Pest Encyclopedia

Arachnids

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Microscopic close-up of a chigger mite larva (Trombiculidae)

Chiggers Trombiculidae (family); larval stage of Trombicula species $100–$300 per treatment (often bundled with tick/flea yard treatments)

Close-up of a clover mite (Bryobia praetiosa)

Clover Mites Bryobia praetiosa $100–$300 per treatment

Close-up of a bark scorpion

Scorpions Order Scorpiones; the species of greatest regional concern is Centruroides sculpturatus (Arizona bark scorpion). Other common non-medically-significant species include Vaejovis spp. (striped/devil scorpions) and Hadrurus arizonensis (desert hairy scorpion). $125–$500 per treatment ($600–$2,500 for one-time exterior sealing)

Close-up of a spider in its web

Spiders Order Araneae; common household species include Parasteatoda tepidariorum (common house spider), Pholcus phalangioides (cellar spider), and Tegenaria spp. (funnel weavers). Species of medical concern include Latrodectus spp. (black widow) and Loxosceles spp. (brown recluse). $100–$300 per treatment

Close-up of an adult deer tick (Ixodes scapularis)

Ticks Ixodidae (family); common species include Ixodes scapularis (blacklegged/deer tick), Dermacentor variabilis (American dog tick), and Amblyomma americanum (lone star tick) $100–$300 per treatment (yard treatments scale with property size — roughly $200 for 1 acre up to $600+ for 5+ acres)