Controlling bed bugs takes time and patience. There are a variety of non-chemical approaches that have been shown to be effective. In addition, pesticides are available to aid in the control process. Combining chemical and non-chemical treatments in a unified approach that often makes the most sense. The approach is called integrated pest management (IPM). […]
…..the German cockroach….one of the most persistent and hard to kill insects….. “Blattella” germanica or the German roach is the main cockroach of concern for homeowners and landlords in Ontario. They travel deep inside walls and move very quickly and are compulsive breeders. They carry their eggs in a capsule attached to their body called […]
I saw this cartoon recently and thought it was hilarious! I mean, lets face it…how many of us really want to find a roach roaming around on the counter? I’m sure not to many hands are in the air right now. That got me thinking about the ‘positive’ aspects of roaches. I’m sure that there […]
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 […]
Carpenter ants, which are commonly seen in and near dwellings are typically the wingless, non-productive worker adults. Carpenter ants live in large groups or colonies consisting of hundreds of worker ants, a few reproductive males and female as well as one queen. At first the colony is small, however, in later years the population can […]
Here come the ants…… Carpenter ants are one of the most common structural pests found in and around the home. They are the largest type of ant that invade the home….they can range from 1/4 to 3/4 inches in length. They have a constricted waist, six legs and bent antennae. They can be black, reddish-black […]
