Gilbert Homeowners Are Familiar With Arizona Bark Scorpions
The Arizona bark scorpion is a familiar concern for many Gilbert homeowners, especially during the warm months. These hardy desert arachnids often slip indoors through small foundation cracks, vent gaps, or utility lines. Our Field Experts inspect your home carefully and target scorpions where they nest and travel:
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Slender and light-colored, it climbs walls, hides indoors, and can deliver a painful sting.
Giant Hairy Scorpion
The largest scorpion species in Arizona, typically found outdoors under rocks and landscaping materials.
Striped-Tail Scorpion
The largest scorpion species in Arizona, typically found outdoors under rocks and landscaping materials.
Serving Gilbert and Surrounding Areas
We help manage pest issues for customers in Gilbert and throughout the East Valley:
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Why choose Moxie Pest Control
Customized coverage
Let’s customize a plan based on your location and needs. Go with a general plan that covers the most common pests in your area, or choose add-ons for specific infestations.
Year-round protection
We’ll never let bugs catch you off guard. Our experts tailor each treatment to the season, climate, and even the reproduction cycle of your home’s pests.
Fast response
Pests wait for no one, and neither should you. Call to schedule a treatment that’s convenient for you. We can usually treat your home within 48 hours of your call.
Service guarantee
We stand behind our service. If pests come back, so will we, for free. We’ll follow up with as many extra visits between regular treatments as you need.
We provide affordable, reliable pest control services throughout Gilbert, AZ, including neighborhoods such as Power Ranch, Agritopia, Val Vista Lakes, Seville, Morrison Ranch, Layton Lakes, The Islands, Cooley Station, and more. From the Heritage District to SanTan Village, our Field Experts are nearby and ready to help.
Are your treatments pet- and kid-friendly?
Yes, our licensed Field Experts use treatments that are pet- and family-friendly. We’ll explain any simple precautions to take, such as keeping children and pets away from treated areas until they’re dry. Outdoor areas usually dry in about 30 minutes, and indoor areas in one to three hours, depending on ventilation. If you have aquariums, terrariums, or bird enclosures, we can suggest a few extra precautionary steps before service begins.
What are the most common pests in Gilbert, AZ?
Gilbert’s warm desert climate allows many pests to stay active nearly all year. Scorpions, ants, spiders, cockroaches, and rodents are the most common issues for homeowners, each driven indoors by different needs.
Scorpions search for cooler, shaded areas and often enter through small openings around foundations or utility lines. Ants and cockroaches seek out food and moisture in kitchens and bathrooms, especially during dry spells. Spiders follow other insects inside as prey, while rodents look for shelter when outdoor temperatures become too hot in summer or drop during winter nights.
Because Gilbert’s conditions rarely slow pest activity, a recurring service schedule helps manage these seasonal shifts. Our Field Experts tailor each visit to the pests most active at that time of year, keeping treatments focused and effective.
Are store-bought pest control products effective?
While homeowners can attempt DIY pest control, most store-bought sprays and traps only take care of the pests you can see. Many insects and rodents stay hidden, continuing to breed and spread inside walls, attics, or crawl spaces.
Moxie’s licensed Field Experts know where pests hide and how to treat them at the source. They apply targeted products and build a service plan to help limit pest activity over time. With regular visits and expert care, professional pest control provides consistent results that retail products alone can’t deliver.
Do you offer mosquito control services in Gilbert?
Yes. We provide mosquito fogging services during the warmer months when mosquitoes are most active. Even in Gilbert’s arid desert climate, mosquitoes can breed wherever standing water collects, including planters, birdbaths, puddles, and shaded areas after monsoon rains.
Our Field Experts focus on the spots where mosquitoes gather and reproduce, applying treatments that help reduce their numbers throughout the season. Regular service during peak months keeps mosquito activity manageable around your yard and outdoor spaces.
What types of cockroaches are common in Gilbert?
Several types of cockroaches are often found in and around Gilbert homes. The German cockroach is the most common indoor species, thriving in kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas where food and moisture are present. American cockroaches, sometimes called “sewer roaches,” typically live outdoors but can move indoors through drains and utility lines, especially when temperatures change. Brown-banded cockroaches prefer higher, drier areas such as upper cabinets and storage closets.
Each species has different habits and hiding spots, so our Field Experts inspect carefully to determine where activity is coming from and what’s attracting it. Then, they apply precise treatments that target those areas and help limit future cockroach activity.
How does the central Arizona climate affect pest activity?
Central Arizona’s climate, with its long, hot summers and mild winters, allows many pests to stay active year-round. When the heat rises, pests look for cooler places with shade and moisture, often around or inside homes. Ants and scorpions tend to move indoors during extended dry periods, while cockroaches follow irrigation lines and drains where water is easier to find.
During the summer monsoon season, higher humidity and rainfall spark breeding cycles for mosquitoes and termites. Puddles, dense vegetation, and damp soil create ideal conditions for these pests to multiply.
Cooler winter nights slow overall activity but often drive rodents and spiders indoors as they look for warmth and shelter.
Because the region’s weather patterns shift throughout the year, our Field Experts tailor each visit to match the season. They focus on moisture management, entry-point sealing, and targeted applications that help reduce pest activity no matter the time of year.
What are the most common pest issues by season in Gilbert?
Pest patterns shift throughout the year in Gilbert, but because of the favorable desert climate here, activity never fully stops. Each season brings different challenges:
Spring: Rising temperatures and longer daylight hours signal many pests to become active again. Ants start foraging in kitchens and around foundations, while wasps build new nests under eaves and patio covers. Early termite activity can also begin as soil warms and moisture increases.
Summer: Intense heat pushes scorpions, cockroaches, and rodents to move indoors in search of cooler spaces. Outdoor irrigation and shaded landscaping provide moisture that attracts ants and mosquitoes. Consistent service during these months helps reduce pests before they gain a foothold inside.
Fall: Cooler nights drive spiders, crickets, and earwigs toward the warmth and shelter of garages and wall voids. This is also the time when lingering summer pests may try to establish indoor nesting areas before winter.
Winter: Though Gilbert’s winters are mild, roof rats and mice often become more active in attics and wall spaces. These pests seek protection from cooler temperatures and easy access to food storage areas.
Our Field Experts adjust products and focus areas to match the time of year, helping to manage pest pressures before they become larger problems.
Why am I seeing more pests right after my first treatment?
It’s normal to see more pest activity right after your first service, and it usually means the treatment is doing its job. The initial visit disturbs pests in their hiding spots, causing them to
move into visible areas for a short time. After the follow-up service, activity should drop noticeably as the treatment reaches full effect. If pests remain active between visits, our year-round customers can request a free warranty reservice, and our Field Experts will return to assess and treat as needed.
What to expect
At the beginning of your initial service, your Field Expert will ensure that the service is tailored to your specific needs, so if you have problems such as ants in the kitchen or spiders in the garage, please let us know. This allows us to provide solutions to effectively treat your home.