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Each week we post a new article. Pests, treatment options, health concerns, and more can be found. If you have an idea for an article please contact our office.

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How Often Should We Spray?

Pest Control

By Eric Palmer 15 March, 2021

The most common questions we receive at Southwest Exterminators is; “How often do I need service?” People typically wonder if they need monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, or on-call services.

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Brazilian Free Tailed Bats

Birds & bats, Pest Control, Sanitation & Pest Control

By Eric Palmer 2 October, 2018

Brazilian Free-Tailed Bats (Tadarida brasiliensis) are one of the most common bats in St. George, Utah. Also known as “house bats”, Brazilian Free-Tailed Bats readily convert your home into theirs.

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The Cellar Spider in St. George, Utah

Spiders & Arachnids

By Eric Palmer 28 October, 2013

Cellar spiders hang upside down from flimsy webs just about everywhere in and around homes. Because of their long, thin legs, they are often referred to as daddy-long-legs, but it belongs a different group of arachnids than a daddy- or granddaddy-long-leg spiders.

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Prepping for a Flea Service

Pest Control

By Eric Palmer 22 October, 2013

Pet owners dislike fleas as much as their pets do. Fleas cause scratching, fur loss, tapeworms, and bites leading to anemia and trips to the vet. Fleas attack a wide variety of warm-blooded vertebrates — including humans, where their bites cause intense skin irritation.

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The Common House Spider

Spiders & Arachnids

By Eric Palmer 15 October, 2013

The common house spider is another European native, which has become almost ubiquitous throughout North America. Its current scientific name is Parasteatoda tepidariorum and was recently changed from but the equally tongue-twisting name of Achaearanea tepidariorum.

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