When You Need to Call Ant Control Services

When You Need to Call Ant Control Services

DIY extermination may seem cheaper or even easier but can quickly lead to frustration and throw money down the drain. The biggest risk with DIY ant removal is making the problem worse than it already is. Some species of ants such as Fire ants, Crazy ants, Pharaoh ants, Argentine ants and Ghost ants are notorious…

What Does an Exterminator Do to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants

What Does an Exterminator Do to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants?

Carpenter ants are one of the most difficult pests to eliminate even for professionals especially around the rainy seasons creating a damp environment perfect for carpenter ants to thrive in. It can take a professional ant exterminator multiple treatments and up to a year to completely get rid of the infestation. These professionals rely on…

Fire Ants

Top Things You Should Know About Fire Ants

Fire ants in Canada are a nuisance for homeowners for their habit of swarming the house. These ants typically build their nests outdoors but will invade your house when foraging for food and make a habit of shuffling to and from their nest. These are opportunistic pests and will build nests close to the house…

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…

furniture bed bug infestation

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…