Gratitude and Pest-Free Living in the Valley of the Sun, Phoenix AZ

Howdy, partners! 🍁

Thanksgiving’s rollin’ around again, and here at Train Station Pest Elimination, we’re feelin’ mighty thankful for the trust and support you’ve shown our small, veteran-owned business. As we gather with loved ones, we reckon it’s also a fine time to reflect on how folks in Arizona celebrated this season back in the early 1900s. 

Did y’all know that Thanksgiving in territorial Arizona was quite the affair? Back then, Phoenix was just a small desert town, but folks knew how to mark the season with gratitude and community spirit. Churches and civic groups would host dinners for the less fortunate, while ranchers and townsfolk gathered for feasts with all the fixin’s — think roasted turkey, biscuits fresh from a wood-burning stove, and maybe even some prickly pear jelly for a local twist. 

The cooler November weather brought folks together, and it wasn’t uncommon to hear tales of homesteaders swapping stories about surviving the year’s challenges, whether it was a tough monsoon season or pesky critters trying to sneak into their food stores. Sound familiar? Even a hundred years later, we’re still battlin’ desert pests like roof rats and scorpions, but thankfully, we’ve got better solutions now! 

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Speaking of solutions, we know this is a busy time of year with family, friends, and travel plans. The last thing y’all need is uninvited guests like ants or mice crashing your holiday festivities. That’s where we come in — keeping your home and pantry safe from desert critters so you can focus on what really matters: good food, good company, and good times. 

From all of us here at TRAIN STATION PEST ELIMINATION, we wish you a Thanksgiving filled with joy, laughter, and a heapin’ helping of gratitude. If you need us, we’re just a holler away, ready to “Take ‘em to the Train Station” and keep your holidays pest-free. 🦃🍂 

Fun Fact About Phoenix in November

Ever wonder why the desert smells so fresh after a November rain? It’s thanks to creosote bushes releasing their natural oils into the air, creating that iconic earthy fragrance. Folks back in the day thought it was a sign of good fortune — and we’d have to agree! 

Discover more about "A Desert Shrub That Smells Like Rain?" from Noelle Johnson, aka, 'AZ Plant Lady' -- author, horticulturist, and landscape consultant who helps people learn how to create, grow, and maintain beautiful desert gardens that thrive in a hot, dry climate.

Learn more about the creosote bush and its 11,700 year history at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Creosote Bush.