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Cambridge Pest Control: Why Do Rats Have a Bad Reputation?

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 …
Cambridge Pest Control: How Long Do Bed Bugs Live?

Cambridge Pest Control: How Long Do Bed Bugs Live?

Because many insects have such short lifespans, homeowners may be tempted to assume that bed bugs do, too. Unfortunately, wishful thinking can be dangerous when it comes to these mattress-dwelling critters. The lifecycle of the bed bug can make it …
How To Keep Pests Out of Your Food Manufacturing Business

How To Keep Pests Out of Your Food Manufacturing Business

If you own a food manufacturing business, the last thing you want is bugs, pests or rodents in your plant. Mice can fit into spaces as small as six millimetres, while tiny insects can enter through the smallest of cracks and gaps. Although a food …
Cambridge Pest Control: Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch?

Cambridge Pest Control: Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch?

When summer arrives in Cambridge, there are many outdoor activities to enjoy, but one problem that may put a damper on your fun is the presence of mosquitos. These pesky insects usually arrive at human gatherings in numbers and cause itchy welts …
How Long After Treatments Do Cockroaches Die

How Long After Treatments Do Cockroaches Die?

Cockroaches may take up residence in houses or commercial establishments. They are well equipped to avoid detection, but once discovered, cockroach removal in Cambridge should take place immediately. Cockroaches can expose human beings to dangerous …
How Do You Keep Pests Out of Your Grocery Store

How Do You Keep Pests Out of Your Grocery Store?

Your grocery store should be an inviting place that attracts customers to browse and pick up food items. Unfortunately, some stores attract pests as well as guests. Find out how to protect your store with commercial pest control in Cambridge. Don’t …
How are Carpenter Ants Different From Other Ants

How are Carpenter Ants Different From Other Ants

Ant infestations can be notoriously difficult to eliminate. It’s helpful to act as soon as possible, at the first signs of an ant invasion. Identifying and understanding the type of ants in your home is also key to successfully getting rid of them. …
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Cambridge Pest Control : The History of Bedbugs

When the first reports of bed bug infestations in North American cities made headlines in the 1990s, people were shocked. How could an insect no one had seen since the 1950s suddenly make a worldwide comeback? Bed bugs and humans have been together …
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Do Certain Plants Attract Mice?

Mice removal in Cambridge services should be a priority if you notice signs of rodent infestation. These include droppings and holes chewed through food storage containers. Mice are attracted to sources of food and water that human habitations often …
Spiders in Springtime: A Guide for Handling Home Infestations

Spiders in Springtime: A Guide for Handling Home Infestations

When spring comes to Cambridge, there is much to look forward to as the weather grows warmer. However, as an Ontario homeowner, you might also be facing some unwelcome guests at this time of year as different species of spiders begin to emerge. …
How To Keep Mice Out of Your Bed

How To Keep Mice Out of Your Bed

Your bed is warm and cozy. You love cuddling up in it when you’re ready to relax at the end of the day, and sometimes you’ll bring a snack to eat before you fall asleep. Unfortunately, mice might think it’s a great place to relax and have a snack, …
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DIY Spider Control: Why It Is Not A Good Idea

Many homeowners have tried a variety of DIY techniques to get rid of common pests, such as ants, mosquitoes or roaches. Home remedies and DIY solutions usually have mixed results for those types of infestations, but what about spiders? Seeing a …