From Tucson to Flagstaff, Burns Pest Elimination protected over 25,000 Arizona homes in 2024. Now, they’re sharing the most common pest problems they encountered across the state.
Burns Pest Elimination is a family-owned pest control company that has been serving Arizona and the Southwest since 1983. They are considered the largest family-owned pest elimination company in Arizona.
January and September are the times of year we see the number one pest, so it’s prime time to schedule a consultation and ensure you’re safe from these pesky critters that can quite literally tear apart your home.
Dave Burns, Founder of Burns Pest Elimination
Here’s what’s bugging homeowners most:
3. Bed Bugs: Itching for Trouble
These tiny pests made a big impact, infesting nearly 2,000 homes despite the efforts of Burns’ bed bug-sniffing K-9 units.
Bed bugs are small, reddish-brown insects that hide in the seams of mattresses, box springs, and other furniture. Beyond the itchy bites, look for dark spots, blood stains, and shed skins as signs of an infestation. These resilient pests can be tough to eliminate, often requiring professional treatment.
2. Rodents: Gnawing Their Way into Trouble
From mice to rats, rodents were a persistent problem for Arizona homeowners in 2024, prompting over 2,450 service calls to Burns Pest Elimination.
These adaptable creatures can squeeze through surprisingly small openings, seeking food, water, and shelter inside homes. Beyond the nuisance factor, rodents can contaminate food with bacteria, spread diseases, and even cause structural damage by gnawing on electrical wires and insulation.
Burns Pest Elimination employs a variety of rodent control strategies tailored to the specific situation, including bait traps, live traps, snap traps, and long-term exclusion methods to prevent future infestations.
Early detection is crucial, so homeowners should be vigilant for signs like droppings, gnaw marks, and the sound of scurrying in walls or attics.
1. Termites: Arizona’s Top Pest Problem
Nearly 3,000 homes fell victim to these wood-destroying insects, making them Arizona’s #1 pest concern. Termites are social insects living in colonies, and their constant munching can lead to costly repairs. Here’s what to watch for:
- Visible Signs: Mud tubes, swarming termites (especially in spring)
- Structural Clues: Damaged or warped wallpaper, hollowed wood (often filled with dried mud or soil)
- Other Indicators: Sawdust-like droppings
Subterranean termites, the most prevalent in Arizona, build mud tunnels from the soil to your home’s wood. Drywood termites can infest wood directly. Early detection is key, so regular professional termite inspections are a must.
January and September are peak seasons in Arizona—don’t delay, schedule your inspection today!
It is important for home and business owners to know the signs of a termite infestation. This includes constructed mud tubes in and around the foundation of the home, the presence of flying or swarming termites, a sunken or rippling appearance of wallpaper or wall coverings, and the interior of wood hollowed out with dried mud or soil.
Dave Burns, Founder of Burns Pest Elimination
Bonus Pests: Beyond the top three, Burns also tackled over 1,000 bee-related calls and nearly 900 pigeon problems.
If you’re facing any pest issues, contact Burns Pest Elimination at 602.971.4782 or visit www.burnspestelimination.com.
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