Pest Advice Blog

Although summer will soon turn into Fall, the prevalence of insects and other pests will still take a few months to ease off. The warm weather provides an ideal environment for many pests to breed and thrive, giving pest control professionals in …

h While Ontario has enjoyed a hot, dry summer this year, as the rain begins to fall again, the likelihood of pest infestations increases. Last year, it was a very different story and preventive pest control services were rushed off their feet as …

Few of us really want to share our homes with insects or other pests but many of us feel it’s simply part of life. Many Canadians battle with infestations of unwelcome pests, ranging from flies and wasps to ants and cockroaches. The best way to …

While we sometimes tend to paint all pests with the same brush, it’s important to remember that there are lots of beneficial bugs out there. When you’re swatting at flies and scratching at mosquito bites, it can be difficult to remember that some …

Although we tend to imagine spiders as big, hairy demons that are intent on harming humans, this is far from the reality. These eight-legged creatures range in size, colour and habitat as much as any other species. While some are web-builders, …

Many people suffer from arachnophobia, which is a paralyzing fear of spiders. Even those of us who experience panic attacks and anxiety at the mere thought of a spider are prone to fear, but should we really cower in the corner when a black widow …

Supporting the health and wellness of your Niagara employees can foster a more productive workplace and allow them to work in an environment free of issues that may cause health problems, such as insect pests. From ants to wasps and even bedbugs, …

Living in a place that is completely free of any pests is a common desire among both tenants and homeowners. On the everyday side of things, there are a number of tricky pests typically found in Canadian homes, many of which can be particularly …

It’s hard to keep fruit flies away during the summer, as they gather around and feed on over ripened  produce. They’ll hoard around your fruit bowl, a glass of soda or lemonade if you leave it out for too long. As small as they are, fruit flies …

If you’ve deemed folks who ban food in their cars as being a bit too strict, think again. Vehicles, like homes, can become a target for all sorts of pests, including bugs. Car infestations happen for numerous reasons, from neglecting maintenance to …

When a wasp stings, it is most often accompanied by pain and swelling around the affected area, healing by itself after a few days. Though very few people die annually from wasp stings in Canada, caution is still advised with these insects. …

The brownish-coloured Wolf spiders may not be venomous but their bite can still be painful. While most people aren’t bothered by the sight of a spider in the home, seeing one is sure to give some an unsettling feeling. A spider or two roaming around …