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6 Things to Know About Zika Virus

Zika Virus Facts 1. No treatment or Vaccine 2. Symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain and red eyes 3. Illness is usually mild and death is rare 4. Mosquitoes that transmit virus not present in Canada yet 5. Symptoms usually last 2-7 days 6. 1 in 5 people infected will be come ill However it […]

Sniffing out Bedbugs with K9 Services

Action Pest Control Services Inc. is proud to be associated with using dogs at times to sniff out bed bugs. The dogs are fully trained and certified as bedbug detection dogs. All trainers have extensive training with dogs for the past 20 years attending seminars with world-class trainers in scent detection. The dogs can find […]

Bad Bedbug Infestation in Hamilton

Bedbugs in Hamilton During an inspection of an apartment downtown this week, it took me about 5 minutes to determine the source of bites that were causing a tenant a lot of grief. They were waking up with bites but saw no insects. The mattress seam is one of the first places we look for […]

Protecting Yourself and Your Pets Against Rabies

Protecting You & Your Pets Against Rabies For the first time in a decade, the raccoon strain of rabies has been found in the Hamilton area. Early this month a rabid raccoon was found in Stoney Creek. Since then, the province has been canvassing the area looking for more infected animals and have come across […]

Wildlife Calls in Hamilton

Increase of Wildlife Related Calls With these warming trends Hamilton, Burlington and surrounding areas are seeing an explosion of wildlife, not only outside but in attics and under the homeowners decks as well. I think the animals are having an early breeding season due to the rather tepid temperatures in our area. They may think […]

Creepy Crawlers

It’s October in Ontario Canada which means Halloween is just around the corner. With that in mind, Hamilton residents can expect some ghoulish and creepy Halloween costumes arriving at their doorstep. As fun as it may be to witness the fun at hand it is important to be aware of the other creepy crawlers that […]

Top 10 Steps to Ensure Your Home is Pest and Wildlife Free

Protecting your home from unwanted pests and wildlife can be a daunting task and in all honesty, it is impossible to bug proof your home completely. However, we at Action Pest Control Services what to share with you these home maintenance and housekeeping secrets that will greatly reduce the chances of a major insect and […]

Raccoon Fact Sheet

Size and Weight: The adult raccoon is a medium-sized mammal and the largest of the Procyonidae family.  It averages 24 to 38 inches in length and can weigh between 14 to 23 lbs., or more, depending upon habitat and available food. The male raccoon, or boar, is slightly larger than the female, also referred to as […]

Action Pest Control Services Inc: 30 Years of Serving Hamilton & Surrounding Area

With all the pest and rodent control services out there today, it may be a daunting task for potential customers to choose a company that best suits their needs. At Action Pest Control Services Inc​, (APCS) ​we don’t worry about the competition ­ our only focus is providing immediate service 7 days a week for treating […]

Squirrel Removal

Squirrel Removal They may look cute, even adorable at times, running across your lawn jumping from one tree to another, but there’s more to their fuzzy and timid appearance than meets the eye. They are not pets; they’re wildlife and should be treated as such. The squirrel is one of the animals most city inhabitants […]

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