Pests can pose various health risks to a home and family.

Fall can bring native and non-native pests into homes. As outdoor temperatures drop, pesky invaders seek warmth, food, water, and nesting spaces. Common pests like cockroaches, mice, rats, and spiders have life cycles spanning over a year, meaning they need shelter during cold seasons to survive.

Pest activity often increases during spring and summer, the warm indoor environment during the cold weather pushes pests to move inside and infest homes.

The average Phoenix homeowner might run into various types of pests over time. Ants, mice, wasps, termites and cockroaches, and even bedbugs are unwelcome guests in many homes.