Courtesy Pest Control
The Courtesy Team - From left Kyle, Hank, and Frank
The Courtesy Team
From left Kyle,
Hank, and Frank
Courtesy technicians Hank, Kyle, Frank, Mark and Matt
Courtesy technicians
Hank, Kyle, Frank, Mark and Matt
Contents:
Ants
Bees
Bees at Peoria Sports Complex
Bees in a fountain
Bees in a pillar
Bees in a sewer manhole
Bees in a valve box
General Pests
Gophers
Pigeons
Scorpions
Snakes & Other Reptiles
Spiders
Roaches
 Wasps
See also:

Ants

Ants look a lot different than termites with three distinct body parts. Termites only have two.
Ants look a lot different than termites with three distinct body parts. Termites only have two.
There are as many varieties as there are insects in the world.
Ants there are as many varieties or more than there are insects in the world.
For more info on ants, click the link "Ants" at the top of this section ...
For more info on ants, click the link 'Ants' at the top of this section ...
... This will take you to our page on ants. ...
... This will take you to our page on ants ...
... There you can check out the short videos on the U.of California webpage by clicking the ant pic in the middle of that page.
... There you can check out the short videos on the U.of California webpage by clicking the ant pic in the middle of that page.


Bees

Bee foraging can not be sprayed.
Bee foraging can not be sprayed.
Africanized Bees will at times build hives.
Africanized Bees will at times build hives.
Their hives are in the open like this or ...
Their hives are in the open like this or ...
... maybe in a tree if there is good cover.
... maybe in a tree if there is good cover.
Bee hive removed from a patio roof.
Bee hive removed from a patio roof.
This beehive was removed from a box that was covering this soft water tank.
This Bee hive was removed from a box that was covering this soft water tank.
Bee swarm in the tree over truck.
Bee Swarm in the tree over truck.
Bee swarm resting in tree. Near 75th Ave. & Greenway Rd.
Bee Swarm resting in tree. Near 75th Ave. & Greenway Rd.
Bee swarm in north Peoria, Arizona.
Bee swarm in north Peoria, Arizona.
Hank spraying a bee swarm by 99th Ave. & Jomax Rd.
Hank spraying a Bee Swarm by 99th Ave. & Jomax Rd.
Bee swarm split into two balls. Most of the time they group into one.
Bee Swarm split into two balls most of the time they group into one.
Bees in the bag about the size of a soccer ball.
Bees in the bag about the size of a soccer ball.
Bee swarms can be found anywhere. These were at the Home Depot.
Bee swarms can be found anywhere. These were at the Home Depot.
67th ave. & Bell Rd. Looking to build a new home.
67th ave. & Bell Rd. Looking to build a new home.
Leaf cutter bee
Leaf cutter bee
Bee swarm that just landed on this canopy.
Bee swarm that just landed on this canopy.
Bees are gathering into one ball.
Bees are gathering into one ball.
A small swarm in Glendale, AZ. It's about the size of a softball (3 x 4 in.).
A small swarm in Glendale, AZ. It's about the size of a softball (3 x 4 in.).
A basketball size swarm in Peoria, AZ.
A basketball size swarm in Peoria, AZ.
A bee hive in a dead tree
A bee hive in a dead tree
Bee foraging.
Bee foraging.
Bees foraging.
Bees foraging.
Carpenter Bee
Carpenter Bee
A Large bee hive in tree Avondale, Arizon
A Large bee hive in tree Avondale, Arizona
Bees at Peoria Sports Complex
Bees at Peoria Sports Complex, an E ride to a beehive.
Bees at Peoria Sports Complex, an E ride to a beehive.
Up! Up! and away. Hank and Frank are in that yellow basket.
Up! Up! and away. Hank and Frank are in that yellow basket.
Getting off our ride at the top to kill a large beehive.
Getting off our ride at the top to kill a large beehive.
The bees were inside the light pole at the top.
The bees were inside the light pole at the top.
Someone left the inspection covers off and the bees moved in. Must have been there for sometime.
Someone left the inspection covers off and the bees moved in. Must have been there for sometime.
Getting ready for the ride down. Frank says that's a long ways down. See that little truck?
Getting ready for the ride down. Frank says that's a long ways down. See that little truck?
Another job done.
Another job done.
I hope they have the clean up done down below.
I hope they have the clean up done down below.
What are they all looking at? Hey! We're up here!
What are they all looking at? Hey! Were up here.
Oh! That's what they found ... a pole full of dead bees.
Oh! That's what they found ... a pole full of dead bees.
That's a lot of bees. Three feet around and about one foot deep.
That's a lot of bees. Three feet around and about one foot deep.
Removing the bees from the pole.
Removing the bees from the pole.
A 55 gal bag with about 113,000 bees. We averaged by weight.
A 55 gal bag of bees with about 113,000 bees. We averaged by weight.

Bees in a fountain
Bees in a fountain. This is the back where the bees were going in.
Bees in a fountain. This is the back where the bees were going in.
The front of the fountain. It was not in use but the bees didn't care.
The front of the fountain. It was not in use but the bees didn't care.
After the bees were killed we move the rocks to check out the inside.
After the bees were killed we move the rocks to check out the inside.
Dead bees in the fountain. Just a small hive.
Dead bees in the fountain. Just a small hive.
Honeycomb on the inside roof of the fountain. Just getting started.
Honeycomb on the inside roof of the fountain. Just getting started.
Small honeycomb from inside the fountain.
Small honeycomb from inside the fountain.
Honeycomb from inside the fountain.
Honeycomb from inside the fountain.
Bees in a pillar
Bees in a pillar by the front door of a vacant house.
Bees in a pillar by the front door of a vacant house.
There were two hives here. One was in the wall of the house.
There were two hives here. One was in the wall of the house.
This bee was looking for a place to die.
This bee was looking for a place to die.
Honey leaking from hive after bees were killed.
Honey leaking from hive after bees was killed.
Bees in a sewer manhole
Bees in a sewer manhole. This was a big hive.
Bees in a sewer manhole. This was a big hive.
The honey was so heavy, it almost took two of us to get it open.
The honey was so heavy, it almost took two of us to get it open.
About half the honeycomb fell into the sewer manhole.
About half the honeycomb fell into the sewer manhole.
This hive was around two feet long by two feet wide by one foot thick.
This hive was around two feet long by two feet wide by one foot thick.
After the hive was removed.
After the hive was removed.
Looking into the sewer manhole after the bees were killed.
Looking into the sewer manhole after the bees were killed.
Bees in a valve box
Bees in a valve box. The number one spot for a new beehive.
Bees in a valve box. The number one spot for a new beehive.
We often find two hives side by side in valve boxes.
We often find two hives side by side in valve boxes.
The bees think that if this place is good for them then it will do for us too.
The bees think that if this place is good for them than it will do for us too.
If it's a good place for one hive then maybe a new swarm can move into the empty box.
If it's a good place for one hive then maybe a new swarm can move into the empty box.
Bees in a valve box. They can get in the meter box in front of your home.
Bees in a valve box. They can get in the meter box in front of your home.
The Bees realy do like these valve boxes.
The bees really do like these valve boxes.
Two hives next to each other again.
Two hives next to each other again.
Dead bees in the box ...
Dead bees in the box ...
... and a few roaches as well.
... and a few roaches as well.
Just a new hive getting started. We also kill the bees that are returning to the hive.
Just a new hive getting started. We also kill the bees that are returning to the hive.
There will be a few bees flying around for the next 24 hrs. But the hive is dead and the danger of a an attack is gone.
There will be a few bees flying around for the next 24 hrs. But the hive is dead and the danger of a an attack is gone.
Stay away form the hive for a day or two. There still is a chance that one or two bees might sting someone.
Stay away form the hive for a day or two. There still is a chance that one or two bees might sting someone.
One more hive in a meter box
One more hive in a meter box
This ones been here a bit longer
This ones been here a bit longer
The bees are down ...
The bees are down ...
Now its time to clean out the box
Now its time to clean out the box
All done!
All done!
All done!
More bees in a valve box ...
and again ...
and again ...
once more ...
All done!

Wasps
Paper wasp activity begins in the spring with a single queen constructing her nest.
Paper wasp activity begins in the spring with a single queen constructing her nest.
In urban environments nests may be located on ceiling overhangs, window sills, etc.
In urban environments nests may be located on ceiling overhangs, window sills, etc.
As the young mature and emerge, they take over the duties of feeding larvae and nest maintenance. The queen's job then is only to lay eggs.
As the young mature and emerge, they take over the duties of feeding larvae and nest maintenance. The queen's job then is only to lay eggs.
The nest continues to grow in size throughout the spring and summer months. In the fall, the nest is abandoned, never to be reused.
The nest continues to grow in size throughout the spring and summer months. In the fall, the nest is abandoned, never to be reused.
Spider Wasp
Spider Wasp
Pompilidae, Calopompilus


General pest
Butterfly
Butterfly
Butterflys
Butterflys
Butterfly with spots
Butterfly with spots
House Fly
House Fly
House Fly
House Fly
Blue Beetle Gibbifer Californicus
Blue Beetle Gibbifer Californicus
Fury Caterpillar
Fury Caterpillar
Grasshopper
Grasshopper
Sawyer beetle
Sawyer beetle
Large beetle
Large beetle
Ladybug
Ladybug
Ladybug
Ladybug
Ladybugs
Ladybug
Black & Red Striped Beetle
Black & Red Striped Beetle
Megetra cancellata
Range restricted to Chihuahuan Desert
Range restricted to Chihuahuan Desert of the USA. TX, NM, extreme southeastern AZ and Mexico (where most of this desert region is located).
Box Elder Bug
Box Elder Bug
Apache Click Beetle or Skunk Stripe Click Beetle
Apache Click Beetle or Skunk Stripe Click Beetle


Gophers

We have caught over one hundred gophers.
We have caught over one hundred gophers.
Frank caught another one. He uses traps so there is no poison to hurt your pets.
Frank caught another one. He uses traps so there is no poison to hurt your pets.
We use traps so (unlike poison) you can see the results.
We use traps so (unlike poison) you can see the results.
Another good day of gopher trapping.
Another good day of gopher trapping.
For more info on gophers ...
For more info on gophers ...
... click the link "Gophers" at the top of this section ...
... click the link "Gophers" at the top of this section ...
... This will take you to our page on gophers.
... This will take you to our page on gophers.
For a good webpage about gophers, click the link under "Gopher Facts" on our gopher page.
For a good webpage about gophers, click the link under "Gopher Facts" on our gopher page.
Pocket Gopher
Pocket Gopher
Gopher hole
Gopher hole


Pigeons
Before the roof was treated, even that fake owl didn't help.
Before the roof was treated, even that fake owl didn't help.
After the roof was spiked, the pigeons left to look for a new home.
After the roof was spiked, the pigeons left to look for a new home.
Pigeons can be trapped. We can help with that.
Pigeon's can be trapped we can help with that.
This pigeon is one we trapped.
This pigeon is one that we trapped.
This is a new home waiting for the pigeons next door to move in.
This is a new home waiting for the pigeons next door to move in.
Pigeons like to build their nest in these spots. This will stop them.
Pigeons like to build their nest in these spots. This will stop them.
Pigeons like to roost here.
Pigeons like to roost here.
Pigeons will not roost after the pillar is spiked.
Pigeons will not roost after the pillar is spiked.


Scorpions
Scorpion on ceiling. The customer called ...
Scorpion on ceiling. The customer called ...
... so we went and retrieved ...
... so we went and retrieved ...
... this guy off his ceiling.
... this guy off his ceiling.
A black light will help you find them.
A black light will help you find them.
A good UV light might be hard to find.
A good ULV light might be hard to find.
If you need one, let Hank, Frank or Kyle know - we might have one.
If you need one let Hank, Frank or Kyle know - we might have one.
Scorpion on the floor under black light.
Scorpion on the floor under black light.
Scorpions show up better on a dark floor, but you can see them if you look close.
Scorpions show up better on a dark floor, but you can see them if you look close.
Large Hairy Scorpion under UV light. Although big, its venom is not very potent ... more like a bee sting.
A Large Hairy Scorpion. Four to six inches long including tail.
Large Hairy Scorpion under UV light. Although big, its venom is not very potent ... more like a bee sting.
Large Hairy Scorpion under UV light. Although big, its venom is not very potent ... more like a bee sting.
Underside of the Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion - The largest scorpion in North America.
Underside of the Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion - The largest scorpion in North America.
The Bark Scorpion - This is the one to look out for.
The Bark Scorpion - This is the one to look out for.
For more information, see our scorpions page.
For more information, see our scorpions page.
Bark Scorpion under UV light.
Bark Scorpion under UV light.
Bark Scorpions.
Bark Scorpions.
Bark Scorpions under UV light.
Bark Scorpions under UV light.


Snakes & Other Reptiles

Bull snake. We can help with snakes
Bull snake. We can help with snakes
We caught this guy ...
We caught this guy ...
... in the back yard ...
... in the back yard ...
... of a home by New River ...
... of a home by New River ...
... and Deer Valley Rds.
... and Deer Valley Rds.
These pictures were sent to me by a friend.
These pictures were sent to me by a friend.
They were found by this den around Oracle, Arizona.
They were found by this den around Oracle, Arizona.
Man, that's a lot of snakes!
Man, thats a lot of snakes!
This is one we caught.
This is one we caught.
Yes we can help ...
Yes we can help ...
... with the rattlesnakes, too.
... with the rattlesnakes, too.
This is a 6 footer that sits on the top of Hank's TV set.
This is a 6 footer that sits on the top of Hank's TV set.
The snake dance.
The snake dance.
Snakes mating ...
Snakes mating ...
... or fighting for the right to mate.
... or fighting for the right to mate.


Gila Monster. These guys are protected. Call the AZ. Game Dept.
Gila Monster. These guys are protected. Call the Arizona Game Dept.
Found this one years ago when out hunting.
Found this one years ago when out hunting.
Collard lizard
Collard Lizard
Collard lizard
Collard Lizard



Spiders
Brown Recluse Spider. Note the violin on it is head.
Brown Recluse Spider. Note the violin on it is head.
Tarantula. We have a few types in Arizona. This one was in the desert just north of Oracle, Arizona.
Tarantula. We have a few types in Arizona. This one was in the desert just north of Oracle, Arizona.
This tarantula was found up by Flagstaff, Arizona. He didn't like us taking his picture ...
This tarantula was found up by Flagstaff, Arizona. He didn't like us taking his picture ...
... so we let him be. He was where he belonged - out in the forest - not at someone's home.
... so we let him be. He was where he belonged - out in the forest - not at someone's home.
One fighting spider
One fighting spider
This guy was at the ranch up by Heber, Arizona.
This guy was at the ranch up by Heber, Arizona.


Roaches

Roaches in a sewer manhole eating the honey in beehive the day after the bees were killed.
Roaches in a sewer manhole eating the honey in bee hive the day after the bees were killed.
American roaches
Amercan roaches


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