Getting Rid of Critters Around Your Home Print

Listen to this segment More tips on our tree of the week, the Blue Palo Verde!  Learn how Saguaro Cactus uses the Blue Palo Verde to grow!

Callers:

• Mike - Planted a sissoo tree and leftover roots in the yard is shooting up suckers. Is there anything he can do to get rid of them permanently?

Recommendation - Make some additional cuts on the original stump and tree it with a contact herbicide. Unfortunately, its a tough fix.

Listen to this segment More tips on the Blue Palo Verde and its cousin, the Foothill Palo Verde!

Caller:

• Dave - Going to trim a few Day Palm Trees and is worried about its stability.

Recommendation - If it's too tall and susceptible to breaking and falling, it might be wise to take it down so it doesn't damage the property or hurt someone.

Letters from Listeners:

• Stacy - Does a dogwood tree work in this area?

Recommendation - It's doesn't do very well in this area, but it's possible in the right situation. It's more of a Midwest tree.

• Dave - Put in Queen Palms years ago and they wouldn't grow very well, so he replanted a few new ones and they're struggling too.

Recommendation - Queen Palms struggle here. They can do well for about 8 years and then usually start dying. Call an arborist and make sure you're soil and immediate climate is okay.

• Sue - Has a Blue Palo Verde and it's doing great, but the trunk has a lot of scaling and she has suckers all over her yard. Needs tips on treating it.

Recommendation - Scales might just be a product of sun exposure. The suckers are actually helping the tree stay healthy. After 7 years, you can remove some of them, but leave some there to help the overall tree grow.

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• Randy - Has a Tipu Tree and it's a messy flowering time. Is this normal?

Recommendation - Yes, it's normal and messy, but it should only last a few weeks. Hopefully Randy has some kids to help him clean up the mess!

• Sherry - Has a new fig tree. How much to water and how long?

Recommendation - Hard to know without seeing her yard and the tree itself. Just remember that the entire root ball should get soaked. Always let it completely dry out too so it doesn't start growing diseases, etc.

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• Tony had a great experience with Blue Sky Pest Control.

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Talking Bugs with Blue Sky Pest Control! 

• Did you know Arizona is in "the Bug Belt"
• Learn why bugs thrive here.
• How does heat affect bugs?
• Bug Life expectancy.
• Talking Scorpions!

Rosie's homemade tip: If you've been stung by a scorpion, apply Adolph's Meat Tenderizer. Benadryl is a good idea too.

Listen to this segment Product recommendations for scorpions. Make sure you get the right product and follow those directions.

We move onto Black Widows!  Keep the area around your home clean to keep out unwanted bugs. They thrive in those habitats.

Listen to this segment We're moving onto another bug who causes trouble...ants.

Callers:

• Nathan -They have bed bugs. What are his treatment options and cost is a big factor.

Recommendation - "The heat treatment" is usually a great option. Listen for the details!

Emailed Questions from Rosie On The House Listeners:

• David wants to know how to apply diatomaceous earth?
• Kim's written in and a bug company (NOT Rosie-certiefied) wants to plug her "J-trim" holes. It's against code, what are her options?
• The Wright family needs to get rid of bees in their yard!
• Carolyn can't use her pool because she's getting attacked by wasps.

Recommendations - David needs to research for the correct product and the correct application. Kim was exactly right! Don't plug the holes around your stucco that let your home "breath." Sealing your home completely up is not a silver bullet to get rid of bugs. The Wright Family needs to call Blue Sky Pest Control.  Carolyn needs to find the source and get rid of it!.

Listen to this segment Finishing our time with Blue Sky Pest Control, talking creepy crawlies....BUGS.

The picture is of an ant hill trail turned into art!

Don't forget Blue Sky Pest Control also takes on all kinds of rodents and critters. Call them when you need help clearing out unwanted guests at your home.

Thanks for listening and we look forward to next week. Join Rosie On The House every Saturday morning 8-11!