Pest Advice Blog

Ticks are a problem year round! Don’t be fooled into thinking that you won’t get bitten in the winter, or that ticks can’t survive the cold. That will give you a false sense of security and could ultimately put your health at risk. In order to avoid …

Most people are very quick to get rid of their bedroom furniture, or at the very least, their bed, mattress, and all their bedding, as soon as they start getting bitten by bed bugs. But this is an expensive exercise, and worse still, it might not be …

Scratching in your ceiling, gnawing at your furniture, nests in your cupboards and droppings on your countertops are all signs of rodent infestations. But the question is, is it rats or mice? And why should you care? Surely a rodent is a rodent, and …

Bed bugs are tough little suckers and these pests are notoriously hard to get rid of, and yet many people still think they can solve the problem without professional help. DIY bed bug removal is, however, a bad idea. Yes, there are other pests out …

The retail environment is highly competitive and it takes a lot of effort to make your store look and feel great. The last thing you want is a pesky pest problem ruining an image that you have worked hard to create. It only takes one rat, mouse, or …

Pests are a problem year round, and the cold winter weather in Niagara is not going to get rid of your pest problems for you. You need to take charge of your own pest control. The best way to control pests is to be proactive and educate yourself. …

As the old expression goes, “forewarned is forearmed.” As the weather changes from season to season, so does pest activity in and around your home. Certain types of pests become more prevalent during certain seasons and once you know what to look …

Every home needs a pest control plan. Whether you live in a house, apartment or townhome, you need an effective, long-term home pest control strategy. Any property can become the target of pests, at any time of year, and getting rid of them is never …

Cockroaches are notorious for being extremely resilient and hard to kill. Bugs sprays don’t work on them because most bug sprays are contact killers and therefore only kill the cockroaches you see, not the ones that are hiding in the dark corners of …

Winters in St. Catharines are cold, and it’s not just people who need to keep warm to survive. Bees and wasps in the area have developed some great survival strategies to get through the long cold months. Their survival techniques range from …

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 …

Fruit flies are tiny oval flies that feed on the fungus and rot that grows on the surface of decaying fruit, vegetables, and other organic items. Fruit flies living outdoors are highly active in the summer, with their number peaking during the …