Pest Advice Blog

  Ticks are obligate parasites. This means that they need to feed on the blood of hosts in order to survive. Unfortunately, although the bites themselves do not hurt, they can expose you to serious diseases. Because nature intended ticks to feed on …

When you spend time outdoors in the fall, spring or summer, you have to be careful about ticks. Ticks can be hiding in a variety of places in your yard or your property. Avoiding ticks is the only way to prevent tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme …

  The appearance of winged carpenter ants in your home can be very alarming. Like other carpenter ants, they are large compared to other ant species, and winged carpenter ants can be even larger than workers. A few winged carpenter ants in your home …

Mosquitoes are surprisingly diverse, which unfortunately means you’ll probably encounter them any place you go. As a business owner, you want to ensure your shop isn’t one of them. Calling commercial pest control services in Kitchener is an …

Mice have a significant impact on ecosystems. They are both predators and prey, and their activity can change the entire composition of an ecosystem if populations swing one way or the other. In some cases, mice can help control pests despite being …

Nothing spoils a pleasant summer evening like a swarm of biting mosquitoes. Mosquito pest control removes both males and females from your property so that they cannot reproduce and create more blood-sucking menaces. Nevertheless, your argument is …

Along with great customer service and amazing food, being able to eat without fearing illness is essential to a good dining experience. If you work in the foodservice industry, you know that food safety and sanitation are of the utmost importance. …

If you’re in or near the southeast region of the United States, you might find yourself face-to-face with a giant, web-spinning, brightly coloured Joro spider this spring or summer. If you’re racing to prepare the hazmat suit, rest assured that this …

Seeing a couple of ants in your kitchen can be frustrating, but if it appears as if these ants are searching for food, you probably don’t have too much to worry about. If they don’t find what they’re looking for, they’ll likely go away. It is a good …

It’s common to see different types of ants in your yard. Most ants are harmless and can actually be beneficial to your grass and the ecosystem. When you spot large black ants on or around the trees on your property, there may be a problem with …

While dogs and cats make up the majority of pets in Canada, mice can make good pets for those who are looking for a smaller, quieter animal that is less likely to get fur on the carpets and furniture. However, many people think of these rodents as a …

It is easy to underestimate the dangers of a mouse infestation because the animals seem so small and timid. It’s not aggressive behaviour that makes mice dangerous but the things they do in your home, such as chewing on electrical wires and leaving …