When an exterminator has visited your home you might be relieved but there are some things to take care of when s/he treated your property for bed bugs. It is important to give the treated rooms some time before entering them. Some people who might be immune-compromised might have to consult their physician to do…
Cleaning up after a cockroach infestation is all about discipline and maintenance. Just because you had a cockroach infestation does not mean that you have to stop tidying and cleaning your home or office space. The key here is to regularly maintain a cleaning regimen that minimizes the risk of attracting other insects that may…
Typically it can range from two to three weeks. It is very normal to see some roaches crawling here and there, but that is expected. When you do see cockroaches do not go to battle with them, meaning do not spray, or apply insecticides yourself as it can disturb the treatment. During this period it…
Roaches in Toronto invade houses, restaurants and other buildings so effective management is paramount. The steps apply to most buildings and infestation. Inspection: inspection is necessary to gather information and helps with recognizing cockroach infestations. You need to find out where the roaches are hiding, what they are eating and the extent of the…
Thoroughly cleaning your kitchen is the most important task you should do as it has a direct impact on the pest and rodent presence of your house. Cockroaches especially love the kitchen as it gives them everything they need right in one spot. Cockroaches thrive on water, food, and moisture which is easily accessed by…
Not necessarily, the problem is that cockroaches have grown increasingly immune to certain chemical sprays and other household products. Lysol can be effective but it is not a foolproof way of taking care of the infestation in its entirety. The same issue arises with purchasing store-bought products. Most people that go into the stores go…
Reducing clutter in your home is the first step for dealing with any pest and rodents which include mice, rats, cockroaches and cannot be overlooked and ignored. They thrive in these places which causes them to breed rapidly. It is often a task that nobody really looks forward to because of the sheer work it…
Bed Bugs are small, brown, flat insects that feed on the blood of people and animals when they are asleep at night. Due to globalization, these parasites have unfortunately become increasingly common in the Toronto area. Bed bugs usually enter the home by clinging to clothing, furniture, and suitcases that a resident brings inside. These…
You may have heard that black lights are useful for studying insects and spotting scorpions. A black light emits UV light, which has a higher wavelength than visible light. Humans cannot see UV light; it appears purple. But when shined on bed bugs and other insects, the UV light makes them glow. As bed bugs…
Bed bugs are small insects that can be difficult to spot until they become a widespread issue, infesting multiple rooms in a home. Bed bugs feed on mammals by biting them in their sleep and ingesting their blood. While they are not proven to be dangerous, they can be a nuisance. For a bed bug…
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