Don’t Be Fooled
Winter rains and snows have transformed the desert. The rugged and rocky escarpments of the Black Mountains that loom about Bullhead City, Arizona and the Colorado River Valley are tinged green. Valleys and hillsides are awash with colorful displays of wildflowers....
The Crystal Ball
A recent story published in Forbes detailed recent trends in burglary. Even though the story included assuring tidbits, overall it was a bit unnerving. "On average, over one million home burglaries happen annually in the U.S." "A home burglary happens every 25.7...
Fit For A King
For the emigrant from the north country the recent winter storm that brought a chill to the Colorado River Valley may have been reminiscent of late spring in Minnesota or Montana. But have no worries, here in nortwestern Arizona this few days of cold weather is what...
They Come In All Sizes
There are more than 43,000 known spider species. They are all arachnids. But not all arachnids are spiders. Mites, ticks, scorpions and similar creatures are also classed as arachnids. Encountering any arachnids in the closet, the corner, on the counter, in the...
A Timeless Struggle
It is a battle than transcends culture and geography. It even transcends time. The Egyptians fought it. So did the Romans, the Mali, the Incas, the Olmecs, Mayans and Scythians. For at least several million years all manner of insects have pestered people and animals....
Welcome Home
There are some adjustments and life style changes to be made if you have relocated to Bullhead City, Arizona or the Colorado Rivery Valley from a place where the landscape consists of corn fields and grassy lawns. One of these is adapting to sixty degree days, in...
A Tale of Extreme Security
Daily our anxiety levels are fueled by headlines that spotlight rising crime rates. And then our frustration levels are given a boost when we navigate a labyrinth of confusing and conflicting information about security systems. But chances are that our frustration and...
Home Security With A Bang
Cave dwellers most likely used dogs as a front line defense for "home" secruity. But it is possible that other animals were domesticat4ed for this pupose. In ancient Greece geese were raised and trained to sound the alarm at the approach of an intruder. In southeast...
Have No Fear
Arachnophobia, an intense fear of spiders. Entomophobia is the term for people that have a fear of insects. If you have a fear of the cockroach, you suffer from katsaridaphobia. In general there is an almost universal disgust or fear of spiders and creepy crawly...
The Ultimate Christmas Gift
As Christmas draws near, do you feel the tension build? Do you stress over gettinig a perfect gift for friends or family? Is your idea of a perfect gift one that can be enjoyed for years? Well, Baron Services in Bullhead City has a suggestion. We are the largest, and...