Before you freak out and take a swing at a bat with a long handle broom, you should know that “bats aren’t all that bad”. They are known as voracious insect predators, and in general don’t do much or any damage to property as one may think. Fact: Bats are of NO RELATION to mice, […]
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Mice & Rats 101
Some think they look soft and cuddly, while others are petrified. Us? Well, when we see mice and/or rats, we see destructive, disease carrying rodents. House mice are carriers of some of the filthiest germs known to spread. They are also known to chew through just about anything including wiring, drywall, plumbing etc. causing a […]
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 […]
Spring Pest Proofing Pointers!
1) Foundation Repairs: Seal all cracks and crevices around foundations, chimneys, door frames, eaves-troughs and entry points. These are easy access for small critters to make their way into your home. 2) Wood Repairs: Any old, wet/molding, rotting wood should be replaced. This is a perfect habitat for carpenter ants and other critters who tend […]
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. […]
Mosquitoes Suck…
With this beautiful warm Ontario weather, comes barbeques, sunshine, swimming, and… mosquitos… Here are a few tips on how to prevent these nasty suckers from ruining your day! Remove any “still-water” sources… Puddles, ponds, leaky hoses etc. are all a perfect wading pool for these pesky insects. If you remove their water source, you’ll remove […]
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 […]
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 […]