Pest Advice Blog

Just hearing the words “bed bugs” is enough to send a shiver down anyone’s spine. These creatures are a hassle to handle without a team of professional pest control technicians, and the disruption they can cause to your day-to-day life has a real …

An ideal fall for most Canadians includes apple cider, walks around trees with changing leaves, and cozy sweaters. For many Canadians, though, what they get instead is an autumn season full of creepy critters just itching to get into their homes. As …

Insects and rodents are highly adaptable creatures that have learned our human homes make fine residences for them as well. Nesting material, food sources and warm, dark or damp spaces are usually available, and these pests often make themselves …

When it comes to invasive and troublesome insects that enter your home, few are as stubborn to remove as bed bugs. These creatures feed on the blood of humans and animals and tend to live where they most often find a host, which is why they are …

Anyone who has gone through a bed bug infestation knows the emotional toll involved with getting the problem under control. Your bed is an intimate haven where you should feel safe, comforted, and not under attack. In practical terms, though, it’s …

Bed bugs are pests typically found in bedrooms, motels and other sleeping areas. They are persistent, difficult to remove and can cause irritating bites. Unfortunately, these pests may also be found lurking in office buildings. Find out how these …

It’s not controversial to say that nobody likes bed bugs. When you read or hear about their behaviour, it can make you wonder if these are simple pests or something more. After all, these small insects spend their day hiding in small crevices near …

You wake up one morning with itchy bumps on your skin. Then you see the small brown or red dots on your sheets. Upon closer inspection, you watch a small, flat bug scurry into the crevices of your mattress as soon as the light hits it. At this …

It is no secret that insect populations flourish in the summer months. Be it flies, bees, spiders, fleas or ticks, we name it, and you’ve probably seen it at some point during the summer. If you live in a densely populated neighbourhood, you may …

Bed bugs get their name because they often take up residence in the bed to feed on humans. Bed bugs are most often associated with humans, but they will feed on any warm-blooded mammal or even birds and chickens. The peak season for bed bugs is from …

As a professional in the hospitality sector, you may have regular nightmares over the possibility of bed bugs. A single incident can force you to replace your furnishing inventory, lower the value of your rooms, lead to litigation, and hurt your …

The ick factor and the unpleasantness associated with bed bugs is reason enough to want them out of your home. A bed bug infestation is something that no one welcomes in their bed or furniture. Bed bugs are more than just a gross nuisance in the …