Seeing beautiful birds up close and personal definitely helps us feel closer to nature. My personal favorite is the hummingbirds whose wings seem invisible when they are steadying themselves to feed at a sugar station. That said, I personally do not keep any feeders close to my home as they can attract more than just […]
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2022 Summer Pest Guide
Welcome to the official start of summer! We can see the flowers in bloom, hear the sounds of backyard pools, smell the barbeque goodness, and taste the cold drinks that are always flowing! But what else can we see, hear, maybe smell, and well… hopefully not taste.. but you get the point… That’s right! Summer […]
Silverfish problems on the rise
There is NOTHING cute about a silverfish. They are scaly, silvery/grey in colour with a long abdomen that comes to a point at the end resembling some sort of nightmare fish. They are wingless, and when they crawl, they crawl in a squirming or wiggling motion, which also resembles a fish… Nightmares. Although silverfish (Lepisma […]
Here are 3 major pests to watch out for this spring!
Spring is ALMOST here! As Ontarians, and if you’re anything like me, even the smell of melting snow, and that tiny bit of warm moisture in the air brings me so much joy. Don’t get me wrong, I love winter also, but there’s just something about the spring that I can’t quite fully explain. Spring […]
Why humane wildlife removal is beneficial to the homeowner
A lot of customers are curious as to why (when we can), we would opt to humanely remove wildlife and pests from the home as opposed to extermination. Aside from the obvious, which is that humane removal is cruelty free, there are actually other, super beneficial reasons why you should select humane removal over the […]
Pests to look out for when using a real Christmas Tree…
Nothing beats the smell of a fresh cut Balsam Fir at this time of year. The overwhelming scent, along with twinkling lights are what this holiday season is all about…. That, and so much more. With that said, there are some things to think about when bringing in a real tree for your festive decorations. […]
Keeping your houseplants “pest free” this winter
Whether you’re looking to purify the air or just add a little greenery to a grey winter, house plants will do the trick. The problem with bringing plants inside is you are also inviting unwanted pests in as well. What’s Best way to notice bugs on houseplants? While you may find the occasional ant, or […]
2021 Fall Pest Guide
What are overwintering pests? Overwintering pests are bugs, insects and rodents that seek out a warm place to nest and hibernate during the colder winter months. Here in Ontario, and especially in rural areas, we tend to get several calls about pests that have built nests inside of walls, attics, or in basements of unsuspecting […]
4 Ways to “Pest Proof” this Spring!
Since we’re all practicing physical distancing, now is a great time to pest proof your home! Here are the 4 areas of the home that you should be extra attentive to! KITCHEN The kitchen is one of the most used areas of any home. It can also accumulate the most germs and present a pretty […]
3 Common Winter Pests and how to avoid them!
With the colder temperatures that November brings, comes a surge of 3 common pests in the “Pest Control Industry”. Mice, Cockroaches, and Carpenter Ants! Why these 3 in particular? Read on… Mice: Mice tend to make a living space inside your home, cottage, and sheds in order to survive. They need all of the necessities, […]