It’s termite season in the Vail area, and if you suspect that subterranean termites have moved into your home, the steps to take during the early stages of an infestation are vital. Learning to spot the red flags is step one. Spotting the Red FlagsTermites could remain undetected in your home for months, or even years, if you don’t know how...
Vail homeowners call us about all sorts of pests–most of all, spiders. During the warm, wet monsoon season these calls only become more frequent. Here are five common spiders in Arizona, and what you need to know about them. Arizona Brown SpiderThe Arizona brown spider is the close cousin to the brown recluse spider and has similar features...
A couple weeks ago we received a frantic call from a homeowner in Vail who had just found a scorpion in their bathroom. Our customer service representative answered the phone and without providing any context, the homeowner said, “How do I get rid of scorpions in my house?” Our team member didn’t skip a beat and handled the call with ease, because...
A frequent question we receive at Bill’s Home Service is whether the famed brown recluse spider is a common occurrence in the Vail, Arizona, area. Brown recluse spiders are notorious for their fiddle-shaped markings and their vicious bites that can cause tissue death. They are not native to southern Arizona; rather, they establish themselves in...
