Pest Advice Blog

Many people are afraid of spiders, but few species pose a threat to humans. However, brown recluse spiders are one of two species that can harm humans when they bite. If you are concerned about the possibility of sharing your home with a brown …

Most people are aware that spiders provide valuable services to the ecosystem. For example, many of them eat other insects and keep their populations in check. However, this does not deter some people from being afraid of these small, eight-legged …

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 may feel fright this Halloween season, but not because of a ghost or a ghoul. Pests like spiders, rats, mice, and bed bugs can strike some very real fear into the hearts of homeowners. Not only are these pests unpleasant to deal …

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 …

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 …

As the weather changes this fall, pest behaviour changes as well. Be on the lookout for visible signs that spiders, ants, mice, and other critters are adapting to the new season. If it gets to be more than you can manage, don’t hesitate to make an …

Unlike some pests, such as wasps, spiders do not need to build a nest to make a home for themselves. All they need is a place to spin a web, and they can do that even in exceptionally narrow nooks and crannies. Some spiders do not even need to spin …

It may seem that spiders are suddenly coming into your home more during the fall, but that usually is not the case. Typically, the spiders are already in your home, but they have been hiding in dark, quiet places. In the fall, they may become more …