Bees & Snakes

COMMENTARY

• Africanized bees reproduce faster and more aggressive than honey bees
• Yard cleanliness is important because africanized bees can nest anywhere including flower pots
• Arizona has 57 native snakes including 13 rattlesnakes and venomous coral snake
• Removal services are the best way to remove bees and snakes

RESOURCES

Rattle Snake Zoo in Cave Creek

Rattle Snake Removal & Prevention

Spiders Scorpions And Rabbits

COMMENTARY

• Discussing identifying, the habits and bite risks of black widow and brown recluse spiders
• Controlling crickets around the home that attract scorpions
• Challenges in controlling rabbits, squirrels, roof rats and mice
• Guinea hens are an effective natural pest control method for scorpions and other bugs
• Diatomaceous earth and cedar chips work as safe deterrents for ticks and some insects

RESOURCE

U of A Cooperative Extension – Spiders

Awww RATS!

COMMENTARY

• Roof rats are a relatively new urban pest since 2001
  • Slender dark brown foot long with scaly hairless tails
  • Roof rats prefer to nest high especially in attics and roofs
  • Leave oily rub marks and droppings as signs
  • Removing food sources like citrus, weed control and clean yard are key to keep them out

RESOURCE

U of A Cooperative Extension – Rock Squirrels