Spring is in the air and the critters are on the move......

                              Above- we have a bee hive in a irrigation valve box.
                              Very common in the Spring and Summer months.

                              Snakes are on the move now the weather is warmer.
                              Below- we have a rattle snake ready to strike......

                     Spring has arrived and critters are on the move. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for any unwanted critters around your home and yard. If you have critter issues, we are only a click or call away. www.azcrittergetter.com or 480-984-2660. WE ARE HERE TO HELP!!! Keep the sun block on and be sure to HYDRATE!!! ( it's getting hot out there!)

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!

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!

The end of the year already???

Wow, Where has the time gone??? It has been a few months since the last Critter Getter blog. We have been very busy these last few months and have had little time to boast or blog. Lets get caught up on what has been going on around here at Critter Getter. We caught our first ever Opossum. This is very rare and I imagine it may be some time before we get another one. It was in a clients garage on the west side of town and as far as anyone can figure, it was trucked here from southern AZ. We have had a few of Bobcat services, a couple of bat and coyote calls and lots of Skunk calls this fall, and the occasional raccoon job with a generous mix of rat and mice calls. This year we have also had our fair share of scorpion calls as well, along with the usual roach, cricket, spider and ant calls. It has been a good year!!! We have Incorporated a new piece of surveillance equipment with night vision in to the Critter catching process. This has allowed us to "see" what goes on at night or what may be lurking in your attic when we are not there. This equipment is pretty cool and we are just starting to use it on more and more jobs. We are also working on a new incentive program and making some changes to our current marketing system. We have quarterly drawing from the testimonials that have been sent in. Each client who sends in a testimonial is entered into a quarterly drawing for a free service. We are looking forward to a great year in 2012 and we are excited about the new things to come. 2011 has been very good to us and if we can continue the momentum into the new year, 2012 can be our best year yet. Well, enough of the chit, chat. We've got a few things to get done around here. I usually close with, "keep the sunblock on", but not much sun today..... But no snow either!!! So I'll close with a big "THANK YOU FOR A GREAT YEAR!!!" We love what we do and we hope you do too!!! Have a great week. Hope to blog at ya a bit more often in 2012. Critter OUT!!!!

Bed Bug Issues

Well the bed bug issue has hit ASU dorms. The other day a report on the news stated that bed bugs were found in tone of the dorm rooms. Here is the link to the story if you would like to check it out. http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_phoenix_metro/central_phoenix/dorm-at-asu%27s-phoenix-campus-treated-for-bed-bugs If you need us for bed bugs or any additional services, please contact us at 480-984-2660 or look us up at http://www.azcrittergetter.com/ Have a great day!!!

Scorpions on the move......

Here is a story that was on the news last night about Scorpions. It is starting to warm up and the CRITTERS are coming out...... This one was found in one of our clients homes. She called us in a panic and requested we come out and remove it. We did, she was happy, and all is good!!! Check out this story and call us if you have any questions or need assistance with scorpion control. We are here to help. We are just a click or call away. 480-984-2660 or http://www.azcrittergetter.com/ or http://www.ourbugguy.com/ http//www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_phoenix_metro/central_phoenix/scorpion-stings-up-in-valley%3B-how-to-stay-protected

3 rabid skunks prompt advisory in Pinal County

BEWARE!!! Rabid skunks found in Pinal county. I know this is not a skunk in the photo above, but bats and other animals can carry rabies, so be on the look out!!! Here is the link to the story. If you think you might have any issues regarding rabid critters, call us or your county officials. This is not a laughing matter. Please be careful and be sure your pets shots are up to date. We can be reached at 480-984-2660 or http://www.azcrittergetter.com/ if you have any questions. http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_central_southern_az/florence/3-rabid-skunks-prompt-advisory-in-pinal-county

We are here to help!!!

Wow, two blogs in one day!!! I really wanted to introduce you to Karen. She is a single mom with 5 children. We were out to her new house last week helping her build it. In collaboration with Habitat for humanity and our coalition of churches, we are helping build a new home for her and her kids. We here at Critter Getter's, have donated 6 months of free service to her and her family. This will really help her get rid of any critters that she may bring with her from her old apartment and it will get rid of any that have made themselves comfortable at the new place. Her home should be done in mid May and she should be moving in shortly there after. She was really hoping for Mothers Day, but the contractor said that would be pushing it. I hope to get out there another time or two to help with the finishing touches. She is a really neat lady, and it is a pleasure to be able to help out where we can. If you want to join us in helping this family, contact me at www.azcrittergetter.com or call our office at 480-984-2660. Thank you!!! Chris :)

Where does the time go???

Oops, I haven't been blogging to much here lately. Please forgive me, I have been pretty busy!!! ( That's okay, nobody really reads this anyway) We are already into the 3rd week of March and things have been picking up at a steady pace!!! I have had to outfit our newest service truck and I have been doing several proposals and inspections. It feels good to be getting out and getting dirty. Don't get me wrong, I like the office work too, but this time of year, I could spend the entire day out in the field. It is so nice out!!! I really need to focus on some marketing here foe the spring. I intend to add another tech this spring and some new additional accounts would help the process along. Well, I have to run. I have to go check on some skunk trapping and tie up some loose ends because our techs are going to be at a skill training seminar tomorrow. I hope ya'll have a great week and I look forward to doing this again soon!!! Don't forget to tell a friend and get a free service for yourself. They can look us up at www.azcrittergetter.com or www.ourbugguy.com Also...Don't forget to..... Keep the sunblock on and the greasy side down!!!! Critter OUT............

Groundhog Day

Well, Winter has reared it's ugly side and is dumping major snow and storms back East. While here in Sunny Phoenix, AZ we are feeling some of it's intended effects. It's only going to get up to the mid 40's today here. Not to bad I'd say. The famous groundhog Puxitony Phil did not see his shadow today, Of course not folks, there was no sunshine to cast a shadow. They are in the middle of a blizzard right now. Thank goodness I live here in sunny AZ!!! If you have any pest issues that need to be addressed, give us a call or look us up at http://www.azcrittergetter.com/ or http://www.ourbugguy.com/ We don't get freezing cold winters here like they do back East so our bugs and critters are active all year around. If you live in the East Valley or West Valley and need pest control or exterminating give us a call @ 480-984-2660 or 602-578-8363. We would love to help you resolve your pest issues. I have included a link to the groundhog story if you care to read about it. I think that's about all for today, I usually sign off with "remember to keep the sunblock on" but today I don't think you'll need it so remember to stay bundled up!!! Have a great day and with that...... Critter OUT!!!!

http://www.aolnews.com/2011/02/02/its-groundhog-day-2011-for-more-than-1-groundhog/

WOW....Ranked #1

WOW, This is FANTASTIC!!!!, Today I checked out where CRITTER GETTER PEST & WILDLIFE was landing on google and drum roll please.......Number 1 on the organic search list. WOW #1 I couldn't believe it!!!! This SEO stuff is crazy I say, just crazy!!!! With the search" pest control mesa, az" we are landing near the top of the 1st page just under the paid advertisers. I couldn't believe it. I had to pinch myself. My son was like "WOW dad that's cool!!!" I keep checking to see if it was a flook, and every time, BAM there it is, still at the top!!!! SWEET!!! So whatever I'm doing is working and I just need to figure out how to do it better so we land on more searches on the 1st page. It all depends on what the clients search criteria is. That's the hard part to figure out. Everyone searches the internet differently. Some search one way and some search another. There are the misspelled searches and the specific searches. I got the specific thing down. you can't be more specific than typing in http://www.azcrittergetter.com/ but if you type in "Critter Getter pest control, we'll pop up too. But if you just type in "Critter Getter" there are a bunch of us. In Ohio, or Florida, But we are the only true CRITTER GETTERS in Arizona. Some may try to ride on our coat tails but they come up short. When it comes to getting critters, we are your one stop critter getting shop!!!! You name it, we'll nab it. We are here to help!!!! CRITTER GETTER PROTECTS PEOPLE, HOMES, & PROPERTY!!! For all your pest and wildlife needs call us at 480-984-2660 or look us up at http://www.ourbugguy.com/ We provide service to the East Valley, West Valley, Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe, Phoenix the surrounding cities. We get BUGS, BEES, BIRDS, RATS, GOPHERS, SNAKES, SKUNKS, SCORPIONS and a whole lot more. If you need anything just give us a call, our friendly staff is standing by. You can reach us @ 480-984-2660 or 602-578-8363.... Remember to keep the sunblock on!!!! Critter OUT!!!!

Pest Control Items for sale

Good Day, I am working on getting some Items on the site to sell. I hope to have 10 - 12 Items available for purchase. Any suggestions on Items you may want to purchase would be helpful. I'm going to have, Black Lights for Scorpion control, Rat & Mouse traps for the do it yourselfer. We will also have trap stations so you can keep the kids and pets out of the trap. ( out of site out of mind, plus others don't have to see a dead rat unless you peek into the station) Plus we'll have cobweb dusters and extension poles and also oder remover bags. I hope it pans out. Then people could order items anytime they want. Maybe I'll add glue boards and cage traps too. Besides these Items we will still have our AWESOME pest and wildlife services available. So for all of your Pest Control needs, whether it's in the East Valley, West Valley, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek or Gold Canyon. We are your one stop Critter shop. You can always find us at www.azcrittergetter.com or www.ourbugguy.com or give us a call @ 480-984-2660. We are here to hel[p!!! Remember to keep the sunblock on!!! Critter OUT!!!!