Hamilton residents are confronted by a variety of pests. Rainy weather can bring millipedes, earwigs, and pillbugs indoors. Rodents such as mice are also moving indoors this season looking for a dry and safe place. Here are some common pests that are currently affecting the Hamilton area. Brown Recluse Spider Brown recluse spiders are usually … Continue reading Pests in Hamilton →
This is a cluster fly. One of the key identification features is the golden hairs on the thorax. Our technicians found it alive, at the front entrance to our training centre yesterday. Cluster flies can become a serious pest in some areas because they over winter in massive numbers inside houses and other structures. This … Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About The Cluster Fly →
With thousands of different types of ants in the world, carpenter ants are among the largest of the group. As the name implies, carpenter ants are associated with their burrowing and excavating habits in and around all types of wooden structures such as trees, homes, roofs, porches or decks. Similar to the wood loving habits … Continue reading Carpenter Ants: “What to Do” from identification, treatment and remediation of damage →
Truly Nolen is issuing an all points bulletin for these common cockroaches found in Canada: Oriental cockroach German cockroach American cockroach Brown-banded cockroach Smokybrown cockroach All residents should be on the lookout for Canada’s most (un)wanted pests. These medium to large size insects can range in size from 13 to 38 mm in length and … Continue reading Usual Suspects – Roaches in Canada →
Warm weather and the long-awaited start of summer gives any Canadian a reason to celebrate. But the hot and humid summer weather also creates an ideal paradise for annoying pests. Following a few simple prevention-based tips can keep common pests out of your summer fun. ANTS Widely recognized one of the most persistent pests, ants … Continue reading AVOIDING SUMMER PESTS IN CANADA →
Of all the pest problems a homeowner could potentially face, ants seem like the least threatening. In fact, the average human has seen so many ants in their lifetime that they’ve just become a fact of life. Canada’s ants may come in many shapes and sizes (mostly tiny), but you shouldn’t disregard them for their … Continue reading [INFOGRAPHIC] Homeowner’s Handbook: Ants of Canada →
Ideally, Canadian residents would prefer to never have to deal with any pests – it’s just better that way. Unfortunately, pests are pretty much everywhere, so dealing with them at some point in time is a reality. But if you had the opportunity to pick a pest to have inside or near your home, spiders … Continue reading The Correct Way to Handle Canadian Spiders →
In Canada we have many different species of carpenter ants that vary in colour and size. Sometimes it can take the well-trained eye of a professional to identify a particular species. What’s the big deal? Carpenter ants are known for their destructive nature. They burrow into wooden structures to build their nests, not to eat … Continue reading Carpenter Ants at a Glance →
Now that the holidays are over and 2014 has kicked off, the temperatures across Canada should be rising soon. In just a few short weeks, temperatures will once again rise into the double digits, heralding the beginning of spring and increased activity for all inhabitants of Canada. The temperature change also inspires Canadian homeowners to … Continue reading Spring Cleaning 2014: Getting Rid of Bed Bugs →