Pest Advice Blog

Canadian winters are tough, but they have perks. Not only can you enjoy picturesque snowy scenery, but cold temperatures slow down pests inside the home. Once spring arrives, though, watch out! Here are the top five pests to look for. If you see any …

If you or someone in your family has unexplained bite marks, you are probably searching for answers. Could you have bed bugs, or do you have another type of insect biting your family? Finding the answer is very important so that you know whether to …

One of the tricky things about controlling mice is that they love to communicate and they’re smarter than you might imagine. As a human, you won’t hear a lot of loud noises, growling or yelling, but these little critters do know how to communicate …

  Some ants seem to have superpowers. Despite your best efforts to seal up your kitchen, remove food scraps and prevent insects from entering your home, ants find a way. Learn more about the remarkable features of these common pests. After taking a …

If you’ve ever seen an insect that looks like an ant with wings, you might be confused. Do ants have wings, or is this something new you’re dealing with? In most cases, you’re probably dealing with ants. Most species have part of their colonies that …

Winter is a time when most homeowners in Niagara forget about pest problems, like ants, flies and bees. Unfortunately, carpenter ants may still pose a problem in the colder months. Find out where these pests go in the winter, how to spot signs of an …

Unfortunately, a rat problem isn’t just a problem for you. It’s a problem for your pets as well. If you have dogs or cats in the home, it becomes even more important you contact the rat control Cambridge professionals when you realize there’s a rat …

Spiders get a bad rap. They’re one of the most popular decorations for the spookiest holiday – Halloween, which makes many people scared of them. Technically speaking, spiders aren’t insects, but they often get lumped in with bugs that are pests. …

A few spiders in your home are not cause for alarm. Spiders are mostly harmless, and having them around may be beneficial to the ecosystem because they feed on insect pests. However, if spiders seem to be overrunning the entire house, it may be …

Rats are unpleasant pests that can find their way into basements, attics and other hidden areas of your home. They’re also remarkable animals with fascinating anatomy. While you may not enjoy seeing signs of a rat in your home, you may enjoy …

While most insects you might find in Ontario are harmless and usually do not bother people, others depend on humans and pets for a meal, and few are more tenacious than bed bugs. These insects hide in a variety of places during the day and then come …

As winter really sets in around the Kitchener-Waterloo area, you probably feel relieved that insect pests like wasps and ants are ready to either die off or hibernate until the warm spring weather arrives again. However, while some nuisance insects …