Pest Control in
Tempe, AZ

Tempe's urban density, aging sewer infrastructure, and high rental property turnover make it one of the more active cockroach zones in the Phoenix metro. American cockroaches (palmetto bugs) live in Tempe's sewer systems year-round and migrate into homes when summer heat makes outdoor conditions unbearable. Apartment complexes near ASU and older neighborhoods see the highest pressure.

Tempe's proximity to the Salt River and South Mountain Park creates corridors for bark scorpions to move into residential and commercial properties. Older neighborhoods with mature landscaping near Kyrene Road and McClintock Drive are especially prone. Block walls throughout Tempe provide travel corridors and harborage for scorpions.

Tempe's high rental property turnover, proximity to ASU, and frequent hotel and short-term rental activity make it one of the more active bed bug zones in the Phoenix metro. Bed bugs travel in luggage, used furniture, and clothing. They are not a sign of poor hygiene — they infest 5-star hotels and college dorms equally.

Roof rats are common in Tempe's established neighborhoods with mature palm trees and citrus. They enter attics and wall voids through gaps in rooflines and eaves. The Salt River corridor provides travel routes throughout the city. Tempe's older neighborhoods with mature landscaping see the highest roof rat pressure.

Tempe's irrigated parks and landscaping create fire ant habitat throughout the city. Colonies migrate underground during dry pre-monsoon heat, then explosively resurface when monsoon rains arrive. Tempe's extensive park system and ASU campus grounds are especially prone to fire ant infestations.

Western black widows are common throughout Tempe, nesting in block walls, under patio furniture, in garage corners, and around irrigation equipment. Tempe's extensive block wall network creates abundant harborage throughout the city. They are most active at night and rarely seen during the day.