Pest Advice Blog

You never notice ants during the winter, do you? You wouldn’t – they would be covered under thick snow and frozen in ice. Ants, like many other animals, hibernate during the brutal winter months to avoid the cold. They’re usually buried deep under …

Carpenter ants are a large ant species that can be black, red, yellow or brown in colour and can typically be found making their homes in trees, wood and underground. They are expert colonizers and many colonies can house tens of thousands of worker …

Even though they might disrupt and frustrate precious ecosystems and homeowners, ants are a remarkable insect. They’re one of the most populated animals on the planet, and despite their slight stature, when they work together they can be one of the …

Ants are unsightly insects. They live in huge colonies and are one of the most populated insects in the world with hundreds of different species found worldwide. Recently the ant has become better recognized as a pest we need to carefully control. …

Many insects are very small to the human eye and can be easily mistaken for other pests if you don’t know what to look for. It is important to know what your dealing with if you have a pest problem so that the right pest control plan can be …

Ants are so small that half the time we don’t even notice them, and when we do it’s usually because they’re snaking their way across the kitchen counter carrying crumbs to their nest. But they are in fact the most abundant insect on earth and their …

With winter fast approaching and the temperature dropping below freezing, the time to move your activities indoors has never been more inviting. Unfortunately, the same can be said for a few familiar and unwelcome pests. Ants, spiders, rodents, and …

Under the guise of being just a regular ant, the Carpenter ant will stealthily invade your home without you being any the wiser. These wood munching machines are slightly larger in their appearance, and are a high priority for pest control in …

If you’re an ant, then a mild winter means that you can get a head start in the spring. The lack of freezing cold temperatures allows the ant to become more active sooner in the year, meaning more unwanted ant activity for your home and/or business …

Are you enjoying your modern home rich in wooden structures? Though complementing to the aesthetic features of your home, those same features, under the right conditions, can attract carpenter ants. Carpenter ants have been known to cause …

Our homes are notoriously inhabited by two types of ants: the pavement ant and the carpenter ant. In order to deal with them, it’s important to differentiate between them and learn their habits. In order to combat an ant infestation, the first step …

Carpenter ants are among the most troublesome pests for Canadian homeowners. Dealing with them professionally is the absolute best choice by far. Wooden siding, decking, and porches are some of the most common ways through which Canadian homes …