Every Pest Treatment Albuquerque Needs
From scorpions to termites to bed bugs — Desert Shield offers the full range of residential and commercial pest control services for New Mexico homes and businesses. Every treatment is backed by our re-service guarantee.
General Pest Control
Comprehensive protection against the pests you see — and the ones you don't.
Our General Pest Control program is the foundation of a pest-free home. We treat the interior and exterior of your property using residual products that continue working long after we leave. Baseboards, entry points, plumbing penetrations, and exterior perimeter zones are all addressed in a single visit.
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Full interior inspection and targeted treatment of all activity zones
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Exterior perimeter spray along the foundation, eaves, and window frames
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Crack-and-crevice treatment at entry points and plumbing penetrations
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Follow-up visit included if pests return within 30 days
Best for homeowners who want proactive protection, not just reactive treatments.
Scorpion Control
New Mexico's most feared pest deserves a specialist.
Bark scorpions are the most venomous scorpion in North America — and they're common throughout Albuquerque and the surrounding area. Our scorpion program uses UV inspection lights, targeted chemical barriers, exclusion sealing, and ongoing monitoring to make your home hostile to these dangerous arachnids.
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UV light inspection to locate all active hiding and entry zones
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Targeted residual application along foundation, block walls, and landscaping
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Caulk and seal all gaps, cracks, and utility penetrations
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Monthly maintenance program available for high-risk properties
Most requested service in the Albuquerque metro. Same-day response available.
Termite Treatment
Termites destroy homes from the inside out. Stop them before they cost you thousands.
Subterranean termites are responsible for more structural damage in the U.S. than floods and fire combined. By the time you spot them, they've often been feeding for months. Our termite treatment uses both liquid barrier applications and Sentricon bait stations to eliminate active colonies and create a lasting protective zone around your home.
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Full structural inspection — inside, outside, attic, and crawl space
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Liquid termiticide applied to all soil contact points around the foundation
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Bait stations installed at strategic intervals along the perimeter
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Annual inspection to verify the colony has been eliminated and monitor for new activity
Transferable termite warranties available — a smart investment when selling your home.
Rodent Control
Mice and rats don't just damage property — they put your family's health at risk.
Mice can squeeze through a gap the size of a dime, and rats chew through wiring, insulation, and even plastic pipes. Beyond the damage, they carry hantavirus, salmonella, and dozens of other pathogens. Our rodent control program finds every entry point, eliminates the current population, and seals your home so they can't return.
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Thorough inspection to identify entry points, nesting areas, and travel paths
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Strategic trap placement in attic, crawl space, garage, and exterior
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Exclusion — sealing holes with hardware cloth, steel wool, and foam
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Removal of trapped rodents and sanitation recommendations
We fix the root cause. Our exclusion work means rodents can't get back in.
Bed Bug Treatment
Bed bugs are expert hiders. You need expert eliminators.
Bed bugs hide in mattress seams, box springs, headboards, electrical outlets, and even picture frames. DIY treatments push them deeper into walls and furniture without solving the infestation. Our protocol combines thorough inspection, chemical treatment, and follow-up confirmation visits to verify complete elimination.
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Detailed inspection of all sleeping areas, furniture, and adjacent rooms
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Residual and contact chemical application to all harborage areas
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Mattress and box spring encasements recommended
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Follow-up inspection at 14 days to confirm treatment success
Don't try to live with bed bugs. One treatment session handles most infestations.
Roach Elimination
Roaches spread disease and multiply fast. Let's end the cycle.
German cockroaches can produce 300+ offspring in a single year. Once established in a kitchen or bathroom, they're nearly impossible to eliminate without professional-grade products. We use gel baits, residual sprays, and growth regulators to stop reproduction and eliminate every life stage — eggs included.
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Inspection to identify species and locate all harboring areas
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Gel bait applied inside cabinet hinges, under appliances, and in voids
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Residual insecticide applied to perimeter zones and entry points
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Insect growth regulator (IGR) to prevent juvenile roaches from reproducing
Species-specific treatment means faster results and longer-lasting control.
Ant Control
Different ants require completely different treatment strategies.
Spraying the ants you can see does nothing to kill the colony — and can actually make things worse by causing queens to split and form new colonies. We identify the species first, then apply the right bait or treatment that workers carry back to eliminate the entire nest.
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Species identification — critical to choosing the right treatment
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Targeted bait placement along foraging trails and near nest sites
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Exterior perimeter treatment to stop new colonies from entering
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Carpenter ant wall void treatment if structural nesting is suspected
We treat the colony, not just the workers you see marching across your counter.
Spider Control
Most spiders are harmless. The ones in New Mexico aren't always.
Black widows and brown recluse spiders are both found throughout New Mexico — and both deliver bites that can cause serious medical complications. Our spider control program removes existing webs and egg sacs, applies residual treatments to harborage areas, and reduces the insect populations spiders feed on.
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Physical removal of all webs, egg sacs, and visible spiders
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Residual treatment of eaves, corners, garages, and storage areas
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Interior treatment of basement, closets, and attic spaces
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General pest reduction to eliminate the food source drawing spiders in
Spider populations drop dramatically when their food supply is cut off. We do both.
Wasp & Bee Removal
Nests in the wrong place become a serious safety hazard. We handle them safely.
Paper wasps, yellow jackets, and mud daubers frequently build nests under eaves, in attic spaces, and inside wall voids. Honey bees are a protected species where possible — we offer live relocation through our licensed beekeeper partners. All work is done in full protective equipment so you stay safely inside.
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Inspection to locate the nest and assess colony size and species
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Treatment or removal — chemical for wasps and hornets, physical relocation for honey bees when possible
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Nest removal once the colony is eliminated or relocated
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Entry point sealing to prevent new colonies from building in the same location
We never just treat and leave. Nest removal is included in every job.
Not Sure Which Treatment You Need?
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