Pest Advice Blog

Being able to tell the difference between black ants and carpenter ants will help you know how dangerous they are. Some ants are just looking for food and sugary sweets to take back to their colonies. Others will damage your beams and floors. …

As a Kitchener homeowner, keeping your property free of dangerous pests that bite or sting is likely a priority for you, especially if you have small children or pets. Carpenter ants are among the most difficult to manage, especially once they take …

As small prey animals, it is rare for a mouse to die of old age. They often end up as a meal for larger animals, which is one reason why mice end up seeking shelter inside human habitations, a situation that often requires professional mice control …

Carpenter bees are a solitary species, meaning that they either live alone or in pairs rather than in large colonies. Though they aren’t particularly aggressive, they can cause significant property damage when making nests. Therefore, they are …

From the outside looking in, a rat colony might look like chaos. Despite the immediate appearance, experts of pest control in Toronto explain healthy colonies operate like families. Upon close inspection, you can notice a hierarchy or social …

Throughout history, rats have been associated with disease, filth and even hate. Today, the mere thought of a rat infestation in your home or around your property can be terror-inducing. The disgust surrounding the rat has been a phenomenon for …

Unlike some pests, such as wasps, spiders do not need to build a nest to make a home for themselves. All they need is a place to spin a web, and they can do that even in exceptionally narrow nooks and crannies. Some spiders do not even need to spin …

It may seem that spiders are suddenly coming into your home more during the fall, but that usually is not the case. Typically, the spiders are already in your home, but they have been hiding in dark, quiet places. In the fall, they may become more …

Fall is upon us, and that means spiders are upon us as well. One or two spiders may do you some good by eating mosquitos, flies, and other small insects, but if you have dozens or hundreds of spiders, it’s time to call a service for spider removal. …

People usually only think about rodents when they invade their living spaces. In these cases, the homeowner contacts mice removal services to make the pest problem go away. Out of sight and out of mind is how most people prefer mice and rats to be. …

Seeing an ant in your home or somewhere else on your property usually means there are many more coming. Ants are some of the most stubborn pests to find in your home. They are often drawn to the garage and can cause problems or damage. Truly Nolen …

Pets are beloved members of your family, so you want to do everything possible to keep them healthy. One thing you need to look out for is the presence of rodents. Although mice and rats typically run and hide from cats and dogs, occasionally the …