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Reliable Pest Control Services in the 85730 Zip Code
Rigo Pest Prevention provides pest control for homes and businesses across the entire 85730 zip code, covering the neighborhoods of Groves Lincoln Park, South Harrison, Reddington Hills, Saguaro Canyon, and Carson Corner.
We treat termites, all rodents, ants, scorpions, bees and wasps, mosquitoes, and other pests common to southeast Tucson.
Our team uses safe and eco-friendly targeted treatments based on the pest infestation in your property. We apply proven methods to ensure long-term protection.
Your peace of mind is important: we offer generous service guarantees. Check the details below to see how we follow through. People like our service very much and have given us high ratings.
We would be honored to serve your home or your commercial property.
To schedule a pest control service immediately and prevent future pest infestations, call (520) 264-5745 or fill out the form to request your free inspection.
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Thank You Tucson for Voting for Rigo Pest 6 Years in a Row!
PEST CONTROL SPECIALIST IN SOUTHEAST TUCSON
Pest control issues vary from house to house, building to building, backyard to backyard. Each client is unique and each situation requires a customized approach.
Since 2008, Rigo Pest Prevention has been honing the skills of a team of pest exterminators in the following pest control specialties:
- Termite control services
- Home pest control service
- Rodent control service
- Mosquito control service
- Commercial pest control service
- Flying insect control
Our team undergoes rigorous training and continuously updates their skills to ensure they are equipped with the latest tools and techniques to provide superlative pest control services.
Rigo Pest Prevention has an impeccable reputation in Tucson. People know we are totally committed to our customers’ complete satisfaction with industry-leading warranties and affordable rates.
Arizona bark scorpion trapped into a bait box.
Do you live in Southeast Tucson?
Schedule your free inspection today:
Do you live in Southeast Tucson?
Schedule your free inspection today:
WHAT TUCSONANS JUST LIKE YOU
HAVE WRITTEN ABOUT US
We have a 4.9 star-rating in Google, an A+ rating at the Better Business Bureau,
a 4.6 rating in Yelp, 4.8 stars with Angi, and 4.7 stars with HomeAdvisor.
a 4.6 rating in Yelp, 4.8 stars with Angi, and 4.7 stars with HomeAdvisor.
INDUSTRY-LEADING WARRANTIES
There are many reasons why Rigo Pest Prevention has been voted Tucson’s Favorite 6 years in a row in the Arizona Daily Star contest. One of them is that Rigo stands personally behind the guarantees we offer to Tucsonans living in Southeast Tucson: your 100% satisfaction. No if, no but.
Initial Service
We guarantee to eliminate any pest infestation within the first 30 days of service. We will not charge you another penny until the initial infestation is removed.
Maintenance Service
If you are dissatisfied with your regularly scheduled service program, just let us know. We will continue to provide service to your home or facility at no additional charge until you are satisfied. Then we will resume the normal frequency of service.
Termite Control Guarantees
In addition, we offer warranties for all our termite control services to ensure your peace of mind. When you get a partial treatment for termites, we offer a 1-year warranty. If you get a full treatment, we offer a 2 or 3 year warranty.
Do you live in Southeast Tucson?
Schedule your free inspection today:
INDUSTRY-LEADING WARRANTIES
There are many reasons why Rigo Pest Prevention has been voted Tucson’s Favorite 6 years in a row in the Arizona Daily Star contest. One of them is that Rigo stands personally behind the guarantees we offer to Tucsonans living in the Southeast Tucson: your 100% satisfaction. No if, no but.
Initial Service
We guarantee to eliminate any pest infestation within the first 30 days of service. We will not charge you another penny until the initial infestation is removed.
Maintenance Service
If you are dissatisfied with your regularly scheduled service program, just let us know. We will continue to provide service to your home or facility at no additional charge until you are satisfied. Then we will resume the normal frequency of service.
Termite Control Guarantees
In addition, we offer warranties for all our termite control services to ensure your peace of mind. When you get a partial treatment for termites, we offer a 1-year warranty. If you get a full treatment, we offer a 2 or 3 year warranty.
SERVICES OFFERED IN SOUTHEAST TUCSON
Termite Control
Homes in Southeast Tucson often show signs of termite activity due to moisture-retaining soil and slab-on-grade construction. We treat active infestations and help prevent structural damage.
Watch for these signs:
- Mud tubes along walls or foundation edges
- Piles of wings near windows and door frames
- Wood that sounds hollow when tapped
- Fine sawdust-like droppings (frass)
- Warped or bubbling drywall
Subterranean termites stay active year-round in southeast Tucson. Call us to inspect and treat before they spread further.
Home Pest Control
From South Harrison to Reddington Hills, we see common pest activity in homes with dense vegetation or older construction. Our team uses IPM methods to treat current issues and block future ones.
Signs like droppings near appliances, gnawed paper insulation, or greasy wall marks often mean rodents or insects are already inside. Roof rats and pack rats are especially active in this part of Tucson.
We’ve been helping households in southeast Tucson since 2008. Let us secure your home before pests make themselves comfortable.
Rodent Control
Rodent issues are frequent in Groves Lincoln Park and nearby neighborhoods with citrus trees or backyard sheds. We start with a full property check—inside and out.
We often find pack rats nesting under hoods, in grills, or behind sheds. Gnawed wires, especially in vehicles, are a common sign. We trap, seal, and clear harborage areas as part of a full removal plan.
Call us for a complete treatment and ask about our service guarantees.
Commercial Pest Services
If you manage offices, clinics, or a storefront along Golf Links or Houghton, you know pests are a liability. We tailor each commercial treatment to the type of business and floor layout.
Our certified techs handle retail, food service, and warehouse accounts across Southeast Tucson. We work quietly, cleanly, and back every visit with solid guarantees.
Avoid complaints and closures. Let us keep your space clean and stay compliant.
Bees, Wasps, Mosquitoes
Flying insects are common in neighborhoods near washes, especially after a monsoon. If you live in the 85730 zip code, we remove bees, wasps, hornets, and reduce mosquito populations in homes across your area.
We inspect for nests, treat with targeted solutions, and prevent rebuilding. For mosquitoes, we locate breeding sites and apply larvicide where needed.
From backyard patios to HOA parks, we make outdoor areas safer and more comfortable.
Weed Control
Even xeriscaped yards in Saguaro Canyon or Lakeside Park can get overrun with spring weeds. We apply pre- and post-emergent herbicides to control species like London Rocket and Russian Thistle.
Our licensed technicians work cleanly and safely around kids, pets, and gardens. Weed control plans are custom-built to fit your property layout and soil conditions.
Check out our strong service guarantees and reviews from homeowners who rely on us season after season.
Pest Control in
Southeast Tucson
& Pest Control FAQ
COMMON PEST INFESTATIONS IN SOUTHEAST TUCSON
What Pests Do We Deal With In Southeast Tucson?
Southeast Tucson definitely has its share of pest problems, especially during the monsoons and the warm months. The combination of block-wall construction, makeshift irrigation systems, maturing landscaping, and proximity to washes like Pantano and Atterbury make this area a favorable environment for certain pests.
The three most common pest our team at Rigo Pest deals with are scorpions, termites and roof rats.
Scorpions
We get consistent scorpion calls in the neighborhoods east of Kolb and east of Golf Links, especially in older masonry homes. The Arizona Bark Scorpion loves hiding under rocks, wall voids, and foundation gaps. It becomes more active from late April through September and tends to surface more often after a heavy rain. We use UV light inspections, perimeter dusting, and exclusion sealing to shut down access. We recommend people to avoid leaving their doors and windows open. Some of us like a natural airflow better than the AC, but leaving a door open is a surefire recipe to wind up with scorpions in our home.
Subterranean Termites
We see a high termite activity in Southeast Tucson due to the age of many of the homes and the clay-heavy soil that retains moisture near foundations. We frequently find mud tubes in garages alongside the baseboards, and under patio slabs and stucco stem walls. Termite infestations tend not to be noticeable until the homeowners see a spot where their paint has bubbled or when they tap onto a stud and hear a hollow sound. We treat termite problems by trenching and applying a long-acting termiticide to the soil barrier. Swarm season here in Tucson usually starts in late February and peaks by April.
Roof Rats
Roof rats thrive along the back fence lines and in lots with citrus trees. Typically, you will hear them before you see them: scratch sounds near soffits and attic vents. The main issue with these pests is that they chew through roof sheathing, electrical wires, and plastic irrigation lines. To remove them, we install bait boxes, we trap high-activity zones, and we advise clients to trim their palm and citrus trees to create some clearance between foliage and the roofline. Roof rats activity increases in cooler months, from December through February, when they seek refuge indoors.
FAQ
Why is Southeast Tucson prone to pest problems? ▼
Southeast Tucson has conditions that attract pests, including block-wall construction, maturing landscaping, DIY irrigation, and proximity to washes like Pantano and Atterbury.
What are the most common pests in this part of Tucson? ▼
The three most frequent pest problems reported to Rigo Pest Prevention in Southeast Tucson are scorpions, subterranean termites, and roof rats.
Where are scorpions most often found in Southeast Tucson?▼
Scorpions are commonly found east of Kolb and Golf Links, especially in older masonry homes.
When are scorpions most active?▼
Arizona Bark Scorpions are most active from late April through September and become more visible after heavy rain.
How does Rigo Pest Prevention treat scorpions? ▼
We use UV light inspections, perimeter dusting, and seal entry points around foundations and walls to stop scorpion access.
What causes termite activity in Southeast Tucson homes? ▼
Older construction and clay-heavy soil that holds moisture near the foundation contribute to persistent termite presence.
What are early signs of termite infestation?▼
Homeowners often notice bubbling paint, hollow-sounding wood, or mud tubes near garage baseboards and patio slabs.
When is termite swarm season in Tucson? ▼
Termite swarm season starts in late February and usually peaks by April.
How does Rigo Pest Prevention treat termites?▼
We trench around the foundation and apply long-lasting termiticide to the soil barrier for durable protection.
What makes roof rats a problem in Southeast Tucson? ▼
Roof rats chew through wiring, roof sheathing, and irrigation lines, especially in citrus-heavy yards. Their activity increases in cooler months when they move indoors.
WHAT DOES THE SOUTHEAST TUCSON AREA LOOK LIKE?
The Southeast side of Tucson stretches east from Wilmot Road to the base of the Rincon Mountains, with Escalante and Irvington as its northern and southern boundaries. The area includes a range of neighborhoods—Groves Lincoln Park, South Harrison, Reddington Hills, Saguaro Canyon, and others. Southeast Tucson was built late in the history of the city: it started as a postwar expansion project in the 60s and continued through the 70s to house the families of the Davis Monthan Air Force base. Then, as the area developed its own life with strip malls, anchor stores, schools, and police stations, more and more neighborhoods popped up, expanding across Houghton towards the Rincons.
As a local pest control company we pay attention to the make-up of the area. Our clients’ homes sit on modest, well-kept lots, with backyards opening up to washes and mountain views. The mix of density and openness varies block by block, but when we do a pest inspection, we don’t deal with large expanses of undeveloped land. Snakes are much rarer here than in Vail or (on the other side) in the Dove Mountain area. We deal more often with scorpions, ants, and flying insects of all sorts…
We asked several of our clients in the 85730 zip code what stands out about their neighborhoods. Their answers offer a local lens into what makes this area distinct.
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