Pests are recession-proof.

They can show up anytime and anywhere. That’s where Cummings Termite and Pest Control steps in.

Owner Nathan Watters said his business in maintaining and even growing.

“We have adopted the philosophy that we are going to grow in Fountain Hills,” Watters said. “I believe we can do that even in the economic downturn.”

Watters moved his company to Fountain Hills last fall, after completing a building to house the 36-year-old business he purchased in 2005.

“We have been doing well since moving in to the new facility,” he said. “Our number one objective is to grow in Fountain Hills. Controlling costs, watching how we do business every day will help us through these tough times.”

Watters said customers are opting to tailor their pest control services to accommodate their immediate needs and to save money.

“Some people have gone to bi-monthly pest control treatments,” he said. “Others are opting to use our termite warranty. These are simply cost saving ways to continue using the services.”

Watters said he expects this summer to be “a heavy pest pressure season.” Wet weather and subsequent heat result in heavy pest infestation.

He said he already has seen scorpions, ants and bees.

“This is just the beginning,” he said. “I imagine we’ll be busy.”

Cummings provides a number of services. Watters said his company has been busy with home sealing and termite work in addition to the pest control.

Home sealing creates a physical barrier to prevent critters from coming in to the home.

“We have seen a pretty big increase of roof rats this spring,” Watters said. “We want to get those cracks and spaces sealed before the rats, birds or other critters get inside.”

The termite warranty Cummings offers includes annual inspection and treatment. Customers can obtain termite warranties by having a full treatment or through a warranty assumption.

Watters said he is working on additional services to implement and will announce those in a few weeks. He also is releasing a new Web site in May. The address is www.cummingspestcontrol.com.

“We are excited to be in our new facility,” Watters said. “It has really been great for our employees and for keeping the focus on the business. This is truly a fantastic place to grow this company.”

Cummings Termite and Pest control is located at 16918 E. Colony Drive. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (480) 994-9599.