Pest Advice Blog

Where Do Bed Bugs Build Nests? In the world of insect pests, bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are like supervillains. These tiny, flat-bodied insects feed on human blood and are notoriously hard to eliminate. Like bad guys in the movies, they seem to …

Winter is often the time we want to hibernate in our cozy houses, but when carpenter ants decide to make our home their home, we need them gone — and fast. Even in winter, carpenter ant control is a necessity for all homeowners. While other ants can …

The realization that your home is infested by bed bugs can be a shocking discovery. In the early stages of infestation, their presence is not obvious, and only gradually do the little insects make themselves known through signs such as brown spots …

You can certainly find earwigs inside your home during the winter (and year-round). They’re intimidating, scary-looking insects, but, in reality, they’re rarely harmful to humans. But they are also known to congregate in large numbers inside your …

are pests that most people would much rather live without. During the warmer months, they can be found nesting in trees and eves of houses as well as flying around in gardens. You may be glad to get to the winter months, during which wasps disappear …

Professional technicians certainly can eliminate rodents from your home in winter. Good thing since you’re probably inside more often during winter and there’s a higher number of rodents seeking warm refuge. Ideally, though, rodent control would be …

With springtime around the corner, many people are looking forward to warmer weather and getting their homes in tip-top shape after the long winter months. Unfortunately, the thawing snow can bring a host of problems. The increased temperatures and …

In movies and television shows, spiders are often depicted as monstrous and dangerous creatures. Many people are very afraid of these eight-legged arachnids. However, spiders may be getting a bad rap. They can be useful cohabitants of our homes. To …

Don’t count on bed bugs to go away on their own. In theory, they can. In practice, they don’t unless several highly specific circumstances occur. Your best bet is professional bed bugs treatment. These two things must happen for bed bugs to leave on …

Carpenter ants wreak havoc on homes in Canada year-round. The good news: They are unlikely to destroy your home since the signs of an infestation are fairly clear. For example, home, apartment or condo residents can spot ant infestations much more …

Each year, the gorgeous spring and summer weather remind you why you live in Niagara Falls. As the snow and ice melt, the white and gray hues of the landscape give way to the greens and pinks of flowering trees and shrubs. The air is full of singing …

  If you’re not a gardener, then you might wonder why garden shows and flower shows only take place in spring and summer. Is that the only time of year when gardeners are busy? And do gardens lie dormant during winter, waiting patiently to bloom in …