Carpenter ants love damp, rotted wood. Typically, they make their homes in hollowed-out trees, but they have been known to make a colony inside a home or on a deck. Carpenter ants are an annoyance, but they usually don’t bite, nor do they spread disease. They can infest food and don’t look particularly appetizing when … Continue reading 3 Reasons Carpenter Ants Are Invading Your Deck
Ants can cause many problems when they nest in or around a house. Carpenter ants are especially destructive, which is why it is vital to invest in effective carpenter ant control. Unfortunately, carpenter ants are active year-round throughout Canada. Therefore, if you notice any ant activity, there is no hoping that winter will resolve the … Continue reading 5 Great Ways To Keep Carpenter Ants Away
When thinking of creepy crawlies that send shivers down your spine, you probably imagine spiders. There are so many spider species, and some are scarier than others because of their size. But, how do they get so big? Speak to any spider control expert, and they will explain that arachnids have a hard exoskeleton. If … Continue reading What Is Spider Molting?
Cereal is a breakfast staple in many homes. Many families have happy memories of Saturday morning cartoons and their favourite sweet and crunchy cereal brands. However, have you noticed your go-to breakfast disappearing at a rate faster than your family can eat it? If so, a call to your local residential pest control company might … Continue reading What Pests Are Eating Your Cereal?
Spiders. Something about all those beady little eyes and eight legs is unsettling. They can’t get any more disturbing, right? Wrong. Did you know some female spiders eat their mates? It’s true and probably has you scrambling to find spider control for your home. But why do they do it? Read on to learn five … Continue reading Why Do Female Spiders Eat Their Mates?
Mice are very small creatures that do not live for long. However, that does not mean that you should not call for rodent control if you see any signs of an infestation. With their short life spans, they mature very quickly and can do a lot of damage in a very brief amount of time. … Continue reading The Life Expectancy of Mice
Owning and managing a restaurant is a rewarding experience, but comes with many challenges and responsibilities. One of these responsibilities is to keep the dining area and kitchen free of pests such as insects and rodents. Because restaurants contain large amounts of food that pests seek out, keeping them away requires restaurant managers to stay … Continue reading The Benefits of Pest Control for Your Restaurant
Ants are fascinating creatures, but they’re also a nuisance. Some species, like carpenter ants, can do severe damage to your home. Others can cause physical pain through bites or stings. Any ants in or around your home will have you exploring ant removal techniques. But which ants will damage your home, and which ones pose … Continue reading Some Ant Species Bites Can Hurt!
When you first discover pests in your home, it can be tempting to deal with the problem on your own. As the internet is full of do-it-yourself solutions that look and sound easy, it may seem a simple matter to rid yourself of your cockroaches, ants, mice, or other common pests. Unfortunately, most articles on … Continue reading Why is DIY Pest Control Not The Answer?
If you’re the kind of person who has been searching the world around for a place where those beady-eyed, eight-legged friends are sure never to be found, Antarctica is it. As of yet, absolutely no spiders have been found in Antarctica, and thanks to the constant sub-zero temperatures, there likely never will be any discoveries … Continue reading Do Spiders Live in Antarctica?