As the winter approaches, most insect populations dwindle. You will tend not to notice them as much and may think that you can hold off on pest control until the spring. However, some insects, including ants, can still be a problem in cold weather. In some ways, the issue can be even worse due to … Continue reading Can Ants Still Be a Problem in Cold Weather?
When the holidays roll around, you often willingly open your home to guests and visitors. Your family may come over for a party and your friends may stop by to spread some holiday cheer. However, there may be some uninvited guests lurking around as well, waiting for the perfect moment to move on in, so … Continue reading Don’t Let Pests Bug You This Holiday Season
You already know birds fly south for the winter, but what you may not know is only some of them do. There are a handful of birds that actually enjoy Canadian winters and stick it out regardless of how cold it gets. Unfortunately, that also means there is the possibility of special visitors in your … Continue reading Niagara Pest Removal: 5 Birds That Stick Around in Winter
If there is anything favourable to be said about Canadian winters, it’s that a good, hard freeze kills off destructive insects — or does it? If you have been putting off treatment for carpenter ants in your home, thinking you only need to wait for winter, you should think again. Cold weather is not enough … Continue reading Is It Possible to Have a Carpenter Ant Infestation in Winter?
A common misconception about pests, such as rodents, is that the spring or fall is the only time that there is a threat to your home. On the contrary, many species are a threat to your residence year-round. It is accurate to observe a change in behaviour from season to season, but that change does not … Continue reading Understanding The Need for Year-Round Pest Control
Most Ontario insects are harmless to humans and live out their life cycles quietly, away from people. Others are more invasive, and when their diet mainly consists of blood, they can become a significant problem for you and your family. One such insect is the bed bug, and our team for bed bug control in … Continue reading Kitchener Pest Control: Interesting Facts About Bed Bugs
As winter approaches Ontario, the local insect population prepares for the cold weather by either hibernating or leaving summer nests to live out the remainder of their life cycle. You might notice that wasps are especially active in the fall as the last of the warm weather holds out, but what happens when winter arrives? How … Continue reading Where Do Wasps Go During Winter?
Winter is a slow time for many wild critters and pests. From bees to deer, many potential property invaders take the colder months off to recoup as their food sources replenish. However, not all pests indulge in winter vacations. For instance, take the relentless bed bug. While these parasitic insects may peak during the fall, … Continue reading Cambridge Pest Control: What Are Bed Bugs Doing in Winter?
Spiders seem to have webs everywhere during the summer months, taking over the patio and gardens. Walking face-first into a spider web probably ranks low on your list of memorable summer activities. However, once the lower temperatures begin, will you still see as many or will the population decrease? Do the spiders die when winter … Continue reading What Happens to Spiders When the Cold Weather Comes?
Cold weather during winter brings about behavioural changes in a number of species. Many birds migrate south, while mammals and reptiles tend to hibernate. Human beings put on warm protective clothing when venturing outside and spend as much time possible indoors where it is warm. Mice do not hibernate or migrate, but they do seek … Continue reading How do Mice Survive the Colder Months?