Pest Advice Blog

Alberta is a little bit larger than the country of France. On a global scale, which makes it a pretty large area. And, as with any society, there are a huge number of things to control and monitor within that area. We already know which of those …

There are myths for just about anything you can think of. Residential pest control is the same, and many of the traditional myths involve pest control in winter. Some of these myths are downright laughable, and most people will be able to see …

Many Canadian residents will fall into the trap of assuming that colder temperatures mean there is little requirement for pest control. This isn’t intentional, it’s just a lack of pest control knowledge. Some people assume that if you can’t see any …

Your RV is your home on the road! It gives you unmatched freedom, endless fun, priceless vacations and sometimes the need for rodent control. Wait. Rodent control? That’s not how it’s supposed to go, is it? Unfortunately, for even the most …

You don’t hear many people talking about how delighted they are to have found bed bugs in their home, do you? These blood-thirsty pests are usually bad news. And, to make things worse, they’re also incredibly difficult to remove. They breed quickly, …

Just like everywhere else in the world, not all insects in Canada are not created equal. While some insects are famous – for reasons good and bad – others are almost unheard of. Some insects are simply more notorious because when they appear inside …

Along with politics, bad weather, climate change, and all the other bad news that’s fed to us every day, now you have another thing to worry about: bed bugs. Most people have either come into contact with bed bugs or know of somebody that has. And …

There are plenty of winter stereotypes. Long walks in crisp, cold sunshine. Christmas sweaters for those that celebrate the holiday, and lots of time spent indoors by a cozy fire. But ants crawling along your floor? Taking over your kitchen counters …

Wasps are some of the most feared insects in every garden, home, and park. Their stings can be incredibly painful and when one attacks, unfortunately there’s probably going to be more. But they are also incredibly fast. Which makes you wonder, can …

Pests can be pretty clever when they want to be. They use ingenious methods to survive, feed and breed – even in winter. They’ll hitchhike, crawl, jump and transport themselves around the country using a variety of techniques. One of the safest …

If you’ve been reading some of our previous posts, you’ll notice how frequently we mention rat intelligence. It’s true that they’re super-smart and very careful creatures. Rats will make the most of every tiny opportunity that you present them with. …

They’re a constant nuisance all summer long. There’s rarely a barbeque, camping trip or garden party which isn’t affected by mosquitoes. They seem to last the whole summer then quickly vanish when winter arrives. And yet, as soon as there’s a hint …