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Just mention the word scorpion and most people in Las Vegas shake with fear. Our desert climate is really good for many varieties of of the next pest on the MOST “UNWANTED LIST”.

The National Pest Management Association released a report on a survey of Americans that stated that mosquitoes, stinging insects and ticks are the pests that concern people the most during the summer months.

There are several thousand species of flies in the next classification on the “MOST UNWANTED LIST”. They are all over the Las Vegas area – in the Seven Hills part of Henderson and Mountain’s Edge you will find them buzzing around and possibly following you into your home.

Homeowners in the Las Vegas Valley often are tempted to handle pest control themselves when insects find their way indoors. The truth is most pest problems are better left to the professionals – whether in Southern Highlands, Spring Valley or the Lake Mead region.

Centipedes and millipedes are the next classification of pests on THE MOST UNWANTED LIST. They are both found here in all areas of the Las Vegas Valley. Whether you live in Centennial Hills or Green Valley they can frighten you if you encounter them in your home.

Summertime is winding down in Las Vegas but the National Pest Management Association urges us to remember that insects that sting are entering their most active time of year. They start to forage for food to sustain themselves during the winter months.

Spiders are the next pest on the Las Vegas UNWANTED LIST. Many of us in Las Vegas are afraid of spiders even though most house spiders are harmless. Whether you live in Summerlin or Boulder City some spiders found in your home are beneficial as they feed on other insects.

The appearance of a cockroach in your home, workplace, school or any other building in any area of the Las Vegas Valley – Centennial Hills to Mountain’s Edge is very unpleasant. They have a prehistoric appearance and spiny legs - pop up from their dark damp hiding spots and spook you.

The next pest on the Las Vegas UNWANTED LIST is the COCKROACH. Just hearing the word sends chills down most people’s spines. They are unwelcome in any home in Henderson or near the Las Vegas Strip and with good reason – they are very hard to get rid of and introduce bacteria and allergens to our environment. Cockroaches are found in nearly every part of the world and they are the most primitive pests. They go back over 50 million years and most likely to survive severe nuclear radiation. They range in length from 0.1 to 3.2 inches – they can fly and swim (even underwater). Also they are omnivorous (will eat either plant or animal matter) and only feed at night.

From time to time we at GLOBAL PEST SERVICES like to share information on insects – and how to best protect yourself from these pests. The Las Vegas Valley has a lot less insects than other parts of the country but we still have to be aware of stinging insects- especially the yellow jacket.

The city of Las Vegas has many attractions and activities to do outside and there is a chance you might encounter BEES, WASPS, HORNETS and YELLOW JACKETS – the next pest(s) on the UNWANTED LIST. The warm weather season is the time to be on alert for all flying pests in the bee category. Bees can be found in all parts of the Las Vegas Valley – from Anthem to Summerlin.

The Las Vegas Valley has several pests we are all aware of – ants, cockroaches and scorpions to name a few. But there are many other nuisance pests that find their way into our homes when weather conditions become non-friendly outside.