Pest Advice Blog

When you first notice you have a problem with pests, you may be tempted to try to solve it yourself. Lots of homeowners think they can solve a pest issue with a DIY solution, such as a home remedy treatment or something purchased from a grocery or …

If you are unlucky enough to be dealing with a carpenter ant infestation, you may be more concerned with the prospect of damage to your home than harm to your health. Carpenter ants can quickly cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to the …

Halloween is a time of year when spooky creatures like ghosts, ghouls and goblins make an appearance in the shape of Guelph home decor, but when real creepy crawlies like spiders decide to make their homes in your holiday decorations, it can …

For all of their good qualities, spiders can be unpleasant to look at, and their presence can even be quite scary for some people. If you notice a spider in your house, there are a few ways to gauge whether you have a spider infestation or if a lone …

Spiders have an important role to play in the ecosystem. On the one hand, they eat insect pests to control their population; on the other, they also provide food for larger animals. When spiders live in human homes, it could throw them off balance, …

Many homeowners do not understand the damage a tiny mouse can cause. According to mice removal services, even a single rodent can cause tremendous property damage. However, there is rarely, if ever, only a single mouse causing problems in a house. …

You may think that bed bugs only exist in nursery rhymes, but they are all too real. Dating back to prehistoric times, bed bugs had almost disappeared by the end of the 20th century. However, early in the 21st century, bed bugs made a big comeback …

As a homeowner, you know many things can damage a home, from water to the weather and everything in between. Out of all risks to your home, mother nature presents the most significant threat. In the summer, homeowners want to watch for carpenter …

Fall is the perfect time to visit a pumpkin patch and pick out some gourds to use as your decorations for the autumn harvest season. Everyone loves having a few pumpkins to set out on their front porch or inside of their home to celebrate fall …

Spiders have a reputation for being menacing creatures that wreak havoc on people’s health. In reality, only a small percentage of spiders actually bite, and even fewer produce enough venom to harm a human. Although they may seem scary, the truth is …

As a homeowner in a Canadian urban area, carpenter ant pest control may be one of your major concerns. However, carpenter ants are only one of several ant species that may make nests in or around your home. Effective residential pest control …

Even if you are not an arachnophobe, seeing spiders in your home is unsettling enough to consider hiring a service for professional spider removal. Guests, children and pets may all be put-off by spiders’ presence. Some spiders help us by eating …