There are believed to be more than 100,000 different species of wasp. The most commons ones you’ll come across in the Ontario area are yellow jackets and hornets. Whatever the breed or their distinguishing habits, many of them will travel in swarms. This can be a big problem and in this post, we’ll explore whether … Continue reading Are Swarms of Wasps Dangerous?
Unfortunately, at some point, every one of us is likely to come across bed bugs. Not necessarily in our home, either. You could find them in a friend’s home or a hotel you’re staying in. Bed bug numbers around the world are growing, and it’s thought that the world is suffering from something of a … Continue reading What Happens if You Ignore the Signs of Bed Bugs?
Across the country, there are growing numbers of rats in Canadian homes. More and more people are suffering from the scavenging pests and unfortunately, many victims aren’t sure how to deal with the problem. Instead of seeking rat control from the experts, they can be too embarrassed to admit that rats are in their home. … Continue reading Are You Having a Problem with Rats in Your Home? You’re Not Alone
Most of us know our fair share about ants. We can identify a couple of species, and we certainly know which ones have painful bites. We know that they live in colonies and that they are capable of transferring crumbs of food several times their own body weight. Most of us even recognize when there’s … Continue reading Truly Nolen Pest Control: When Do Ants Sleep?
At times it can seem like no matter what you do, pests find a way into your home. There are so many different types of pests and each one of them needs to be treated differently. With that in mind, the majority of them do have some things in common. No matter the types of … Continue reading Niagara Pest Control: How to Pest Proof Your Home
During spring, all of us spend more time outdoors. We chase the sunshine, ready the barbeques and start to work on the yard. We do almost exactly the opposite come fall. As the temperatures drop and tree leaves change colour, we prepare to spend more time indoors avoiding the elements. Unfortunately, an awful lot of … Continue reading Common Pests to be on the Lookout for this Fall
After discovering a cockroach inside of your home, your first emotion is likely to be disgust. They’re not exactly pests you look forward to finding inside your home, and the stigma surrounding them is enough to make anyone feel uneasy. Many people think that cockroaches are as disgusting as it gets. But you may also … Continue reading How Did Those Cockroaches Get Inside Your Home?
Spring is a time of excitement. We anxiously wait for the sunshine and watch our gardens and plants begin to flourish. Animals appear after long months of hibernation and you begin to set up your outdoor areas, determined to spend time outside. Contrarily, fall is a time where we look to pack our things away … Continue reading Fall Pest Control Maintenance Advice
Everybody knows that carpenter ants are bad news. You don’t have to be a pest control expert to know that they can cause considerable damage to your home. They chew through wood and do so at an incredible rate. You do, however, need to be able to identify them properly. They’re very easily confused with … Continue reading How to Tell the Difference Between Termite and Carpenter Ant Damage
There are an awful lot of things you can do around the house on your own. Some things simply don’t require professional help. Changing a lightbulb, a furniture project and even painting can be done by those with the attitude and ability to do so. DIY residential pest control, on the other hand, never ends … Continue reading Know the Risks of DIY Residential Pest Control