Insects and rodents are highly adaptable creatures that have learned our human homes make fine residences for them as well. Nesting material, food sources and warm, dark or damp spaces are usually available, and these pests often make themselves right at home. Learning how to identify these creatures and how to keep them away from … Continue reading How To Identify and Prevent Pest Infestations in Your Home
Cambridge, Ontario, is a city with a rich history and beautiful landmarks. Founded in 1973, and nestled within Waterloo where the Grand and Speed Rivers meet, its residents have much to be proud of. It is home to many enjoyable festivals and art centres, such as the Hamilton Family Theatre. The city’s climate is varied, … Continue reading Protecting Your Cambridge Property From the Black Widow Spider
If you are like most homeowners, you probably shudder at the sight of a spider scuttling across your kitchen floor or clinging to your bedroom ceiling. While these arachnids might look scary, most species are harmless and the ones you see likely made their way indoors by accident. Chances are, there are certain stuff such … Continue reading Spider Control: Know the Signs of a Spider Infestation
In movies and television shows, spiders are often depicted as monstrous and dangerous creatures. Many people are very afraid of these eight-legged arachnids. However, spiders may be getting a bad rap. They can be useful cohabitants of our homes. To help you understand more about spiders below is some information on which spiders are common … Continue reading Are the Spiders in Your Home Dangerous?
Bed bugs are pretty difficult to spot, right? That’s one of the reasons they’re so good at what they do. Bed bugs are expert hitchhikers and transport themselves to just about everywhere in the world by traveling alongside you undetected. Similarly, cockroaches will spend the majority of their lives trying not to be seen. But … Continue reading Do Spiders Eat Cockroaches and Bed Bugs?
As the days become shorter and the temperatures plummet, we begin to look for ways to stay warm during winter. We might buy a new coat, layer on the old sweatshirts or crank up the furnace, but we’re not the only ones preparing for the coldest season of them all. Any residential pest control expert … Continue reading How Do Spiders Stay Warm in Winter?
When you think of fall, you’re probably thinking about the changing colour of the leaves and cozy sweaters. The temperatures quickly drop and we spend far more time indoors. So much so, in fact, that we feel like we see spiders more and more. Are we just seeing things as we spend more time indoors? … Continue reading Are You Seeing More Spiders in Your House This Fall?
Spiders might make you scream or grab the nearest shoe or flyswatter, however, most people don’t automatically reach for their blowtorch to kill spiders. But apparently, that’s just what a California man did, and started a house fire in the process. The man, who was house-sitting for his parents at the time, was apparently trying … Continue reading Blowtorches, Chestnuts and Other Myths about House Spiders
With the winter temperatures touching ground in the North, insect activity outside declines, and our eight-legged friends are forced to look elsewhere for their meals. Looking for some food and water, and a warm place to call home for the winter, spiders are often making their homes in closets, basements, and even your bedroom. Now … Continue reading Winter Spider Control Methods
With winter fast approaching and the temperature dropping below freezing, the time to move your activities indoors has never been more inviting. Unfortunately, the same can be said for a few familiar and unwelcome pests. Ants, spiders, rodents, and cockroaches are the four main house breaking culprits and can be responsible for a whole heap … Continue reading 4 Common Pests You May Find Inside This Winter in Niagara