Pest Advice Blog

Children love to play outside in the warm summer weather. Outdoor activities allow them to get exercise, while moderate exposure to sunlight allows their bodies to produce vitamin D, which is important for developing bones. Nevertheless, outdoor …

Carpenter ants are pests that can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to your home if they infiltrate the building, so you don’t want to share your house with them. However, carpenter ants can be good for your garden, so you don’t always want …

After a storm, it’s important to check your roof for damage, but you may not realize that you should check your home for pests. Extra water can increase the insect population and push pests out of their home. Here are some of the most common …

Cockroaches have been around for millions of years, long before there were human beings to annoy with their filth and contamination. However, how long do roaches live on an individual basis? How do they reproduce, and what different life stages do …

Your house is your sanctuary. Everyone wants a home to feel safe. Security comes from more than locks and alarm systems; it comes from knowing that the outside world stays outside. You can make changes and reinforce good habits before mice removal …

If you’ve never worked with a pest control company, you may not know what to ask when discussing services. You are probably thinking that you just want someone who can take care of your problem, but not all pest companies are created equal. To find …

You may know that a mouse infestation is not a good thing, but you may not see the problem in harbouring a single rodent in your home. How much damage can one mouse cause? The answer may surprise you. Here’s why you should always take quick action …

Patios are nice areas of a home or office building where you can enjoy the outdoors while the weather is nice. However, the presence of pests such as ants and mice can put a damper on your relaxation and good times. These animals are particularly …

Ant control is more important than you think. Carpenter ants are not very good builders, but they are skilled destroyers of beams, decks, and wood. Trying to accomplish carpenter ant removal on your own is not always effective, and may result in a …

If you have subgrade windows in the basement of your home, you probably also have window wells. A window well is essentially a crescent-shaped hole dug in front of the window with a shell, typically made of ribbed plastic or metal, installed along …

As insect pests go, bed bugs are not particularly dangerous, but they can be a major nuisance. About 50% of all people are sensitive to bed bug saliva, meaning that the bites produce a reaction that causes them to become red, raised, and itchy. Even …

An infestation of ants in your home is a troubling situation. Ant traps are a do-it-yourself approach to solving the problem that is easy and affordable, but it is not always the best solution. You may require professional carpenter ant control in …