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When summer storms roll into Tucson, cockroach activity skyrockets. Heavy rains and high humidity drive roaches out of sewers, drains,...

Scorpions are one of Tucson’s most feared pests, and for good reason. They’re resilient, tough to eliminate, and often show up where you...

Tucson’s monsoon season brings relief from the heat—but it also brings a surge in fly activity. Flies thrive in the warm, moist...

When monsoon rains hit Tucson, many pests look for shelter indoors—including silverfish and earwigs. While they don’t spread disease like...

Your yard is your home’s first line of defense against pests — but some common landscaping habits actually make it easier for bugs and...

When monsoon storms hit, rats and mice look for dry, safe shelter — and your attic, garage, or pantry might be exactly what they’re...

If you’ve spotted a roach in your home, you probably didn’t stop to figure out its species — you just wanted it gone. But when it comes...

In Tucson, termites don’t take the winter off — and during monsoon season, activity can spike. The trouble is, by the time you see...

Monsoon season in Tucson is a mixed bag. On one hand, the rain cools things down, the desert blooms, and that fresh creosote smell fills...

When monsoon season hits Tucson, termite activity surges. The increased moisture in the soil creates ideal conditions for subterranean...

Rodents like roof rats and packrats invade Tucson homes during monsoon season. Call Desert Shield to keep them out. The monsoon rains may...

Ants trailing across a Tucson kitchen countertop during monsoon season Tucson’s monsoon season is notorious for driving pests indoors—and...

Seeing roaches in your kitchen after a storm? German cockroaches multiply fast. Let Desert Shield take care of them for good. The summer...

The Tucson monsoon season brings much-needed rain—but it also brings something less welcome: scorpions. If you’ve noticed more scorpions...

Crickets in Tucson: More Than Just Background Noise Crickets might seem harmless, but a cricket infestation can quickly go from annoying...

Tucson hosts a variety of ant species, including Argentine ants , odorous house ants , carpenter ants , pavement ants , harvester ants ,...

If you've spotted large reddish-brown roaches darting through your kitchen or garage, you're likely dealing with American cockroaches...

Termites are one of the most destructive pests in Arizona, especially in areas like Tucson, Vail, Rita Ranch, and Corona de Tucson. These...

At Desert Shield Pest Control, we know how challenging it can be to deal with pests in the Sonoran Desert. Whether it’s scorpions,...

Common Scorpion Entry Points Around Tucson Homes Scorpions can slip through tiny gaps in block walls, eaves, garage doors, and foundation...