Bug bites are a common side effect of a fun summer spent outdoors. To help you better identify what bug may be the cause of your bite, as well as some common prevention techniques, read our guide below. What Kind of Bug Bite Is This? Not all bug bites are the same. For Canadians, these … Continue reading Types of Bug Bites Canadians Can Expect this Summer
Ant invasions can happen in the cleanest home and during any season of the year. Ants will show up in our homes whenever it rains, snows, gets hot, or is cold. But an ounce of prevention can keep your home safe and the ants outside where they belong. Ants in Canada Canada has over 100 … Continue reading Ant Control in Canada: The Unwanted Houseguest
If you’re disturbed by the number of bugs in your basement, you should know they are more a sign of a problem than a problem itself. Having your basement crawling with bugs is still very frustrating. If you want to get rid of bugs in your basement, you can count on pest control services in … Continue reading Basement Bugs – Expert Pest Control Can Help
As the days start to become warmer, people will begin to notice the emergence of Boxelder bugs. These bugs can cause people some worry, as they look very intimidating and are usually found in large groups. They hibernate inside of walls and soffits in the winters. These bugs emerge from their winter sites during … Continue reading How to Stop Boxelder Bugs from Invading Your Home
El Niño — the wet weather pattern blamed for this winter’s record snowfall in the East and mudslides in the West — is expected to wreak more havoc this spring with a surge in insect pests. While the southern half of the US experiences weather that’s wetter and cooler than normal, the northern half and … Continue reading El Niño Could cause Spike In Insect Pests This Spring
When you think of cockroaches, images and connotations of dirtiness and poor hygiene come crawling into your mind. But did you also know that cockroaches can make you quite ill? Diseases you can catch from cockroaches There are quite a few diseases caused by cockroaches. What’s important to note is that cockroaches aren’t vectors for diseases … Continue reading Can Cockroaches Make You Sick?
Believing that pests are only an issue during warmer months can cause many homeowners to let their guard down when the weather begins to cool. As the seasons change, Canadians from coast to coast are preparing their homes for the colder months but in most cases are ignoring the pests that are going to want … Continue reading Winter Pests 101: Common Pests That Invade Your Home in the Winter
The presence or sign of mice or rats in your home can be overwhelming. Knowing the signs of infestation and where these pests like to hide is a good start to uncovering a problem and working towards a solution for removal. Common signs of rodent infestation include droppings; gnaw marks on food containers and a … Continue reading Rodents: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
You would certainly lose your appetite fast if you found bugs or worms in a package of food from your pantry. Crackers, cereal, and baked goods are common targets for pantry pests. Pantry pests can come from anywhere. In some cases they may fly into your house from the outside or they are brought in … Continue reading Snack Attack: Invasion of the Snacking Pests
A species of “grass carrying wasp”. They make cocoons out of dried grass and lay an egg in it. The cocoons are about an inch or so long and are often found in small groupings behind storm windows or doors. They will even build them inside abandoned carpenter bee holes. This one was photographed in … Continue reading Grass Carrying Wasp