Bed bugs come out to feed at night and in the dark which causes many people to believe that the pests are afraid of the dark. This explanation isn’t exactly true although the critters do prefer to operate in the dark. Bed bugs are nocturnal so naturally, they operate at night, when it is dark,…
A recent study published in the Journal of Medical Entomology reveals that bed bugs actually have colour preferences for where they hide. The experiments revealed that bed bugs prefer black and red harborages while they seem to dislike green, yellow and white colours. Scientist theorizes that the reason why bed bugs prefer black and red harborages…
Rats are some of the most destructive pests that you could have the misfortune of sharing your home with. Rats are potential disease carriers and many of these can be transmuted to humans including plague, Salmonellosis, rat-bite fever, Leptospirosis and Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. To avoid all this, it is important that you know how to…
Where there is food, you can expect to find rodents if there aren’t measures in place to protect against an invasion. Rats cause widespread disease either through parasites that carry on their body or through their excrement. They are dirty animals and once they come into contact with food and water, you can only expect…
Rats are a species of rodents that have uniquely learned to adapt to their living conditions depending on their circumstances. While it seems odd that rodents would kill other rodents, it’s true that rats will kill mice depending on the condition and situation. It is highly recommended calling mice exterminator Toronto for immediate control and…
There’s always confusion as to how you can tell the type of rodent you have in your house, yard or shed. Without spotting either, telling the difference between mice and rat droppings is simple. Mouse droppings are smaller than a grain of rice, while rat poop is larger, almost the size of beans or larger.…
Living in the same environment as mice can create some problems and make life a little bit difficult in your home. Not only are these pests a nuisance, but they also invite some health risks to your loved ones in your home. Mice, as well as some other rodents, are known to carry some diseases…
Rats can infest your attic. In fact, attics are some of rat’s favourite hiding places. This is a big problem from homeowners since most attics tend to be inaccessible and contain gaps, cervices and eaves where rats can hide successfully. This problem may be further compounded if your attic doesn’t have good ventilation or sturdy…
Rats tend to be even-tempered, neither aggressive nor docile. Rats can, however, become very aggressive if cornered, injured, or protecting a litter. Run-ins between rodents and pets are inevitable especially considering that dogs and cats have it in them to chase down, kill, and even consume small wildlife. This shouldn’t be much of a problem…
Cockroaches often get a bad reputation due to their habits and disgusting nature. However, cockroaches have a serious function and impact on our environment. They are perhaps natures leading recycling machines. Cockroaches munch on decaying matter to clean and reduce what would otherwise be a pretty smelly place. Cockroaches just as useful as they are…
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