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 […]
The weather has been warmer than ever, which means there’ll be many more summer adventures to come. With all the camping, hiking and cottage visits, it’s no surprise that you’ll be encountering many insects along your trip. But that’s to be expected when you’re venturing out into the wilderness. What you should be worried […]
On June 3, the Hamilton Spectator published a story that filled dog owners across the city with dread. A woman reported that her beloved Scottish deerhound had suffered permanent liver damage after contracting a rare bacterial disease. The apparent cause was something that dogs do every day: eat grass. Only this grass had been contaminated […]
While a few ants in your house, apartment, or office building may not seem like a pest problem, it is important to take control of the situation before it gets out of hand. As ants track food and grease through your space, they leave behind a trail of pheromones, which other ants then follow. Ants […]
Cockroaches may be a common sight, but in reality, they can be a nightmare to deal with. Having witnessed many infestations myself, I can tell you that they can spread quickly and are incredibly hard to get rid of. In fact, a single female can lay up to 40 eggs at a time, which means […]
