The Reaper Report
What pests are actually doing across the East Valley right now — written by the people finding them, with photos from real jobs. No recycled tips, no filler. New reports twice a month.
Gilbert's Block Walls: The Busiest Real Estate in Town (If You're a Pest)
Gilbert is laced with hundreds of miles of shared block walls — and almost every scorpion, cricket, and black widow problem we treat here starts inside one. A field guide to the wall in your own backyard.
Read the report →August 6, 2026Pack Rats in Scottsdale: Why Desert-Edge Homes Pay the Price
North Scottsdale's preserve-adjacent living comes with a rent collector: the white-throated woodrat. Engine bays, cactus stands, and $2,000 wiring repairs — here's how pack rats work and how to stop paying them.
Read the report →July 28, 2026The Mosquito Surge Is Coming: What Monsoon Storms Set in Motion 10 Days Ago
Every storm that soaked the Valley this month left something behind — and it hatches on a schedule. Here's why backyard mosquitoes explode in late July, where the water is hiding, and what actually cuts the bites.
Read the report →July 21, 2026Flying Insects After the Storm? Read This Before You Ignore Them
Monsoon rain triggers desert subterranean termite swarms across the Valley — and most homeowners mistake them for flying ants and move on. Here's the 10-second test, and why the swarm itself is a message.
Read the report →July 7, 2026Monsoon Season Means Sewer Roaches: What We're Seeing Across the East Valley
The first storms hit, humidity jumped, and the calls started within 48 hours. Here's why big roaches show up after monsoon rain, where we're seeing them, and what actually works.
Read the report →July 10, 2026Scorpion Season 2026 Field Report: Why New Builds Are Getting Hit Hardest
Peak scorpion season is here, and the pattern on our routes is unmistakable: the newest neighborhoods are seeing the heaviest pressure. Here's what we're finding — and what to do about it.
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