Bed Bugs They’re reddish brown with a flat oval shape. Short antennae and only about 5mm long. Dark eyes that stick out from the rest of the insect. Wing-like structures on either side of the head. Baby bed bugs look the same, but are only about the size of a poppy seed and are whiter … Continue reading What’s the difference between a bed bug and cockroach?
Ants are everywhere. We see them all the time. On the sidewalk. On the driveway. Never think much about it. But, in the winter they look for a warm place to nest. Your home or building is key to survival. Consistent temperature and food source can lead ants right to your kitchen. What is a … Continue reading Pavement ant damage.
Hornets are one of the downfalls of summer. It seems like everyone’s afraid. Picnics are an event for the brave. Getting stung is what most of us are concerned about. Here’s 10 ways to prevent hornet stings. Think about what you’re going to wear. If you’re spending time outside consider hornets are attracted to bright … Continue reading 10 ways to prevent hornet stings.
A buzz flutters passed your ear. Out the corner of your eye there’s a hovering black ball. It comes close and gets your attention. Your first reaction is to swat. Your day outside is dampened by the terrifying wasp. Eating outside has become a feat for the adrenaline junky. Although many people are terrified of … Continue reading When do wasps make their nests?
Wait. Is that a flying ant? I didn’t think ants flew here in Port Elgin. Usually I see them scurrying around the sidewalk. This one is flying. During the summer months it’s not uncommon to see flying ants. Also known as alates, flying ants are male and female ants who are looking to hook-up. Basically, … Continue reading Why do some ants have wings?
In 2014, CBC reported a noticeable rise in Halifax’s carpenter ant population. During warmer months the ants come out to drill into wood damaging homes. Carpenter ants are always a regular problem around the city. Neighbourhoods become infested with them as they move from house to house. There’s no reason the ant problem hasn’t continued … Continue reading Carpenter Ant Damage
St. Catharines, St. Catharines! The carpenter ants are coming, the carpenter ants are coming! Once in your home they can destroy anything made of wood. Unlike termites, they don’t eat wood. Oh, just burrow to make carpenter ant colonies. Completely damaging major structural elements of buildings. So, the next summer afternoon there’s an ant in … Continue reading What do carpenter ants look like?
During the spring and summer months, residents of Goderich, ON may notice a variety of pests in and around their homes. These months are particularly high in pest activity due to the reproductive habits and behavioral traits of many of Goderich’s common pests. Ticks and fleas are no exception with April to September being prime … Continue reading Controlling Fleas and Ticks in Goderich
Lately, Truly Nolen Merrickville has been receiving calls from homeowners in the Ottawa Valley area who are finding silverfish in their homes. A house-dwelling insect, the Lepisma saccharina, more commonly known as the Silverfish or bristletail, derives its name from several characteristics such as its silver/gray exoskeleton and fish-like habit of moving at a fast … Continue reading Controlling Silverfish in Merrickville Homes
When Port Elgin residents are outside in their yards trying to enjoy one of the town’s famous sunsets, the last thing they want to have are ants crawling all over their sidewalks, patios and lawns. With the warmer weather here, more and more Port Elgin residents will want to take advantage of the nicer temperatures … Continue reading Controlling Field Ants in Port Elgin