What Lives in the Washes
Desert washes hold rock, brush, and debris that stay cool even in summer. Scorpions, pack rats, and crickets shelter there and move out at night or when weather changes.
Monsoon storms push water through the washes and flush pests out. It is common to see a surge of crickets and scorpions around homes after a big storm.
Homes near washes or open land benefit from steady perimeter treatment and regular inspections of garages and side yards.
Spiders are common here too. Black widows settle into garages, wall caps, and patio furniture, especially where crickets are plentiful.
Pack Rats and Your Property
Pack rats build large nests from sticks, cactus, and debris. They often settle under shrubs, sheds, and stored items, and they sometimes nest in car engine compartments.
We look for nests and entry points, set targeted traps, and help seal gaps so they cannot return.
Clearing brush and keeping stored items off the ground removes the cover pack rats rely on. Keeping pet food and bird seed sealed takes away an easy meal.
- Scorpion perimeter treatment
- Pack rat inspection and trapping
- Cricket control after storms
Your Deer Valley Plan
Bi-monthly service starts starting at $45 per month for homes up to 2,500 square feet, with free re-treatments between visits. Our Black Light Scorpion Service is available for homes with frequent sightings.
Our technicians are paid by the day, so your visit is never rushed.
We are locally owned, BBB accredited, and aim for same or next-day service. Kids and pets can use treated areas again after the products dry.
Pest control services in Deer Valley
Scorpion control in Deer Valley
Barrier treatments where bark scorpions hide and travel.
Learn moreRodent control in Deer Valley
Trapping, exclusion and sealing for rats and mice.
Learn moreCricket control in Deer Valley
Fewer crickets means fewer scorpions feeding on them.
Learn moreBlacklight scorpion service in Deer Valley
Night visits that find and remove scorpions you cannot see by day.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions
Why do I see more crickets after it rains?
Rain floods the ground where crickets live and pushes them toward drier spots, often against your walls. Perimeter treatment helps stop them there. Warm toned porch bulbs also attract fewer crickets.
Can pack rats damage my car?
Yes. They sometimes chew wiring and build nests in engine compartments. Parking in a closed garage and removing nearby nests helps. We can help locate nests and entry points around your home.
Are you licensed in Phoenix?
Yes. Green Magic Pest Control holds Arizona License #9597 and serves Phoenix and the greater Valley. We have served Phoenix and the East Valley since 2016.
