Buckeye is one of the fastest-growing cities in the entire United States, with new subdivisions pushing deeper into the Sonoran Desert every year. This rapid expansion into undisturbed desert terrain puts Buckeye homeowners on the front lines of scorpion and pest activity. New construction consistently disturbs scorpion breeding areas and pack rat dens, driving them directly into new homes. The open desert and river basins surrounding Buckeye creates ongoing pest pressure that doesn't let up — scorpions, pack rats, and black widows are regular visitors in many Buckeye neighborhoods.