Have you seen a centipede? They’re creepier than you think. Check them out. There might even be some in your basement. Nobody wants the creepy crawler running out from under something. What is a centipede? Centipedes are long bugs with a pair of legs per body segment. They have a lot of legs, but no … Continue reading Why do centipedes live in basements?
Bed bugs are parasitic insect that feed only on blood. The bed bug is famous because it prefers to dine on human blood. The name bed bug comes from their preferred habitat in house especially near or inside beds and other sleeping areas. Bed bugs are not nocturnal, but do most of their activity at … Continue reading Top 4 signs of bed bugs.
Cockroaches are attracted to dirty environments. They like to hide in the dark corners of unfinished or unclean kitchens. Roaches wait for the lights to go out and swarm the floors looking fro grub. But, what exactly do roaches eat? The short answer is cockroaches eat about anything. Cockroaches are omnivorous scavengers. So, basically … Continue reading What do roaches eat?
We all know about bed bugs. They’re greatly feared. It can be a huge ordeal to remove large infestations. That’s why it’s important to try to discover any potential infestation. Early detection starts with bed bug moats. What are bed bug moats. These are commercial products designed to monitor bed bugs and help prevent infestation. … Continue reading How bed bug moats work.
The fall weather can bring tons of bugs to your home. No more prominent than the orange and black striped boxelder bug. The pure amount of them is enough to annoy any home owner. They can result in an uncleanly home or environment. What is a boxelder bug? Boxelder bugs are named after the boxelder … Continue reading How to prevent boxelder bugs.
It’s common knowledge rats and other rodents carry many different diseases and viruses that can affect humans. Rats are blamed for the outbreak of the plague in London in the mid-1600s. Just because that’s centuries behind us and we’ve found different treatments for illnesses doesn’t mean we should ignore rats. They can be a greater … Continue reading What disease do rats carry?
We see spiders in our houses all the time. Mostly, they’re not harmful or a nuisance to anyone. But, their populations can grow. Especially if you’re providing sufficient food for them. Getting rid of spiders can be difficult. It’s more important to stop pests from getting in your house. Keep spiders out in the first … Continue reading How to get rid of spiders.
It’s a sad time of year when we have to say goodbye to the cottage for the winter. But, it’s only a few months until next spring. Don’t worry. However, it’s important to properly close your cottage. Don’t allow any pests to get in and create a larger problem than you need. Clean up like … Continue reading Closing your cottage: How to keep pests away.
A soft sigh greets the end of summer. It’s time for cooler evenings and earlier sunsets. These are signs to the wildlife population to start considering winter home locations. Make sure to walk around your property and keep an eye on possible entry points. 1. Repair and seal openings around your home. Holes can be … Continue reading Six fall pest prevention tips.
There is no greater bug that strikes fear in the hearts of homeowners like bedbugs. In the past few years, areas like Hamilton, ON has seen infestations reaching near epidemic proportions. Bed bugs are highly noxious, nocturnal, reddish brown insects that feed on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals. They are wingless insects … Continue reading The Life Cycle of Bed Bugs