Pest Advice Blog

Nothing spoils a summer vacation in Toronto like finding out that you have a mouse infestation in your cottage. Nevertheless, cottages make attractive shelters for mice because humans typically only occupy them for a few months out of the year. The …

While common invaders like termites and rats might grab more pest-related headlines, lesser-known creepy crawlies are also a source of nuisance for many homeowners. When box elder bugs, for instance, set up residence in your house, they leave …

Mice may look like small, furry rodents that can’t cause much damage to your home, but in reality, the pests can wreak havoc on your property. Not only are they notorious for carrying contagious diseases, but they also damage your food supply and …

As summer approaches and people begin spending more time outdoors, issues with bugs and insects, such as mosquito bites, become more of a concern for hikers, swimmers and those who enjoy drinking on their patios. However, before you contact mosquito …

As a homeowner, you probably do all you can to protect your property from insect pests. However, few species are as relentless and large in number as carpenter ants. These creatures can invade in their thousands, seeking out food, water and shelter …

Wasps are an annoying and potentially dangerous pest that many homeowners and commercial building occupants have to deal with. Wasps are common during the spring, summer and fall. If you find a wasp nest in or around your property, it’s safer and …

While lounging next to your own pool on a warm summer day, rat control in Toronto may be the last thing on your mind. Nevertheless, you are not the only one who likes to hang out by the water, and your pool could actually attract unwanted visitors …

As a Toronto homeowner, you probably do all you can to protect your home from invasive insect pests, such as the hardy and industrious carpenter ants. This species does not eat wood as termites do; however, they can damage any wooden surface by …

Summer is a time of year when many people go on vacation, whether that entails a road trip across the country or a plane voyage overseas. However, encountering bed bugs can be an issue while travelling, especially if you are staying in a hotel, …

Summer is a prime season for dining and doing other activities outdoors. Many people enjoy eating or having a drink outside while enjoying the weather. However, bugs can get in the way of these activities; wasps, in particular, can cause allergic …

While some people don’t mind the presence of spiders, millions of people across the globe have arachnophobia and prefer not to share their homes with arachnids. Unfortunately, many spiders take up residence inside homes where they have access to …

With 15 pairs of legs and antennae sticking out of both ends, a centipede scurrying across the kitchen floor is an unnerving sight. It also makes you wonder what this unusual insect is doing there and what it wants. Here is an explanation of why …