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Seeing signs of scorpions around your home? Call our team for scorpion control services here in the Valley.

Signs of scorpions near your home

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Here's what you need to know about treating bark scorpion stings.

Treating and preventing scorpion stings

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Termite Trench Spray Treatment

Should you buy a home with a termite history?

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Some of the signs of roof rats include half-eaten citrus, strange noises, or unusual pet behavior.

Here are the 5 warning signs of roof rats in the Phoenix metro

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A termite professional builds a trench around a home's foundation as a means of preventing subterranean termites from accessing the slab.

Here are the 3 signs of termite activity—and when to call in a professional

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Considering buying a home with a past history of termites? You should have it professionally inspected by our team first.

What you need to know about buying a home with a past history of termites

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If you have a beehive near your home, call the pest professionals at KY-KO Pest for a free inspection.

Here are the three big risks of having a beehive near your home

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They might seem harmless, but pigeons are actually a major threat to the Valley's homes and businesses.

The health hazards of a pigeon infestation at your home or business

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Most home insurance policy plans do not cover the damage caused by termites. Watch for termite tubes like these around your property.

Is a termite infestation covered by your home’s insurance policy?

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If you have pigeons on your home or business, here's how we can help you get rid of them—for good.

Preventing pigeon problems at your home or business

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Given the amount of money they cost Americans every year, termites really should be treated as a natural disaster.

The real cost of termites and how you can protect your home

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A venomous Arizona Bark Scorpion crawls on top of a rock here in Phoenix, looking for shelter on a hot summer day.

How to protect your home from scorpions this summer in Arizona

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A KY-KO Pest Prevention truck sits parked on the street outside this Phoenix-area home.

Make your home stress-free and pest-free with KY-KO!

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Get a new build home seal on your newly constructed Phoenix home

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Here’s why our Integrated Pest Management approach works

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A KY-KO service truck drives out to its next job: a free termite inspection here in Phoenix.

Here are signs your business needs our commercial termite services

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The return: what to do when termites come back and re-infest your home

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Termite warranty: Why you need one with your termite service

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These termite mud tubes were found in the garage of a Chandler, AZ home, and are a sure sign of termite activity.

What do I do if I find termite tubes around my home?

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A solitary bed bug on a pink wool blanket inside of a Phoenix, Arizona home.

How to avoid bringing bed bugs home with you while you’re traveling

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