Pest Advice Blog

Ant farms were popular in the past as a way to study an ant colony. Carpenter ant colonies are complex social systems in which each ant has a specific role. The carpenter ant queen is more than just the ruler of the colony. She lays eggs that …

Mice can be a nuisance in any home, but they can be especially troublesome when they fall into pools. Pool mice aren’t dangerous, but they are hazardous to your health and safety. Luckily, homeowners can take a few simple steps to deter mice from …

Calls for professional mosquito control are common among owners of homes and commercial buildings, and it is easy to understand why. Mosquitoes are among the most aggravating insects in existence. Their itchy bites cause misery for several days and …

When you spend time outdoors in the fall, spring or summer, you have to be careful about ticks. Ticks can be hiding in a variety of places in your yard or your property. Avoiding ticks is the only way to prevent tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme …

Along with great customer service and amazing food, being able to eat without fearing illness is essential to a good dining experience. If you work in the foodservice industry, you know that food safety and sanitation are of the utmost importance. …

There can be thousands, and sometimes hundreds of thousands, carpenter ants in a single nest. You may wonder how such a large colony could stay hidden from view. However, though large compared to other ant species, carpenter ants are still rather …

Wasps on your property are not only annoying, but they can also be dangerous. One wasp sting can be extremely painful and may lead to more. Unlike a bee, a wasp doesn’t die immediately after stinging and may attack again. Furthermore, wasps release …

Carpenter ants can be destructive pests. If they get into your home, you should call for carpenter ant removal in Toronto as soon as possible. However, they are also very interesting creatures with some remarkable capabilities. Learning more about …

A wasp sting is painful at best. For people with allergies to the venom contained in the stinger, it can be life-threatening. More bad news: A single wasp sting can put you at risk for more. A wasp does not lose its stinger after an attack as a bee …

Mice are cute, pink-nosed, long-whiskered, and squeaky little creatures appearing in cartoons and movies. However, when it comes to having them as uninvited guests in your own home, the novelty wears off very quickly. Learn the top three reasons why …

  While it’s never a good thing to have ants in your kitchen, some cause bigger problems than others. Most ants forage for food inside your home but then return to their nests outside. Carpenter ants are different because they make nests in wood. If …

Spring is a time to start shedding winter garments and planning outdoor activities in warmer weather. However, not everything that comes with spring is pleasant and agreeable. During the winter, spiders go dormant. They are not seen or heard from …