Pest Advice Blog

Where do Pests Hide in Commercial Properties?

While pests can cause discomfort and disease in the home, they can also trigger various disruptions within commercial buildings and workplaces. The kinds of pests and problems they cause vary from building to building so any reliable pest control …

Top 3 Most Common Niagara Pests: How to Avoid Them

Although summer will soon turn into Fall, the prevalence of insects and other pests will still take a few months to ease off. The warm weather provides an ideal environment for many pests to breed and thrive, giving pest control professionals in …

How Rain Plays a Role in Pest Infestations

h While Ontario has enjoyed a hot, dry summer this year, as the rain begins to fall again, the likelihood of pest infestations increases. Last year, it was a very different story and preventive pest control services were rushed off their feet as …

Common Residential Insect Pests - Part 2

Few of us really want to share our homes with insects or other pests but many of us feel it’s simply part of life. Many Canadians battle with infestations of unwelcome pests, ranging from flies and wasps to ants and cockroaches. The best way to …

Pests 101: Wasps and Bees Benefit to the Environment

While we sometimes tend to paint all pests with the same brush, it’s important to remember that there are lots of beneficial bugs out there. When you’re swatting at flies and scratching at mosquito bites, it can be difficult to remember that some …
3 Businesses That Need Pest Control The Most

Battle of Bugs: Common Niagara Office Pests

Supporting the health and wellness of your Niagara employees can foster a more productive workplace and allow them to work in an environment free of issues that may cause health problems, such as insect pests. From ants to wasps and even bedbugs, …

Common Residential Insect Pests – Part 1

Living in a place that is completely free of any pests is a common desire among both tenants and homeowners. On the everyday side of things, there are a number of tricky pests typically found in Canadian homes, many of which can be particularly …

5 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Fruit Flies

It’s hard to keep fruit flies away during the summer, as they gather around and feed on over ripened  produce. They’ll hoard around your fruit bowl, a glass of soda or lemonade if you leave it out for too long. As small as they are, fruit flies …

Rats Costing Canadian Car Owners Big Bucks

In efforts to make their cars more eco-friendly, manufacturers such as Subaru, Honda, and Toyota have been using an insulation coating made from soy-based materials for their vehicles. Though safe for the environment, this innovative insulation is …

Stink Bugs 101

Stink bugs come from the true bug family Pentatomidae, and belonging to the order Hemiptera. Their name derives from the unpleasant odour they produce once disturbed or crushed. In Canada, the most frequent stink bug is the brown marmorated stink …

Top Commercial Pests - Part 1

Commercial buildings are often a target of pests as they experience large amounts of people using them on a daily basis. Depending on the industry, commercial spaces can store large amounts of foods, which are attracting to a wide variety of pests. …

Effective Commercial Pest Control for Niagara Hotels

Commercial spaces require a well-planned pest control program. For both permitting and liability purposes, hotel accommodation and commercial areas must be sanitary and free of any pests. As a Niagara hotel owner, you want your guests to feel …