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 […]
Tag: Summer Pests
Protect your home from Fruit Flies!
As August hits, it seems some of us start shifting gears to the new school year and the fall whether… (It doesn’t help that Costco is already selling winter jackets!). That said, we still have PLENTY of summer left. Let’s relish in the fact that we still have some great weather and perhaps still a […]
Fascinating Facts about… Ants!
They can spoil your picnic and they can invade your space… But… They are kinda neat! Yeah, I said it! Ants have been around a lot longer than you think! Below are some interesting facts you may or may not know about our most common pest. Researchers believe that ants (as a species) are around […]
What you need to know about mosquitoes!
As we start to enjoy our outdoor spaces (including patios!), we are started to see mosquitoes becoming a little more active. Along with having an itchy reaction to their bite, we can also blame mosquitoes for the spread of disease. He are some interesting facts you need to know: 1) Mosquitoes grow quickly! Mosquitoes will […]
Invasion of the Japanese Beetle in the Durham Region
Japanese beetles are destroying plants all around the Durham Region! This particular beetle thrives in hot and sunny weather so this July has been a perfect combination for this insect to survive and flourish. In the beginning: These beetles start off as lawn grubs and feast on the roots of lawn grasses and garden plants. […]