Wasps are the most common stinging menace in many Canadian cities. Although their stings are painful and uncomfortable, most who get stung by these pests recuperate quickly and without complications. A wasp stings in self-defence. Its stinger contains venom, which is transmitted when attacking. Even without being stung, the venom alone can cause you excruciating pain…
Hornets are often mistaken for yellow jacket wasps, however, they’re considerably different in size to wasps and bees. The black and white bald-faced hornet is common across all of Canada, while the European hornet, large yellow and black hornets, is found in southern Ontario. Hornet diets consist of nectar and sugar-rich plants, and other wasps, locusts,…
Being outside with your family and friends on a hot day is what many people enjoy, however, this enjoyment can be cut short when you realize that you’re also sharing this space with different bugs, which can sting, disturb, or bother you. A standout amongst the most widely recognized and most despised is the wasp.…
Is it possible, how can you get sick from cleaning mouse droppings? Well, available facts indicate at least 36 cases of persons who fell ill from mouse droppings in Manitoba, western Canada. That alone should underscore the importance of not only cleaning homes but how to safely clean mouse droppings. Having a neat home is…
Rats do nests in your home, but how do you get rid of a rats nest and be sure you have done a thorough job to guarantee no re-emergence? Getting rid of rats might not come as easy as you want it to. But with the right tools, preventive measures, and professional rat control assistance,…
Can cockroaches do any harm to humans whether in the home, office or restaurant? If you’ve ever had a close experience with these creepy crawlers then you should read this. Cockroaches could be a real pest or PR problem in the kitchen, home or office. Besides the economic waste, they create cockroaches could pose some…
Do you know what attracts cockroaches in your home or office? Cockroaches in the home or workplace usually strike as not only repulsive but one of man’s worst nightmare. Imagine walking into your kitchen at night only to discover an intrusion, group of cockroaches littered every. No need discussing what follows next if you incidentally…
What usually attracts mice in your house? It’s simple, the search for food and a safe and warm place to stay. Mice could be troublesome and destructive. And your kitchen, wardrobe as well as other hidden places turns out to be the center of attraction. Do you know that mice eat as much as 15…
Carpenter ants are indigenous to many parts of the world. They are known to mostly nest outside in rotted, damp wood where they build distinctive looking nests. They are also famous for chewing through the wood to create passageways that offer access to their nesting areas known as galleries. When they build their nests indoors,…
During springtime, sugar ants will begin their home invasion, foraging for food and water. While these tiny little ants are not harmful to humans, they are a nuisance and can get out of hand if the colony gets too big. Sugar ants are common in Canada, and most people refer to them as small ants…