Since the first case of raccoon rabies was discovered last December, Hamilton has been at the centre of the outbreak. Before the recent outbreak, Ontario hadn’t seen a case of rabies since 1999. It is believed that an infected animal made its way across the border on a truck or train from the United States’ […]
When the warm weather comes it brings with it the bugs and flies, and ticks are no exception. Summer is here and tick season is in full swing. Typically expected to be found when out hiking or in long grassy fields, the increase in ticks in the Hamilton region have brought these critters out of […]
Bedbugs in Hamilton The bedbug problem in Hamilton has been getting worse the past few months, especially when it comes to rental apartment units being infested with bedbugs. A recent Hamilton Spectator article on the bedbug epidemic sheds some light on how many complaints were made in 2015 to both, The Public Health Services and CityHousing, which […]
The deadly “Kissing Bug” or Triatomine bug, gets its name for how it bites, as it sucks blood usually from around the lips and face of sleeping people or animals. It’s not the good night kiss that most expect when they are tucked into bed. No, when the Triatomine bug visits in the night, it’s […]
Rodents aren’t the most loved species on the planet and for good reason. 8 out of 13 rodents collected from Younglove Preserve in San Timoteo Canyon, California, have been tested positive for a virus called Hantavirus. What Is Hantavirus? First and foremost, it is important to know the important questions such as; what is the […]
What Are Carpenter Ants? Generally, Carpenter ants are an insect that could make life a lot harder for you, especially during the spring, but what makes these guys tick? A good way to find out more about these interesting creatures is to do some research on current studies, and information found on Carpenter ants – […]
Rabies Infected Raccoons in Hamilton With the recent outbreak of rabies affecting raccoons in Hamilton, as well as the local new stories of dogs being attacked by a rabies infected raccoon, it’s more important than ever to protect your family and pets from the dangers surrounding raccoons. Although the city of Hamilton and the Ministry […]
Keeping Slugs Out of Your Garden After a relatively warm winter, spring is finally reaching Southern Ontario. As April begins, the rains will continue as the old saying holds true; April showers bring May flowers. You have either planned or are currently planning your gardens, or are anxiously waiting for your first plants to sprout. […]
Knowing the Enemy: The Deer Mouse Peromyscus Maniculatus, more commonly referred to as the deer mouse, is a native rodent to Northern America. Their common name is derived from their amazing agility enabling them the ability to make great leaps and dart around surprisingly quickly. The Danger Deer Mice Pose Deer Mice might as well […]
Precautionary Measures While Spring Cleaning As the cold days fly by and warmer weather eagerly approaches, so do the pests. While you get prepared to start cleaning up the debris from your gardens, clear out the garage, and fix up the shed, you should keep in mind the potential hazards that loom around every nook […]
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