Pest Advice Blog

A phobia is an intense, debilitating, irrational fear of certain people, objects, or situations. Arachnophobia is a scientific name for a phobia of spiders. It is one of the most common phobias in the world. Many people have fear of or unease about …

Pest control in Toronto can remove rats from your home. One of the many reasons why you do not want rats in your home is because they can carry a number of diseases that can spread to humans. One of the scariest zoonotic diseases, i.e., diseases …

Carpenter ants are pesky insects that multiply quickly and can cause incredible amounts of damage to the structure of your home. If you notice signs of the pests in your Brant County Home, it’s important to take quick action to minimize the amount …

Spiders are a common sight inside homes. A few spiders may not be anything to concern yourself with. Most spiders in Canada are harmless to humans because their venom is not strong enough to cause serious damage, and spiders help to keep populations …

Summer is a time for enjoying the outdoors in Canada, but mosquito bites can ruin outdoor activities such as cookouts, stargazing, and hikes. However, mosquito bites are not only annoying and unpleasant with their itching and swelling. They can also …

While ants are not dangerous for most people, no one wants to have the pests in their home. Unfortunately, ants are one of the most common insects people deal with regularly. If you see a few ants in your home, chances are that you have many more of …

Every animal has its place on the food chain, and ants are no exception. Carpenter ants are omnivorous and spend a great deal of time foraging for food to feed not only themselves but the colony as a whole. Ants have many natural predators as well. …

A sandbox is a fun place for your kids to play. No matter how far away you may be from the coast, you can have a little slice of the beach in your own backyard. However, sandboxes can also attract insect pests such as carpenter ants. This is …

A spider scurrying across the floor of your bathroom late at night probably isn’t your favourite sight. Learn more about the different types of house spiders you may encounter, where they live in your home, and when to call professional pest control …

A camper or RV is like a miniature house on wheels that you can take for a trip to escape your normal problems and stresses for a short time. However, it is at least as vulnerable, and in some cases more vulnerable, to rodent infestation, as your …

When you own and operate a restaurant, it is important to keep your premises free of pests. Many are attracted to restaurants because they feed upon the residues of food preparation and consumption, and these pests can pose health risks to your …

Many spiders are so tiny that you don’t notice them until after they bite. By then, it may be impossible to tell which kind of arachnid sunk its fangs into you. While bug bites seem like a fact of life, they can actually be quite dangerous. If you …