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The Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB) is a flatheaded borer that infests and kills several species of oaks. GSOB is native to southeastern Arizona and possibly Mexico. GSOB completes one generation in a year. In 2004, GSOB was first detected in survey traps in southern California (San Diego Co.), but it...

The calling cards of gophers are the mounds of dirt they create. As the tunnel through your lawn or field, they use their front legs and teeth to push dirt up to the surface. Gopher mounds are 12 to 18 inches wide and four to six inches high. The soil is heaped up to one side around the tunnel entrance,...

Nobody establishes a lawn because they want it to die. A sick or dead lawn looks unattractive to you and your neighbors and can make your property look very attractive to thieves and/or vandals. Aside from watering and mowing, caring for your lawn can be confusing and frustrating if you're unsure...

Field mice are reddish-brown with a white underside and white feet. They are typically only 3-5 inches long and have long tails (as long as or longer than their bodies). They have small snouts, small paws, and big eyes and ears for their size. They are very fast moving. The signs of a mouse infestation...

Right away you will notice the tunnels that show on the surface. Additionally, you will see molehills. Molehills are very similar to gopher mounds but have an important distinction. Whereas gopher mounds have dirt heaped up on one side of the tunnel opening, molehills are volcano-shaped. They are pushed...

Weed control and weed abatement are some of the many services that Agriserve Pest Control offers for residential and commercial properties. We also offer bare ground weed control and abatement programs. Weed control is the application of EPA-approved chemicals to kill existing weeds and to prevent new...

"Aww rats!! Look at my landscaping. Why is it being disturbed?" "Aww rats" may be right on the money. Rats aren't just cute pets or creatures that lurk in sewers. Rats make their homes wherever humans do, which may include your lawn or garden. Sometimes outdoor rats move indoors...

Whether you've planted the roses on your property yourself or you've inherited them through the purchase of your home, your roses should be the jewels of the neighborhood. Keeping them healthy will help them look their best. At Agriserve, we have developed a program to address key issues roses...

How do I know if I have a squirrel problem? This may be as simple as seeing the squirrel scamper about gathering food. For tree dwelling squirrels, you may see broken/gnawed twigs at the base of the tree. For ground squirrels, you may notice squirrel burrows in your lawn, garden, or flower beds. Unlike...

Many people include trees as a part of the landscaping on their properties. In fact, trees can add thousands of dollars in value to a property. That value will increase when the trees are maintained properly and decrease when trees become sick and/or die. In the natural setting of a forest, trees are...