Carpenter ants are a common pest through areas of Canada and are often found among homes and businesses. Like any ant, carpenter ants are a nuisance. However, carpenter ants go well beyond annoying invaders. If left unchecked, they can create expensive damages to wood structures and objects. Identifying a carpenter ant infestation can help you…
If you notice an increase in rodent activity when cold weather sets in, it is not a coincidence. Like humans, mice prefer a warm home and will nest inside your house if the weather outside is unforgiving. Mice, however, nest inside homes in Toronto in any weather so even one mouse in your home can…
Rats are nefarious creatures. Rats invade homes and businesses and build nests, and the problem has grown to immense proportions throughout Canada. Recently, Toronto seems to have an uncontrollable rat problem. Learning different methods of rat control, however, can assist you in removing these pests from your home and property.
The mere sight of a rat usually leads to ear piercing shrieks and feelings of disgust. Finding a rat in your home can cause even more feeling of panic and horror. Unfortunately, there are many people who suffer from rat infestations throughout Canada, particularly Toronto. Brown rats are among one of the most common rats…
Mouse traps are among the most effective rodent control methods and are relied on heavily by many professional exterminators in Canada. The effectiveness may vary depending on the type of mouse trap because there are several different types including; electric traps, plastic snap traps, plastic enclosed snap traps and catch-and-release traps also known as live…
Bed bugs commonly take up residence in your bed, hence their name. By residing in your bed, it puts them close to their source of food…which is you! These little bloodsuckers prefer to stay as close to a warm human body as possible so they do not have to travel far for food. That does…
Ants are common household invaders, but they do not start out indoors. In fact, some species of ants do not even build their nests indoors. Instead, they have nests outdoors and can travel back and forth between their nest and your home. If you have an ant issue outside your home or mulch infested with…
If ants have invaded your home, you are not alone. Ants are a common home invader that often proves more of a hassle than you may realize. They will take advantage of it when it is damp. Pre-existing ants might advance in the home. Perhaps that is because ants seem near impossible to evict from…
The American cockroach is a common pest. Despite its name, it is not specific to American. In fact, you can find American cockroach throughout the world. For instance, Canada is no stranger to the American cockroach. You must know how to identify this species of roach to know if it is what invades your home.…
Although bed bugs do not typically transmit diseases to humans like most house-hold pests do, they are still a nuisance. These bugs in your bed often result in sleepless nights and insistent itching and scratching. Bed bugs in wood furniture is also a common sing of sever infestation. How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs…