One of the most common ants Hamilton residents deal with is Pharaoh ants. They are infamous indoor pests, one of the toughest to control. Pharaoh Ants can be found in the spring, summer and fall months. Pharaoh ants are yellow to light brown in color, with a darker abdomen that appears translucent. They are typically 1/16 … Continue reading Pharaoh Ants- One of the Toughest Ants to Control
Often seen marching around front porches, driveways and kitchen counter tops, ants are considered to be one of the most common and pervasive insects Hamilton, ON residents encounter on a daily basis. From regular, household ants mostly regarded as a simple nuisance, to more harmful types such as Carpenter Ants or Fire Ants that … Continue reading How to Keep Ants Out of Your Hamilton, ON Home
As the weather begins to warm up in Hamilton, it is important to prepare for the pests that will inevitably be trying to find refuge in your home. Carpenter ants are one of the pests that Hamilton residents should be on the lookout for. Carpenter ants are considered destructive pests in Canada. They are typically … Continue reading Carpenter Ants are Chewing Up Hamilton Homes
Mice are one of the most common pest nuisances that home and business owners in the Hamilton area find themselves dealing with. Mice need just a tiny hole to gain access inside a home or business, and can also enter through sewer lines. Once you have a mouse infestation it can be very stressful … Continue reading Mice- A Major Problem for Home and Business Owners
When it comes to pest control, not all people know how to get rid of ants in the house. It seems that these insects know numerous ways to get in your house: holes in walls, floor and foundation, crevices in the ceiling, basement and attic. Knowing what attracts ants to your home can be step … Continue reading The Top Five Reasons for Household Ant Problems
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
There is no greater bug that strikes fear in the hearts of homeowners like bedbugs. In the past few years, areas like Hamilton, ON has seen infestations reaching near epidemic proportions. Bed bugs are highly noxious, nocturnal, reddish brown insects that feed on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals. They are wingless insects … Continue reading The Life Cycle of Bed Bugs
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
German cockroaches are well-known indoor cockroaches, and are found worldwide. Adults are easily recognized by their light brown or tan coloration with two black horizontal stripes located on the pronotum immediately behind the head, and growing to a length of 13-16 mm. The much smaller young, or nymphs, are darker, almost black in color, also … Continue reading German Cockroaches- How to Spot Them and Get Rid of Them
There are old wives tales surrounding so many topics in our lives including pest control and while some may be true (chicken soup can cure a cold), there are some that are just silly. Here are some common pest control myths used to keep pests away and whether they are true or false. Can Vinegar … Continue reading Fact or Fiction- Exploring Pest Control Myths