Signs of Carpenter Ants in the House

Signs of Carpenter Ants in the House

Carpenter ants in a house in Toronto are a nightmare for homeowners because of the havoc they wreak on wooden structures and furniture. If an infestation is left to go on for long enough, carpenter ants can do serious structural damage to your home. It is imperative that you call pest control Toronto to resolve…

cockroaches in restaurant

How to Report Cockroaches in Restaurant

Spotting cockroaches while eating at a restaurant is a diner’s worst nightmare. You can report the incident to your local public health department. The department will send an inspector to the restaurant as soon as the report is made, usually a day after receiving the complaint. The inspector will decide at his discretion whether the…

What is The Difference between Carpenter Ants and Black Ants

What is The Difference between Carpenter Ants and Black Ants

While ants in your home are unsightly, some species such as the carpenter ant pose a structural threat to your house. Many homeowners confuse carpenter ants with common black ants although there are many discernable differences between the two. Identifying the specific kind of ant you are dealing with is the first step towards effective…

How to Prevent Spreading Bed Bugs to Others

Bed bugs are a nuisance, particularly throughout areas of Canada. Toronto has been hit especially hard with bed bugs. In fact, many pest control experts have suggested that if people can afford it, they should throw out infested belongings and start over. If you are currently battling with bed bugs, you should take care not…

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Where Else Do Bed Bugs Live Besides Beds?

Bed bugs are shrewd travellers and are able to hitchhike their way from one location to another on shoes, clothes, luggage and boxes. These pests are small, nocturnal and prefer to stay out of sight in cracks, cervices and behind baseboards when they are not feeding which is why they are so difficult to detect.…

Where Do Bed Bugs Hide?

How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs in a Mattress

Discovering a bed bug infestation in your mattress is frightening. Who would want to share their bed with annoying, bloodsucking pests? The answer is no one. While your first thought might be to throw your mattress away, there is no reason you need to go to that extreme. For some, replacing a mattress is not…

How to Check for Bed Bugs In Your Apartment

An infestation of bed bugs can quickly spiral out of control. Therefore, it is best to identify an infestation as soon as possible. Fortunately, there are ways you can check for signs of bed bugs in your apartment. Physical Signs One of the first steps you need to take is to look for physical signs…

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How to Protect a Mattress from Bed Bugs?

Bed bugs in a house are a fairly common complaint for our exterminators. These insects are great hitchhikers and will travel on trains, buses, airplanes and on your clothes and luggage. A clean house doesn’t make you exempt from bed bugs as most people associate these pests in unhygienic surroundings.

Wasp Nest in Ground – How to Kill a Wasp Nest in the Ground

Ground wasps can become a nuisance, especially if they build their nest just too close to your home. Their stings are very dangerous to allergic people and children. Therefore, once you realize that ground wasps have built a nest or colonized a burrow in your backyard, the most prudent thing is to dig out the…

Are Bed Bugs Contagious – How to Treat Bed Bug Bites

Are Bed Bugs Contagious – How to Treat Bed Bug Bites

Bed bugs can be spread from one person to another which makes them contagious in one sense. Experts believe that humans are the number one transmitters of bed bugs in Canada and travelling is the major contributor to a bed bug infestation in Toronto. Early signs of bed bugs can include bite marks, blood marks…