Nests: Rodents prefer dark and secluded areas where there are no threats and little disturbance. House mice tend to build their nests from paper products, cotton, packing supplies, insulation and mixed fabrics. Noises: Hearing scratching in the walls and attic is a pretty good indication that you may have a rodent issue. Mice and rats […]
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Racoon Season – Here are the do’s and don’ts!
This is the busiest time of year for raccoon removal. Spring is when mother raccoons nest and give birth to their pups. Unfortunately for home owners, these mother raccoons have most likely found their warmth and comfort indoors, which for you, could mean your home! Mother raccoons are in “nurture” mode, so they are scurrying […]
Birds and Diseases: Need to Know
Birds travel a great distance to get away from this cold. On their voyage, they feed on plants, insects, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. Their diet and eating habits aren’t exactly the cleanest among the animal kingdom, which is why they tend to pick up many bacterial, fungal, and viral diseases on their journey. These diseases […]
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 […]
Fall Pest Protection
Below are the top 10 pest prevention methods to help keep your home, cottage, and business pest free! Use tightly sealed plastic, glass or metal cans/jars for all of your stored preserves and pantry foods. Repair any plumbing fixtures both indoors and outdoors that may have a small leak or on the verge of leaking. […]
Why worry about cockroaches?
Cockroaches are the oldest living insect known to man… Dating as far back as 5 million years… That’s a long time! They are the most adaptable and resilient insect on the planet. While they are considered “dirty” insects, that may not always be the case… Don’t get me wrong, you don’t want them in or […]
Flies – That facts! Part 1: Cluster Flies
What is that unwavering “buzz” and “ting” noise that you constantly hear banging into your window right now you ask? It’s fly season… Well, almost fully fly season, so here are all the facts that you need to know about: Cluster Flies Where do they come from? Cluster flies emerge in the spring, summer […]
Raccoon Mating Season (Here’s What You Need to Know!)
With raccoon mating season underway, here are a few tips we should all be aware of that can help detect raccoons early as well as some key pointers for humane removal should you find yourself with any raccoon (and soon to be raccoon family) issue. Raccoon mating season starts in late winter, and litters are […]
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” […]
KEEP OUT! How to keep pests out from making your home their winter getaway!
Pest control seems like it’s a never ending saga.. In the spring, we are worried when we see and hear pests come out from their hiding place… In the summer we are trying to control the pesky pests that are ruining our family barbecues, or invading our scenery, and now, the fall.. The fall is […]