Licensed pest control in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Pest Control & Extermination Services
Phoenix pest control mostly comes down to three pests: bark scorpions, desert subterranean termites and roof rats. The heat doesn’t wipe them out, it just pushes them toward your water and shade. Tell us what’s turning up in Arcadia, Ahwatukee, Laveen or anywhere else in the Valley, and we’ll pair you with a licensed local company for a free quote. Most one-time visits in Phoenix land between $170 and $310, and the quote won’t cost you a cent.
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Pest Control Services In Phoenix
Phoenix homes get hit hardest where desert meets irrigated yards, like the citrus lots of Arcadia and the hillside streets of Ahwatukee.
Scorpion ControlBark scorpions hide in block walls and come out once nights stay above 70 degrees. Ahwatukee homes along South Mountain see plenty of them.
Termite ControlDesert subterranean termites do most of the damage in Phoenix. They swarm after monsoon rains and run mud tubes up stucco and slab edges.
Rodent ControlRoof rats turned up in Phoenix in 2001 and now favor older Arcadia and central Phoenix lots with mature citrus and palms.
Roach ExterminationAmerican roaches live in Phoenix sewer lines and push up through floor drains during the hottest weeks of summer.
Mosquito ControlFlood-irrigated yards, neglected pools and monsoon puddles breed mosquitoes. Maricopa County traps and tests them for West Nile all summer.
Bed Bug TreatmentApartment complexes around Downtown Phoenix and Tempe see repeat bed bug cases, and the units next door often need a check too.How Much Does Pest Control Cost In Phoenix?
Phoenix homeowners can budget $170 to $310 for one general visit. Bills climb for big lots with block walls on every side, because scorpion sealing and perimeter work take longer.
The one-time and quarterly prices come from Angi’s Phoenix cost guide. The other rows are Angi’s national ranges. Valley companies often roll scorpion work into a recurring plan, so compare the per-visit cost before you sign.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| One-time general visit | $170 to $310, more for acre lots in North Phoenix and Arcadia |
| Quarterly plan | $60 to $170 per visit, many Phoenix plans switch to monthly in scorpion season |
| Termite spot or bait treatment | $250 to $1,000, most often booked after a monsoon swarm |
| Rodent work | $180 to $600 for roof rat trapping and screening roof vents |
| Mosquito yard treatment | $350 to $500, worth a look for flood-irrigated lots |
What To Know About Pests In Phoenix
Roof rats aren’t native here. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension says they were documented in Phoenix in 2001, likely brought in with freight or feed, and they settled where mature landscaping, irrigation canals and food are close to homes.
Maricopa County Environmental Services runs mosquito control for the whole county. Its inspectors treat more than 4,000 known breeding sites each month, and when traps test positive for West Nile, trucks fog the area between midnight and 5 a.m. You can report a green pool online or join the county’s fogging notification list.
When Pests Are Most Active In Phoenix
- Spring
- Scorpions wake up as nights warm past 70 degrees. Bees go looking for nest spots in block walls and meter boxes.
- Summer
- Heat drives roaches up out of the sewers. Monsoon storms set off termite swarms and a spike in mosquito bites.
- Fall
- Roof rats move into attics as Arcadia citrus ripens. Scorpions keep going until nights drop under 70.
- Winter
- Scorpions cluster in wall voids and slow down. Book termite inspections and exclusion work now, before the spring rush.
Areas We Serve In Phoenix, AZ
Local pest control help across Phoenix and the greater Maricopa County area.
Pests We Treat In Phoenix
Every one of these shows up in Valley homes, some in every month of the year. Tap one to see how it gets in and what fixing it costs.
When You Can Skip The Pro In Phoenix
A few ants or the odd roach after a storm? Bait, a door sweep and sealed gaps around pipes will handle it.
Call a pro for scorpions you keep finding indoors, roof rats in the attic or mud tubes on the stucco. Store sprays barely touch bark scorpions, and termites keep chewing where you can’t see them.
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Phoenix Pest Control FAQs
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Why do I keep finding scorpions in my Ahwatukee house?
Ahwatukee backs onto South Mountain Park, which is prime bark scorpion habitat. They move into block walls and slip under doors and through weep holes.
Seal gaps, add door sweeps and keep rocks and wood piles off the house. Monthly perimeter treatment plus sealing beats spraying alone.
How do I report a green pool or mosquitoes in Phoenix?
Maricopa County Environmental Services handles it. File a complaint online or call 602-506-0700, Monday through Friday during office hours.
You can also sign up for the county’s fogging notification list so you know when trucks will spray your street.
Do I need a termite report to buy a house in Phoenix?
Most lenders ask for a Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection Report, called a WDIIR. State law doesn’t require it, but loans often do, and only a licensed pest company can write one.
The Arizona Department of Agriculture’s Office of Pest Management keeps records of WDIIRs and termite treatments, so ask about the home’s history.
Do roof rats eat citrus?
Yes. They hollow out oranges and grapefruit still on the tree and leave an empty rind hanging. In Arcadia, that’s often the first clue, well before any noise in the attic.
Pick fruit as it ripens, clear the drops and keep branches 3 feet back off the roof.
Can my dog stay in the yard during scorpion treatment?
Bring dogs inside while the tech sprays the perimeter and keep them in until the product dries, about an hour or two on a hot Phoenix afternoon.
Granules and baits belong where pets can’t dig them up. Mention your dogs when you book.
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Hiring in Phoenix? Check the company’s license first through the Arizona Department of Agriculture’s Office of Pest Management.
We also cover Tucson, Mesa, Scottsdale and Casa Grande. See our Arizona pest control page for scorpion and termite tips statewide.