It’s more common to fear an ant sting than become allergic to one. Different people get different reactions from ant bites and stings such as swollen foot, itching, and even a severe allergic reaction that might need immediate medical attention. After an ant bite, it’s normal to get a small itching lump, which will normally…
There are several species of ants all over the world that are often a real pain to deal with both in your home and garden. Ants are very useful to our environment; they prey on fleas, termites, caterpillars among other bothersome insects. Even though they prey on these insects, they provide a hideaway for aphids…
Ants might seem harmless, but when you spot carpenter ants in your attic, there should be a reason to worry. Carpenter ants get their name through their nest building capabilities. They have learned the art of excavating wood, forming smooth tunnels where they build their galleries. Carpenter ants, unlike termites, do not feed on the…
Many people still think that the likely hood of getting bed bugs is at par with contracting the plague or dying of consumption. Bed bug cases in North America have been on the rise over the two past decades. This resurgence has mostly been attributed to banning of toxic but effective chemicals and pesticides such…
Not much is known about the seasonal behavior of bed bugs but a study published in the Journal of Medical Entomology may shed some light and confirm what exterminators have suspected all along. There does seem to be such a thing as bed bug season although it is not so cut and dry. However, according to the…
Homeowners who have been unlucky enough to wage a war against bed bugs will be quick to admit that the pest is virtually impossible to exterminate. Even professional exterminators have a difficult time dealing with the critters. There are no home remedies and certainly no known repellents that can help you fight bed bugs effectively. Toronto…
If you are reading this, you are probably wondering how to get rid of carpenter ants. Carpenter ants are one of nature’s most aggressive destroyers. Although they don’t spread any known disease, carpenter ants just like termites damage wood. Unlike the termites, carpenter ants do not feast on the wood. Instead, they hollow through it…
Spotting flying ants in your home is a bad sign; having them in your home during winter is worse. This is because the only time you will see ants with wings is when they are looking to breed. If you spot a flying ant in the summer, it could be an outdoor species that accidentally…
Carpenter ants in Toronto are a major concern for homeowners and one of the most common pest complaints. Contrary to popular belief, carpenter ants do not eat wood the same way that termites do. The ants simply excavate the wood using their strong jaws to make galleries where they nest. The ants deposit the wood…
Ants are a widespread problem throughout Canada, Carpenter ants are small, black, and prefer to make their nests in wood. They will hollow out sections of wood to create galleries they use to move through. Carpenter ants don’t cause nearly as much damage as you would get from termites. Knowing how to remove carpenter ants…