El Niño — the wet weather pattern blamed for this winter’s record snowfall in the East and mudslides in the West — is expected to wreak more havoc this spring with a surge in insect pests. While the southern half of the US experiences weather that’s wetter and cooler than normal, the northern half and … Continue reading El Niño Could cause Spike In Insect Pests This Spring
When you think of cockroaches, images and connotations of dirtiness and poor hygiene come crawling into your mind. But did you also know that cockroaches can make you quite ill? Diseases you can catch from cockroaches There are quite a few diseases caused by cockroaches. What’s important to note is that cockroaches aren’t vectors for diseases … Continue reading Can Cockroaches Make You Sick?
Believing that pests are only an issue during warmer months can cause many homeowners to let their guard down when the weather begins to cool. As the seasons change, Canadians from coast to coast are preparing their homes for the colder months but in most cases are ignoring the pests that are going to want … Continue reading Winter Pests 101: Common Pests That Invade Your Home in the Winter
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