Pest Advice Blog

  Rodents take shelter in any building containing a food and water source. Although the sighting of a single mouse or rat may not cause alarm, it’s a sign that a more significant problem is lurking out of plain view. Commercial pest control products …

With Halloween just around the corner, people may be hanging spider decorations. But that certainly doesn’t mean you want them in your home. Spiders tend to gravitate towards dark, damp spaces where they build their webs and not be bothered. Garages …

As you prepare your business for the coming winter months, remember you are not alone. Pests also make preparations for the cold weather and search for places to create their safe winter haven. Pests usually begin showing up in more significant …

As summer melts into fall, you trade in flip flops and pool parties for scarves and bonfires. The change in the weather is welcome for many people, but for homeowners, it may also mean it’s time to check for rodents that have taken up residence in …

Although their bodies are minute, ants are some of the most powerful creatures in the animal kingdom.  Their strength and intelligence are underestimated by larger predators and only recently understood by scientists. A single ant does not seem very …

Carpenter ants use their strong front jaws to chew tunnels through wood to make their nests. In the wild, this helps the decaying stumps of fallen trees to break down more quickly. Therefore, as long as carpenter ants stay outside where they belong, …

As a business owner, you’re responsible for your employees, clients and the condition of your building. Maintaining your property is not too challenging until you have to handle a pest infestation. Any business that has a water supply and source of …

As soon as spring appears, wasps can be seen feeding on and pollinating the early blooms. Although they’re not as aggressive as yellowjackets or hornets, they can attack you repeatedly and deliver painful stings. Wasps are active in the daytime, but …

Rodents are voracious pests that destroy your property, raid your food, leave unwelcome gifts and spread disease. They can live in practically any climate with shelter, and they reproduce rapidly. When you have a rodent problem, how do you tell the …

The queen ant is arguably the most important ant in the colony, as she’s responsible for perpetuating her species. Here’s what you need to know about queen ants and how ant removal services can help you safely and humanely remove them from your …

No one likes mosquitoes. From candles and nets to sprays and creams, people are willing to try just about any means of mosquito control to ward off these pervasive and persistent pests. A cloud of mosquitoes can quickly ruin a pleasant outdoor …

If you own a food manufacturing business, the last thing you want is bugs, pests or rodents in your plant. Mice can fit into spaces as small as six millimetres, while tiny insects can enter through the smallest of cracks and gaps. Although a food …