Pest Advice Blog

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 …

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. …

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, …

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 …

More often than not it’s just the mere mention of a spider that makes our nerves stand on end. Let alone having them live in your house with you. Although the absolute majority of spiders in Canada are harmless to humans, their presence in your home …

  Have you ever wondered where spiders spend their time during the winter? Are they braving the cold or taking refuge in some warm location? Do they hibernate, or just hide away, waiting for the cold weather to pass? Well, they actually do all of …

Although we tend to imagine spiders as big, hairy demons that are intent on harming humans, this is far from the reality. These eight-legged creatures range in size, colour and habitat as much as any other species. While some are web-builders, …

Many people suffer from arachnophobia, which is a paralyzing fear of spiders. Even those of us who experience panic attacks and anxiety at the mere thought of a spider are prone to fear, but should we really cower in the corner when a black widow …

The brownish-coloured Wolf spiders may not be venomous but their bite can still be painful. While most people aren’t bothered by the sight of a spider in the home, seeing one is sure to give some an unsettling feeling. A spider or two roaming around …

With thousands of spider species inhabiting Canada, it may be surprising to learn that only two species are considered dangerous, the Brown recluse and Black Widow spiders. Each of these spiders possess venomous bites that can cause severe …

If you enjoy a clean home, the thought of spiders moving in could make you very uncomfortable. Despite your best efforts, it’s impossible to completely eliminate the spiders from your living environment. Though you might want the spiders completely …

Despite knowing the importance spiders have to the ecosystem, you’re tired of looking at them every single day. They look dangerous and create annoying webs that make your yard look like a scene from a horror movie. Though spiders control the …