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Springtime Ant Alert: How to Identify and Prevent Carpenter Ants in Your Markham Home

As warmer seasons approach, many homeowners are beginning to open their homes to let the fresh, spring air circulate. However, with this change in weather comes the inevitable flurry of insect activity. Among these nuisances, the common carpenter …
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Markham Rodent Control: Understanding and Mitigating the Impact of Rats in Urban Homes

Living in an urban district presents countless advantages – accessibility, variety, and excitement. However, it also occasionally comes with an unwanted neighbour: rats. While these rodents are a part of the urban ecosystem, an invasion of your home …
Keep Spiders Away From Your Markham Home This Halloween With These Prevention Methods

Keep Spiders Away From Your Markham Home This Halloween With These Prevention Methods

Halloween is a wonderful time of year for families and individuals who love the spookiness of the season. While spider decorations are welcome in October, the real thing is less so. Spiders may be good for the environment, but they are not good for …

Markham Pest Control: Why Are Ants Attracted To Your Kitchen Sink?

Carpenter ants and house ants are typical Markham pests, and homeowners may have trouble eradicating them despite their best efforts. Noticing their behaviour patterns, as well as where they tend to congregate, can help you put an end to your ant …
Markham Pest Control: 3 Effective Ways to Keep Rats Out of Your Yard

Markham Pest Control: 3 Effective Ways to Keep Rats Out of Your Yard

Rats are destructive rodents that can carry diseases. While they usually avoid contact with humans, they can become aggressive in a confrontation. Rats in your yard make it more likely that they will eventually make their way into your house. If you …
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Common Summer Pests: Identifying and Preventing Infestations in Markham Homes

Markham homes are susceptible to all sorts of infestation, especially in the summer months. From wasps to carpenter ants, it is vital that homeowners invest in home pest control in Markham to protect their properties. 3 Types of Summer Pest and How …
Different Ants That May Invade Your Markham Home

Different Ants That May Invade Your Markham Home

Canada is home to many species of ants, including pavement and carpenter ants. Despite the variety of ant species that live and thrive in Canada, homeowners should be aware of three species that are more problematic. If you have carpenter ants, fire …
3 Species of Mice Found in Markham

3 Species of Mice Found in Markham

It can be difficult to tell different species of mice apart. The differences in their appearances can be subtle, and because mice are shy, skittish creatures, it can be difficult to get a good look at them before they seek cover. It isn’t strictly …

Markham Rodent Control: Do Mice Like Cheese?

It’s a classic cartoon troupe: a character sets up a mousetrap, replete with a piece of cheese, and the wily mouse finds a way to snatch the cheese off the trap without ever getting caught. Or, conversely, the mouse does get caught because of its …

Markham Pest Removal: Interesting Facts about Queen Ants

You have probably heard of queen bees before, but have you ever heard about queen ants? Bees and ants are fairly closely related, and a queen ant performs essentially the same role in her colony as a queen bee performs in hers. All ants in a colony …

4 Signs of a Spider Infestation in Markham

Even if you are not an arachnophobe, seeing spiders in your home is unsettling enough to consider hiring a service for professional spider removal. Guests, children and pets may all be put-off by spiders’ presence. Some spiders help us by eating …
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Markham Pest Control: How Long Do Cockroaches Live For?

Cockroaches have been around for millions of years, long before there were human beings to annoy with their filth and contamination. However, how long do roaches live on an individual basis? How do they reproduce, and what different life stages do …
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