Winter in Ontario, Canada is undoubtedly a picturesque and serene season, with its snow-covered landscapes and crisp, chilly air. While many might assume that pests take a break during this time, some unwelcome guests manage to find their way into our homes. In this post, we’ll explore the most common pests that make their presence […]
Tag: bed bugs
Pest tips for your multi-unit homes and apartments
With multiple living spaces in one residence or building, condos and apartments offer a major disadvantage in the battle of “pest free” living spaces. Uncontrollable factors such as food sources and cleanliness (or lack thereof) make multi-unit living spaces an inviting space for nesting pests. Here are some tips for you as a landlord, or […]
Mattress Covers for Bed Bugs
Bed bugs can come out of nowhere, and can live in a “filthy” environment or thrive in a seemingly “clean” one. Because bed bugs are attracted to carbon dioxide and feed off both human and animal blood, bed bugs will gravitate toward sleeping areas where it’s easier to feed throughout the night. Bed bugs can […]
Bed Bugs: All you need to know!
Once the holidays are over, many of us like to retreat to a warm and sunny destination to escape these cold Canadian winters. For others, business travelling also picks up in the new year. Regardless if you’re travelling for work or pleasure, it is important to be aware of the dangers of bed bugs and […]
Winterize Your Home
A few tips on how to avoid an unwanted house guest this winter… Rake and pick up leaves! A pile of leaves is a warm and inviting place for pests, especially leaf piles that are close to your house. Ants, earwigs, rodents, and snakes have been known to make themselves comfortable under a nice “warm” […]
Bed Bugs Bite!
Bed bugs bite… both literally and figuratively… There’s been a rise in the calls of bed bug infestation in the last several years, and nobody really knows why. Since 2006, there have been 2270 reports of bed bugs just in the the Toronto region alone. That’s 2270 reports of infestations, not just one little bug… And […]