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  • Tempe, AZ

General Pest Control for Tempe, from ASU to Town Lake

City Wide Pest Control brings over 40 years of experience to general pest control in Tempe homes and apartments.
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  • Family Owned Since 1986
  • Government-Trusted Contractor
  • Kid & Pet Friendly Treatments
  • 21-Day Warranty

Residential Pest Control in Tempe, All Year Long

Pests in the Valley do not take a winter break, and Tempe, with about 190,000 residents and a median age of 30.5, is no exception. Silverfish, crickets, spiders, ants, and roaches stay busy through every season, so a steady schedule beats an occasional spray. Our household pest control in Tempe follows that rhythm with regular visits that keep both the inside and outside of your place comfortable.
As a locally owned and operated company, we schedule monthly visits that handle the pests common across the Valley, from roaches and ants to spiders and crickets. Prevention is the goal, so we focus on entry points and habits around the property. Our home pest control in Tempe carries a 21-day warranty on monthly service, and residential customers never sign a contract.
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Signs It May Be Time for Pest Service

Lines of ants marching over counters, bathroom floors, or baseboards

Webs building up under eaves, on porches, in garage corners, and along block walls

Silverfish in storage spaces, closets, or bathrooms

Roaches scurrying at night near sinks, pipes, or kitchen cabinets

Crickets gathering near outdoor lights during monsoon season

Earwigs or beetles moving in from garden beds near the walls

If any of this looks familiar, call (602) 944-0099 and a licensed technician will take a look.
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  • Why It Matters

Why Desert Pests Never Really Slow Down

Mild desert weather means pests rarely go dormant. During monsoon season (June through September), activity climbs: roaches move up from sewers, crickets multiply, and ants push indoors looking for water and food. Even in winter, Valley temperatures stay gentle enough that roaches, ants, and spiders keep moving.
Shed skins and droppings from roaches can aggravate asthma and allergies, especially in kids, and roaches can also carry bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli. Fire ants sting, and black widow spiders that nest along block wall caps and in garages call for care. Consistent monthly service keeps these pests from settling in.

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Pest Control for Tempe's Mix of Homes and Apartments

Tempe is a city of apartments and houses side by side. About 59 percent of occupied homes are renter occupied (48,151 of 81,327 households), and about 45 percent of housing units sit in buildings with 5 or more units, including roughly 20 percent (18,070 units) in buildings with 50 or more. Single-family detached homes make up about 36 percent of units (32,688 of 91,442), and the median housing unit was built in 1986. We fit each plan to the building, whether a house or a large complex.
Whether your place is near Arizona State University, which enrolled 51,200 students on its Tempe campus in fall 2026, or on a quiet residential street, the approach stays the same: a regular visit, a clear plan, and no contract. The city’s own pest guide recommends 20-mesh window screens, quarter-inch wire mesh over attic and roof vents, and airtight food storage to avoid attracting ants, and our technicians are glad to help you put those habits in place.
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  • Our Method

How a Service Visit Works

Step 1
Inspection
A licensed technician walks the property, checks for current pest activity, finds likely entry points, and notes conditions that invite pests. Each home then gets a plan matched to what we find.
Step 2
Exterior Perimeter Treatment
Treatment goes around the foundation, eaves, window and door frames, plumbing penetrations, and weep holes, creating a perimeter barrier that stops pests before they get indoors.
Step 3
Interior Treatment
Inside, we concentrate on utility rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and wherever activity is confirmed, using gel-form baits, dusts, and precise crack and crevice work as needed.
Step 4
Web and Debris Removal
We sweep away spider webs from eaves, porches, entryways, and garage areas.
Step 5
Prevention and Monitoring
Your technician spots how pests get in, suggests sealing options, and keeps notes so your plan improves over time.
  • Know Your Pest

Pests We Often See in Tempe Homes

American cockroach (Periplaneta americana)
American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
  • Moderate Risk
Large, reddish-brown roach often called the sewer roach, measuring 1.5 to 2 inches. It slips in through plumbing gaps and cracks outside, lives in Arizona’s sewer systems, and surfaces after rain.
German cockroach (Blattella germanica)
German Cockroach
Blattella germanica
  • High Risk
Light brown and about half an inch, marked by two dark stripes behind the head. Colonies set up indoors in kitchens and bathrooms and grow fast, since one female can produce hundreds of offspring.
Arizona bark scorpion (Centruroides sculpturatus) on desert gravel
Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
  • High Risk
Pale straw color, 2 to 3 inches, and Arizona’s only medically significant scorpion. Climbs walls and ceilings, and shelters in garages, bathrooms, and block walls.
Close-up of a western black widow in its web
Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
  • High Risk
Glossy black with a red hourglass mark. Spins tangled webs beneath patio furniture and in meter boxes, garages, and block wall caps.

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  • Prevention

Simple Ways to Help Between Visits

A few easy habits can keep pest activity down between service visits.
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Close up cracks near pipe openings, doors, windows, and the base of the walls

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Swap out worn door sweeps and weatherstripping

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Fix leaky irrigation and clear standing water that draws moisture-loving pests

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Trim plants and shrubs so they sit at least 12 inches off exterior walls

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Stack firewood and yard debris well away from the house

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Switch outdoor bulbs to yellow or amber, which draw fewer flying insects

Why Choose City Wide Pest Control

Family owned since 1986

over 40 years protecting East Valley desert communities

No contracts

for residential, stay because it works

State-licensed staff

technicians AND office personnel licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture

Government-trusted

contracts with State, County, and City buildings, along with several school districts

Green, kid friendly, pet friendly

IPM approach suited to desert environments

Real people

call (602) 944-0099, talk to an account manager, not a robo machine

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Let's Solve Your Pest Problem the Right Way

Don’t let a small problem grow. Call City Wide Pest Control for house pest control in Tempe from a family owned company, based in Phoenix, that has served the Valley since 1986. Residential service never requires a contract, and you will never get pressure from us.
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  • FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does residential pest control in Tempe include?
Each visit includes a licensed technician’s inspection, a barrier treatment around the foundation, eaves, and entry points, and targeted work indoors wherever there is activity. Monthly service covers common pests like roaches, ants, spiders, crickets, and silverfish, and it carries a 21-day warranty. Residential customers never sign a contract.
About 59 percent of occupied homes in Tempe are renter occupied (48,151 of 81,327 households), and about 45 percent of housing units sit in buildings with 5 or more units. That mix is why we fit the plan to the building, whether it is a house, townhome, or apartment unit. Call (602) 944-0099 and we will talk through your setup.
The median housing unit in Tempe was built in 1986, and homes of any age can have small gaps around doors, windows, and plumbing. Every visit includes a check of entry points, and your technician can recommend sealing wherever pests are getting in. Single-family detached homes make up about 36 percent of the city’s housing units (32,688 of 91,442), and each gets a perimeter barrier treatment.
City Wide Pest Control offers residential service with no contract. Family owned since 1986, we provide monthly visits backed by a 21-day warranty, so you stay because the service works, not because you are locked in. Commercial accounts do sign service agreements, but residential customers never do.
Same-day service is available, so call (602) 944-0099 as early as you can, Monday to Saturday, 8 to 5. Tell us about your event when you call so we can plan around it. A licensed technician can treat the problem areas, and monthly service then helps keep pests from coming back with a 21-day warranty.
City Wide Pest Control offers Eco-Friendly Pest Control for homes, built on Integrated Pest Management with kid and pet friendly treatment options. Your technician will go over the options so you can choose what suits your household. Call (602) 944-0099 to ask about it.
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