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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

July 2, 2018 As summer comes into full swing, you’ll notice more yellow and black flying pests in the air! These pests are known as bees and wasps. There are different types of bees and wasps all over the world. They come in different sizes too. Most often these pests look similar in size, but they are entirely different. In general, bees and wasps positively contribute to the environment. They are an excellent source of organic pest control in crops, farms, and gardens. Howe

June 30, 2018 Concerned about bed bugs in your car? This weekend’s heat wave in the Greater Toronto Area will be a perfect opportunity for you to effectively do a bed bug heat treatment for your car! With the temperatures anticipated for this weekend, leaving your car in the sun for only 5-10 minutes will turn your car into a heat chamber that can kill bed bugs within minutes. If you have small items you also wish to treat for bed bugs with heat, you can further take advantag

May 21, 2018 Cockroaches or also known as roaches are often believed to be one of the dirtiest insects in the world. This is because they often thrive in unsanitary environments. But how accurate is this notion? Cockroaches are nocturnal insects, and they prefer to live in the dark so when you see a cockroach at your house during the day, that is usually a sign of infestation. Nevertheless, you can mostly find them hidden in moist places like the sinks, stoves, behind refri

May 7, 2018 A cluster fly is a large type of fly, which looks similar to ordinary houseflies. Cluster flies have yellowish golden hairs on the thorax region of their bodies and have a checkered dark and light coloured pattern on their abdomen. Their wings overlap across their gut, allowing them to easily fly. They are considered household pests because they tend to infest houses, especially during the winter season. Cluster flies prefer hibernating in a warm and sheltered env

April 23, 2018 When you see Mickey Mouse at Disney World, you and your kids enjoy his company! However, if what you saw was a real mouse running over your kitchen or living room floor, you’d undoubtedly feel irritated about it! The real-life creature is definitely not a delightful household guest. Mice are one of the dirtiest pests on the planet. What’s worse, is as per recent studies, mice are not just unpleasant but can affect you and your family’s health too. Professor Sim

April 9, 2018 Spiders are one of the most well-known and incredible creatures on earth. While spiders do tend to have a negative stigma, sometimes they are seen in a heroic light. For example, they are seen in the Marvel movie Spiderman. In real life, they also help to get rid of some other pests or bugs – as they prey upon them as food. Although not everyone is a spider lover, we understand you may not want these creatures inside of your home. Globally, there are more than 3

March 26, 2018 If you think that humans are the only ones that know how to hitchhike – then you are mistaken! Bed bugs are also successful hitchhikers too. They can move from an infested site to furniture, clothing, and baggage (you name it!). They can also show up in public places outside of your home, schools included! Bed bugs are pests that exclusively feed on blood, causing itchy and red welts or swelling bites. They are the most challenging type of pest to eradicate qui

March 12, 2018 Can you imagine your favourite clothes with a moth-made hole or your wardrobe with a moth infestation? No one wants to think of those things! The truth is moths are attracted to your clothes and closet. They lay eggs in dark areas, such as wardrobes or closets. If you want to reduce the risk of a moth infestation, follow our suggested tips below to keep moths out of your wardrobe: Keep Clean Clothes: Moths love dirty fabric because they like feasting on human s

March 2, 2018 Earwigs are odd-looking insects, which have pincers protruding from the abdomen. These are somewhat daunting to look at, but they are not venomous, and they do not spread health problems. Even though earwigs don’t cause harm to humans, it still has a negative impact on plants, and an infestation of earwigs in your house will definitely make every member of your family cringe. Below are useful tips that you can follow to avoid attracting earwigs to your garden an

February 16, 2018 Carpenter ants are prevalent destructive pests at home. If you want to know if your place is housing Carpenter ants, here are some of the warning signs you must look for: First warning sign: When Carpenter ants get into your house, the first thing they do is to send their worker ants to hunt some food. You might see a few worker ants in your home and this can be considered as a first sign that something more is hidden in your house. Carpenter Ants are large

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

January 15, 2018 While we are experiencing a long and cold winter across the country, it feels as though spring can’t come soon enough! Just keep in mind when the weather starts to warm, people may also start to see an unwelcome sign that spring has sprung – the presence of flying termites and bugs. Emergence of Termites Spring is the time of year when termites emerge for mating season to create their colonies. Termites can be devastating to a home! They can chew through wood

January 2, 2018 Are mice invading your home? Do you need a proven strategy to stay away from rodents? Pest control treatments and procedures are the best way to eradicate mice from any building or house, and have been very active this winter too! Mice Facts Mice are grey or brown in colour. These rodents also have relatively large ears and small eyes. An adult can weigh about 1/2 ounce and is about 5 1/2 to 7 1/2 inches long, including their 3 to 4-inch tail. Did you know mic

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

December 4, 2017 The continuous rise of bed bug problems in Toronto is not only trouble for homeowners, but students too! While sending your kids to university, you may not have considered the potential of a pest problem like bed bugs to affect them. Ryerson University reports that “bed bugs keep bugging them”! Although the school does their part to inspect all spaces prior to residence move in dates, they still come across at least a few cases of bed bugs per year. Canine

November 20, 2017 Sometimes a DIY approach seems to be an easy solution. However have you wondered when it comes to household pests such as bedbugs, why that can of spray isn’t working? Or why raccoons are not bothered by you? The answer comes down to a matter of science. Metro News recently shared an article discussing how as cities develop, they force the evolution of pests which has harmful health results. The article specifically outlines “Bedbugs, mosquitos, rats, cockro

November 6, 2017 Pest problems are becoming more severe in Canada, especially within urban rental spaces. Areas such as North York and Toronto in Ontario are facing increasing reports of bed bugs and cockroaches each year. With all of the construction in these urban areas, they become a magnet for pest trouble. Unfortunately, it doesn’t necessarily matter how clean or careful you are, sometimes pests can still be a problem. This past year a proposed law was raised (Rent Safe

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

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