Pest Advice Blog

Ants are always going to kitchen. I rarely see them anywhere else. They get in my food. They’re all over the floor. Just everywhere. Ants love kitchens. It’s like ant heaven. Ants have a sweet tooth. Well not really, but they’re mainly attracted to …

Ants look like ants. It’s hard to process that there’s many different species. They all seem to do and look the same. However, some can be destructive to your home. So, it’s beneficial to know different types of ants.   Carpenter ant appearance. …

It may be obvious to contact pest control as early as possible. But, to some this isn’t always the case. They go through all the do-it-yourself steps before realizing they should’ve just called a professional to begin with. Realistically it’s simple …

Large carpenter ant nests actually look pretty cool. They have intricate tunnels and galleries smoothly cut into large segments of wood. It’s common to confuse carpenter ants with termites. However, termites actually eat wood.   Carpenter ants don’t …

Ants are everywhere. We see them all the time. On the sidewalk. On the driveway. Never think much about it. But, in the winter they look for a warm place to nest. Your home or building is key to survival. Consistent temperature and food source can …

Wait. Is that a flying ant? I didn’t think ants flew here in Port Elgin. Usually I see them scurrying around the sidewalk. This one is flying. During the summer months it’s not uncommon to see flying ants. Also known as alates, flying ants are male …

In 2014, CBC reported a noticeable rise in Halifax’s carpenter ant population. During warmer months the ants come out to drill into wood damaging homes. Carpenter ants are always a regular problem around the city.  Neighbourhoods become infested …

St. Catharines, St. Catharines! The carpenter ants are coming, the carpenter ants are coming! Once in your home they can destroy anything made of wood. Unlike termites, they don’t eat wood. Oh, just burrow to make carpenter ant colonies. Completely …