Spring is here! The weather brings more than sunny days and flower blooms; it also accompanies the release of pests from hidings into our homes. The good news is that spring cleaning significantly reduces the chances for rodent and insect infestation. Places notorious for pest infestations include basements, storage areas, bathrooms, and kitchens. Below are […]
If you have found bed bugs in your home recently, you are not alone. Over the past five years or so, there has been an increase in reported bed bugs in many homes, apartments buildings, hotels, hospitals, and offices. How to Tell If You Have Bed Bugs Bed bugs are insects that are about 5 mm long […]
Living in a condo may make you feel like you don’t have to worry about pests, especially when you live up high. The reality is that pests can still find ways into your unit, whether they climb all the way up from the ground floor or you accidentally bring them in yourself on your shoes, […]
Carpenter ants are capable of doing serious damage to your home but thankfully, there are some signs to watch for so you can get a professional pest control as soon as possible. The sooner you treat your home, the fewer damage ants will do to it. If you aren’t sure whether you have carpenter ants or not, […]
There is nothing more disturbing than when you see a centipede scurrying across your ceiling, or anything more terrifying than finding a centipede in your bathroom sink. Why do these little critters freak us out so much? Is it the way they walk? The totally unnecessary amount of legs they have? Or how they can […]
Woodpeckers, termites, and carpenter bees – what do these species have in common? They all make an impact on wood! Whether it’s a tree trunk, wood pile, or your home’s beautiful sturdy deck, these species are accustomed to digging into wood surfaces. For woodpeckers and termites, however, the main purpose is for sustenance; finding bugs […]
Take yourself back to your grandparents’ living room, where the carpet was made of a nice shaggy wool. When this was the primary material used to make carpeting, the carpet beetle was aptly named. Carpet beetles feed on natural fibres as well as plant and animal materials including dead skin, hair, feathers, and more. Fabrics […]
Although commonly found in the Southern States and warmer regions, the assassin bug is no stranger to Canada due to recent climate changes. As such, it’s important to know how to identify assassin bugs, and also understand the dangers they pose as well as the methods used to keep them out of your home. There […]
While bees and wasps are both responsible for pollination and are often mistaken as they zoom by due to their similar black and yellow colouring, they have some significant differences to help tell them apart. Characteristics & Habits Bees and wasps have very specific physical characteristics which make them distinguishable. For example, since bees feed […]
Now that the winter has come and gone, nature is on the move once again. As much of the Animal Kingdom awakes from its hibernation and temperatures begin to increase, creatures and critters will be rustling about seeking shelter in new spaces as they carry on with their life cycles. There are multiple ways for […]
