Pest Advice Blog

Avoiding ants isn’t as simple as staying away from ant hills and swarms of bugs when you’re outdoors. Sometimes, ants find you by coming into your home and congregating in your kitchen. Squishing one ant isn’t usually effective since they often are …

With 15 pairs of legs and antennae sticking out of both ends, a centipede scurrying across the kitchen floor is an unnerving sight. It also makes you wonder what this unusual insect is doing there and what it wants. Here is an explanation of why …

When spring arrives in Hamilton, it means that insects emerge to find ideal locations to build new homes, and few are more enterprising and busy than wasps. Several species of this insect call Ontario home, and all of them build community hives. You …

Professional pest control services are necessary whenever critters overrun your home or business. Even when rodents or insects are only lingering around the outside of your property, it is still a good idea to call professional pests or mice removal …

DIY pest control methods are usually ineffective and potentially hazardous, especially when dealing with ant infestations. Many consumer products are generalized pesticides, meaning they might not touch an infestation. Carpenter ants, for example, …

Professional mice pest control in Waterloo is essential because mouse populations are notoriously difficult to manage and remove. An infestation presents significant safety and health concerns, and most homeowners and commercial property owners are …

Carpenter ants and termites both make their homes deep inside wooden structures, but there are several distinct differences between the two types of insects. Knowing which insect you’re dealing with is vital for getting rid of an infestation …

Call wasp pest control services when you notice increased activity around your home or see a nest on your property. Leaving a wasp infestation untreated can cause property damage and injury. Wasps are aggressive and defensive. A person or pet that …

Warm weather and blooming flowers create the perfect environment for a garden party. However, humans aren’t the only ones out and about — bees are also busy and may drop in on your weekend barbecue. While these helpful pollinators don’t mean any …

If you feel that you are seeing more insects or spiders around your home now that it is spring, it is not your imagination. These pests’ activity declines remarkably in the winter and increases in the spring, to the point where you may find yourself …

Bed bugs can get into your home in various ways. The insects may travel on a visitor’s clothing or a piece of furniture. They are so small it is easy for them to go unnoticed. While knowing how the bugs get inside your home is important for …

When spring arrives, you probably feel the urge to deep clean your Cambridge home after the long winter, and this includes ridding it of uninvited arachnid guests. Spiders are adept, adaptable and secretive, which means they can hide away in almost …