Cockroaches and bedbugs are some of the insects with the worst reputation. Often associated with poor hygiene and lower income houses, bed bugs get a bad rep, as do those unfortunate people who end up sharing their homes with them. The Attack of the Bed Bug Throughout Canada and particularly in the Ontario region where … Continue reading Ending the Bed Bug Stigma
While pests can cause discomfort and disease in the home, they can also trigger various disruptions within commercial buildings and workplaces. The kinds of pests and problems they cause vary from building to building so any reliable pest control system must be tailored to the specific facility and its activities. According to experts at Truly … Continue reading Where do Pests Hide in Commercial Properties?
Although summer will soon turn into Fall, the prevalence of insects and other pests will still take a few months to ease off. The warm weather provides an ideal environment for many pests to breed and thrive, giving pest control professionals in Niagara Ontario more than enough to keep them busy. Of all the bugs … Continue reading Top 3 Most Common Niagara Pests: How to Avoid Them
While Ontario has enjoyed a hot, dry summer this year, as the rain begins to fall again, the likelihood of pest infestations increases. Last year, it was a very different story and preventive pest control services were rushed off their feet as high rainfall saw increasing numbers of ants and other creepy crawlies seeking shelter … Continue reading How Rain Plays a Role in Pest Infestations
Few of us really want to share our homes with insects or other pests but many of us feel it’s simply part of life. Many Canadians battle with infestations of unwelcome pests, ranging from flies and wasps to ants and cockroaches. The best way to avoid these uninvited tenants is to employ a company that … Continue reading Common Residential Insect Pests – Part 2
While we sometimes tend to paint all pests with the same brush, it’s important to remember that there are lots of beneficial bugs out there. When you’re swatting at flies and scratching at mosquito bites, it can be difficult to remember that some bugs are our friends – especially those that feed on flies and … Continue reading Pests 101: Wasps and Bees Benefit to the Environment
Although we tend to imagine spiders as big, hairy demons that are intent on harming humans, this is far from the reality. These eight-legged creatures range in size, colour and habitat as much as any other species. While some are web-builders, others hunt for their prey; some species build webs high up in the canopy … Continue reading Basement Spider Webs Driving You Crazy? Go for Indoor Spider Control
Many people suffer from arachnophobia, which is a paralyzing fear of spiders. Even those of us who experience panic attacks and anxiety at the mere thought of a spider are prone to fear, but should we really cower in the corner when a black widow spider is present? Who is the Black Widow? Despite their … Continue reading A Deeper Look into the Black Widow Spider
A comfortable and productive working environment is vital for everyone, regardless of the type of business they are involved in. When that environment becomes a hotspot for bugs, productivity is bound to slump, not to mention the negative impression it gives to visitors and clients. Commercial pest control in Niagara focusses on some of the … Continue reading Battle of Bugs: Common Niagara Office Pests
Living in a place that is completely free of any pests is a common desire among both tenants and homeowners. On the everyday side of things, there are a number of tricky pests typically found in Canadian homes, many of which can be particularly difficult to deal with. It is always best to go with … Continue reading Common Residential Insect Pests – Part 1