You may not have thought about this before, but as the ant control experts, we certainly have! There are so many different species of ants out there. Astonishingly, more than 12,000 species of ants have been discovered so far. But only 100 or so of those species are found here in Canada. And of those … Continue reading What is a Carpenter Ant? →
There are a lot of reasons not to like cockroaches. They spread disease, bring their waste into our homes and generally just gross us out. Sometimes, they even need cockroach pest control to remove completely. But did you know that cockroaches are also linked to allergens? If you’re allergic to these tough little insects then … Continue reading How Are Cockroaches Linked to Allergens? →
As the days become shorter and the temperatures plummet, we begin to look for ways to stay warm during winter. We might buy a new coat, layer on the old sweatshirts or crank up the furnace, but we’re not the only ones preparing for the coldest season of them all. Any residential pest control expert … Continue reading How Do Spiders Stay Warm in Winter? →
As we do with many pests, we tend to associate ant infestations with warm summer days and the fresh air of spring. Carpenter ants are a particularly dangerous pest when they get inside your home and they’ll demand immediate and professional ant control. Similar to termites, they can eat your home inside out and cause … Continue reading Where Do Carpenter Ants Go in Winter? →
You might not like this, but wasps are an important part of our ecosystem and their disappearance would bring about some grave consequences. Wasps are pollinators, and despite their persistent need for wasp control during the warmer months of the year, they play a vital role in pollination. There are countless campaigns to save the … Continue reading Wasps Are Pollinators – Not Just Pests →
Buying a new home is an incredibly exciting time, but it can also be extremely stressful. You have mounds of paperwork to get through, lots of important details to think about and difficult decisions to make. It’s important that during that process, you stop and take a moment to think about pest control in your … Continue reading Buying a New Home? Pest Control Tips to Look For →
You might be surprised to learn that winter is a busy time for residential pest control experts. We receive all sorts of call outs throughout the year, and winter is no different. Many people wrongly assume that pests die off come wintertime. They believe that their home is secure and therefore let their guard down. … Continue reading 3 Typical Pests That May Occupy Your Residence This Winter →
It’s just as well we aren’t trying to write a post about the Top 3 Pests that People Consider the Best! The truth is that just about everybody hates pests, especially when they make their way into our homes. They can bring bacteria and infection inside with them, and they’ll create a huge mess when … Continue reading Top 3 Pests People Consider the Worst →
It’s difficult to imagine, but some people don’t mind finding certain pests in their back yard. In fact, some keen gardeners will actively pursue certain pest populations on their plot. While some people might scream and flee the scene upon spotting a spider or bee, others will be delighted. So why are these people satisfied … Continue reading Love-Hate Relationship with Pests →
How many different species of wasps do you think there are? You might only identify them as wasps whose stings hurt, and the other wasps whose stings hurt an awful lot more. Scientists believe there are around 30,000 different species of wasp – and that’s only the ones they’ve managed to identify so far. So … Continue reading What is a Predatory Wasp? →