Rain, Rain, go away......

Yup, It looks like it is going to be one of those days..... The forecast has rain predicted throughout the day and it is going to be soggy. Not much field work getting done today. Time to catch up on some things in the office. This is a big weekend for sports here in the valley. We have the Phoenix Open with Tiger woods this weekend and the Super Bowl. Although it looks like Sunday is suppose to be clear and sunny for the "Big game" Well, I am going to run, no real reason to keep the sunblock on today. Just keep an umbrella handy!!! If you find critters causing you problems, be sure to give us a call at 480-984-2660 or look us up on line at www.azcrittergetter.com or www.ourbugguy.com. Critter OUT!

The kitty bowl vs. the puppy bowl....

Well "Big game" is just around the corner. The puppies have the puppy bowl on animal planet and now the kitties the kitty bowl on the Hallmark channel. Here is the link to the story. http://www.ktar.com/23/1803219/Hallmark-Channels-Kitten-Bowl-teams-vie-for-purring-rights Here's an idea, have the puppies against the kitties? I for one will be watching the Superbowl but it is nice to see there is a little something for everyone. If you need service before the "Big game" be sure to give us a call we have a couple of appointments available but they are filling fast! You can reach us at 480-984-2660 or find us online at www.azcrittergetter.com or www.ourbugguy.com. Well I have to run but be sure to keep the sunblock on! Critter OUT!

Cat comes back from the dead?

Well here is a happy ending to a sad story. This cat defiantly had another life left in him. He was hit by a car, buried and dug his way out and was found by the owner and taken to the animal hospital. Quite bazar I would say. Here is the link to the story. http://www.ktar.com/23/1802833/Bart-the-cat-hit-by-car-buried-then-crawls-out-of-grave Well if you need any pest control or have any critter issues be sure to call the Critter Getters. You can find us on the web at www.ourbugguy.com or www.azcrittergetter.com or call us at 480-984-2660. Well I have to run but be sure to keep the sunblock on!!! Critter OUT!

Skunks causing issues?

Okay, Nothing in the news critter related. We did catch a skunk today and a few other critters. If you have critters bugging you, be sure to call the Critter Getters! We are here to help!! You can find us at www.ourbugguy.com or 480-984-2660. Well I have to go relocate this skunk now so I am going to head out. Be sure to keep the sunblock on! Critter OUT!

What does a fox say?

I don't know what a fox says? Do you know what a ferret says? I don't either but this ferret in this story was very bad and should not be around children! http://www.abc15.com/news/national/pd-pet-ferrets-maul-newborns-face-while-mom-is-upstairs?autoplay=true Very sad to see things like this happen! Be sure to keep your exotic critters locked up and supervise them when children are near by. You never know when your pet my turn on you or the family. If you have any unwanted critters or have any pest issues be sure to give us a call at 480-984-2660 or you can find us on the web at www.azcrittergetter.com. Time to run..... Keep the sunblock on!!! Critter OUT!

Rodents are lurking near by

Well, I couldn't find any news stories about critter issues today but that doesn't mean I can't blog right. Well I really don't have to much to say today. Rodents are always an issue around here. If you have rodent issues or hear noises in the attic or walls, give us a call. We can get those nasty critters taken care of! You can find us at www.azcrittergetter.com or call us at 480-984-2660. Have a great weekend and "keep the sunblock on" Critter OUT!

The "BIG GAME" is coming..... Need service before your party?

Well the Super bowl is just around the corner. There are some people who want nothing to do with this sporting event. For those of you who don't enjoy this event, there is the puppy bowl on the Animal planet. I have not seen it before but it looks cute. I will be watching the game myself but there are other options for those that won't be. Below is a link to the puppy bowl info.http://www.abc15.com/news/news-photo-gallery/2015-animal-planet-pupper-bowl-meet-the-starting-line-up If you have any pest or wildlife issues and need them resolved before the "BIG GAME" there is still plenty of time to schedule an appointment. Don't wait until the last minute to get that bee issue resolved or that ant problem on the back patio taken care of. If you wait until the day before the game it may be to late. Call us at 480-984-2660 or find us on the web at www.ourbugguy.com or www.azcrittergetter.com . Time for me to run..... Be sure to "keep the sunblock on" Critter OUT!

Seal it up and keep them out

Well, I couldn't find anything in the news today about critters. So I figured I will mention that we install chimney caps and provide seal up and exclusion services. Most homes are built with a few gaps, cracks and crevices'. In most cases we are able to locate those openings and seal them off. We are able to exclude critters from being able to enter in to your home or attic. If you think you may have an unwanted guest getting into your home, give us a call. We can trap the critter and then seal up the access points. Typically we find roof rats, pack rats, squirrels, and raccoons getting in to the attic space. Once in a while it turns out to be a ringtail or some other critter. You can find us on the web at www.azcrittergetter.com or www.ourbugguy.com You can also call us at 480-984-2660. Well I have to run now. Got some critter getting to do! "keep the sunblock on" and have a great day! Critter OUT!

Odd pets and critters

This photo was taken a few years ago. It is my boy posing next to a couple of critters at a reptile expo. The link below shows a 8 foot alligator that was someone's family pet. We have had some odd pets but never an alligator. Lets see, we have had snakes, lizards, hamsters, Madagascar hissing cockroaches, scorpions, tarantulas, turtles, fish, whip scorpions, frogs and of course mans best friend. http://patch.com/california/studiocity/family-keeps-8-foot-alligator-suburban-yard-decades If you have any unwanted critters at your home, be sure to call the Critter Getters. We can remove unwanted pests or pets. You can find us on the web at www.ourbugguy.com or www.azcrittergetter.com or call 480-984-2660. Well I have to run. Have a great day and be sure to "keep the sunblock on" Critter OUT!

Pats & the Seahawks Superbowl bound

Well the Patriots and the Seahawks are headed to the Superbowl here in AZ. Should be a good match up! Not much in the news today about critters. If you need any critters removed, be sure to contact the Critter Getters. We provide pest control for all sorts of critters BIG and small. You can find us at www.ourbugguy.com

or 480-984-2660. Have a great day and "keep the sunblock on" Critter OUT!

Kitty Kitty Saved

Well hello, I missed the opportunity to post a blog yesterday. I had been doing so good too..... I was quite busy yesterday doing some termite work and other inspections. I ran across this happy ending story. A kitty is saved from a storm drain in Tempe. Glad to see it ended well. Ok, I don't have to much to say today other then have a fun and safe weekend. If you have critter issues be sure to call Critter Getter Pest Control. One call does it all....BUGS, BIRDS, BEES, RODENTS, TERMITES, and WILDLIFE.... We are here to help! You can find us at www.azcrittergetter.com or call us at 480-984-2660. Hey, don't forget to "keep the sunblock on!" It's going to be a warm one this weekend. Critter OUT!

http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2015/01/16/tempe-police-save-cat-trapped-in-storm-drain/21892829/

Beaver found in the desert.....

Well a stray beaver was found at Tempe town lake yesterday. Now that is a first as far as I know. There are plenty of beavers up North but not down here in the Valley. You can find the whole story at the link below. http://www.fox10phoenix.com/story/27852926/2015/01/14/game-and-fish-crews-rescue-beaver-from-tempe-town-lake I am short on time and have to run but I will post more when I get a few minutes. "Keep the sunblock on!" Critter OUT!

Keeping your pets safe with Critter Getter Pest Control

http://www.azfamily.com/news/local/Pet-detective-others-scouring-Valley-to-find-lost-CA-dog-288358421.html Here is a story about mans best friend. A family pet getting lost is so hard on the family! Some say, Oh, it's just a dog or cat..... But that animal is part of the family. Be sure to keep a I.D. tag on your pet and or a micro chip. We hope this family gets their dog back. We have rescued a few dogs here at Critter Getters. It is rare that we get a call for this but it has happened. We also have run across a stray or two and taken them to the rescue shelter. We are always aware of pets at homes and take extra precautions to keep them safe. You can have pets and still get pest control. You may need treatment for ticks or fleas. We use products that, when applied correctly are pet friendly. If you have unwanted critters at your home or office, give Critter Getter Pest Control a call at 480-984-2660 or find us on the world wide web at www.ourbugguy.com. We can get the unwanted critters and keep you and your family (and pets) safe. Well, I have to run for now but be sure to "keep the sunblock on" Critter OUT!

Wolves getting a bigger area to roam

http://www.azfamily.com/news/local/Wolves-gain-greater-area-to-roam-in-Arizona-New-Mexico-288333681.html Well it looks like wolves are getting more area to roam. Be careful when out in the forest. There are Mountain lions, Bears and Wolves out there. Camp smart and keep your food put up and don't feed wildlife. Enjoy the outdoors responsibly! If you have any unwelcome critters roaming in your yard, be sure to call the Critter Getters. We can remove your unwanted guests and seal up and exclude them from curtain areas. You can find us on the web at www.azcrittergetter.com or call our office at 480-984-2660. From bugs, birds and bees to rodents, termites and wildlife. We are here to help keep you and your family safe. Well I have to run.... Got some critters to go get. "Keep the sunblock on!" Critter OUT!

Good eats coming soon to Gilbert

http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/gilbert/2015/01/02/lo-los-chicken-waffles-hold-gilbert-job-fair/21199589/ Well, Not much in the news today about critters but some good food coming to the East Valley! The combo of chicken and waffles is an odd pairing. That is what I thought at first. Once I tried it, I was hooked! Lo Lo's is opening it's 3rd location in Gilbert soon and I am happy to hear this good news! They have a location in Phoenix and one in Scottsdale. I recommend you try this delicious grub. I will be feasting there soon after it opens and look forward to enjoying some good food and tasty Kool-Aid! See you there. Be sure to "Keep the sunblock on!" Critter OUT!

Ant- Man is coming this summer!

Well Ant-Man is coming out this summer. Hollywood is starting to hype it up already. I haven't heard of him but it looks like we may have a new costume idea for Halloween this year. Here is the link for the trailer to Ant-Man. http://insidemovies.ew.com/2015/01/09/ant-man-trailer-marvel-paul-rudd/?hootPostID=72c38081ac79d72f3a8c2be31e895b7b Well, it's Friday Afternoon. I have blogged every day this week and it wasn't so bad. Plenty in the news to keep me busy blogging. Hope next week I get just as lucky. If you have any critter newsworthy info, please feel free to send it our way. If you need any pest control, rodent control, termite control or wildlife removal in the Phoenix AZ area, you can find us at www.ourbugguy.com or www.azcrittergetter.com or call us at 480-984-2660. Have a good weekend!!! Be sure to "keep the sunblock on!!!" Critter OUT!

You found a snake where?

This time of year we really don't get to many snake calls. We do snake removal in Scottsdale, in Mesa and Phoenix on a regular basis. We remove snakes from all over the valley. Snakes are just about everywhere out here. We tend to find most of them in our clients yards. Sometimes we find snakes on the porch or in the garage. Once in a while we even find snakes in a house but never in a toilet. Recently a woman in California found one coming out of the toilet. That would be kind of crazy if you ask me but rats can come out of toilets so why not snakes I guess? Here is a link to the story if you want check it out. http://www.abc15.com/news/boa-constrictor-slithers-out-of-toilet . We remove all types of critters. From snakes and skunks to rodents and bees. We are your one stop critter getter shop. If you need pest control in Mesa, Pest control in Gilbert or Pest control anywhere in the valley of the sun, give us a call at 480-984-2660. We are always here to help. You can look us up at www.ourbugguy.com . From ants, roaches, scorpions and termites to rats, bees and snakes. Critter Getter Pest Control will get your nuisance pests!!! Well, it's time for me to go. I have to go do some termite inspections. "Keep the sun block on" Critter OUT!

Snowbirds need pest control too!!!

Good morning, We are about a week into the new year now and things are going great! Most of the Snowbirds have arrived here and are enjoying this wonderful weather we are having. Last week we got a light dusting of snow and it made for some great photos! This week we are in the mid 70's and it is warm enough for bugs and critters to come out and play. It is a good idea to have pest control service when our temperatures are this mild. Pests will thrive when our weather is mild. If your home sits empty for half of the year, this allows pests to move in and set up shop. Having regular pest control will help eliminate these pesky critters and keep you and your home safe and pest free. Not to much in the news today about pests or critters. A phony sighting of Bigfoot made the news but it was just a hoax. The link to the story is here. http://www.kpho.com/story/27773314/adots-bigfoot-post-makes-big-imprint-on-social-media If you need pest control in Mesa or pest control anywhere here in the valley, be sure to give us a call at 480-984-2660 or email us at info@ourbugguy.com or find us on the web at www.ourbugguy.com. Well I have to go do some bed bug and termite inspections. Be sure to "Keep the sunblock on" Have a great day!!! Critter OUT!

Wildlife in the Phoenix area

Sure, there is wildlife everywhere. Some of it is common everyday wildlife like, rabbits, birds, coyotes, raccoons, skunks and even the occasional bobcat. We have a lot of wildlife here in the Valley of the sun. Some you definitely don't expect to see except in a zoo. Last week we had a bear wonder into the Queen Creek and Mesa area. Odd but it has happened before. Yesterday authorities found a pair of zebras at a home North of Phoenix. Not only were there zebras but this property housed many animals that were not being cared for properly. A very sad situation! I love animals too but some people go way overboard!!! I hope all of these animals find good homes and are properly cared for. Hoarding animals or anything else can lead to pest issues and if it is extreme, it can create major pest issues!!! I can't imaging what the fly problem at this place was like? Here is the link to the story if you want to check it out. http://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/mcso-investigating-zebras-other-animals-reportedly-involved-in-phoenix-animal-cruelty-situation Well, I could go on and on about this situation but I won't. I have to run for now. Be sure to "Keep the sunblock on" Until next time..... Critter OUT!

Bobcats and Panthers are the pest of the day!

Well it is over for the Cardinals. The Carolina Panthers got the best of them this weekend. It is sad to see them out of the playoffs but that is just the way it goes! Well hopefully they can rest and heal and get ready for another shot at it next season. I also have heard rumors of Larry Fitzgerald not returning to the Cardinals next season. I hope this is not true but it is what it is! There was also a bobcat in the news this weekend. It was crossing the road in Scottsdale and got hit by a car. It got lodged in the grill area of the car and it took the AZ Game and Fish Dept. to remove it. It was taken to the Southwest wildlife rehab facility where it was examined and found no injuries or issues. It should be released back into the wild soon. here is a link to the story if you wanted to check it out. http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2015/01/03/scottsdale-bobcat-car-grill-uninjured-arizona/21230387/ Well, I have to run. Got some termite and pest control inspections to go do. Looks like it will be warming up a bit this week so, "Keep the sun block on" Have a great day!!! Critter OUT!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Here we are.... in 2015 and almost 17 years later.....

Well here it is, January 2nd 2015. We are heading into our 17th year as a company and we have a positive outlook for the year ahead!!! We are a full service Pest, Termite, and Wildlife control company now. We acquired our termite license last summer and have been addressing termite issues in full force. The pests and wildlife have been keeping us very busy too!!! I hope to post a lot more blogs this year. As I don't think I posted any last year and only a few the year prior. Well the big story going into the holiday was this bear on the loose running around the Southeast Valley. As I returned to work after the new year, I see the Arizona Game and Fish Dept. caught it and returned it back to the wild. I am glad to see all ended well!!! The first bug story I heard for the year was a cockroach story. A local news station did a story about a guy renting a hotel room and it is full of roaches and the hotel management wasn't doing anything about it..... They should call Critter Getter Pest Control!!! I hear they are good at getting critters!!! Well, I am going to keep it short today. As I am just getting back into this blogging thing and don't want to over do it this early in the year. I am sure there will be a time when I may get a little long winded, but for now I will just say if you have any pest, termite or wildlife issues we are just a click or call away... 480-984-2660 or www.ourbugguy.com I like to finish with " keep the sunblock on" but today I think sunblock is not going to be really necessary. I think it's only going to be around 50 degrees today. Hope your 2015 is a GREAT ONE!!! Critter OUT!!!