APRIL is National Pest Management Month! For most people, it might not be as exciting as, say, Christmas, but around here it’s a pretty big deal! National Pest Management Month began more than thirty years ago. It is intended to bring awareness to pests as a public health issue, as well as recognize the efforts of those in the pest control industry. Since this observance falls in the spring when pests begin to come out of winter hiding, it’s a good time for homeowners to spend some time on … [Read more...]
Winter Pest Control
Often a potential customer will ask me – “Why would I need pest control visits in the winter?” The truth is, this is a pretty good question. Whether you’re up north in Flagstaff or down south in Phoenix or Tuscon, ice and cold is still a reality in the winter months. Flagstaff just had a winter storm come through last month that dumped a foot and a half of snow in some parts of the area – which again begs the question; do I really need a recurring pest control service in the cooler … [Read more...]
Tis’ the Season to Be Wary of Household Pests
When the holiday season approaches, families across the country will begin pulling out boxes of decorations and digging into pantries for baking ingredients. But with these annual traditions comes the risk of bringing a variety of pests - from mice, rodents and spiders to a group of insects known as "pantry pests" - into homes. Bircher Exterminating encourages homeowners to use caution to prevent unwelcome pest guests this season. Mice, rodents, spiders and other pests find their way into homes … [Read more...]
Have a Holly Jolly (And Pest-Free) Holiday
The holiday season is filled with decorating, baking and celebrating with family and friends. Unfortunately, many pests, including rodents, pantry pests, spiders and mites, have been known to try to join in the holiday fun. We urge homeowners to take precautions against pests that may invade their homes via decorations, firewood and baking ingredients. Everyone enjoys the festive spirit of the holidays. Unfortunately, as we bring beautiful parts of nature indoors to decorate and warm our homes, … [Read more...]
November Blog: Cooler Weather Drives Pests Inside
If you’re looking for a warm place to spend the winter, you’re not alone! So are pests! This time of the year, we get calls about all kinds of pests trying to take up residence in homes and businesses in preparation for winter. Pests like rodents (mice & rats), flies, crickets, stink bugs, spiders and others are being reported throughout the valley this fall. If you observe any of these or other pests, be sure to give us a call! In the meantime, there are measures you can take to prevent … [Read more...]
Control Pest Problems This Fall
As the chilly fall and winter weather arrives, families are getting cozy in their warm houses and homes. Not surprisingly, common pests as small as ants or spiders and as big as rats, have the exact same notion. A homeowner’s only hope against the relentless invasion of these pests, is to seal-off any structural, window and door cracks or holes, that could possibly allow pest invaders; to enter to the dwelling or structure. The most likely points of entry for pests, are a building’s windows and … [Read more...]
Our Service is Your Solution
Our Service is Your “One-Stop” Solution! Why hire one company for insects, one for weed control, and one for rodent infestation? With complete extermination plans and preventative measures for all of these, and for just about any of your pest control needs, Bircher IS your one-stop solution. Our professionally licensed technicians are a dynamic source of knowledge, technology and capable know-how. At Bircher, our exterminating team puts your mind at ease, and gets your pest control problem … [Read more...]
Bircher Exterminating
Pests and rodents and even an out-of-control yard can cause all kinds of worry. Whether they are in your home, office, or factory, the prospect of insecurity, loss of property, and even the “ick” and “nuisance” factors can be very unsettling. The internet has forums devoted to horror stories about everything from scorpions and bedbugs, to rats and mice. Almost everyone has a story of their own: the gophers that destroyed a pristine golf course; the nine or ten scorpions that were carried into … [Read more...]