Pest Advice Blog

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 …

Mice and rat populations have exploded this past year, which can mean trouble for home and business owners. With the upcoming autumn season, rodent activity naturally increases. But this year it is expected to be one of the worst years on record. In …

Rats have been depicted as evil, villainous, venomous, dangerous, and dirty for as long as literature and cinema have been around. In language, rats have been the bad guy for longer than that. But how did rats become the worst little four-legged …

Buying a new home is exciting, especially if it is your first. However, because it is such a huge investment, doing your due diligence to make sure there are no major problems before committing is critical. Bed bugs are very small insects that can …

It’s that time again. Bees are making themselves known through their friendly buzzing in flower beds and beehives all around. Bees do an essential job of pollinating flowers and keeping things growing. But what if you have a few too many friendly …

As a business owner, you’re responsible for your employees, clients and the condition of your building. Maintaining your property is not too challenging until you have to handle a pest infestation. Any business that has a water supply and source of …

Every homeowner experiences water damage now and then. The wooden planks of your deck or the frames around your windows, for instance, may become water-laden and soft over time. At first, these issues may seem non-emergent, but they can lead to an …