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 necessary for you to determine which species of mouse is infesting … Continue reading 3 Species of Mice Found in Markham
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 inability to resist a good cheddar. Whatever the case, Hollywood … Continue reading Markham Rodent Control: Do Mice Like Cheese?
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 have specific roles to play, but the queen … Continue reading Markham Pest Removal: Interesting Facts about Queen Ants
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 mosquitos and other insects, but others are just a nuisance. Poisonous spiders, of course, … Continue reading 4 Signs of a Spider Infestation in Markham
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 they go through? Here is everything you ever wanted to know about the life … Continue reading Markham Pest Control: How Long Do Cockroaches Live For?
A phobia is an intense, debilitating, irrational fear of certain people, objects, or situations. Arachnophobia is a scientific name for a phobia of spiders. It is one of the most common phobias in the world. Many people have fear of or unease about spiders to some degree, and it doesn’t necessarily rise to the level … Continue reading Should You Be Afraid Of Spiders In Markham?
It’s common to see different types of ants in your yard. Most ants are harmless and can actually be beneficial to your grass and the ecosystem. When you spot large black ants on or around the trees on your property, there may be a problem with carpenter ants. Carpenter ants can be destructive to your … Continue reading Markham Pest Removal: Why Do Carpenter Ants Like Trees?
Having a wasp nest in your garage can make you feel trapped. Social wasps that live in colonies are more aggressive about defending themselves and their nest than solitary wasps. Aggressive social wasps may feel threatened if you get too close, so you may be in danger of getting stung any time that you go … Continue reading 4 Ways To Keep Wasps Away From Your Markham Garage
Mice and other rodents can cause a lot of destruction if they gain access to a home. Mice are more likely to make an appearance during the spring and summer but can be active during any season. For example, during the winter mice are often looking for a warm place to sleep. If you are … Continue reading 3 Ways To Prevent Mice In Your Markham Home
If you have an infestation of carpenter ants, you may literally see them coming out of the woodwork. This is bad news that could lead to extensive property damage unless you call for carpenter ant removal. Some people think that carpenter ants eat wood like termites, but that is not true. Carpenter ants merely dig … Continue reading Markham Pest Removal: What Food Do Carpenter Ants Love?