter tubes or tunnels. It’s the super highway for termites, it protects them from air, sunlight and predators. Here is [...] > read more

Flying insects abound with rain and great weather…

Published on 2012-04-28 08:02:32

Flying insects abound with rain and great weather… > read more

Top Green Pest Control Blogs….According to….Google – Posted on April 21, 2012

Published on 2012-04-27 08:00:25

Green Pest Solutions Blog www.greenpestsolutions.com/blog/ Apr 4, 2012 – For more information on stink bugs, visit http://ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/brown-marmorated-stink-bug online or call Green Pest … Green Pest Control Services | Smithereen Blog smithereenpestblog.com/tag/green-pest-control-services/ Tag Archives: Green Pest Control Services. ← Older posts … Posted on March 16, 2012 by smithereenpestmanagement. Scientists are creating super soldier … What [...] > read more

Why don’t you “Do It Yourself” pest control?

Published on 2012-04-26 08:12:02

Why don’t you “Do It Yourself” pest control? OK I’m going to tell you my secret to pest control, wait for it, wait – You have to know your bug! Anybody can spray, anybody can use a compressed sprayer and anybody can throw granules out and about. But that isn’t how it happens, the bugs [...] > read more

The Clean Trust – training continues

Published on 2012-04-26 08:00:59

The Clean Trust -training continues… > read more

Crimshield Comparison

Published on 2012-04-25 08:36:00

Crimshield Comparison This is exactly why ProBest Pest Management belongs to Crimshield, because we value you, your family and your business. We do everything possible to ensure that you are protected from scrupulous and nefarious people (I always wanted to say that). Who are you letting into your home = ProBest Pest Management! > read more

National Healthy Schools Day

Published on 2012-04-24 10:00:41

National Healthy Schools Day National Healthy Schools Day is a great day for everyone to celebrate and promote healthy and green indoor school environments for all children and staff. For ten years, parents, personnel, advocates, and agencies have held National Healthy Schools Day activities nationwide to highlight the importance of clean indoor air in schools. [...] > read more

Celebrate the Year of the Bat

Published on 2012-04-23 08:27:19

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Verifi™ by FMC for Bed Bugs

Published on 2012-04-22 08:14:40

Verifi™ by FMC for Bed Bugs OK the rumor mill advises that these products will be shipping on the 15th of April and I have it on good authority that is the case. Are you a property manager, hotel/motel operator, realtor or homeowner that just wants to know if you have Bed Bugs. Then this [...] > read more

Space Bed Bugs from the Planet Cimex

Published on 2012-04-21 08:03:57

Space Bed Bugs from the Planet Cimex > read more

I remember the good ole days and Earth Day update…

Published on 2012-04-20 08:06:26

I remember the good ole days and Earth Day update… So today is Earth Day, by the way ProBest will be at Chandler Environmental Center today 4pm – 7pm for an Earth Day celebration a day we are supposed to remember that we should be nice to Mother Earth! Now since we (ProBest Pest Management) [...] > read more

When bee’s attack – true story…

Published on 2012-04-19 08:02:26

When bee’s attack – true story… Africanized bee’s are not the friendliest and nicest of the bees we have in Arizona, but this story raised my antenna. Read this story from the International Business Times Africanized Bees: Aggressive Insects Attack Beekeeper in Tennessee. According to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, a horde of partially Africanized [...] > read more

They may be small, they may have small mouths but they work 24/7/365 – termites

Published on 2012-04-18 08:11:49

They may be small, they may have small mouths but they work 24/7/365 – termites           So here are 10 interesting facts you might not have known about termites: Termites eat wood twice as fast when listening to heavy metal music. Although many people think termites resemble ants, they’re more closely related to cockroaches. [...] > read more

German cockroaches can cause serious sanitation issues & asthma.

Published on 2012-04-17 08:13:21

German cockroaches can cause serious sanitation issues & asthma. German roaches can sneak into your home by way of boxes, bags or even used clothes or furniture. The picture below which by the way looks like an American Cockroach also can spread germs and bacteria. This picture just grosses me out every time I see [...] > read more

Stops the Sting!

Published on 2012-04-16 08:10:18

Stops the Sting! > read more

Unwelcome visitor in my driveway on Saturday .

Published on 2012-04-15 08:08:38

Unwelcome visitor in my driveway on Saturday. I absolutely love when our customers take photo’s and send them our way. Always on guard in Arizona, when the temperatures get HOT out come some of our friends including rattlesnakes. The Fire Department responded on Saturday and gently removed the snake and relocated it to the wash [...] > read more

Effective Leadership – What Scouting Taught Me!

Published on 2012-04-14 10:01:26

  Effective Leadership – What Scouting Taught Me! I think leadership is something you are born with and is also something that you can cultivate and make better. As an Eagle Scout, former Woodbadge Scouter’s Key trained 15 year Scoutmaster I spent many a day planning, organizing and setting into motion events and training programs. [...] > read more

Friday 13th – Beware the bugs, really!

Published on 2012-04-13 08:00:53

Friday 13th – Beware the bugs, really! > read more

Dark Shadows (1966 versus 2012)

Published on 2012-04-12 08:46:27

Dark Shadows (1966 versus 2012) My tribute to blood suckers not much different than Bed Bugs! I’m really not a fan of movie remakes, they just don’t seem to be of the same caliber as the originals – here are just a few before I get to Dark Shadows. The Day the Earth Stood Still [...] > read more

QR Codes – ProBest Pest Management and others…

Published on 2012-04-11 08:03:29

QR Codes – ProBest Pest Management and others… A few weeks ago Zacc Cooley (Six Chip Consulting) 480-225-3040 did a presentation at our little ANTS (A Network of Top Strategist) networking meeting on QR Codes. They are becoming quite the trend in getting your message out, they have them for vcards, email addresses, websites etc. [...] > read more

ProBest Blog receives the FrugalDad award on Top Pest Blogs

Published on 2012-04-10 12:28:51

ProBest Blog receives the FrugalDad award on Top Pest Blogs > read more

Bed Bugs and other issues…

Published on 2012-04-10 08:35:49

Bed Bugs and other issues… > read more

Technology continues to amaze me and the pest industry!

Published on 2012-04-09 08:37:17

Technology continues to amaze me and the pest industry! > read more

My favorite bug – Assassin Bug.

Published on 2012-04-08 08:06:26

My favorite bug – Assassin Bug. So you should know that this bug “Assassin Bug or Kissing Bug is my favorite and this story just popped up into the blogosphere and I wanted you to have a chance to read about the bug - Insects Behind Chagas Disease Are Feeding on Humans in the U.S. The [...] > read more

Eagle Scout project wages war against Ticks…

Published on 2012-04-07 08:02:03

Eagle Scout candidate on warpath against Lyme disease Eagle Scout candidate Matt Aranow with a “tick tube.” Courtesy By Eleanor Burke/Special to the Town Crier GateHouse News Service Posted Mar 21, 2012 @ 01:08 PM Eagle Scout candidate and Lincoln-Sudbury High School senior Matt Aranow is on the warpath against Lyme disease in his hometown [...] > read more

I truly don’t understand! To use pesticides or not to, that is the question?

Published on 2012-04-06 10:42:32

I truly don’t understand! To use pesticides or not to, that is the question? For the record I will start with this statement “Insects have killed more humans than anything else, period!” Mosquitoes and fleas primarily, mosquitoes continue to kill 1 million people each year and yet we allow these radical left wing groups to [...] > read more

Wife demands ProBest Pest Management bug service.

Published on 2012-04-05 08:01:38

Wife demands ProBest Pest Management bug service. > read more

Gotta love those Arizona termites…..

Published on 2012-04-04 10:04:23

Gotta love those Arizona termites….. Look at those Subterranean termite tubes under that crawlspace, (Seth took these pictures) at some places over an inch in width. Our termites here in Arizona aren’t as aggressive as the Eastern subs on the East Coast but under a manufactured home – it’s very important to have yearly inspections. [...] > read more

Have You Hugged Your Pest Professional Today?

Published on 2012-04-03 08:01:36

Have You Hugged Your Pest Professional Today? April is National Pest Management Month     For more than 30 years, April has been celebrated as National Pest Management Month, recognizing the professional pest management industry for its role in protecting public health and property from significant pest threats. “Many people may not realize the important job pest [...] > read more

Fantasy World of Ants…

Published on 2012-04-02 06:53:33

Fantasy World of Ants… by Andrey Pavlov These photo’s are absolutely incredible  and you must see them. I found these photo’s on the website http://www.telegraph.co.uk Amazing and a must see. > read more

Well it finally happened – Bed Bugs are mating with Africanized Bee’s in Arizona..

Published on 2012-04-01 10:08:32

Well it finally happened – Bed Bugs are mating with Africanized Killer Bees in Arizona.. New research has found that “Killer Bee’s” has recently been observed mating with the Bed Bug. This research was done by the Ministry of Bugsearch at the University of South Mexico. If this new specimen is introduced into the United [...] > read more

The weather is swarmer and bringing out the swarmers…

Published on 2012-03-31 08:31:43

The weather is swarmer and bringing out the swarmers…  Africanized Bees that is! Wow we have had at least 12 calls in the last few days on bees swarming, so I thought a little bee information should be spread. Africanized Honeybees (AHB) aka “Killer Bees” look just like European Honeybees (EHB). (AHB) swarm frequently up [...] > read more

The winner is – Mary Contreras – StateFarm

Published on 2012-03-30 08:09:29

The winner is – Mary Contreras – StateFarm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9WE9p0M5xw I’ve known Mary since 2005 and she knows everybody, I learned this evening at this event that she has a Gold Rolodex (for those of you who don’t have a clue its like a pda or cell phone but it has paper in it – old [...] > read more

The Scout Motto “Be Prepared”

Published on 2012-03-29 12:26:58

The Scout Motto “Be Prepared”   As we go through life we all strive to set our sights on what is ahead! I was reminded of all this because of that new TV show – “”Doomsday Preppers” but the Boy Scout movement has known this for a long time. The time to know about a chemical [...] > read more

Pesticide Biscuit

Published on 2012-03-28 08:12:48

Pesticide Biscuit by Dr. Jerome Goddard > read more

Alert – Snake Alert…

Published on 2012-03-27 08:15:31

Alert – Snake Alert… Arizona Within the last 2 weeks ProBest Pest Management has received 2 rattlesnake calls and STINGER the snake expert did his duty. Snake 0 and STINGER 2, both relocated and hopefully safe and sound. Rely on the snake removal experts at ProBest Pest Management for all those close encounters. 480-831-9328 or [...] > read more

BBB Business Review – ProBest Pest Management, LLC

Published on 2012-03-26 10:08:50

BBB Business Review – ProBest Pest Management, LLC BBB Accredited Business since 2/14/2012 Phone: (480) 831-9328 Fax: (480) 558-9643 425 W. Guadalupe Road #110, Gilbert, AZ 85233 http://www.callprobest.com Write a review by clicking the link above. Thanks > read more

Ring-tailed cats and a Black-footed ferret in Arizona

Published on 2012-03-25 10:12:22

 Ring-tailed cats and a Black-footed ferret in Arizona The ring-tail (Bassariscus astutus) is a mammal of the raccoon family (thus not actually a cat), native to arid regions of North America. Much like the common raccoon, the ring-tail is nocturnal and solitary. But it is timid and seen much more rarely than raccoons. It is [...] > read more

Could your neighbors give you the bugs?

Published on 2012-03-24 09:00:54

Could your neighbors give you the bugs? What do you know about your neighbors? Do they visit you, do their children come and play at your house? Do you exchange things, do you borrow luggage? Do their children bring toys over, including stuffed bears or animals? Do their animals visit your home? Are you expecting [...] > read more

Dr. Know: Venomous Inquiries – Brown Recluse Spiders

Published on 2012-03-23 08:00:40

Dr. Know: Venomous Inquiries – Brown Recluse Spiders > read more

BBB Celebrates 100 years of Trust!

Published on 2012-03-22 09:07:43

Better Business Bureau Celebrates 100 years of Trust! 1912 BBB is founded under the name of Minneapolis Ad Club’s Vigilance Committee 1916 The name Better Business Bureau adopted – thank goodness because that other name is to tough to say. > read more

Crime Free Circle Family Protection Education Piece from KTAR 92.3 Phoenix

Published on 2012-03-21 10:00:22

Crime Free Circle Family Protection Education Piece from KTAR 92.3 Phoenix Click on the logo for an important message about Crime Free Circle — ProBest Pest Management joined this program in 2008. We background each employee  every year. No surprises and no criminals… Thank you Crime Free Circle. > read more

Interesting dialog about Bed Bugs from TV show Rachel Ray!

Published on 2012-03-20 06:09:58

Interesting dialog about Bed Bugs from TV show Rachel Ray! > read more

Great information for the Pest Industry.

Published on 2012-03-19 06:01:29

Normally I write for my customers, but today I wanted to focus on something that I find very useful and enlightening. A few friends of mine Larry Pinto and Sandra Kraft write a techletter twice a month and it is crammed with useful and up-to-date information regarding new products and tools available to help keep [...] > read more

50th Poison Prevention Week

Published on 2012-03-18 10:00:19

50th Poison Prevention Week National Poison Prevention Week raises awareness of poison prevention nationwide during the third full week of March every year. As a Gold Member of the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) it is our pleasure to promote and encourage everyone to participate. If your in the Gilbert area ask about our free [...] > read more

Social media hi-lights…

Published on 2012-03-13 06:09:36

Social media hi-lights… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SuNx0UrnEo I really found this interesting at a meeting last week on Social Media and they mentioned this Youtube video, watch and see what you think. Any Comments? > read more

Even the Bees get respect in Arizona!!

Published on 2012-03-12 06:03:35

Even the Bees get respect in Arizona!! (Tonto Natural Bride, Payson, AZ) Africanized bees get their name killer bees because they will viciously attack people and animals who unwittingly stray into their territory, often resulting in serious injury or death. They are similar in appearance to European Honeybees, the problem is that they respond with [...] > read more

field Park Poisoner’s handbook – forensic medicine or ?

Published on 2012-03-11 06:33:40

Poisoner’s handbook – forensic medicine or ? “Poisoner’s Handbook” details birth of forensic medicine – article written by Leslie Ashmore from Los Altos Town Crier I guess I really never gave great thought to how forensic medicine and crime solving began, but this story is articulate and well written. The author of this article talks [...] > read more

Darn Woodpeckers………… What to do?

Published on 2012-03-10 05:25:49

Darn Woodpeckers………… What to do? Woodpecker products help repair damage caused by woodpeckers to wood structures, plus they provide an aromatic, non-toxic, natural bird deterrent that works against woodpeckers and other birds that peck. When the birds drill, they are met with a nasty taste and odor, making it undesirable to peck there again. These [...] > read more

QR Code —– BBB Accreditation

Published on 2012-03-09 05:13:46

QR Code —– BBB Accreditation How about writing a review for ProBest Pest Management, use the QR Code above and it will take you to the Better Business Bureau site to review us. > read more

A Battle to the Death, who shall win?

Published on 2012-03-08 05:08:03

A Battle to the Death, who shall win? http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/news-spider-vs-wasp Thanks to Bryan for passing this along, its not often that you get to witness a fight to the death, who shall win – take a guess (comment) and then watch the pictures. > read more

Does your Pest Company treat where the bugs live?

Published on 2012-03-07 05:03:28

Does your Pest Company treat where the bugs live?       A few years ago I received a call from a homeowner frantic about roaches, after my inspection I thought I had found the problem. It was long after I started that I knew I had done the correct job. In the block wall next to [...] > read more

Congrats to Andon! 5 years with ProBest Pest Management

Published on 2012-03-06 05:00:00

Congrats to Andon! 5 years with ProBest Pest Management � Andon is the thinker and innovator of the office (always thinking about his work and how he can improve it). He is also the prankster and the trouble maker, hiding toy rats and bugs for everyone to find. But we enjoy his work and attitude. [...] > read more

Spring is almost here!

Published on 2012-03-05 05:05:47

  Spring is almost here! Spring is almost here, at least in Arizona and soon we will heading to those wonderful 120° temperatures. So the BIG question are you ready for Spring Cleaning? Here are a few tips on preparing for the summer heat ahead of us all. Check all out building for pests, like [...] > read more

What does Carpet Cleaning have to do with Pest Control?

Published on 2012-03-04 05:29:30

What does Carpet Cleaning have to do with Pest Control? You probably don’t even think about your carpet and how dirty it gets from normal daily usage? So where does all that dirt come from? Dust and dirt are everywhere! When you walk into your home, do you wipe your shoes – you can track [...] > read more

Don’t lower the value of your home with shoddy work!

Published on 2012-03-03 05:07:13

Don’t lower the value of your home with shoddy work! Take the time to either use the proper equipment or hire a Pest Management Professional. If you don’t like heights then I suggest a Professional such as ProBest Pest Management. We use hardware cloth and when finished looks professional. Chicken wire looks like it was [...] > read more

Shades of “Snakes on the Plane” SPIDERS

Published on 2012-03-02 05:06:34

Shades of “Snakes on the Plane” SPIDERS I’m just amazed with stories like this, what in the hell was he thinking? I guess money speaks louder than sense does. Here is a story from the Dailymail in the U.K. Creepy cargo: Plane passenger found with dozens of TARANTULAS hidden in luggage > read more

University of Arizona Insect Collection

Published on 2012-03-01 05:34:43

University of Arizona Insect Collection Established in the 1940′s as a small collection dealing with agricultural pests, it has grown to one of the largest and most comprehensive research collection of arthropods in the southwestern United States. Great resource site for checking out those pests that hang out in the Southwest and yes we are [...] > read more

United States Green Building Council (USGBC) updates LEEDS Standards

Published on 2012-02-29 05:35:41

 United States Green Building Council (USGBC) updates LEEDS Standards LEED is now in the process of developing it’s 2012 revisions to the standards and will publish their 3rd draft revision shortly.  LEED has also accepted in their latest draft a provision for companies who have earned the GreenPro designation, allowing them to automatically qualify for [...] > read more

Interesting video of termite Queen…

Published on 2012-02-28 05:23:49

Interesting video of termite Queen…  A friend of mine on facebook  from India Manu Pest Control Sanjeev Sharma https://www.facebook.com/manupestcontrol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYgyEeRMIl8 Termite Queen king royal chamber with worker soldier, Specialist Termite control pre and post construction, A member of Indian Pest Control Association,Govt Approved > read more

As if the Bed Bugs weren’t bad enough!!!!

Published on 2012-02-27 05:08:56

As if the Bed Bugs weren’t bad enough!!!! “Women torches bedbug – infested mattress while angry at husband.” Tampa Bay, Florida http://www.wtsp.com This all happened the day before Valentine’s Day, the husband didn’t react fast enough so she lit the mattress on fire. I love what the Pest Management Professional Greg Rice of Hulett Environmental [...] > read more

New Feature on ProBest Pest Management Blog..

Published on 2012-02-26 05:19:09

New Feature on ProBest Pest Management Blog.. � ← ——————————– see it – press and ask any question > read more

Fleas and Ticks, Ohhhhh noooooo!

Published on 2012-02-25 05:15:14

Fleas and Ticks, Ohhhhh noooooo! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QMZJQUUC6M ProBest Pest Management 425 W. Guadalupe Road #110, Gilbert, Arizona 85233-3203 480-831-9328 or 623-414-0176 http://www.callprobest.com > read more

OK I have a great idea, NYC rat problem = Thailand

Published on 2012-02-24 05:08:34

OK I have a great idea, NYC rat problem = Thailand We all have heard about the issues in NYC and the giant rat or the mega number of rats, what if a young entrepreneur started trapping rodents and sent the meat to Thailand. “Demand For rat meat in Thailand Exceeding Supply of Rodents” from [...] > read more

EarthCare Odor Eliminator

Published on 2012-02-23 05:29:29

EarthCare Odor Eliminator � http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EuXMaUL9UQ � Earth Care Bags do not have to come into contact with  odor causing agent. Simply hang the bag near the odor and in 24 hours the odor will be gone. Earth Care acts like a magnet by attracting and neutralizing smells. It is made from an all natural mineral, [...] > read more

Don’t throw away furniture because of Bed Bugs!

Published on 2012-02-22 05:13:13

Don’t throw away furniture because of Bed Bugs! I know they are creepy and the mere mention of the word strikes fear in many, don’t respond to PANIC! I have watched these shows on TV like “Infested” and you don’t have to throw away all your furniture. Don’t panic, think it through and create a [...] > read more

Pets versus Pests…

Published on 2012-02-21 05:24:43

     Pets versus Pests… I think I speak for many of us with our fondness of our pets, Americans love their pets and cats have recently overtaken dogs in popularity. I have two dogs Lilly my Beagle and Gracie my Beagle Corgie mix (I think). What kind of pests can attack our pets? Fleas, ticks [...] > read more

Bed Bug Basics: 10 Tips to Protect Yourself

Published on 2012-02-20 05:02:25

Bed Bug Basics: 10 Tips to Protect Yourself http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSJgbzczdDY Produced by the (NPMA) National Pest Management Association > read more

OOPS, somebody should be watching where they are walking!

Published on 2012-02-19 05:02:49

OOPS, somebody should be watching where they are walking! To late now but somebody applied a grass killer at a previous job and then walked on grass at another home, wasn’t us but you have to be careful! > read more

This is too funny….. to much time on their hands… Blood – sucking spiders

Published on 2012-02-18 05:22:28

This is too funny….. to much time on their hands… � http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT69oekJArs � If you ever get the chance to hear Dr. Jerome Goddard University of Mississippi Medical Entomologist – you must, he is exciting and just full of knowledge. Thanks to http://blog.myerspest.com/ for bringing this to my attention. He and some of his students [...] > read more

What are the 6 kinds of Bed Bugs?

Published on 2012-02-17 05:09:11

What are the 6 kinds of Bed Bugs? OK I’m stealing this from Jeff Tucker with BASF but I thought it was great and I added one to the mix. Live Bed Bugs Frozen Bed Bugs Heated Bed Bugs Steamed Bed Bugs Dead Bed Bugs Gone > read more

Illegal pesticides sold in NY

Published on 2012-02-16 05:03:08

Illegal pesticides sold in NY. There are some laws that make sense and should be enforced to the highest degree. This one caught my attention because of this sentence - The authorities determined that the liquid contained nearly 61 times the amount of brodifacoum, a powerful rodent killer, permitted by the E.P.A. The substance is [...] > read more

What nonsense? Just trying to be Patriotic!

Published on 2012-02-15 05:30:05

Yesterday was the 100th Centennial of Arizona and ProBest decided to offer FREE CAKE to our customers coming to our Contract U.S. Post Office, we also decided to purchase shirts with the logo and to decorate the front office and put balloons on our signs offering FREE CAKE. This is the first time ever that [...] > read more

Celebrating Arizona’s 100th Birthday

Published on 2012-02-14 05:00:14

Celebrating Arizona’s 100th Birthday Arizona became a state on February 14, 1912. It was the last of the 48 contiguous states to be admitted to the union. Arizona adopted the current version of the state flag in 1917.  Blue and gold are the colors of Arizona. Red and gold are the colors carried by Coronado’s Expedition [...] > read more

Call ProBest Pest Management…

Published on 2012-02-13 13:00:44

Call ProBest Pest Management… � http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bX-83mk7-8 � ProBest Pest Management – 425 W. Guadalupe Road #110 – Gilbert, Arizona 85233-3203 – 480-831-9328 or 623-414-0176 > read more

So who will survive December 21, 2012?

Published on 2012-02-13 05:20:38

So who will survive December 21, 2012? The Mayan Calendar indicates or at least ends on that date, really the Mayan’s indicated a change. So whatever that is I’m sure we will adapt. But it got me to thinking about who would survive and you know it will be the bugs. The insects have been [...] > read more

Arizona 100th Centennial – Celebration

Published on 2012-02-12 10:19:35

� Arizona 100th Centennial – Celebration � Join ProBest Pest Management and Post Office this Tuesday Feb 14th all day for FREE Cake to celebrate 100th Centennial of Arizona. 425 W. Guadalupe Road #110 between Stapley and Gilbert Roads, Gilbert, AZ 85233 480-831-9328 > read more

Tips for Finding A Pest Control Pro

Published on 2012-02-12 05:40:36

Tips for Finding A Pest Control Pro  Always deal with a qualified and licensed pest management company. Consider asking to see the license or other credentials of the pest control professional that comes to solve your pest problem. Evaluate pest control companies that are members of national, state or local pest management associations. Consider an [...] > read more

My favorite books…

Published on 2012-02-11 05:36:14

My favorite books… I enjoy history and geography, so my tastes lean to this genre… “The American Plague” by Molly Caldwell Crosby – Yellow Fever the epidemic that shaped our history Another favorite is “The Jungle” mainly due to history about the meatpacking industry and it lead to the FDA (thank goodness). Have you ever [...] > read more

Hotlix and their buggy candy…

Published on 2012-02-10 05:34:53

Hotlix and their buggy candy.. just in time for Valentine’s day � http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-7BDZFk12s � Uploaded by mustseebelieve on Dec 6, 2007 By the way ProBest Pest Management carries these tasty treats 425 W. Guadalupe Road #110 Gilbert, AZ 85233-3203 480-831-9328 or 623-414-0176 http://www.callprobest.com > read more

Why IPM (Integrated Pest Management)? Guest Blog

Published on 2011-07-05 06:14:30

This blog is written by Janet A. Hurley, MPA Extension Program Specialist II – School IPM Texas AgriLife Extension Service Southwest Technical Resource Center. I met Janet at the New Mexico Continuing Education tour probably back in 2005 – > read more

Is there a Dr. in the house – Dr. Bug of course…

Published on 2011-07-05 06:01:44

Dr. Bug has arrived … � One of the many persona’s of the Chief Exterminator Officer (CEO), Chief Bug in Charge, Blogger and Stinger et al……. The office staff has been talking about uniforms for years now and I had a idea > read more

Happy 4th of July

Published on 2011-07-04 06:10:26

Independence Day celebrates the birthday of the United States of America. Founded July 4th 1776, with the signing of the Declaration of Independence, America is celebrating it’s 235th birthday this year (2011). On July 4, 1776,  the Second Con > read more

It’s Official – ProBest opens a new office on the west side of Phoenix

Published on 2011-07-03 07:30:39

To better serve our clients ProBest Pest Management is opening a new location in Peoria, Arizona. Our new number is 623-414-0176, still the same great responsive service you have always depended on but maybe closer. The highest compliment that anyon > read more

Almost met his match – ProBest truck versus Lizard

Published on 2011-07-02 06:28:21

Godzilla he isn’t but there is only one species of chuckwalla that inhabits the arid regions of the Southwestern Deserts: the Common Chuckwalla (Sauromalus ater). These large, plump lizards have loose folds of skin around the neck and shoulders > read more

Termidor Termite Homeowner Video: Termite Inspection

Published on 2011-07-01 06:27:12

www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8cFochy_Vs � > read more

Can you name the most Venomous?

Published on 2011-06-30 06:30:55

I ran across this article “Biology’s Most Amazing Lists: Lethal Venoms and Deadly Chemicals” by Philip Freda at his blog http://uppermoreland.patch.com I found it fascinating and very informative. I also wrote a blog last year about > read more

Might it be – ticks, bedbugs, mites or delusions of parasitosis?

Published on 2011-06-29 06:48:35

This is the hardest part of my job, everyday I’m asked to look at this or give my opinion about this or that. Generally speaking you get out the hand-lens and identify the bug, but that is the most important step in the entire process. If you d > read more

Termites on the move…

Published on 2011-06-28 06:00:47

Bugs are clever, darn right ingenious when it comes to moving from one place to another. So how and why do they move – most of the time I would say its accidental. I’ve never done a study to figure out why they move but I would say its pr > read more

Some people won’t discuss this – but I will!

Published on 2011-06-27 06:00:04

Household chemicals cause of family’s chronic illness (link here) Everyday I use pesticides, cleaning products or things in general that may cause issues with people.  BUT and that is a big but – we realize the potential for problems. Th > read more

Camel Spiders

Published on 2011-06-26 06:00:57

This article appeared in the Quest Community Science Blog (link here) and is about the Sun Spiders we have here in Arizona. Well written and factual – remember that story a few years back about those Camel Spiders (link here) The Telegraph in t > read more

Carpet Cleaning and bugs

Published on 2011-06-25 06:08:38

Fully Experienced Accredited and Trained IICRC technicians, Certified Pest Control,  Termite Management and Weed Control, Anti Allergen Treatments and Odor Removal Carpet And Upholstery Protection ProBest Carpet Care & Cleaning ProBest knows bug > read more

Spider on Pizza…

Published on 2011-06-24 06:00:11

This would without a doubt creep me out (link here). OK it took place in New Zealand but eeeeeeh, me and spiders don’t mix at all. Somebody orders a pizza and it shows up with one of the deadliest spiders in the known world. I’m creep-ed > read more

Mass of Daddy Long Legs in a Tree

Published on 2011-06-23 06:00:11

Thanks to David Kha happysmurfday’s and to Derek from ProBest Pest Management for finding this amazing youtube video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-YMhdY6Cmo > read more

It only takes – ONE!

Published on 2011-06-22 06:39:15

Bed Bugs are what science fiction horror movies are all about, thank goodness they are not bigger. But I guess if they were bigger they would be easier to see. They are creepy, they suck blood while you are asleep and they are just plain ugly.It only > read more

Cicada – Ice Cream

Published on 2011-06-21 06:00:52

A story that might be gross, OK it is gross from TopNews.com Submitted by Satish Karat (link here). Sparky’s Homemade Ice Cream Shop came up with the idea after those Cicada’s started coming out. A twist on the story is that the health de > read more

New concerns about rat poisons in California

Published on 2011-06-20 06:38:39

New Concerns about rodent baits (link here), (link here)  (link here) EPA moves to keep rat poison away from children and pets. “Researchers say the federal government has been slow to respond to the problem, which has been building for more t > read more

Coke commercial

Published on 2011-06-19 06:36:25

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kGAcmC9FEU Not sure how I missed this commercial but thought it was good to repeat, especially with the bugs. Cool > read more

Termidor® DRY Termiticide

Published on 2011-06-18 06:09:35

Introducing Termidor® DRY Termiticide Gallery-targeted, micro cellulose-based control of drywoods and subterraneans in virtually any wood, almost anywhere. New Termidor DRY features a patented Microllose™-based formulation that can be applied with > read more

I just had to laugh, a different perspective…

Published on 2011-06-17 06:32:44

So I joined a few friends on a little camping trip this last weekend up north in ShowLow, Arizona. Bryan, Tosha and the cutest little baby out enjoying nature. We decided to take a small hike to the lake ( really windy by the way) but you know me alw > read more

Realtor’s – Did you know?

Published on 2011-06-16 07:04:53

The Office of Pest Management which regulates the Pest/Termite Control Industry has a page that the consumer or you can go to to find out if a home has been treated for termites? Click on the picture to go to the TARF (Termite Action Report Form Page > read more

Protect-A-Bed® Industry Expert Shares Tips to Find a Reputable Operator

Published on 2011-06-15 16:14:34

I thought this was worth posting from Protect-A-Bed CHICAGO, June 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — As the summer heat increases bed bug infestations across the country, many people affected have resorted to extreme measures to rid themselves of the pesk > read more

The World’s Most ‘Wicked Bugs’ by Amy Stewart

Published on 2011-06-15 05:58:16

Found this great article I found at NPR reprinted from Wicked Bugs by Amy Stewart published by Algonquin Books. I think I need a copy of this book! A few bugs on my list of Wicked Bedbugs Assassin Bug Anything that stings or bites (Scorpions, Black W > read more

CSI – Insects may find you!

Published on 2011-06-14 10:36:41

I guess I really shouldn’t be surprised by anything that happens anymore. But when a Mother kills her child it just makes you ponder what that little child could have done to deserve this. Years ago it was Susan Smith drowning her kids in that > read more

Happy Flag Day

Published on 2011-06-14 06:00:10

Flag History Thanks to our Great Military and Service Personnel! > read more

ProBest Pest Service by Andon

Published on 2011-06-13 06:00:50

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What’s in a name?

Published on 2011-06-12 06:39:32

How many people can you name with a insect or part of a insect in their name? Generally speaking names have somewhat changed over the years, celebrities trying to be different name their children Apple or Blanket. So it got me to thinking about the r > read more

Don’t Do It- Don’t even think about it!

Published on 2011-06-11 06:00:09

OK you see this great deal on the side of the road, a free mattress and you think to yourself hey that would fit nicely in my home. Don’t do it! Mattresses over the years accumulate lots of things like sweat, dust-mites and hey maybe even Bed B > read more

ProBest achieves GOLD – PestWise An EPA Partnership Program

Published on 2011-06-10 06:05:09

Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP). Gold membership (link here)  is reserved for PESP’s outstanding environmental stewards. These members’  demonstrated commitment to pesticide risk reduction makes them models for other   > read more

The traveling Brown Recluse…

Published on 2011-06-09 06:35:36

Brown Recluse spider range could expand into North America due to climate change (link here),  Tracking a Medically Important Spider this report by a grad student Erin Saupe of University of Kansas. As we travel more and more, as we move and now pos > read more

Carpet Cleaning by ProBest Services

Published on 2011-06-08 06:33:31

Another quality service from ProBest Pest Management, as with any business ProBest endeavors to combine services that compliment Pest Control such as Carpet Cleaning and Care. Why use ProBest, because we are already in your neighborhood and our consi > read more

1st AZ Bed Bug Workshop – huge success…

Published on 2011-06-08 06:05:17

What some people said after the workshop! Thanks for putting on the workshop.  It was quite informative for me being I am a pretty new face in the industry. C.K. ‎Keith Birkemeyer really had a good group together for the class today.  Lots of inf > read more

Filthy Cities (Medieval London) and early New York…

Published on 2011-06-07 06:43:03

If you get a chance please catch this show (Filthy Cities) Filthy Cities (Medieval London). I caught both the London and New York City ones last night and I think we all need to be aware of how things used to be before the modern conveniences. Before > read more

Pigeon work – it’s an ART

Published on 2011-06-06 06:32:43

No matter how big or small the job is you have to be skillful, it requires patience and a huge ability to understand the enemy. Pigeons are generational (which basically means that when they are born on a roof they will continue forever to be attache > read more

If you don’t know what you are looking for you may miss it!

Published on 2011-06-05 06:00:08

I run into people every once in a while who say I don’t ever hire a Termite Inspector – I know what I’m looking for. Do you? The reason you go to an Attorney is because they went to law school and they know the law, the reason you g > read more

Pocket Gophers – They don’t have to Win!

Published on 2011-06-04 06:12:25

The weather has made it’s move to the HOT zone and this means that the wildlife will also be looking for food and a little shade.  Pocket Gophers “Botta’s Pocket Gopher” are interesting little creatures intent upon eating the > read more

What do you know about Drywood termites?

Published on 2011-06-03 06:43:45

I’ll bet most people would assume that we don’t have Drywood termites here in Arizona and they would be wrong. So let’s begin by discussing what they are. Drywood termites do not require contact with the ground, they get all their m > read more

Pigeon Droppings… poo can be dangerous.

Published on 2011-06-02 06:09:23

Pigeon droppings make workers sick; court upholds OSHA fine (link here). Anytime you are cleaning up after another animal such as wildlife, birds or mice use caution and use the (CDC)  Center of Disease Control method of cleanup. Exclusion or home-s > read more

Five States Enact Bed Bug Legislation

Published on 2011-06-01 18:00:58

Arizona has joined Maine, New Jersey, New York and Illinois as the first states to have signed into law legislation dealing with the bed bug invasion. There are numerous states that have specific laws dealing with bed bugs such as Florida, Iowa, Neva > read more

Dogs & Cats & Humans – sleeping with the enemy!

Published on 2011-06-01 05:18:59

OK I admit it – Gracie often times jumps on my bed in the middle of the night and sleeps on top the covers and every once in awhile sneaks between the top cover, Lilly would if she wasn’t so fat. So remember that story a few months back a > read more

Giant Termites…

Published on 2011-05-31 06:41:47

I’m telling a lie, but this mud tube was huge. Considering the size of termites this was like a major freeway right into the home, 24/7/365. I’ve seen some termite tubes or tunnels in my day but this was the biggest I’ve ever seen i > read more

To help one another!

Published on 2011-05-30 07:27:13

You know as you grow older and possibly wiser I think is is important to set things right. Each of us isn’t perfect and I know that I haven’t been, so I believe in setting things right. I have been asked numerous times to do things and help peopl > read more

Ants versus —-

Published on 2011-05-29 06:47:23

Venom-injecting Satere-Mawe tribe of the Amazon (link here) � Wicker glove, check. Enraged ants, check. Masochistic tendencies, check. In a shudder-inducing rite of manhood, the younger male members of the Satere-Mawe, who live along a tributary > read more

Largest Fossil Spider Found in Volcanic Ash

Published on 2011-05-28 06:52:37

Just want I want to hear about – a huge spider with a body of 1 inch with legs of 2 1/2 inches. OK it’s not the biggest, that is a Giant huntsman spider with a leg span of 12 inches found in caves in Laos (one more reason not to go into c > read more

New findings on Brown Recluse bites

Published on 2011-05-27 16:41:31

Brown recluse spiders are typically in the bell curve of the middle western states, we do have a relative the Arizona Brown here in Arizona – this article is interesting as it relates to some new findings on treatments (link here). Another stor > read more

Bedbug workshops planned Realtors, Landlords, Apartment & Property Managers.

Published on 2011-05-27 05:31:15

Are you up-to-date on Bedbug issues? Are you aware of SB 1306 and your responsibilities? The Arizona Senate passed SB 1306 and the Governor has signed this bill and it will take effect September 2011. ProBest Pest Management has the answer, 2 opportu > read more

When is a termite inspection required?

Published on 2011-05-26 07:24:59

(link here) This was a question and answer from a website http://www.newsday.com in New York but I thought it hit on the important issues surrounding termite inspections. I believe that before you purchase any home especially in the south (due to the > read more

Organic Pest Control Solutions for Aphids, White Flies, and More. Guest Blog

Published on 2011-05-26 06:53:11

Organic Pest Control Advances Organic gardening is the practice of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers or ornamental plants without the use of fertilizers or pesticides, including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. When organic gardening first > read more

Hantavirus and Plague

Published on 2011-05-25 06:56:59

Pest Control – Friend or Foe? Everyday we choose to live or die by our actions, mostly by driving (is it just me or are people in general acting weird or what on the roads)? But anyway back to the issue at hand, everyday I read about someone wh > read more

The Best of Times … the Worst of Times. Which is it?

Published on 2011-05-24 06:34:45

As I sit here contemplating the worldly stuff that we know, I’m often amazed of how far we have come over the 10,000 or so years on this planet. This article “Rodent of the Week: Is autism a disease of synaptic function?” got me to > read more

Innovation – I just love it!

Published on 2011-05-23 06:03:19

Just wish I could think of something cool like this, you would think that working around bugs I would have to eventually come up with something? Check out their website http://www.bedtrak.com/Home_Page.html BedTrak – A Reusable Bedbug Monitor C > read more

Newest addition to the fleet

Published on 2011-05-22 06:37:33

What is the first thing people do when they think they have bedbugs, PANIC! Not the best thing to do. Don’t immediately drag your mattress out the door to throw it away, this will help to distribute the bedbugs in every room you drag it through > read more

Sabino Canyon, Tucson – 2001 Hike

Published on 2011-05-21 06:21:29

One of the earliest trips I ever took with FMC was a FirstLine Termite Bait Conference in Tucson, AZ and a group of intrepid hikers came together for a rather famous excursion – let’s just call it the Ocotillo hike. Ocotillo for those who > read more

Oh rats…………..

Published on 2011-05-20 06:13:51

� � � I was reminded of that commercial on TV where the husband ask the wife to throw the roll of toilet paper, can you only imagine as she reached for the roll and a rat popped up. Surprise! Mice can squeeze into a hole the size of a > read more

Backyard Mosquito Control Methods Simplified. Guest Blog

Published on 2011-05-19 05:45:44

For centuries, humans have been looking for the perfect solution to backyard mosquito control. This article will explore the wide gambit of backyard mosquito control options available today. With new advances in science, backyard mosquito control has > read more

Warning… Insect-borne virus transmitted sexually.

Published on 2011-05-18 06:06:31

Warning – this post may not be suitable for children -Man contracts insect-borne virus and sexually transmits to wife from DigitalJournal.com A biologist on a research project in Senegal was bitten numerous times by mosquitoes and returned home > read more

Local Recognition…

Published on 2011-05-17 06:58:49

Our infamous owner Keith V. Birkemeyer has been asked and has accepted a volunteer job assignment with Arizona Pest Professional Organization (AZPPO) as Social Media Director.  Keith has been involved in blogging, Facebooking, Tweeting, Linkedin and > read more

National Pesticide Information Center

Published on 2011-05-17 06:43:01

The National pesticide Information Center at Oregon state University has launched a new comprehensive website on pesticides and integrated pest management (link here) and here is a Spanish version (link here). This site is chalk full of great informa > read more

Honesty, Integrity and the Commitment to Service!

Published on 2011-05-16 06:53:39

Why do you choose a certain company to work with? What brought you to them and what keeps you? These days price is a factor but it shouldn’t be the only consideration, why you ask? Let’s discuss some of the reasons why consumers should re > read more

Scorpion Gulch, South Mountain Phoenix, AZ

Published on 2011-05-15 06:51:54

I’m always commenting on the great scenery and hiking areas around the Phoenix metro area and this is one of my favorites little areas. Often when I have family or guests coming in I pick them up at the airport and drive over to South Mountain. > read more

So by now… nothing should surprise me, right?

Published on 2011-05-14 16:44:34

Man ignites charcoal inside car to get rid of the mouse smell (link here) – I guess it worked but now he doesn’t have a car. It is absolutely amazing to me that anyone would think this was a great idea. > read more

Bedbugs with MRSA – new information

Published on 2011-05-14 06:22:04

“ The one bright side to having bedbugs — if you wanted to be optimistic about it — has always been that at least the tormenting critters didn’t transmit disease. But now researchers in Vancouver report that they’ve found bedbu > read more

Carpet Cleaning – HomeProSpotter = GREEN household cleaning product

Published on 2011-05-13 06:30:56

ProBest Pest Management now operates a Carpet Cleaning service – bedbugs are making a BIG comeback so we decided to steam our way out of your home and that kills all sorts of bugs. Also you may want to shop at our new site for GREEN products fo > read more

Control Mosquitoes and Protect Your Family – Guest Blog

Published on 2011-05-12 05:50:07

Why it’s So Important to Control Mosquitoes Mosquitoes have the ability to completely ruin an otherwise beautiful evening. When there is a large population of mosquitoes in your area, you’ll end up spending more time indoors when you could be > read more

Oldest Insect Fossil

Published on 2011-05-11 06:40:13

300 million years old fossil (just for the record I wasn’t around then) Jerry from www.pestcemetery.com was around then I think, you might want to ask him. Some type of flying insect (mayfly) probably stayed in the mud long enough to leave the > read more

Healthy Homes = Healthy Kids

Published on 2011-05-10 06:38:12

I wish I could take credit for this but the credit goes to Head Start with the City of Detroit and Wayne State University Environmental Health Sciences Center (link here) the link is a pdf. This is a classic example of the good work some agencies ar > read more

12 Delicious Edible Insects, yummy…

Published on 2011-05-09 07:31:35

This is the story you have been waiting for “12 Delicious Edible Insects“. I know how much everyone enjoys these little treks into the bizarre. Andrew Zimmern the host of Bizarre Foods would be so proud of me.  So let’s have some f > read more

What’s been eating your Toilet paper?

Published on 2011-05-09 06:35:21

You probably have never heard those words put together but I hear stuff like this all the time. Rodents (rats and mice) will find a way in if you give them a chance and trust me on this – you don’t want them in your home or business. Not > read more

Biggest and most baddest BUGS…

Published on 2011-05-08 06:03:46

The 16 Largest Insects in the World (link here). As you might guess the Beetles which make up the majority of bugs around the world are right at the top. > read more

It’s US versus THEM! Who’s going to WIN?

Published on 2011-05-07 07:23:03

72% of homeowners surveyed agree that their pest control providers “help me protect my health”. The foe: Mosquitoes Spiders – Black Widows Scorpions Ticks & Fleas Assassin Bugs Cockroaches Termites Rodents Each day we battle wit > read more

Rodent Disease close to home…

Published on 2011-05-06 06:49:08

I personally think we all should be paying attention to news articles like these. Fatal case of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome reported in Montana, OK this one isn’t really close but it does make you think. There weather is a lot cooler than our > read more

Choosing the Best Bait for Mouse Traps in Your Home – Guest Blog

Published on 2011-05-05 05:49:18

There’s no debating the fact that mice are destructive nuisances. Even one mouse inside your home can carry a number of diseases such as typhus, Lyme disease and salmonella. And unfortunately if you’ve spotted one mouse, it’s likely others are > read more

Fire kills – Don’t do it…it may kill more than the bugs…

Published on 2011-05-04 06:29:27

With all the talk about Bedbugs I still have to confess that people are still thinking about stuff like this. Whether or not kerosene kills bedbugs or not, is not the question – safety is! This article appeared a few weeks ago (link here) http: > read more

Stucco and how it affects your home and termites. #3

Published on 2011-05-03 06:52:12

What is all the hoopla over stucco and how does it affect your home and you. 10 years ago in Florida the laws were changed and subsequently the International Building codes were updated. The idea is to stop the stucco from going into the ground pass > read more

BedBugs and Landlords, Property Managers and Realtors – FREE Workshop.

Published on 2011-05-02 15:37:39

FREE Upcoming Workshop – Bedbugs and you – for all Property Managers, Realtors and Landlords – only 40 seats at each location are available sign up now at the links below and please pass this along to any others. Biology, Attorney at Law and pr > read more

What is a Post Tension Slab? #2

Published on 2011-05-02 06:41:22

Post Tension slabs are really monolithic or mono slabs with strands of very heavy steel tendons. These strands are then tightened to help reinforce the concrete.This article (link here) by Bryan Allred will help to explain the method. This method is > read more

Foundations and how they affect termites.. #1

Published on 2011-05-01 06:48:47

Here in Arizona we have all types of foundation slabs but we will basically talk about the two most prominent. Monolithic or Mono = single pour of concrete. We do also have a version of this slab called Post Tension and this basically is a mono pour > read more

ProBest Services…

Published on 2011-04-30 06:13:50

Our Services include: (click on link to see more information) Residential & Commercial Pest Control Pigeon & Bird Exclusion One Time Pest Treatment Bee Service & Honeycomb Removal Termite Inspection (WDIIR) Solar Attic Fans Carpet Cleanin > read more

You all know where I’m supposed to be… Royal Wedding

Published on 2011-04-29 14:22:38

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kav0FEhtLug � On a more serious note – I did watch the real wedding this morning and Congratulations are in order to the couple, I wish them success and happiness. Maybe I’ll have a chance to attend another ro > read more

And the winner is… PestCemetery.com and then #2 ProBest

Published on 2011-04-29 06:00:06

Top Pest Control Blogs by a Group by BachelorofScience.com (link here) These pest control experts show you how to understand a pest problem like a pro in their  blogs. 1. The Pest Cemetery Also known as The Bug Doctor, Jerry Schappert is a certified > read more

The Best Mosquito Traps Diminish The Mosquito Population One Yard At A Time – Guest Blog

Published on 2011-04-28 05:05:50

Guest Blog -  by Mosquito Magnet® About The Mosquito With over 30 million years on earth, mosquitoes had a long history to hone their hunting skills. Today’s evolved mosquitoes utilize heat, chemical and visual sensors to locate their prey. In fa > read more

American Entomologist Spring 2011

Published on 2011-04-27 06:02:00

This publication has an article called “The History of Bed Bug Management” by Dr. Michael F. Potter – if you have a chance please read this (available for a limited time as pdf). It goes back to the earliest of time to talk about th > read more

You never know who’s coming to your home! Alli gator

Published on 2011-04-26 17:21:09

After living in Florida for many years it is interesting how wild animals behave. This story from the Orlando Sentinel (link here) in regards to a gator that found it’s way into her home bathroom probably through the doggie door. I’ll bet > read more

Power Spraying, inside services or Focus on Outside for PESTS?

Published on 2011-04-26 06:00:50

Twenty years ago versus today in Pest Control: The stronger the smell the more people thought we had done a great job, odor was everything. I remember getting ready to leave a house and the customer said I don’t believe you did anything I don&# > read more

World Malaria Day is today April 25th, 2011

Published on 2011-04-25 13:30:08

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Litter Bugs not welcome here!

Published on 2011-04-25 07:01:31

I have many pet peeves and I’m sure just like you some things really make me mad. But Litter bugs are just rude, they cost all of money. Every morning on my drive into work they are out and about cleaning up the trash that someone has thrown o > read more

Bed Bug Management – Prevention and Research Act (HR 967) proposed in Congress

Published on 2011-04-24 07:46:07

Representative Jean Schmidt (R-Ohio) introduced the Bed Bug Management, Prevention and Research Act (HR 967) in the U.S. House of Representatives on March 9th, 2011. HR 967, which as of this writing has been referred to the House Committee on Agricul > read more

Africanized Bees – You just gotta love them…

Published on 2011-04-23 07:44:44

Honeybees are good in general but we must be cautious here in the south or west as the State of Arizona has classified all honeybees Africanized. So what does that really mean to anybody? It just means that we need to be aware of our surroundings whe > read more

It’s snake season – tread lightly

Published on 2011-04-22 07:34:00

Well its HOT out there already and you know what that means, more people will be hitting the hiking trails and doing more work around the exterior of the home. So what should we be watching for in the way of snakes?  I would like to acknowledge a gr > read more

Sexual preference chemical found in mice

Published on 2011-04-21 07:32:24

Ok to remain fair and balanced – jeesh I sound like Fox News. I thought I should post this article concerning mice and serotonin (link here) from BBC news. I also have to post this article (link here) from the DallasVoice.com mainly cause I wan > read more

All About Hygienic Mouse Traps – Guest Blog

Published on 2011-04-20 05:00:40

Guest Post Provided by Victor® Choosing the right mouse trap is more important than you may realize. Disease-carrying parasites tend to find their home on mice, which can easily spread to you and your entire family. There is a wide array of mouse tr > read more

What is GREEN Pest Control?

Published on 2011-04-19 07:26:56

Technology is changing the way we all do business these days and pest control or pest management is no different. Generally speaking most Green chemicals designed to work out in the environment really don’t last that long and that has been the > read more

I love my job… Termites

Published on 2011-04-18 07:28:35

Just when you think you have seen it all something comes along to blow you out of the water. I was inspecting a business here in town and came across this very nice child size t-shirt which was attacked by termites. It was actually hung on a hanger a > read more

Grossest Pest Story…

Published on 2011-04-17 07:47:34

Sometimes in the course of my job we sometimes witness some things that are just at the level of gross. I’m sure each Pest Controller or Pestie (UK term for PMP or Pest Management Professional) out there has one of those stories that is just pl > read more

Weirdest Pest Story…

Published on 2011-04-16 07:35:23

I was called to an apartment and when I arrived the 2 guys said they were experiencing a really bad problem with fleas. As I walked through the home I noticed a casket in the dining room, normally I’m not bashful so I just had to ask. They had > read more

ProBest Pest Management 30 years of service

Published on 2011-04-15 07:00:23

                          Our Services include: Residential & Commercial Pest Control Pigeon & Bird Exclusion One Time Pest Treatment Bee Service & Honeycomb Removal Termite Inspections (WDIIR) Solar Attic Fans We > read more

Great employee’s are the backbone of any business. ProBest!

Published on 2011-04-14 07:55:36

My employee’s are the greatest, they work hard and I admire their attitude even on the toughest of days. I try to say it often but I really couldn’t do it without them. Jeanne – the office manager works hard often staying late until > read more

Asian Stink Bug or Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Published on 2011-04-13 06:30:36

The bugs have been spotted as far west as California, as far north as Minnesota and as far south as Florida. Only the Rockies and Plains states have escaped thus far. The eight states recently joining the stink bug party are Arizona, Iowa, Georgia, M > read more

Bird work can be an ART!

Published on 2011-04-12 07:11:42

In the Pest business many times you are called to perform artistic work, from attempting to hide the work to using mirrors to make it look different. OK I’m kidding about the mirrors but sometimes people (the consumer) wants the pigeon gone per > read more

5 Tips to keeping the bugs out…#5

Published on 2011-04-11 07:23:39

Day 5 of our 5 day feature we are calling 5 Tips to keep the bugs out. These tips are just some things we do at ProBest to keep those bugs from getting into your home. #5 I’ve mentioned this before but a random inspection of the outside of y > read more

5 Tips to keeping the bugs out…#4

Published on 2011-04-10 07:14:33

Day 4 of our 5 day feature we are calling 5 Tips to keep the bugs out. These tips are just some things we do at ProBest to keep those bugs from getting into your home. After placing or feeding your pets, cats and dogs remove any uneaten food so as > read more

5 Tips to keeping the bugs out…#3

Published on 2011-04-09 07:14:01

Day 3 of our 5 day feature we are calling 5 Tips to keep the bugs out. These tips are just some things we do at ProBest to keep those bugs from getting into your home. #3 Freezing any food you may store, like pasta, flour, dried foods in general  > read more

5 Tips to keeping the bugs out…#2

Published on 2011-04-08 07:13:26

Day 2 of our 5 day feature we are calling 5 Tips to keep the bugs out. These tips are just some things we do at ProBest to keep those bugs from getting into your home. #2 Grocery shopping, open all boxes and transfer them to seal-able containers. T > read more

5 Tips to keeping the bugs out… #1

Published on 2011-04-07 07:00:11

Today we will start a 5 day feature we are calling 5 Tips to keep the bugs out. These tips are just some things we do at ProBest to keep those bugs from getting into your home. #1 Do you have a spare bathroom that doesn’t get used much, there i > read more

See this is what happens to me, now its coffee beans.

Published on 2011-04-06 07:07:57

Remember just a month or so ago it was Chili’s, now some little bug is in Hawaii going after Kona Coffee beans (link here). Circle K just started serving their Kona blend and I have been drinking a few cups a week, they are now saying that a li > read more

Housing Market Arizona and beyond…

Published on 2011-04-05 07:49:07

Realtor Sandi Nilson  was sharing some news with the world on her blog and this update (link here) “This Market is Moving”. So I started thinking about the U.S. and the markets that aren’t doing so well and the few that are OK an > read more

This is amazing – these ants moved 42 tons of earth…

Published on 2011-04-04 07:11:42

Giant Ant Colony 10 tons of cement, fungus gardens, ventilation, shortest transportation routes, 50 square meters (164.4 feet) and 8 meters (26.25 feet) into the soil. > read more

Funniest Pest Story… Nudity

Published on 2011-04-03 07:20:19

Way back in my early days of Pest Control – Dan Johnson from Terminix shared a story about a young lady who had a pest service done on a monthly schedule. He said I needed to go along because he had some issues. As his service manager I said le > read more

Check the bathrooms first…

Published on 2011-04-02 07:00:05

Almost 20 years ago I entered this field of work – Pest Control and something I learned right from the very start was that if the bathroom was a mess so was everything else. Have you ever walked into a bothroom and almost gagged? There are rule > read more

Termites….

Published on 2011-04-01 07:18:00

Ok so today I received  a call from a customer that indicated that he had a serious termite issue in a foreclosed home here in Phoenix. After arriving at the home this is what I found. This was a garage that had been renovated into a spare room and > read more

Rascally squirrels blamed on fire, rodents too….

Published on 2011-03-31 07:49:03

Here is a story from the UK (link here) and the reason I’m sharing this story is due to the fact that rodents cause many fires that are not reported correctly. Here is another story from  a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (link here) > read more

Reputation is EVERYTHING…

Published on 2011-03-30 07:53:38

The other day I was asked by a fellow Pest Control company on Merchant Circle to follow their company. I also happened to notice that they were on http://www.kudzu.com as well so I decided to check them out first. Normally I don’t follow anothe > read more

Ingenuity in the mother of all inventions…

Published on 2011-03-29 07:19:07

Ingenuity in the mother of all inventions… right. When life throws you a lemon, make lemonade. There are a few things I should mention, don’t use a trap that already caught a rat -disgusting! I think CatchMaster owes me a case of traps fo > read more

To boldly go where any termite will go – unusual story!j

Published on 2011-03-28 07:30:21

I want to thank Benjamin Franklin Plumbing (Linda Stanfield) (480) 812-1855 www.BenFranklinPlumbingAZ.com for this photo and to Jeri Jo for the following Keith “I just want to say THANK YOU for responding so quickly to my parents call about the > read more

To exclude or not to exclude, that is the question?

Published on 2011-03-27 07:24:37

          So here’s the story – you have at least one rat in the attic, Do you exclude and trap the rat inside or do you place outside stations with the hope of capturing the rat outside. My gut feeling is to exclude later, after > read more

Yellow Sac Spiders and Mazda’s – who would have thought…

Published on 2011-03-26 07:16:05

I caught this story on the news the other night, kind of weird. (link here) and (another here). Mazda is issuing a recall because Yellow Sac Spiders have crawled into as many as 52,000 2009-2010 Mazda 6′s. This is just to weird not to blog abou > read more

Memories of buggy things!

Published on 2011-03-25 07:13:42

I probably should have known that I was destined to be in this business – Pest Management. I also wonder how many of my brethren knew they to should be killing bugs. Along with that incident of the Praying Mantids (I think I talked about this a > read more

Memphis Tennessee – Over 100 Fraudulent Pest Companies Pop Up…

Published on 2011-03-24 07:51:59

( link here) BBBNews Release CONSUMER ALERT Over 100 Fraudulent Pest Control Companies Pop Up in 2011 Yellow Pages The Better Business Bureau , The Greater Memphis Area Pest Control Association and the TN Department of Agriculture issued a warning t > read more

I’m not sure about this story….. blogs

Published on 2011-03-23 07:03:42

OK this story was just one of those stories that I’m not sure I believe or want to believe. (Link here) Granted people do die and often times go by unnoticed for a period of time. But this was brought on by the guy’s own pet Black Widow s > read more

I thought this was a NO-Brainer, rodents…

Published on 2011-03-22 07:03:25

Rodents invade cheese factory (link here), really… This story is out of Nashville, TN and frankly I surprised that this in the news. Not because its not news but I would have thought somebody would have seen this coming. I mean really its a che > read more

Rodents, Rats and Mice oh my…

Published on 2011-03-21 07:57:04

About a year or so ago, ProBest made the switch to a new rodenticide Terad3. Why did we switch, basically for the attributes of the new formulation 1) low risk of secondary poisoning, 2) low toxicity to birds, 3) stop-feed action and 4) kills anti-co > read more

It’s hard to believe – what some people will do!

Published on 2011-03-20 07:00:53

Today I did an inspection at a foreclosed home, I have no idea who did what but thought I would show what some people are capable of doing. Someone and it does appear to be vandals, stole all the copper piping in the home, stole all the wiring, stole > read more

Which way next?

Published on 2011-03-19 07:11:38

I think I mentioned in one of my earlier blogs this year that the economy had changed or at least that is what everyone was saying. I do think things are turning, housing is still a bit on the weak side but all in all I think it is time to stop the n > read more

Termites – Why are they in the ceiling?

Published on 2011-03-18 07:11:03

Termites have been around a very long time, probably at least 250 million years. They continue to cause problems for homes because they need wood = food to survive. People build houses out of wood and generally right on top of where they live – > read more

Volunteering it’s the RIGHT thing to do! AZPPO

Published on 2011-03-17 07:08:45

           I sometimes think we lose track of the of the important things in life. All of us are busy with work but we must take the time to be with our families and friends. We all need to take time to relax and pull our minds into peace a > read more

Top 8 Human Parasites

Published on 2011-03-16 07:07:19

I found this article interesting yet gross. Top 8 Human Parasites written in Manila ( link here). I would agree with most, in the U.S. we don’t generally have much of an issue with Mites and I had never heard of Babesia which apparently is simi > read more

Can you truly understand the Pestilence and the Humanity?

Published on 2011-03-15 07:06:38

1 (ONE) million people still die each year from Malaria. Definition of PESTILENCE 1: a contagious or infectious epidemic disease that is virulent and devastating; especially : bubonic plague  I watched several movies this weekend #1 was “The E > read more

What happens when they laugh at you?

Published on 2011-03-14 07:04:48

All of us in our everyday lives whether its business or our family life just has one of those days. My buddy Jerry in Florida probably gets more of this than me. I seem to think I have more than my fair share, but with good comes bad. Last year I had > read more

How and Why bugs travel?

Published on 2011-03-13 07:03:33

           Have you ever considered the who, what, when, why and how bugs travel? Why is this important to any of us?  Let’s discuss just a few of the big events in travel. Probably most important to Arizona  is the Africanized Bee > read more

Rain = Termites

Published on 2011-03-12 06:02:32

Termites cause $5 billion dollars worth of damage each year and you know the saying “There are two kinds of homes in Arizona those that have termites and those that will”. Termites require food, shelter and water just like you and me. So > read more

(Article) The Dose Makes the Poison (Even if You’re a Rat)

Published on 2011-03-11 06:00:49

I’m sure that many of you are fully aware of the fact that soda is not good for you. This whole thing is similar to cigarettes in my opinion, to much of anything isn’t good for you. So this article was in contrast to all the recent hub bu > read more

DIY or Do It Yourself – Pest Control

Published on 2011-03-10 06:25:40

I probably have mentioned this before – but for the record I just have to get this off my chest. There are circumstances when you can do it yourself but know your limits – this picture below is a primary case in point. Really just think > read more

Africanized “Killer” Bee’s – What you need to know!

Published on 2011-03-09 06:08:31

armpicnicThe first and most important thing to remember is DON”T PANIC! We get a lot of calls here at ProBest concerning these bees so here is some useful information.      Q: The number one question is I have bees in a tree or on a fence p > read more

Super Bacteria – could be spread by cockroaches and flies…

Published on 2011-03-08 06:40:22

A recent study from North Carolina State University on rural areas (link here) suggest that my 2 favorite pests cockroaches and houseflies are picking up antibiotic-resistant bacteria that could be spread into nearby communities. Houseflies are in pa > read more

Hire a Termite Professional – they know their business!

Published on 2011-03-07 06:46:48

Have you ever seen a Subterranean mud shelter tube before? I run across people everyday that haven’t ever seen one. Typically they pop up just after our monsoons here in Arizona. Termites just become a little more active after the rains, just l > read more

Bedbugs and “ick factor”

Published on 2011-03-06 06:47:21

This was a very interesting story and it relates to flying. This lady was  flying on British Airways and she decided to write a blog about her encounters and also wrote this article on 3 Tips for Flying Bedbug-Free. The Daily Mail reported that inde > read more

There goes the price of Chili’s…

Published on 2011-03-05 06:30:06

I think I also have found another great blog http://barfblog.foodsafety.ksu.edu/blog/ check out the red chile story at (link here) 50 tons have to be destroyed. > read more

Quote and what is going on! Economy 101

Published on 2011-03-04 06:06:59

“Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.” Anonymous OK I have to be honest with you, this economy thing is really, really tough. I guess my biggest concern is the uncertainty of the whole market > read more

One mind – one goal!

Published on 2011-03-03 06:59:43

Have you ever wondered how social insects do what they do? How can a Driver Ant colony in just a moment start to move their colony and everyone involved just performs and accomplishes their ultimate goal? How can a honeybee colony swarm and divide a > read more

Bedbug Info…

Published on 2011-03-02 06:58:10

Thanks to Breda Pest Management for FaceBooking  this info, www.bredapest.com in Atlanta, GA 770-466-6700 and Designed by Xavier Paul/Advance Internet > read more

Bedbugs and K9dogs – the kind that sniff them out!!

Published on 2011-03-01 06:04:30

ProBest Pest Management is currently working with a Bedbug sniffing dog right here in the Valley. Please call us today to have Marcie visit you. Marcie is a highly trained terrier who has hundreds of hours of training and on the job experience in rea > read more

The Future of Pest Management.

Published on 2011-02-28 06:42:18

A recent article appeared in the magazine Florida Pest Pro August 2010 by Tacy Callies from information gleaned from a presentation by Phil Koehler University of Florida. Information such as more pests due to global warming, invasive species such as > read more

These are the days of our lives…

Published on 2011-02-26 06:23:49

Have you ever truly stopped just for a moment to consider the world around you. I heard once that just one square foot of soil may contain between 500 to 200,000 arthropods. From very tiny one cell creatures to nematodes to worms, well you get the p > read more

‘Billy the Exterminator’ speaks to students

Published on 2011-02-25 06:50:14

By Mary Nash-Wood • mwood2@gannett.com • January 19, 2011 (link here) Kudo’s to Billy for taking the time to give back to the community, you do need to check out the comments related to this article. I would think that this is indicative of > read more

It’s not always what you think! Ceiling stain..

Published on 2011-02-24 06:06:39

This story is from Evansville, IN Courier & Press C. Dwight Barnett and even though it is in Indiana it applies to almost any home (link here). Interesting question posed to the author, about a small stain on the ceiling. The homeowners thought > read more

A true Mentor, Friend and Expert in our Pest Industry – Paul Hardy.

Published on 2011-02-23 06:32:58

I knew it was coming but I guess it just evaded my keen sense of my calendar – Paul Hardy’s 50th Anniversary with Orkin Pest Control. Please read this article from Pest Control Technology magazine. So here is my tribute to a legend in Ter > read more

We Will Survive (The Cockroach Song)

Published on 2011-02-22 06:15:02

       by Marzyar. Thanks to Arnold for passing this along. > read more

What’s the Number 1 bug in Arizona – calls received?

Published on 2011-02-21 06:54:41

      Number 1 without a doubt scorpions and number 2 probably crickets and of course year to year things change. The funny thing is those two really go hand in hand, the more crickets generally speaking the possibility of more scorpions. Why do > read more

Fear and Phobia’s.

Published on 2011-02-20 06:53:46

I watch way to much television, Hoarders got me to thinking about the way of life. What makes a person hoard, gamble, drink or whatever? Some deep seated neuosis similar to what I get everytime I see a spider Arachnephobia or Arachnophobia- Fear of s > read more

Kids and Head Lice…

Published on 2011-02-19 06:41:52

Great article at http://www.everydayhealth.com (link here). I don’t think I have ever had these little pests but I know some people that just seem to get them almost yearly. So this article addresses some of the ways that these pests travel and > read more

Pest Management Professional article on ProBest Pest Management

Published on 2011-02-18 06:21:48

I’m really proud of our Industry, I read this magazine and other related to pest management  each month for new information that can help in our fight against pests. I also love the fact that many articles are written about and with the cooper > read more

Those that don’t adapt, die!

Published on 2011-02-17 06:31:48

I’m sure many have heard this famous saying, I just can’t remember who said it and when. I believe that many fit this creed, with technology changing everyday some will go the way of the dinosaur and others will find the perfect niche. Bu > read more

With all the talk about Bedbugs let’s talk Dust Mites…

Published on 2011-02-16 06:25:30

Back in April 2010 Dr. Jerome Goddard (we have mentioned him before) did an article for PCT Pest Control Technology about dust mites (link here). He gives a brief description and cause and then gives a 12 Point Reduction program. Dust mites are proba > read more

Some things just make sense!

Published on 2011-02-15 06:04:39

ProBest Pest Management is your all service expert in many categories – pest management, termites, weeds and wildlife. Not all companies have the experience and often times can create more problems than you really want. Case in point: earlier t > read more

Happy Valentine Day!

Published on 2011-02-14 06:12:19

Its Valentine Day and you haven’t bought a gift – what do you do? I have the answer – What’s bugging your partner? How about a years worth of Pest Control from ProBest Pest Management! Perfect gift – I think so!!! You co > read more

SB 1306 REFERENCE TITLE: landlords; tenants; bedbug control

Published on 2011-02-12 06:42:18

Current proposed legislation Senate Bill 1306 (link here) concerning the roll of landlords and tenants in regards to Bedbugs. Take the Arizona Quiz, how much do you know about Arizona? > read more

Pesticides and their use – Good or Bad…

Published on 2011-02-11 06:20:40

So a while back I did an blog about “Billy the Exterminator” (link here) and maybe a month before that my buddy Jerry “The Bug Doctor” from http://www.PestCemetery.comalso did an blog on Eugenol Oil (link here) and (here) so w > read more

Tools of the Trade – Pest Management!

Published on 2011-02-10 06:12:38

I thought it was time to discuss some of our tools for use in Pest Management or Pest Control. Many people attempt to do their own Pest Control and sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t, why you ask? The most simple reason is that most pe > read more

Vermin not wanted!

Published on 2011-02-09 06:51:27

By Gary V. Murray TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF Worcester, MA. (link here) The possibility of spreading such insects as bedbugs continues to worry most folks, so the County has decided to prohibit any insect, insect dropping or other vermin from enter > read more

GPS versus your own Intuition…

Published on 2011-02-08 06:10:18

I have heard plenty of stories about the people that blindly follow their GPS and often times make turns into places that may not be there. So with all the new technology do you blindly follow or are you hard at work making a bold and absolute statem > read more

Cacti rule in Arizona!

Published on 2011-02-07 06:05:33

If you ever have the chance to visit Arizona – take it! Saguaro Cactus are unbelievable and awesome. Picture #1 is Bruce Ryser from FMC visting Arizona, picture #2 honeybees taking up a home in a Saguaro boot nest, #3 is an Owl and picture #4 > read more

OvoControl®, the bird contraceptive

Published on 2011-02-06 06:32:29

You have probably never heard of such a thing as a bird contraceptive? But what better way to reduce the population of pigeons, geese, ducks or birds without resorting to killing them. Innolytics Receives Humane Society Award Pigeons are considered > read more

BSA Insect Study Merit Badge

Published on 2011-02-05 06:36:38

Insect Study requirements Tell how insects are different from all other animals. Show how insects are different from centipedes and spiders. Point out and name the main parts of an insect. Describe the characteristics that distinguish the principal f > read more

ServiceMagic “Seal of Approval”

Published on 2011-02-04 10:54:04

ServiceMagic connects you with screened and approved local service professionals. ProBest Pest Management has been screened and approved with the ServiceMagic “Seal of Approval”.  With over 80,000 customer-rated and reviewed service pros > read more

Brown Cubicle Rot and Fungus addedum

Published on 2011-02-04 06:33:45

So yesterday we talked about hiking, there are many places here in Arizona to hike. So if you ever get a chance to come out to the Old West plan some hiking. Dry rotrefers to the decay of timber in buildings and other wooden structures caused by cert > read more

How about a hike to see what you can find?

Published on 2011-02-03 06:31:59

More than a year ago a few friends and I did some hiking up near Sedona, Arizona. What a fantastic area, breathtaking and gorgeous. I learned early in life that hiking was making sure you didn’t just keep your head down, only looking at the gro > read more

In the BIG picture of life does customer service really matter.

Published on 2011-02-02 06:39:20

Remember the old adage “That if you don’t take care of your customers someone else will”. I truly believe that statement! It isn’t an easy task and no matter how good you may think your company is someone, someday will challenge you on their > read more

February = 2nd annual donate to Charity – FUN

Published on 2011-02-01 06:27:07

 ProBest Pest Management and our Contract United States Post Office.  So this year instead of Keith (me) eating bugs for charity – you donate $1 and we will give you a chance to SPIN THE WHEEL for exciting prizes. Just a little FUN to help yo > read more

BIG Spiders!

Published on 2011-01-31 06:47:07

Big spiders (link here). Spiders are scary to most people (me included) but I also think they are fascinating and some are even good looking. If you are scared or phobic maybe its because you learned as a child to be AFRAID – here is another ar > read more

What am I thankful for at the end of 2010?

Published on 2011-01-29 06:18:22

Normally at the end of the year I try to assess the year that is coming to a close. I have really worked hard at having real attainable goals and with sharing those goals with all the staff at ProBest Pest Management. I try to share my thoughts and t > read more

Native Americans – insects and wildlife paintings.

Published on 2011-01-28 06:14:17

 These are petroglyphs at Painted Rock near Gila Bend, Arizona off Interstate 8. The Hohokam people once lived and farmed here. Ruins of their late Pioneer Period (AD 350-AD 550) and Early Colonial Period (AD 550-AD 700) villages are found to the no > read more

PETA: Stop killing radioactive mice at Hanford

Published on 2011-01-27 06:50:01

By Annette Cary, Tri-City Herald Washington State staff writer Published: 11/25/10 6:59 am | Updated: 11/26/10 8:07 am (link here) Just one more example of PETA sticking the preverbial foot in their mouth. The story is that at one point a few mi > read more

PPE = Personal Protective Equipment.

Published on 2011-01-26 06:40:24

So exactly how many times in your life have you worn the proper equipment for the job? I will bet that most of us don’t hesitate to pull out a can of something and just spray away not thinking about the potential for harm. Remember my article  > read more

Realtor’s – Why choose ProBest for Termite Inspections?

Published on 2011-01-25 06:00:48

Plain and simply put – 30 years of service & experience. $74 – only $64 if you pay that day or before. The last and most important reason - if ProBest does the inspection and doesn’t find termites ProBest will issue a FREE one ( > read more

2011 is here – what can we do? ProBest Pest Management!

Published on 2011-01-24 06:17:55

“Every organization must be prepared to abandon everything it does to survive in the future.” ~ Peter Drucker   Marketing – what was a success and what was a failure? I most certainly am not an expert and that being said, what did > read more

Very Scary – U.S National Debt Clock

Published on 2011-01-23 06:34:44

Check it by State as well… http://www.usdebtclock.org/ > read more

The silver bullet of Pest Control…

Published on 2011-01-22 06:20:09

Ok there probably isn’t a real silver bullet in Pest Control but I think I have at least the 1st step in a real Pest Control plan! What you may ask, what is it that a True Professional would want to share with any ole homeowner. Wait for it, ju > read more

Why Bedbugs Won’t Die.

Published on 2011-01-21 06:20:26

Whether you believe it or not bedbugs are making a BIG comeback. I have actually talked to a few people that believe all this talk is just hype. This story (link here) is based on research being done at Ohio State (one of the states hit hardest by be > read more

Man bitten by rodent!

Published on 2011-01-20 06:38:53

The main part is that this story is creepy and maybe you shouldn’t read the rest *** warning – warning  (link here) Primarily its not so much that he was bitten by this rat, its where the rat bit him that is the real story. It makes me c > read more

Liberty Wildlife Rehab Center

Published on 2011-01-19 06:00:26

You may remember several years ago ProBest had the opportunity to do some work at the Chandler Aquatic Center by excluding a Barn Own. Liberty Wildlife  and ProBest developed a working relationship and recently recovered a Hawk that had been injured > read more

Who do you let into your home?

Published on 2011-01-18 06:56:25

After a recent article I wrote, a person wrote a comment that I have thought about but really didn’t put a lot of thought into. The article (link here) concerned the Professionalism of some service companies. So today I wanted to touch on what > read more

Bug Porn!

Published on 2011-01-17 06:33:52

OK it only took me a year to sink to this level, 650 postings and this is my low point – Bug Porn. How did it happen? I typed in the word bug into google and somewhere down on page 10 or so up (bad choice of word here) popped some video menti > read more

Amazing truly amazing…

Published on 2011-01-15 10:18:08

Zoo officials in Overland Park, Kansas were missing one of their Meerkats one day, they thought maybe a hawk or something swooped in and nabbed it. How wrong they were? Somebody apparently snuck in and nabbed the little critter and then brought it to > read more

Identify – the game! a5

Published on 2011-01-14 06:00:10

Ok let’s see how good you really are – name the bug . Each day you will get a clue (a picture of part of the bug) guess the name of the bug! OK the last piece of the bug puzzle, you have to know by now, right? Assassin Bug – This bu > read more