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Precision Pest Control

Maricopa County, Arizona

Pest Control in Chandler, AZ

From downtown Chandler to Ocotillo and the Price Road Corridor, pest control has to account for irrigated yards and block-walled lots that came from former farmland. Precision Pest Control services houses, rentals and businesses and inspects for termites, concentrating on bark scorpions, roof rats, mosquitoes, American and Turkestan cockroaches and subterranean termites.

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Tell us what you are seeing and where. We will recommend a plan for your home or business, with service plans from $57.

  1. 1Request your free estimateOnline or by phone, for a home, rental or business.
  2. 2We inspect and explainYou see where pests get in and what the plan covers.
  3. 3Service plans from $57Eco-friendly products, built around your property.

What we treat

Exterminator Services We Offer in Chandler

Keeping Chandler Homes Clear of Scorpions, Roaches and Rats

Arizona bark scorpions

Scorpion Control in Chandler

Of the many scorpion species in Arizona, only the Arizona bark scorpion carries venom that is a medical concern, and it does well around Chandler houses. In University of Arizona trials, 95% of bark scorpions picked hollow block walls when offered a range of shelters around buildings. Entry points include gaps beneath doors, window vents and even the weep holes in stucco. Capping block walls with stucco, fitting snug sweeps and covering weep holes with coarse steel mesh (never plugging them) does more than spraying alone.

Roof rats

Roof Rat and Rodent Control in Chandler

Roof rats are not native to Arizona; they were first identified in a Phoenix neighborhood in 2001. Extension researchers found them settling where old citrus, palm trees, mature landscaping and irrigation canals come together. A classic sign is an orange hollowed out while it still hangs on the tree, leaving only the rind. If your Chandler yard has mature fruit trees or palms, harvest on time, pick up dropped fruit, clean dead fronds out of palm crowns and keep limbs off the roof.

Mosquitoes

Mosquito Control in Chandler

Chandler relies on Maricopa County Environmental Services for mosquito control, and the city's advice comes down to standing water. Change the water in birdbaths, planters and animal troughs at least twice a week, repair leaky outdoor faucets, and move air conditioner drain hoses so they do not leave puddles. A neglected green pool can breed mosquitoes all summer; the county takes those reports, along with freshly dead birds, which are often the first warning of West Nile virus.

American and Turkestan cockroaches

Cockroach Control in Chandler

At about one and a half inches, American cockroaches are the largest roaches that invade homes, and in the Southwest they live mostly in sewer lines. They come up through drains, gaps under doors and cracks in the slab, especially as nights cool off. Keep drain traps in spare bathrooms full or capped, fix plumbing leaks and ventilate damp cabinets. The invasive Turkestan cockroach stays outside in water meter and irrigation valve boxes.

Subterranean termites

Termite Control in Chandler

Across the desert Southwest, subterranean termites do more structural damage than any other kind. Arizona's most common foundation, the floating slab, lets them in where the slab meets the walls and through hidden expansion joints. Walk the stem wall once a year looking for mud tubes, aim sprinklers and drip emitters away from the house, and keep wood, mulch and soil from touching stucco. Pay extra attention to patios and additions.

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Pest control treatment in Chandler, AZ

Seasonal Pest Control in Chandler

  1. Spring, March to May

    Bark scorpions slow down from November through March and pack together in sheltered spots. As nights warm toward 70 degrees they spread out to hunt crickets and roaches, and Chandler families start finding them on tile floors and in garages. Replace cracked weatherstripping and worn door sweeps now, before the summer peak.

  2. Monsoon, July to September

    Storms and heavy irrigation flood scorpions out of their shelters and send them looking for dry ground, often your house. Termite swarmers take flight on warm, humid nights, and mosquitoes hatch in anything that holds rainwater for a few days. After each storm, tip out saucers, buckets and toys and check window screens.

  3. Fall and winter, October to February

    Cooler weather sends house mice and American cockroaches indoors, and roof rats nest in attics, overhead garage storage and vine-covered fences. Winter remodeling can also uncover clusters of scorpions sheltering inside block walls or wall voids, so wear gloves and shoes when you open anything up.

Not sure what you are dealing with in Chandler?

Describe it on the phone and we will tell you what it likely is and how we would treat it. Estimates are free.

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8 questions answered

Chandler Pest Control FAQ

Looking for pest control near you in Chandler? Call (512) 561-7451 or request a free estimate.

Are bark scorpions in Chandler dangerous?

For most healthy adults a bark scorpion sting is very painful but not life threatening, and symptoms usually clear within a day or two. Young children, older adults and people with high blood pressure face the most risk. University of Arizona Extension advises calling 911 if a child under 9 or under 70 pounds is stung, and calling Poison Control for guidance after any sting.

Why am I seeing more scorpions after construction near my Chandler home?

Earth moving is a common cause. Extension research notes that bark scorpions relocate when building or landscaping disturbs their shelter, and that areas developed within about the last three years often see more of them. Tight door sweeps, sealed utility gaps and a black light check around the house after dark help you get ahead of the problem.

Who do I call about mosquitoes or a green pool in Chandler?

Maricopa County Environmental Services handles mosquito surveillance and control for Chandler, including complaints about neglected green pools. The county sets more than 800 mosquito traps each week and tests them for West Nile virus. For mosquitoes breeding in your own yard, removing standing water is the fastest fix, and we can treat trouble spots around the house.

How is Chandler service priced?

A Chandler plan starts at $57, and every estimate is free. A larger lot with mature citrus and palms, or a yard bordered by block walls, may call for a broader plan than a small townhome. Contact us and we will explain what each plan contains.

Is the Price Road Corridor covered for business customers?

Yes. Commercial work reaches Chandler offices, restaurants and other businesses, including the Price Road Corridor. We inspect drains, doors and storage areas for roaches, rodents and scorpions, close entry points and treat active spots. Describe the building when you request a free estimate.

What will a buyer's termite inspection look at in a Chandler house?

The inspector walks the stem wall looking for mud tubes, checks patios and additions where slabs meet walls and notes wood or soil touching stucco. Subterranean termites enter at slab joints on many Arizona foundations, so the report helps you weigh repairs before the sale closes.

Do the treatments suit Chandler yards and pools?

We use eco-friendly products, and much of the benefit comes from sealing: door sweeps, weep hole screening, caulking and trimmed shrubs. Targeted treatment goes where scorpions, roaches and rodents travel, while standing water and green pool problems remain matters for you and the county.

How do I book in Chandler?

Fill in the online estimate request, or call (512) 561-7451 to arrange a visit. Tell us whether you are near downtown, in Ocotillo or in the south side, and mention any scorpion or roof rat signs. Then we set up a plan suited to your block wall, yard and trees.

Chandler, Arizona

Why Chandler Is a Hotspot for Pests

From the 1912 town-site near downtown to the neighborhoods south of the Santan Freeway, Chandler homes share one thing: watered yards that feed and shelter the pests living next door.

Chandler began as the ranch of Dr. Alexander J. Chandler, the first veterinary surgeon in the Arizona Territory, and the town-site office opened in 1912 on the 18,000 acres he had assembled south of Mesa. The city incorporated in 1920 and stayed small for decades, with about 3,800 people in 1950. After 1980, suburbs replaced farm plots and chip makers such as Intel, Microchip and Motorola built plants here. The 2020 census counted 275,987 residents, the fourth largest city in Arizona.

That shift from fields to lawns matters for pests. University of Arizona research shows bark scorpions build far denser populations around irrigated home landscapes than in open desert. Precision Pest Control treats houses, rentals and businesses across the city with eco-friendly products, and residential plans start at $57.

Homes in Chandler, AZ

Local field notes

What our technicians check first on a Chandler property

Unique to Chandler

What Makes Chandler Different for Pest Control

What block walls and irrigated yards mean for a Chandler home

Local conditions decide where pests live and how they get in. These are the Chandler details that shape every plan we write here.

  1. If your Chandler yard is bordered by a hollow block wall and kept green with sprinklers or drip lines, it offers exactly what bark scorpions look for: daytime shelter, water and plenty of insects to eat.

  2. Start with the envelope of the house. Fit door sweeps so no daylight shows under exterior doors, caulk where pipes, wires and AC lines pass through walls, keep screens tight, and trim shrubs and tree limbs so they stay at least 24 inches off the walls. Precision Pest Control can pair that pest-proofing with targeted treatments using eco-friendly products, and estimates are free.

Areas We Serve Around Chandler

  • Downtown Chandler
  • North Chandler
  • West Chandler
  • South Chandler
  • Ocotillo
  • Price Road Corridor
  • Sun Lakes
  • Gilbert
  • Tempe

Get ahead of scorpion season in Chandler

Call (512) 561-7451 or request a free estimate online, with plans starting at $57.