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
Mosquito season is officially in full swing and those pesky little bugs will stick around until roughly mid-September. Mosquitoes may be small insects but they bite and carry diseases. They are considered a nuisance to most people but can be dangerous as well. What You Should Know About Mosquitoes A mosquito needs still or slow … Continue reading Canada’s Mosquito Season is Here
When booking hotels for your vacation, there are many factors a family should consider. Is the hotel in a safe area? Is it close to attractions we wish to visit? And of course, the cleanliness of the room itself. It might seem that booking hotels at higher end luxury resorts will keep your family safe … Continue reading Traveler Q&A: Keep your family safe from bed bugs while you travel
For businesses to perform well in their industries, they have to abide by regulations while striving to please paying customers. Keeping the commercial establishment clean and free from harmful pests would help tremendously in improving the reputation of the business and maintaining a steady flow of customers. Pest management is an essential part to owning … Continue reading The Role of Pest Management in Commercial Establishments
As Canada’s fourth largest private employer, the restaurant industry is booming and continues to grow every year. According to Restaurant Canada, average annual industry sales add up to around $68 billion dollars, which accounts for almost 4 % of Canada’s economic activity. With over 1 million people employed in the industry, and millions more dining … Continue reading Restaurant Pest Control “Keeping your Restaurant Pest Free”
Hamilton residents are confronted by a variety of pests. Rainy weather can bring millipedes, earwigs, and pillbugs indoors. Rodents such as mice are also moving indoors this season looking for a dry and safe place. Here are some common pests that are currently affecting the Hamilton area. Brown Recluse Spider Brown recluse spiders are usually … Continue reading Pests in Hamilton
This is a cluster fly. One of the key identification features is the golden hairs on the thorax. Our technicians found it alive, at the front entrance to our training centre yesterday. Cluster flies can become a serious pest in some areas because they over winter in massive numbers inside houses and other structures. This … Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About The Cluster Fly