Pest Advice Blog

While ants are not dangerous for most people, no one wants to have the pests in their home. Unfortunately, ants are one of the most common insects people deal with regularly. If you see a few ants in your home, chances are that you have many more of …

A sandbox is a fun place for your kids to play. No matter how far away you may be from the coast, you can have a little slice of the beach in your own backyard. However, sandboxes can also attract insect pests such as carpenter ants. This is …

A spider scurrying across the floor of your bathroom late at night probably isn’t your favourite sight. Learn more about the different types of house spiders you may encounter, where they live in your home, and when to call professional pest control …

A camper or RV is like a miniature house on wheels that you can take for a trip to escape your normal problems and stresses for a short time. However, it is at least as vulnerable, and in some cases more vulnerable, to rodent infestation, as your …

When you own and operate a restaurant, it is important to keep your premises free of pests. Many are attracted to restaurants because they feed upon the residues of food preparation and consumption, and these pests can pose health risks to your …

While carpenter ants aren’t dangerous to humans, they can wreak havoc on your house. These tiny creatures use wood for nest building, which means your home’s internal structures are the perfect location for tunnelling. If they get inside the walls, …

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 …