Case Study Carpenter Ant Infestation in Ajax

Case Study: Carpenter Ant Infestation in Ajax

We are going to take a close look at a carpenter ant infestation in an Ajax home. After a thorough inspection, our certified exterminators were able to treat the problem and ensure the ants were gone for good. Tucked between Pickering and Whitby, the Town of Ajax is located in the Durham region, east of…

Signs of a Centipede Infestation

Signs of a Centipede Infestation

Centipedes are vicious predators that will eat virtually any other bug. They’ll even feed on other centipedes! Given their diet, house centipedes can be useful in keeping other insects under control, but they are terrifying, nonetheless. If you have been witnessing a lot of centipede activity in your home, you may be facing a larger…

Exterior Carpenter Ant Extermination in Thornhill

Case Study: Exterior Carpenter Ant Extermination in Thornhill

Thornhill is a suburban community located north of the City of Toronto and belongs to the region of York. The area grew considerably in the past 50 years due to its proximity to Toronto. Thornhill is home to the York Farmer’s Market on Yonge Street which first opened in the Spring of 1953.   This…

What Attracts House Centipedes to Your Home

What Attracts House Centipedes to Your Home?

Like most insects, centipedes are attracted to warm areas where they can find food and shelter. They will sneak their way into your home if there is an opening and an opportunity to feed indoors. While centipedes will feed on the other bugs in your living space, these are unsightly creatures that are terrifying to…

Case Study: Interior Carpenter Ant Removal in Leaside

Case Study: Interior Carpenter Ant Removal in Leaside

The following case study details a carpenter ant extermination in Toronto. Leaside, Toronto Leaside is located in the east end of Toronto and is comprised of a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial complexes. Known as one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in the city, Leaside was first developed in the early 1900s by the…

Exterior Rodent Bait Station

Case Study: Rats Crawl Into Basement Walls in Old Toronto

The following case study describes the removal of a prolonged infestation of rats within the Casa Loma area. Rats that were burrowing outside had made their way into a family’s home by taking advantage of its structural vulnerabilities. With continued investigation and treatment, The Exterminators team was able to address the root causes of the…

What are Spiders Attracted to

What are Spiders Attracted to?

More than 800 spider species have been found in Ontario. That’s a lot of spiders! Thankfully, only a small fraction of them are common. The most likely species to invade your home or garden include the house spider, black-footed spider, jumping spider, yellow-sac spider, and wolf spider. As insectivores, spiders are attracted to places where…

Rodent Bait Station The Beaches

Case Study: Rats Burrow Through Shed in The Beaches

This article will analyse and recount a rat extermination and pest-proofing service in The Beaches. This infestation was a long-standing rat issue on the customer’s property. It will detail the steps taken in exclusion, by the technician, to eradicate the rat infestation. This visit is located between Kingston Road and Queen Street East in the…

How to Get Rid of Spiders in the House

How to Get Rid of Spiders in the House

Spiders are incredibly common all over the world. With over 45,000 different species, these creepy crawlers are seemingly everywhere, building webs and terrifying people with their alien-like appearance. Every house in Ontario is unfortunately prone to getting spiders. So, how do you get rid of spiders and keep them out? The key is to make…

The Beaches Utility Pipe Exclusion

Case Study: Rats Burrow Through Basement in the Beaches

This article will analyze and recount a case of interior and exterior rat removal in The Beaches that required more than one visit. It will detail the steps taken in exclusion, by the technician, to control and eliminate a rat infestation in a commercial establishment in the beaches. This is located between queen street east…