Does Winter Weather Lower the Risk of a Pest Infestation

Winter pest control is just as important as summer pest control. In fact, because the cold weather drives pests, creatures and nuisance-makers to seek warm shelter, they often take up residence in your home during these months. The best way to prevent bringing in unwanted house guests during this holiday season is to prepare your … Continue reading Does Winter Weather Lower the Risk of a Pest Infestation

Guelph Pest Control: Will Less Travel Mean Less Bed Bugs

Encountering bed bugs while traveling can be a truly unpleasant experience. Facing a bed bug infestation is on par with being robbed or coming down with a tropical illness as one of the things we never want to have happen to us while on the road. However, because of the current public health pandemic, people … Continue reading Guelph Pest Control: Will Less Travel Mean Less Bed Bugs

Carpenter Ants or Termites: Which Pest Causes more Damage?

You may think that carpenter ants do not cause as much struggle damage as termites. You may have even heard that termite infestations cause billions of dollars to U.S. homes each year. While this is true, carpenter ants cause millions of dollars of damage each year and are becoming increasingly common in homes across the … Continue reading Carpenter Ants or Termites: Which Pest Causes more Damage?

6 Tips to Keep Rodents Out During the Cold Weather

Many rodents such as mice, rats, and squirrels that are happy to remain outside during the summer seek refuge from the cold during the winter months. In fact, approximately 24% of homeowners report experiencing rodent activity in the winter. Rodents can spread diseases like Salmonella and Hantavirus, contaminate food and bring fleas and ticks inside. … Continue reading 6 Tips to Keep Rodents Out During the Cold Weather

Bed Bugs and Pets: Signs, Symptoms and Removal Tips

While most insects you encounter in Ontario are harmless and usually do not interact with people, others depend on blood meals to survive. You may think of mosquitoes or fleas as examples, but bed bugs, which are widespread throughout North America, are becoming problematic for many people and their pets as well. These insects feed … Continue reading Bed Bugs and Pets: Signs, Symptoms and Removal Tips