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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 […]

Humane Raccoon Removal

Humane Raccoon Removal There’s more to the spring and summer than just warming weather – It’s raccoon breading time and they’re living on your property! As you’ve probably found, attics are the go-to nesting ground for adult raccoons to reproduce. With the warming weather, it creates the perfect nesting ground for the young. Humane Raccoon […]

Everything You Need to Know About the German Cockroach

German Cockroaches are creating havoc around the Ontario region as the spring season begins to unfold, including in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, and Mississauga. Adults are easily recognized by their light brown or tan colouration with two black horizontal stripes located right behind the head, and growing to a length of 13-16 mm. The young are […]

Picnic Panic: How to Keep Your Home Ant-Free

There’s no denying that this frigid winter has been a season to remember for southern Ontarians. With record-breaking lows and extreme weather warnings in our city, spring seems like a laughable illusion. But we at Action Pest Control know that spring is just around the corner and that means… ants. If you need help getting […]

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