Despite the high level of structural damage carpenter ants can do to buildings, they are valuable insects. Out in nature, they chew wood creating tunnels to make their nests. This chewed up wood become fine sawdust, which eventually rots and provides compost for new plant growth. But when they are inside a home, they can … Continue reading Just How Destructive are Carpenter Ants?
When it comes to the damage that carpenter ants and termites cause to your home, it can be easy to get the two insects confused. And the similarities don’t stop there! Both of them look very similar and both will establish colonies inside your home. However, knowing the difference between the two is important because … Continue reading Pest Control: Difference between Carpenter Ants and Termites
Bed bugs are an absolute nightmare for homeowners. These pint-sized insects have earned their reputation over the decades by being persistent, evasive, and difficult to control. Once an infestation starts, you’re only left wondering how these pesky creatures found their way into your home; and that’s an important question to answer if you want to … Continue reading The Surprising History of Bed Bugs
You’ve found small, red marks on your skin and you’re afraid of where they are coming from? After finding even more reddish bumps in a small cluster on your skin which you can’t seem to stop itching, your fears are confirmed. Despite your home being immaculately clean and taking the greatest precautions, bed bugs have … Continue reading Residential Pest Control: Are Bed Bugs Able to Fly?
Everyone looks forward to the return of spring and summer and the sunshine, but it’s not all clear skies yet. The warmer weather gives rise to pests that have been snoozing in those long winter months. Luckily, residential pest control is available to curb infestations or prevent them altogether. Here are some pest-deterring tips to … Continue reading Residential Cleaning Tips To Help Pest Control
Rats are small rodents whose bite can transmit diseases to humans and livestock such as salmonellosis, leptospirosis, murine typhus, and rat bite fever. The roof rat and Norway rats are even known carriers of the Plague. It’s not uncommon for rats to bite humans. If they are cornered and can’t find a way out, they … Continue reading What Happens if a Rat Bites You?
Canada has been witnessing a steady rise in rat populations and many are blaming the extended summer of 2016 for it. Rats thrive in the summer and reproduce more effectively the warmer the weather. This poses a problem because rats and other rodents continue to search for shelter in the summer months as well. Their … Continue reading Rats On The Rise And Extended Summer Is To Blame