Pest control in Tempe, Arizona
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Why Tempe homeowners choose First Inspection
First Inspection Termite & Pest provides residential and commercial pest control in Tempe, Arizona, including scorpions, termites, rodents, ants, roaches and spiders. We're family-owned, the inspection and the quote are free, and every service is guaranteed for 30 days.
Dense rentals, older stucco and flood irrigation around Tempe make for steady roach, cricket and rodent activity year-round.
Tempe is a Maricopa County city in the middle of the Phoenix metro. It began in the 1870s as Hayden’s Ferry, Charles T. Hayden’s crossing on the Salt River, took the name Tempe in 1879 and incorporated in 1894. Arizona State University’s main campus sits beside downtown. Mesa lies to the east and Chandler to the south, Phoenix and Guadalupe are to the west, and to the north are Scottsdale and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Tempe has had its current boundaries since 1974, so it has no open desert left to grow into.
Tempe neighborhoods
Pests around Tempe Town Lake, the buttes and south Tempe
Tempe Town Lake and the Salt River
Tempe Town Lake sits in the bed of the Salt River. Water began flowing into it in June 1999 and it opened that November, with paths and parks along its banks. Mosquitoes breed in water that stands still for about a week, and around a home that is usually a container, a pool or fountain that is not circulating, or a blocked drain rather than the lake itself.
How we handle mosquitoesMaple Ash, flood irrigation and the streets near campus
Maple Ash, near downtown and the university, is listed as Tempe’s last remaining pre-World War II neighborhood, and the city still delivers flood irrigation to about 850 homes and 17 parks, in neighborhoods such as Tally Ho Farms. Older stucco, gaps at the weep screed and shared walls give roaches ways in. University of Arizona Extension lists seven cockroach species established in Arizona cities, and they need different treatment, so identifying which one is present comes first.
How we handle roachesHayden Butte, Papago Park and south Tempe
Hayden Butte, known as A Mountain, rises to 1,495 feet beside downtown, and Papago Park, shared with Phoenix, has 296 acres on the Tempe side. Rock outcrops like these are bark scorpion habitat inside the city. Farther south, Kiwanis Park with its lake and The Lakes neighborhood south of Baseline Road keep a lot of ground watered and damp, which suits crickets and earwigs, the insects scorpions hunt.
How we handle bark scorpionsWhat we do
Pest control services in Tempe
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What we treat
Pests we treat in Tempe
Below are some examples of the pests we handle with our pest removal services.
Our system
The 4D Barrier Pest Defense System
Four treated barriers between the desert and your Tempe home: the fence line, the yard, the home perimeter and the interior.
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The Fence Line
Pests hit at the property line, before they reach your yard..
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The Yard
Pests hit at pool decks, rock rivers, and grass borders where insects naturally harbor..
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The Home Perimeter
Pests hit at the entire home perimeter. We treat and dust all exterior doors, including garage doors.
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The Interior
The last line of defense. Usually only needed once or twice a year..
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What Valley customers say
Rated 4.8 from 95 Google reviews across the Phoenix metro.
Very nice gentleman performed excellent and thorough service. Professional and personable and very happy to continue with monthly treatments!
William Moore
August 2026 · via Google
Julian treated our home today. He was prompt, courteous and very thorough. We love 1st Inspection.
Diane Bykowski
August 2026 · via Google
I've personally worked with this company for a year now and their professionalism and communication is superb. They're quick to respond and contact the tenants right away to schedule with the. Weather you are a property management company, renter, or owner, I HIGHLY reccommend.
Vanessa Garcia
July 2026 · via Google
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Yes. We serve all of Tempe as part of the Phoenix metro, and we handle houses, rentals and commercial property across the city by appointment. For a unit that shares walls, it helps to tell us what neighbors are seeing too, because roaches and ants move between units. The visit to look at the problem and the quote are free.
Note where you see them and what they look like, and tell the property manager, because treating one unit while the unit next door goes untreated rarely holds. Outdoor species such as the Turkestan cockroach live in water meter boxes, valve boxes and hollow block walls, so the outside of the building often matters as much as the kitchen.
Yes. When a yard is flooded, crickets, earwigs and ants in the soil move to higher, drier ground, often the slab edge. The city’s flood irrigation is off in November and December while the canals are dried up, so activity tied to it eases then and returns with the water.
The frequency of pest control services depends on the type of pest and the severity of the infestation. Generally, quarterly treatments are recommended for preventive measures, but more frequent treatments may be necessary for severe infestations.
Not usually for an exterior visit. Interior work needs access, so we agree a time window and the technician confirms before arriving. Service is by appointment.
Before our technician arrives, please ensure that all food is stored away, and access points to infested areas are clear. Specific preparation steps will be provided based on the type of pest being treated.
A typical pest control treatment can take anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours, depending on the size of the property and the severity of the infestation.
Pests can return because pressure changes with weather, moisture and entry conditions. Every service. Guaranteed for 30 days. The guarantee applies to the service provided, while regular maintenance and preventive measures reduce the likelihood of re-infestation.
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