You may have heard of Diatomaceous earth as a homeowner’s remedy for bed bugs. Though, while some claim Diatomaceous earth gives people an eco-friendly, do-it-yourself option for treating these persistent pests with reduced risk, how effective is it really? What is Diatomaceous Earth? Diatomaceous earth is a mineral that is mined from the beds of […]
Few things are more upsetting than discovering evidence of a pest infestation in your home or business. Insect or animal droppings, gnawed furniture, discarded exuviae, and dead bugs are all signs that you’ve got a situation on your hands, and it needs to be taken care of before it gets out of control. When you […]
Another season of Canadian summer pests is upon us. Every year, a multitude of people are faced with the problem of finding wasps around their property. Wasps grow in population and get more aggressive in the heat, which is why being proactive is so important. Here are some things you can do to stop wasp […]
The rat population in Hamilton appears to be on the rise, with no signs of slowing. The number of calls to Hamilton Public Health about rats has been steadily increasing since 2010, with the number of complaints doubling from 2010 to 2014, then doubling again from just 2014 to 2015. And the increase isn’t expected […]
Summer is nearly over, and you’re suddenly noticing ground beetles everywhere in your home, particularly in your basement and under newspapers, boxes, and other objects on the floor. What’s going on? And, more importantly, how do you get rid of them? First off, you’re probably seeing ground beetles right now because this is the […]
The summer months are well underway. By now, you’ve probably enjoyed several backyard barbecues with your family and spent a few long, lazy hours lounging beside the pool. What keeps this scene from being completely idyllic is the knowledge that while you’re doing your summer reading, pests are trying to get inside your home. Many […]
No matter how adorable Disney’s animated film ‘Ratatouille’ was, the negative reputation rats have universally is well justified; and no, it would not be wise to prepare meals with a rat in your kitchen – no matter how cute and talented! Rats, in many cases, are considered to be vermin meaning they carry disease. If […]
When it comes to pest and wildlife control, there are steps homeowners can take to prevent a major pest infestation and wildlife intrusion (Top Ten Steps to Take to Ensure Your Home is Pest and Wildlife Free). However, these are only preventative measures. Once a pest or wildlife issue occurs, homeowners may be tempted to […]
Never use a pesticide indoors that is intended for outdoor use. It is very dangerous and won’t solve your bed bug promblem. Using the wrong pesticide or using it incorrectly to treat for bed bugs can make you sick, may not solve the problem, and could even make it worse by causing the bed bugs […]
Have you ever opened a kitchen cupboard and grabbed a box of food, only to find it infested with small beetles? You’ve just come face to face with larder beetles, and it may not stop there. While mainly found in kitchens and other places with an abundance of food sources, larder beetles can migrate to […]
