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March 11, 2019 Toronto and the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) are one of the hot spots to live in Ontario. This is not just the case for humans, but for pests too! What kind of pests can you find in these urban areas? From bed bugs to racoons, pests want a warm and resourceful place to live! No matter if you live in a house, apartment or condo – all of these spaces are susceptible to pest infestations. As a homeowner, it is essential to be aware of these pests and take the necess

July 16, 2018 Do you hear strange sounds coming from your house attic? A sound of persistent chewing and scratching? One of the most popular causes could be squirrels . In Canada, there are about 22 species of squirrels. They can be found in different provinces and territories. Six of these 22 species are categorized as tree species, while the remaining sixteen are ground-dwelling squirrels. Most squirrels reproduce once annually and their mating season occurs in spring. Dur

December 19, 2017 The home of the president of the United States is no exception to pest infestations! It goes to show you that pest problems can happen to anyone. Global News recently shared an article describing the pest problems that the White House has been having. Reports of cockroaches and ants have been reported inside the White House. However, there are other problems in the household which could be attracting pests – leaks! With water leaking into the White House, i

October 9, 2017 We sometimes refer to them as ‘masked bandits’, but this report from City News takes the name to a whole new level. A family of raccoons broke into an RBC branch at St.Clair and Oakwood. They are responsible for the branch closing due to their takeover and the structural damage they have caused. The report shared that “Royal Bank of Canada spokesman Mark Hamill says the bank had hoped the closure would be short-term, but the animals did more damage than we tho

May 13, 2016 This spring, Toronto Mayor John Tory started “delivering” on his quest for raccoon-resistant waste bins. The new bins were designed with a locking handle on the top, that would pose difficult for a racoon to be able to articulate and open. Less than a month after christening the first delivery of waste bins, pictures have surfaced from one resident displaying a new form of entry into the garbage bin. It appears that the surface of the new bin has been pierced or