Bug & Weed Mart, a family-owned and operated do-it-yourself pest and weed control retailer, is marking its 40th anniversary with another milestone, opening its sixth location. The new store, located at 2235 S. Power Road in east Mesa, will serve customers in the north and east Mesa area searching for effective and affordable pest control solutions.
To celebrate both the anniversary and the store opening, Bug & Weed Mart will host a grand opening event benefiting the Two Pups Wellness Fund on Saturday,
Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the new east Mesa store. Bug & Weed Mart will donate $1 from every sales transaction at all Valley locations during the week of Sept. 9 through 14. The Saturday event at the east Mesa store will include a pet adoption with Maricopa Animal Care and Control, a gift for families that adopt, and special promotions and refreshments for all who visit that day.
“In 1979, we opened our first store and have since opened four others,” says Jim LaBrie, the owner of Bug & Weed Mart, which he runs with his son Joe and daughter Cara. “The East Valley has grown so much these last 40 years that, finally, we can say we are a short drive from virtually all East Valley customers needing pest and weed control products, and advice.”
Bug & Weed Mart offers professional products and equipment for getting rid of the pests and weeds so common in Phoenix homes and yards. The stores’ certified pest control applicators teach customers how to eliminate an assortment of desert pests, including scorpions, mosquitoes, ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, crickets and many more.
“Customer education and support are the foundation of Bug & Weed Mart’s operation,” explains Joe LaBrie, operations director for Bug & Weed Mart. “My father started his career as an English teacher, and educating our customers is a critical component of what we provide. Our goal is to give Valley residents affordable solutions to safely and effectively protect themselves, as well as their beloved children and pets.”
In some cases, pests can pose a serious health risk to pets, who are unable to protect themselves. Bug & Weed Mart chose to team with Two Pups Wellness Fund because it’s a local organization that provides support for animals in need of medical care.
In addition to the new east Mesa store, Bug & Weed Mart has stores located in Scottsdale, Tempe, Gilbert, Central Phoenix and another Mesa location. For more information about Bug & Weed Mart’s products and services, and details on the upcoming celebration, visit bugandweedmart.com, or @bugandweedmart on Facebook.