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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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Why sealing your home is an effective way to keep pests out

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At KY-KO Pest Prevention, we're incredibly proud of our great team of state-certified pest technicians.

Why great pest technicians matter (and why you should hire the best!)

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An Arizona Bark Scorpion scuttles across the floor of this Valley garage, its stinger raised defensively.

Why summer is Arizona Bark Scorpion season in the Valley

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Some Valley homes are just overrun with ants every summer and require our services.

What to do when you have ants in your home

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We're known throughout the Valley for our thorough and effective scorpion control and prevention services.

Summer is pest season here in Phoenix. Is your home ready?

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A KY-KO Pest Prevention employee with his service vehicle in Phoenix, AZ.

We’re your local restaurant pest control experts

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If your pigeon problems are this extensive, you need to call us for humane pigeon prevention here in the Valley.

Why you need to deal with pigeons on your home’s roof

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Our termite specialist uses a specialized tool to dig a trench around the perimeter of this Valley home, readying termite treatment.

Termites: Phoenix’s infamous winter pest packs a bite

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During our free inspection, we'll look thoroughly for signs of termites in and around your home.

Signs of termites: Here are the things you need to look out for

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If you need commercial pest control here in Phoenix, it's time to give us a call and let us know how we can help you out.

Schedule your fall commercial pest checkup in Phoenix

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Choose KY-KO for your commercial pest inspection needs

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A single bed bug crawls across someone's skin.

How to avoid bringing bed bugs into your home

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The Venus Fly Trap is one of the most-famous pest repellant plants, and is capable of eating flies and other small bugs.

Looking to keep pests away? Here are 4 surprisingly pest-repelling plants

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The Benefits of Sealing the Home

Home Sealing Benefits: Here’s Why You Should Consider Home Sealing

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A swarm of honeybees feeds on the honeycomb inside their beehive.

How To Protect Yourself Against Bee Swarm Attack

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Factors to Consider When Hiring a Bee Removal Company

The A, ‘Bee,’ C’s of Bee Pest Control in Arizona

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