It’s hard to keep fruit flies away during the summer, as they gather around and feed on over ripened produce. They’ll hoard around your fruit bowl, a glass of soda or lemonade if you leave it out for too long. As small as they are, fruit flies easily use the tiniest cracks in doors and … Continue reading 5 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
If you’ve deemed folks who ban food in their cars as being a bit too strict, think again. Vehicles, like homes, can become a target for all sorts of pests, including bugs. Car infestations happen for numerous reasons, from neglecting maintenance to postponing repairs. If you’ve been procrastinating with your car maintenance, you could begin … Continue reading Bed Bugs Inside Your Car? Yes. It’s Possible
When a wasp stings, it is most often accompanied by pain and swelling around the affected area, healing by itself after a few days. Though very few people die annually from wasp stings in Canada, caution is still advised with these insects. Especially for those that are allergic to a wasps sting. Summertime is when … Continue reading How to Avoid Wasps this Summer
The brownish-coloured Wolf spiders may not be venomous but their bite can still be painful. While most people aren’t bothered by the sight of a spider in the home, seeing one is sure to give some an unsettling feeling. A spider or two roaming around indoors isn’t cause for concern, in fact in can be … Continue reading How to Get Rid of Wolf Spiders this Summer
With thousands of spider species inhabiting Canada, it may be surprising to learn that only two species are considered dangerous, the Brown recluse and Black Widow spiders. Each of these spiders possess venomous bites that can cause severe reactions- anything from swelling and tissue necrosis to fever and loss of consciousness. Luckily, even though these … Continue reading Learn More About Ontario’s Interesting Spiders