Franchise Business Review, an independent national market research firm focused on franchisee satisfaction and performance recently announced their 10th annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises list. They surveyed 28,500 franchisees representing over 350 franchise brands. Only 200 franchise companies made this year’s guide as a result of their franchisees ranking them high enough to meet … Continue reading Truly Nolen Named One of the Top Franchises of 2015 →
German cockroaches are well-known indoor cockroaches, and are found worldwide. Adults are easily recognized by their light brown or tan coloration with two black horizontal stripes located on the pronotum immediately behind the head, and growing to a length of 13-16 mm. The much smaller young, or nymphs, are darker, almost black in color, also … Continue reading German Cockroaches- How to Spot Them and Get Rid of Them →
The presence or sign of mice or rats in your home can be overwhelming. Knowing the signs of infestation and where these pests like to hide is a good start to uncovering a problem and working towards a solution for removal. Common signs of rodent infestation include droppings; gnaw marks on food containers and a … Continue reading Rodents: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly →
You would certainly lose your appetite fast if you found bugs or worms in a package of food from your pantry. Crackers, cereal, and baked goods are common targets for pantry pests. Pantry pests can come from anywhere. In some cases they may fly into your house from the outside or they are brought in … Continue reading Snack Attack: Invasion of the Snacking Pests →
A species of “grass carrying wasp”. They make cocoons out of dried grass and lay an egg in it. The cocoons are about an inch or so long and are often found in small groupings behind storm windows or doors. They will even build them inside abandoned carpenter bee holes. This one was photographed in … Continue reading Grass Carrying Wasp →
Mosquito season is officially in full swing and those pesky little bugs will stick around until roughly mid-September. Mosquitoes may be small insects but they bite and carry diseases. They are considered a nuisance to most people but can be dangerous as well. What You Should Know About Mosquitoes A mosquito needs still or slow … Continue reading Canada’s Mosquito Season is Here →
When booking hotels for your vacation, there are many factors a family should consider. Is the hotel in a safe area? Is it close to attractions we wish to visit? And of course, the cleanliness of the room itself. It might seem that booking hotels at higher end luxury resorts will keep your family safe … Continue reading Traveler Q&A: Keep your family safe from bed bugs while you travel →
For businesses to perform well in their industries, they have to abide by regulations while striving to please paying customers. Keeping the commercial establishment clean and free from harmful pests would help tremendously in improving the reputation of the business and maintaining a steady flow of customers. Pest management is an essential part to owning … Continue reading The Role of Pest Management in Commercial Establishments →
Hamilton residents are confronted by a variety of pests. Rainy weather can bring millipedes, earwigs, and pillbugs indoors. Rodents such as mice are also moving indoors this season looking for a dry and safe place. Here are some common pests that are currently affecting the Hamilton area. Brown Recluse Spider Brown recluse spiders are usually … Continue reading Pests in Hamilton →
This is a cluster fly. One of the key identification features is the golden hairs on the thorax. Our technicians found it alive, at the front entrance to our training centre yesterday. Cluster flies can become a serious pest in some areas because they over winter in massive numbers inside houses and other structures. This … Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About The Cluster Fly →