Desert Recluse Spider Nasty Bite!

Brown Recluse spiders are not native to the desert southwest. We do have the Desert Recluse which is very close in appearance. The bite from this spider can cause a nasty skin lesion. Protect your family call for service today.

Watch out! Rains Bring Football, No TERMITES

It's Football season we've been waiting all year for this. Its also #TERMITE SEASON. Summer monsoon rain and the early fall rains we've had are perfect recipe for termites. So check your home for the tell tail termite dirt or mud tubes or trails. If you aren't sure what they look like you can visit our web site at universalpestcontrol.com for examples of what to look for. #TERMIDOR TREATMENTS, 5 YEAR WARRANTY, from $599.00

Brutal August Insects Loved it!

"YOU JUST SURVIVED ONE BRUTAL AUGUST" front page today's Arizona Republic. While we humans were trying to escape 117 degrees, insects were loving it. We had an average temperature of 107 degrees, brutal for us, perfect for insects.  #Scorpions are  happy with an abundant food supply of other insects. # Subterranean Termites are very thankful for the summer Monsoon rain and higher humidity, so they can attack and eat your home. Black Widow spiders, Ants, and so on! #UNIVERSAL PEST CONTROL 623 979-1983

TERMITE Scam Alert Phoenix

We just heard about an individual going door to door in an older east Phoenix neighbor hood. This scoundrel is telling mostly senior citizens that their home is loaded with TERMITES. His pitch is if you give him a check right now for $3,000 he can get you on the schedule immediately. He tells his victims that they will be saving 1000's. He doesn't have a business card, or a marked vehicle, nor does he have a company uniform. We heard the Police are investigating.

Always use a licensed company and get at least TWO WRITTEN ESTIMATES.

#UNIVERSAL PEST CONTROL 623 979-1983

Should you hire a Professional?

Our shop is located next to custom engine rebuild shop. They had a large #BEE SWARM on the side of their building for a month. The bees even got inside and they were swatting them and spraying them with auto products to no avail. They had spent good money on several cans of do-it yourself products at the Home Depot and had purchased a Bee trap of some kind. FINALLY when none of that worked he came over and asked us for help. We gave him the friends and neighbor price.

One treatment by us and the bees were totally gone in 24 hours and the #Bee Catcher they purchased remained empty and ours was full of dead bees in 1 hour.

We would never attempt to rebuild an engine or transmission, so?

OUR RULE: if it's dangerous or technically complicated it's always best to call a Professional.

SCORPION FACTS

The Scorpion killers are on call ready to do battle at your house. Did you know that scorpions are "Thigmotaxic"meaning they like to hide and be touched on all sides and be under things. Such things as rocks, wood piles, inside shoes, under carpets, under a pile of towels. Scorpions are also "Negative Geotaxis" meaning the like to hang upside down. So when you pick something up carefully and look under it SCORPION may be hanging underneath and nail you on the hand. OUCH! UNIVERSAL PEST CONTROL 623 979-1983.

Scorpions and Escalades

I read on Jokes.com the other day "If you buy a Hybrid Escalade , you are not an environmentalist." This made me think about the Green Pest Control Products I saw at Home Depot, these type of products are also offered by a few companies. Just because you use "Green Products" to kill insects it doesn't make you an environmentalist, either. It makes you some one who is going to have more insects and Scorpions than someone who uses a responsible company who safely uses new generation conventional products according to the Label.

A two year old girl was stung in Phoenix area this week and required hospitalization, and anti-venom injections. Thankfully, she is going to be fine. SCORPIONS call a professional. UNIVERSAL PEST CONTROL 623 979-1983

Local company = Value & Expert service

Recently we gave a customer an estimate on a Termite treatment for his home. Our price was fair and competitive, based upon footage, treatment issues, and comparison to many other similar homes we had treated.  The customer liked our proposal and signed up for the treatment. A few days before the scheduled treatment date he called because he'd gotten another estimate from a National Company. He was concerned because our estimate was 100's $ less? He wanted to know what had we missed?

We explained that we hadn't missed anything. Our treatment with Termidor, with 5 year warranty, and Free annual inspections was actually a much better value. Plus our termite team has years of experience, and we'd put their work up against any other crew in the state.

So a large national company with built in advertising costs, commissioned salesmen, fancy in-home presentations, glossy printed material, and built-in annual fees is usually much more expensive the the local company with great on-line reviews. UNIVERSAL PEST CONTROL (second generation company, locally owned since 1977.)

THANK YOU TO POLICE OFFICERS

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Today is thank a police officer day. Post this picture on your page. Show how much we appreciate them putting their life on the line each day for us.

 

Small business Saturday November 29

When you call one of the large national companies you may get a call center employee. When you call us you get a trained professional with years of experience. We know from our 1000's of local customers what kind of insect problems occur in our community.  If they can't answer your questions you can speak to an owner who is state licensed. We are a second generation Pest Management Company with 37 years of service.  #UNIVERSAL PEST CONTROL 623 979-1983 PESTS-TERMITES-RODENTS-BEES.

Kindness is contagious..We've Got it!

There is no question that merely watching acts of kindness creates a significant elevation in our moods and increases the desire for to perform good deeds as well. Kindness is indeed  contagious and when we make a commitment to be kind it brings joy, happiness and enthusiasm for our lives.

Our technicians really are the "good guys". Almost on a daily basis they do acts of kindness and go above and beyond the requirements of their job. Weather it be lift a big chunk of bottled water out of a customers car or install a new AC filter for a elderly widow, or move a heavy box, we go out of our way to be kind and deliver service that Exceeds your Expectations.  On the phones our Customer Service Representatives know our customers personally, they know when a customer is sick or has had a loss. we go out of our way to schedule service to accommodate your busy schedule. We are UNIVERSAL PEST CONTROL 623 979-1983. PESTS/TERMITES/RODENTS.

KILLER BEES IN ARIZONA-CALL A PROFESSIONAL

Arizona Man Killed, Another Seriously Injured By Swarm Of 800,000 Africanized Bees - See more at: http://www.opposingviews.com/i/society/arizona-man-killed-another-seriously-injured-swarm-800000-africanized-bees#sthash.VcLyvg6N.ZJsMBbg7.dpuf

Fall only exists in the ABSTRACT

*In the Sonoran Desert, Fall only exists in the abstract, a thing one can drive to Prescott or Flagstaff for. Or maybe you can share vicariously with friends or family members' Facebook updates. But in real life, on October 1, the daily high temperature in the Phoenix area averages 92 degrees. For some, the lack of Fall is a disappointment. For others it's more like grief.

#TERMITES love the Fall in Valley of the Sun. The Warm temperatures after summer Monsoon rains is the perfect setting for termites to attack your home. #UNIVERSAL PEST CONTROL 623 979-1983. #TERMIDOR treatments, 5 year warranty, free annual inspections, starting at $599.
*Az republic Sept 2014.   

Labor Day..Welcome FALL

Every year we look forward to Labor Day. If you live in Arizona you still have another month of 100 degree plus weather. Its Football Season which is reason for celebration. Fall brings long walks and hikes on the weekends. Picnics and outdoor family cookouts and gatherings in near perfect weather. Generally a time of renewal and enjoyment after the long hot summer.

TERMITES also enjoy the fall weather, this is one of their most active seasons. Great prices, Great service,
UNIVERSAL PEST CONTROL 623 979-1983. Authorized TERMIDOR Profesional dealer. Since 1977.

Hot Cars & Children CAUTION (dogs too)

Driving requires that we pay attention at all times. Most accidents are caused by inattentive, distracted drivers. The tragedy of leaving a child in a hot car happens all to often. Here is an informative link to a great article that The Ciulla Law firm posted. http://www.phoenixazinjurylaw.com/hot-cars-and-children---phoenix-arizona

Tolerance & Acceptance of Others

If we all could learn a little more tolerance of others it would make us all happier. WORLD CUP mania is on every possible media outlet, can't get away from it. I'm a huge NFL fan, could care less about Soccer or "football" as the rest of the world calls it.  I recognize that many people I know enjoy World Cup, I just have to accept that and not rain on their parade. My favorite cousin is on the opposite political side than I. She often post's her views on on Facebook. Well..She is my favorite cousin so I smile, take a deep breath and accept her political rants.
 You don't have to accept Insects or termites! Universal Pest Control 623 979-1983

"Slide Fire" Close Call for many

Our family has had a small home in Kachina Village just south of Flagstaff, Az. for years. The recent "Slide Fire", a huge Forrest Fire between Sedona, Az and Flagstaff came too close for comfort. This monster Fire has burned for almost 2 weeks and has burned over 21,000 acres and is only 53% contained.

Many people were forced to evacuate their homes, 1000's of others were on stand-by evacuation (be packed and ready to leave in 15 minutes). Our neighbor behind us, his family and 5 little dogs evacuated. The Forrest Firefighters did and amazing job! Not one house was lost and no loss of life.

While we were safe back in Peoria, Az., we certainly had concern about losing this special place. Long week ends, holidays, pancake breakfasts, hikes, grilling, somemores over the fire pit in the back yard. Great times, many memories for us and our children and grandchildren. Luckily the Firefighters saved the day. Thank You Brave Firefighters.  

RANDOM THOUGHTS

Phoenix Police proposed pay cut- software becoming obsolete-Summer Stuff & More!

First of all, we think it's completely unfair to give the Phoenix Police Officers a pay cut. They are already understaffed which makes their job even more dangerous. Next time a city council members needs a cop, they should try calling a fellow politician.

We found out our perfectly good WindowsXP operating system is now outdated and is no longer supported. Our Quick Books 2011 version will become outdated as of May 31, 2014. We are forced to purchase a new version. Our customer database program won't run with new Windows version, so we need to purchase an update even though the current version is working just fine, thank you. We also need to buy several new computers to handle the new programs. And so it goes!

BEES.. are having serious problems. Their numbers are decreasing worldwide. So the EPA has established new guidelines to help protect the remaining bees. Your Pest Control Operator will have to be careful not to spray any flowering plants or flowers.

Finally..SUMMER brings vacations, day trips, schools out, festivals, day trips to the cool country, and more. It also brings scorpions, black widow spiders, large sewer roaches (American), ants, crickets, earwigs, and more. Call UNIVERSAL PEST CONTROL 623-979-1983. 

U S Marine Afghan vet gets help

I was aware that the son of one of our #Universal Pest Control long time employees was returning home and leaving the military. His dad mentioned that he had been looking for work but wasn't having much luck. He worked at Amazon during the holidays but was laid off after the Christmas season. This is a really good young man who served in a forward position in Afghanistan. His frustration grew, he had a wife and baby to support.

As luck would have it, I was at a birthday party and was talking to my son in-law's brother who is a supervisor at a local firm and they were looking for a good person.  This man went out of his way to have this young man contact him, and then got him an interview with the hiring manager. The great news is that the young Vet has been there about a month is doing great and is getting a company truck. Thanks to all who helped him out and especially thanks to the Veterans for their service.

PHOENIX POLICE OFICER KILLED

Our hearts are heavy with grief because Phoenix police officer John Hobbs was killed this week attempting to apprehend a dangerous felon. His partner Albert 'AJ" Casados was also shot but, has been released from the hospital and will make a full recovery. Even though they had been shot they bravely returned fire and killed the dangerous felon. Thank you for your service.