Pest Advice Blog

Is there any season more beautiful than the summer? The temperatures are perfect for outdoor activities, and the sun shines late into the evening, allowing gatherings to go well into the night. Unfortunately, people are not the only species to enjoy …

Retail stores can include anything from fine furniture sales to resale locations. Because of the variety of retail services and operations, there are numerous pest species that can infiltrate different areas. Ask any commercial pest control services …

Spooky season is just around the corner. Many people revel in autumnal glory once fall is in full swing by displaying their most festive decorations. Many fall decorations include live pumpkins for authentic seasonal beauty. However, pumpkins can …

When many people picture fleas, they think of them being on the family pet. While fleas on pets can certainly be a problem, research shows that 95% of fleas in your house aren’t on your pet at all. Think of fleas on your pet as the tip of an …

As the winter starts and the weather gets colder, insects, small animals and other pests start to become less active. You typically see less of them and they aren’t as active in seeking out food. This leads many people to think that their homes and …

An ideal fall for most Canadians includes apple cider, walks around trees with changing leaves, and cozy sweaters. For many Canadians, though, what they get instead is an autumn season full of creepy critters just itching to get into their homes. As …

The cold temperatures are arriving and we are beginning to settle into the coziness and warmth of our homes. Unfortunately, we’re not alone. All sorts of pests that would perish in the harsh temperatures outside are desperate to share some of your …

Of all the pests you hear horror stories about, houseflies rarely seem to get a mention. Cockroaches, rodents and bed bugs seem to be the celebrities of the pest control world. Is it because houseflies pose little threat? Are they an insect we have …

Fruit flies are tiny oval flies that feed on the fungus and rot that grows on the surface of decaying fruit, vegetables, and other organic items. Fruit flies living outdoors are highly active in the summer, with their number peaking during the …

It is inevitable that during the later months of summer, particularly around August, those Cluster Fly numbers seem to increase, and start becoming an annoyance. Both rural and suburban homeowners are struck with this plague-like condition every …

Even though you seem to be doing everything right, the fruit fly can be a bother no matter the measures you take. Sometime knowing your enemy is the best way to get the competitive advantage, and take control of the situation, first hand. Fruit …

  There are more than 4,700 drain fly species worldwide. Drain flies are small true flies with short, hairy bodies and wings. They resemble small moths and even given the nickname moth flies. Most common in humid tropic countries the drain fly is …