Pest Advice Blog

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 …

If you have ever had a bee sting, you know how painful it can be. A dog that gets stung can experience similar misery. In some cases, bee stings can even be dangerous to dogs. As a pet owner, it is your responsibility to take steps to prevent your …

Mice in your home can be a nuisance and a health hazard. They can spread diseases, damage property, and eat your food. What brings mice to your home are easy entry points and the potential for food access. So, if they can get inside, expect them to …

Many homeowners take steps to prevent infestations at home, but have you ever thought about the risk of pests at your workplace? Any building is vulnerable, especially during the winter months when critters seek warm shelter and a steady food …

Dock spiders are one of the most common types of spiders found in and around homes in rural areas. Also called fishing spiders, they prefer to live in areas near water, such as docks and piers. While they are not particularly aggressive and …

Upon crawling into bed, the last thing you want to discover is a spider in your sheets. Even worse is settling in none the wiser, only to wake up to prickly legs inching up your arm. Just thinking about it is enough to prompt a call to your local …

There can be thousands, and sometimes hundreds of thousands, carpenter ants in a single nest. You may wonder how such a large colony could stay hidden from view. However, though large compared to other ant species, carpenter ants are still rather …