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August 18, 2021 The beautiful summer weather always inspires us to get up and get out of the house. Unfortunately, pests also love to take advantage of the sunny days and become rather active themselves! As a result of the pandemic, our team has noticed that condos, apartments and houses have been a target of migration. Pests, specifically mice and rats, have chosen residential habitats rather than commercial buildings due to limited food supply because of reduced hours and c

June 19, 2021 The BBQ season is here, finally! Everyone in Toronto is coming out to have fun, socialize, and play. Pests are coming out, too. Pests such as mice, ants, termites, and roaches have been feeding well during the lockdown, and you may notice more of them this summer. However, you can keep pests out of your home this BBQ season by taking the following steps, courtesy of our team at Advantage Pest Control: 1. Clean Up Pests, especially roaches and mice, thrive in dir

May 11, 2021 With blooming flowers, comes the unwanted welcome of certain pests. As temperatures rise with the warmer weather, you can expect more activity from many creepy crawlers! At Advantage Pest Control , we never want you to be caught off guard with an infestation. Whether you are on your porch, or cozy in bed, you should never have to worry about the security of your own home. Let’s take a look at what to expect with Spring, and how you can keep your home safe! Time T

March 15, 2021 Spring is in the air! Everyone is excited to enjoy heaps of sunshine, perfect temperatures, and a fresh breeze. Not to mention the blooming flowers, abundant fruits and vegetables, and green grass and plants. As people set out to enjoy the beautiful season, unfortunately, so do pests. Insects and bugs break from their long hibernation period, searching for shelter, food, and breeding grounds in spring. That’s why spring-cleaning is critical to keep these pests

December 15, 2020 It’s Christmas morning. Your kids are frantically tugging you out of bed at 6:00 AM to show you what Santa brought. As the kids are unwrapping gifts, out of the corner of your eye, you see a little field mouse scamper out from behind the tree. Sure, mice can be cute when they’re outside, but they’re not so cute when you see them running around inside your home. Unfortunately, holiday decorating and the winter season can bring pests such as mice, spiders, ant

November 16, 2020 As winter knocks and temperatures drop, cozy nights and heavy dressing becomes the norm. Humans aren’t the only ones seeking sanctuary indoors; animals and pests are doing the same, too. In the Greater Toronto Area, infestations of mice, rats, raccoons, and bedbugs upsurge during the winter months. So, which pests threaten Toronto homes in winter, and how should you keep them at bay? Our team at Advantage Pest Control has put together some tips for homeowne

September 18, 2020 As we approach the fall months, a whole new season’s worth of pests are starting to emerge! Implementing a few precautionary prevention tactics could help save your home from pests this fall. Prevention Tips For Fall Pests With the back-to-school season in full swing and schedules starting to fill up, the last thing you need to deal with is a pest infestation. To help protect your home this fall, we recommend to do the following: Inspect your siding. If you

April 6, 2020 It’s finally spring! You’re probably enjoying the warmer weather, but unfortunately so are pests. Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to organize, declutter, and make your home less attractive to any unwanted “guests.” Spring Cleaning the Kitchen Just a teaspoon of crumbs is a feast for pests, so it’s no surprise that mice and cockroaches like to hang out in the kitchen. Go through each cupboard and drawer and wipe up spills and food debris. Mice will che

November 18, 2019 What goes bump in the night? Some pests do! Many of us believe that if we don’t see pests or signs of them, we must not have any. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Many pests can go unnoticed for a long time, as they are relatively sedentary and only make moves at night. Here are some common pests that come alive in the night time: Rats These animals will use the nighttime hours to work on their “nests” or forage for food. Rat nests are often foun

November 4, 2019 Just like many of us, not all pests love the cooler weather. As temperatures drop, resources are crucial for survival. Food, water, and shelter become more difficult to find outdoors. This can lead pests to invade your home, as they hunt for these disappearing resources. We are sharing three steps with you this week to help protect your home against pests this season! *First and foremost*: Weatherproof all windows and doors. Seal off cracks around ledges and

December 31, 2018 The New Year is a great time to reflect and reset. There is something so exciting about the idea of a fresh start. So let’s use this time wisely and set some new goals for you and your family. The New Year can also be a great time to take the necessary steps to ensure you have a pest free home. Maybe you have experienced pest problems in the past. Let’s put those pests problems behind you and start off 2019 in the right direction! Take action now and make 20

August 13, 2018 Insects’ way of protecting themselves and their territory most often involves a bite. Whether you’re in your house, backyard, hiking in the mountains, or near the ocean, you can encounter insects that might bite or sting as a way of protecting themselves. This summer, there are certain bites that are more common than any other types of insect bites. Some of these bug bites may cause serious medical problems to humans and others may cause minor bite problems. I

January 29, 2018 Although we have conquered another month of winter, it feels as though spring can’t come soon enough! The daily negative degree temperatures feel never ending, but what does that mean for bugs this summer? According to Global News “if you’re hoping the colder weather means fewer bugs will be biting you around the campfire this summer, you’re not in luck.” Many pests are designed or know how to survive these frigid temperatures. It isn’t how cold the winter i

October 23, 2017 Winter weather is on its way! However, this doesn’t mean that pests just go away. If you start to winterize your home now, you will relieve yourself of the worry from unwanted house guests (pests). Here are some helpful tips to help winterize your home for the winter season. 1. Close off + tighten areas around the house to prevent entry ways for pests. This means looking for any holes or gaps and closing/sealing them off. Look inside cabinets, behind furnitu

August 28, 2017 The last week of August has already started to feel like fall weather! The kids are getting ready to go back to school and you are winding down your summer plans. Are you wondering, does the end of summer mean the end of pest season? The answer is no! The end of summer can be a busy season for certain types of pests. From yellow jacket to mice, lingering mosquitoes and ticks – these pests are all still hanging around. Some of them can also be a health hazard i

June 12, 2017 In the summer time we indulge in our favourite fruits – watermelon, strawberries, mangoes and the list goes on! Sometimes we leave these fruits out on our kitchen counters and notice they also seem to attract some pests – fruit flies! Summertime is their prime time to build their population. However, indoors they are active all year long. The diet of a fruit fly consists of ripened fruit, vegetables and fermenting products. The populations grow in moist areas w

May 29, 2017 The summer season is almost upon us. With that comes mosquitos and of course mosquito bites! Do your friends always seem to avoid them however you always come home with at least a dozen bites? It really raises the question – do mosquitoes choose their meal? As the temperatures climb, mosquitoes will be on the prowl! They do not look for the closest target when it comes to their bite. A mix of factors are involved when making this decision. From your blood type, t

May 8, 2017 During the rainy spring season, we keep our spirits high in anticipation of sunny days and fully bloomed gardens. In the mean time, the rain also makes for an inviting environment for many pests! The rain causes a lot of insects to move about, as they thrive in these wet and damp conditions. Pests that love the rain include cockroaches, termites, silverfish and centipedes – just to name a few! You’ll see these creepy-crawlies infest your basements and bathrooms fi

Across the city, the cold winter has set in, forcing people to retreat indoors. – But what pests have followed you in search of warmth and comfort inside your home? Here are some pests to be aware of this winter: Rodents You are sitting in your house, cozying up by the fire – the last thing you want is to share your warm spot with a rat! They can cause major damage to your home and put your family’s health at risk! They would have entered your home by squeezing through small

You are sitting down for breakfast, about to pour your favourite cereal, and notice an uninvited guest! Although we have been experiencing an Indian Summer, the cold season is right around the corner. Along with it, come these uninvited guests looking for a bed and breakfast to crash! As summer ends, so does the food source for many pests. These bugs begin to search for alternatives to help them survive the winter months. Your snack pantry is the ideal sweet spot! An infinite