Do I Have Cockroaches In My House - Top 3 Signs of a Cockroach Problem

Do I Have Cockroaches In My House – Top 3 Signs of a Cockroach Problem

Cockroaches are a frustrating and dangerous infestation that can bring with it all kinds of illness and bacteria. There are three common species of cockroach in Southern Ontario. The American cockroach is the biggest in physical size of the common North American Cockroaches, as well as being the only native cockroach that can compete with…

Do Spiders Eat Bed Bugs

Do Spiders Eat Bed Bugs?

As the saying goes, “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Spiders are terrifying to most people, but they are known to take out other unwanted pests from the home, such as mosquitoes and fruit flies. One may hope that a house spider would also eat bed bugs if given the opportunity. Bed bugs…

how to get rid of cockroaches in the bathroom

How to Get Rid of Cockroaches In The Bathroom

The bathroom is a very private place. It is a retreat from the real world. A respite from the screaming children, a savior when you’re on the road. Bathrooms are something we all rely on daily to dispose of what none of us want to talk about, or hear. Bathrooms are, perhaps, the most important…

Can Bed Bugs Climb Plastic and Metal

Can Bed Bugs Climb Plastic and Metal?

Bed bugs are highly adaptable insects that have been a bother to humans and animals for millions of years. While they don’t carry diseases, these little vampires leave itchy bite marks and cause psychological distress that keeps people up at night. They seemingly appear in our homes out of thin air. So, how agile are…

Can Exterminators Get Rid of Oriental Cockroaches?

Can Exterminators Get Rid of Oriental Cockroaches?

Oriental cockroaches are a difficult and dangerous infestation to control. They are disease carriers and can cause all kinds of dangerous diseases both from the consumption of feces and saliva infected food and the inhalation of the shredded carapace material that cockroaches shed through their growth phase to adult. This is because cockroaches, unlike butterflies…

Little Cockroaches In the Kitchen

Little Cockroaches In the Kitchen – What Does It Mean 

It is very important to understand that tiny cockroaches are not a different species of cockroaches, they are simply baby cockroaches and the reason there are so many is that the adult cockroaches, who are too smart to be caught by you, just layed a bunch of egg cases called Ootheca that has hatched essentially…

How Long does it Take Bed Bugs Eggs to Hatch

How Long Does It Take Bed Bugs Eggs to Hatch?

Bed bugs are resilient little creatures that, for some time, many folks believed to have stopped existing. Bed bugs are however still very common and continue to antagonize us in every country around the world. Their sneaky behaviour and quick reproductive cycle make these pests very difficult to deal with without professional help. If you…

How to Deal with Rats in Sewers Drains and Toilets

How to Deal with Rats in Sewers, Drains and Toilets

How do Rats Live in Sewers? Sewers present rats with an opportunity to explore. As omnivores, rats will feed on practically anything including feces and carrion. Food is therefore plentiful for rats in the sewers as they are full of undigested food, feces, and food scraps that have been flushed down the toilet. Sewers are…

Rat Entry Points

Rat Entry Points

Common Rat Entry Points in House Rats can fit through any hole that is at least 20mm wide. These are agile creatures that can climb walls, jump three feet into the air, and swim for several minutes at a time. Common entry points include wall vents, roof vents, utility line openings, cracks in the window…

Utility Lines and Mouse Infestation in Your Home

Utility Lines and Mouse Infestation in Your Home

Believe it or not, mice might be finding a way even in the most unlikely manners. Such as the utility lines to run the utility to your home. Companies will make openings near your house and these holes are often large enough for mice to fit through. Mice are incredibly flexible rodents and can fit…