As the warmth of summer fades, a shield-shaped, brown, and notoriously smelly insect begins gathering on the sunny sides of homes and working its way toward the windows. The brown marmorated stink bug is one of the most recognizable fall home invaders, and its arrival is triggered with almost calendar-like precision the moment the weather […]
Summer means travel, and travel means hotels, rental cars, airports, and unfamiliar beds. It also means one of the highest-risk periods of the year for bringing bed bugs home without ever realizing it happened. Action Pest sees a noticeable rise in bed bug calls across Hamilton, Burlington, and Oakville every summer, almost always traced back […]
Bed bugs are among the most psychologically distressing pest infestations a person can experience, and they are also among the easiest to miss in the early stages. By the time most residents in Hamilton, Burlington, and Oakville realise what they are dealing with, the infestation has already spread well beyond the initial point of entry. […]
As temperatures drop across Hamilton, Burlington, and Oakville, many homeowners and businesses begin stacking firewood for warmth and comfort. While the crackle of a wood-burning fire creates a cozy atmosphere, firewood can also act as a gateway for pests and wildlife to enter your property. From carpenter ants and termites to rodents and beetles, improperly […]
In communities across Hamilton, Burlington, and other regions of Southern Ontario, moving day is a time of transition and opportunity. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most common ways bedbug infestations are unknowingly spread from one residence to another. The combination of used furniture, rental trucks, second-hand mattresses, and close contact between dwellings provides […]
In the field of pest management, proper identification is essential to ensuring both effective treatment and ecological responsibility. Across Southern Ontario, many homeowners encounter insects they believe to be harmful pests—only to later discover they were entirely harmless. These “false friends” can cause unnecessary alarm, property interventions, and even the use of chemical treatments where […]
Many homeowners are unaware of the potential risks associated with window wells. These often-overlooked features, designed to allow light and air into basement windows, can also act as insect highways—inviting unwanted pests into the home. From ants and spiders to rodents and even termites, pests can easily use window wells as entry points to your […]
You hear scratching. Maybe even some soft scuttling. It’s 2:00 a.m. and the ceiling above your bedroom is alive with movement. As much as you’d like to believe it’s your imagination, you know better. You’ve got a nightmare in the attic—and it’s not going away on its own. Unwanted critters in the attic are more […]
Who says pest control can’t be fun? At Action Pest, we believe that protecting homes from invaders should come with a healthy dose of entertainment—and maybe even a few laughs. That’s why we’re proud to unveil something truly unique: our brand-new, fully illustrated comic book, ACTION PEST: Bugged Out!. Who says pest control can’t be […]
When we hear the phrase “home invaders,” our thoughts usually go to burglars, trespassers, or maybe that one squirrel that got into the attic. But often, the most annoying infiltrators are of the six or eight-legged variety. Yes, we’re talking about pests: the uninvited guests that take “make yourself at home” a bit too literally. […]
