Pest Control in South Tucson, AZ

South Tucson is one of the hottest and driest places in our service area. July highs average about 100 degrees, June is typically the warmest month, and December is the coldest, though January lows still average around 42. The area receives roughly 12 inches of precipitation in a typical year and essentially no snow, and August is the wettest month at about 2.6 inches. About 155 days a year reach 90 degrees or higher, while only around 5 nights fall to freezing. These figures are 1991-2020 NOAA climate normals from a nearby weather station, so use them as a guide, not a forecast.

With so few frosts, insects never get a real winter break. Ants and cockroaches keep breeding, and the extreme heat of summer drives them indoors toward water and cool air. When the August rains arrive, puddles in planters, buckets and low spots become breeding ground for mosquitoes within days, and the moisture also stirs up termite activity around foundations.

For that reason we suggest treating the outside of the home before the hottest weeks, checking for standing water right after storms, and sealing gaps around pipes and doors whenever you find them. Pet owners should watch for fleas in shaded corners of the yard. If you want help turning this into a routine for your address, ask for a free quote and we will walk through it.