Why Crickets Matter More Than You Think
On a warm evening in Cottonwood, you might hear crickets chirping from flower beds, turf edges, and the base of porch lights. They are drawn to moisture and light, and irrigated landscaping gives them both.
Crickets themselves are mostly a nuisance, but they are also dinner for scorpions and spiders. When cricket numbers climb, predators follow. Treating cricket hiding places is one of the smartest ways to reduce scorpion sightings around your home.
We treat damp beds, garage door edges, and the shaded spots where crickets wait out the heat of the day. Pair that with a few lighting changes and the difference can be noticeable.
Many Cottonwood homeowners notice the difference most around the front entry, where a porch light and a planter bed sit side by side.
Ants That Follow the Water
In the hottest months, ants go looking for water, and a dripping hose bib or a damp patio paver can lead them straight toward your kitchen. We find the trail, track it back toward the colony, and treat both ends.
If you have a pet door or keep water bowls on the patio, let us know. Those are common ant magnets in summer, and a small adjustment in where we treat can make a big difference.
We also look at sprinkler timing. Overwatering near the house keeps soil damp and gives ants a reason to nest right against your foundation.
- Pavers and patio expansion joints
- Irrigated planters near entry doors
- Kitchen and bathroom plumbing penetrations
- Pet food and water areas
Cottonwood Pest Control Made Easy
Green Magic is locally owned and based in Chandler, just up the road. Same or next-day service is our standard, and our bi-monthly plans keep a steady barrier around your home all year. Spot something between appointments? We return and re-treat for free.
Pest control services in Cottonwood
Cricket control in Cottonwood
Fewer crickets means fewer scorpions feeding on them.
Learn moreAnt control in Cottonwood
Stops trails at the source, not just on the counter.
Learn moreScorpion control in Cottonwood
Barrier treatments where bark scorpions hide and travel.
Learn moreSpider control in Cottonwood
Web removal and treatment for black widows and more.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions
What kind of lights attract fewer bugs?
Yellow or warm LED bulbs attract fewer flying insects than bright white bulbs. Fewer insects at the door means fewer crickets, spiders, and scorpions following them.
Are your products safe around my patio plants?
Yes. We use eco-friendly products and apply them where pests travel and hide, not across your flowers. Once applied, they are safe for kids and pets too.
Can you treat inside if ants get in?
Absolutely. We treat indoor trails and entry points as needed, along with the outdoor colonies that are sending the ants in.
More Sun Lakes neighborhoods we serve
- Sun Lakes Country Club
- Palo Verde
- Ironwood
- Oakwood
- Sun Lakes Golf Course Area
- Cottonwood Golf Course Area
- Palo Verde Golf Course Area
- Ironwood Golf Course Area
- Oakwood Lakes Course Area
- Oakwood Palms Course Area
- Oakwood Sonoran Course Area
- Sun Lakes Boulevard Area
- EJ Robson Boulevard Area
- Alma School Road Side
- Riggs Road Side
- All of Sun Lakes
