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 high rainfall saw increasing numbers of ants and other creepy crawlies seeking shelter … Continue reading How Rain Plays a Role in Pest Infestations
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 avoid these uninvited tenants is to employ a company that … Continue reading Common Residential Insect Pests – Part 2
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 bugs are our friends – especially those that feed on flies and … Continue reading Pests 101: Wasps and Bees Benefit to the Environment
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, invasive bugs may enter your commercial building at almost any time. At Truly … Continue reading Battle of Bugs: Common Niagara Office Pests
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 difficult to deal with. It is always best to go with … Continue reading Common Residential Insect Pests – Part 1
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 easily use the tiniest cracks in doors and … Continue reading 5 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
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 resulting in rats costing car owners hundreds of dollars in repairs. While this is certainly alarming, the problem … Continue reading Rats Costing Canadian Car Owners Big Bucks
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 bug (Halyomorpha Halys). It’s come to inhabit the areas of southern Ontario by accident, as … Continue reading Stink Bugs 101
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. Businesses like restaurants and hotels often demand a higher level of protection against … Continue reading Top Commercial Pests – Part 1
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 comfortable during their stay. You also want to avoid paying fines and being legally liable for the … Continue reading Effective Commercial Pest Control for Niagara Hotels