Pest Advice Blog

Although many people are afraid of bees and don’t want them anywhere near their property, they do play an essential role in our ecosystem. It is vital to learn how to live with wasps and bees safely so that humans and bee colonies can coexist. At …

Mice are small, stealthy creatures that are usually active only at night. If there are mice in your house, you are more likely to find their droppings first before you see them. An active infestation requires prompt mice removal because the rodents …

When dealing with a carpenter ant infestation in your home, you may consider opting for a DIY solution as a way to save on removal costs. While DIY control can be tempting for those on a budget, such measures often fail, resulting in wasted time and …

As you prepare your business for the coming winter months, remember you are not alone. Pests also make preparations for the cold weather and search for places to create their safe winter haven. Pests usually begin showing up in more significant …

If you feel like you’ve been noticing more spiders around Bridgewater lately, you’re not alone. However, while you may see more spiders now, both outdoors and in your home, rest assured that there hasn’t been any sudden spike in the spider …

As summer melts into fall, you trade in flip flops and pool parties for scarves and bonfires. The change in the weather is welcome for many people, but for homeowners, it may also mean it’s time to check for rodents that have taken up residence in …

Although their bodies are minute, ants are some of the most powerful creatures in the animal kingdom.  Their strength and intelligence are underestimated by larger predators and only recently understood by scientists. A single ant does not seem very …

At the first sign of carpenter ants, it is vital to call in pest control in Burlington. Known as one of the most destructive pests that can be found in a home, carpenter ants can chew into wooden components, including beams and roof timbers. If …

Carpenter ants use their strong front jaws to chew tunnels through wood to make their nests. In the wild, this helps the decaying stumps of fallen trees to break down more quickly. Therefore, as long as carpenter ants stay outside where they belong, …

Ant bites are a matter of moderate concern if you have an infestation in your home. On the one hand, most ant species rarely bite, and there are other issues associated with an infestation that makes ant removal more urgent. However, if ants do …

Cleaning your gutters is a necessary maintenance task to perform in the fall and winter.  When the leaves start falling in your yard as summer melts into fall, it is time to start watching your gutters so that you know when it is time to clean them. …

The more you know about the behaviour of bed bugs, the more it sounds like the plot of a horror movie: bed bugs lurk in the dark, waiting for you to fall asleep so that they can feast on your blood. That explanation may be an oversimplification, but …