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The Las Vegas Valley is home to a couple of types of scorpions- the Arizona bark scorpion is a venomous pest so be careful if you have an encounter with one. The bark scorpion isn't native to our valley arriving on palm trees and other desert landscaping.  

Ants are one of the pests that we see in the Las Vegas Valley during the summer months and they come in several varieties.  This pest is the most common insect that can be found in yards and gardens – most go unobserved living underground or out of sight.  However they find their way indoors through small cracks near utility pipes and the foundation of the home or damaged weather stripping round doors and windows. They come into the home looking for food and water.

School is out and vacation plans have been made for many Las Vegas Valley families.  Everyone loves to go and explore a new place or go visit other family members – there is one pest you must be prepared for when away – BED BUGS.

The Sothern Nevada Health District reported a man has contracted the first human case of the West Nile virus of 2017 in Southern Nevada. The unidentified man, who is in his 50s, has the “more serious neuroinvasive form” of the illness, according to experts.

Centipedes have an evolutionary lineage dating back more than 400 million years and share ancestral roots with lobsters, shrimp and crayfish. In Las Vegas and other parts of the arid Southwest the centipede - like the scorpion, tarantula, rattlesnake and coyote is an icon.

The German cockroach is a widely distributed urban pest. It is also the most common cockroach species in houses, apartments, restaurants, hotels, and other institutions. You will find them in all neighborhoods in the Las Vegas Valley. Fossil evidence indicates that cockroaches have been on earth for over 300 million years. They are considered one of the most successful groups of animals. Because cockroaches are so adaptable, they have successfully adjusted to living with humans.

Springtails are very common insects in the environment in and around the Las Vegas Valley. They are inconspicuous and are often overlooked however when they find a habitat they like they can develop tremendously large numbers and are one of the most abundant insects. Springtails can be a nuisance when they occur in and around homes and other buildings. Despite their abundance springtails are harmless to people; they do not bite or sting us.

We always discuss the way bugs and pests interfere in our daily lives and how to rid ourselves of them. Now there is a good reason for us to sort of like a very deadly type of scorpion - the Israeli Deathstalker Scorpion could one day save the lives of cancer patients. They have eight legs, sharp pincers, and tails that deliver an excruciating sting. But the venom from the Israeli Deathstalker Scorpion could one day save the lives of cancer patients. It sounds a lot like science fiction, but a promising new drug may revolutionize the way doctors see and remove cancer tumors.

The Las Vegas Valley is home to several types of harvester ants. The harvester ant gets its name from its behavior of collecting seeds. There are 22 species of harvester ants found in the United States.

Cockroaches are found in nearly every part of the world even the Las Vegas Valley. They are considered to be the most primitive of pests going back over 50 million years and most likely to survive severe nuclear radiation. There are many cockroaches that can fly and swim (even underwater) - also they are omnivorous and will eat either plant or animal matter and typically feed at night.

Can you really live in the Las Vegas Valley without ever coming across a Scorpion?? According to some people they have never crossed paths with this bug. However the majority of residents of Las Vegas have has encounters with Scorpios just by sticking your foot in your favorite sneaker and get stung by a scorpion that has crawled into it. Or turn on the light and catch one skulking around the kitchen.

National Pest Management Month serves as a reminder of how better pest control helps improve the quality of life in the Las Vegas Valley. Pest control, along with better pharmaceuticals and vaccines, and proper sanitation helps to the enhanced quality of life experienced in the United States today versus other countries around the world. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) acknowledges the pest control industry’s commitment to the protection of public health, food and property from common pest threats during National Pest Management Month- an annual observance that has been celebrated for more than 40 years.