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 […]
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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
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Wasps are carnivores and prey on small insects and bugs including spiders, grasshoppers, bees and most pest insects. The wasps sting the prey to paralyze it before consuming or carrying it off to the nest to be fed to the offspring. Despite being vicious carnivores, wasps are part of the food chain and do have a
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Most people believe that improper hygiene attracts ants into the home. Although this is true, it is only a small part of the real cause. Ants like the same things that humans do; consistent food and water supply, warmth and safety. This combination makes any home in Toronto ideal for ant infestation and knowing how
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If you have cockroaches in your home, it is unlikely that you see them out and about during the day, unless you have a severe infestation. Cockroaches are more apt to roam around at night in the cover of darkness. When you turn on the light in a room, you may notice them scattering for
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Scurrying down sidewalks and invading homes, rats have quickly become a problem throughout all of Toronto. In fact, of the top five Canadian cities with a rat problem, Toronto ranks number one. Many residents and business owners have struggled with rat invasions, proving just how significant the problem is for the city. Understanding the depth
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Have you ever walked into your kitchen in the middle of the night to grab a drink or something to eat? When flipping on the light, did you see a roach or a cluster of cockroaches on your floors or counter scattering for cover? If so, you are not alone. Cockroaches commonly invade homes throughout
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It is often mistakenly believed that mice will only invade filthy environments, but that is simply not true. Even the cleanliest of homes may face an invasion of rodents. Despite best efforts to keep your home and property clean, mice will find ways to access food and water inside your home. Moisture in sinks and
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Like termites, carpenter ants are notorious for causing structural damage on wood structures which is why most people assume that these ants eat wood. The truth is carpenter ants don’t eat wood; indoors, their diet consists mainly of proteins such as pet food, sweets and meats. Outdoors they mainly feed on small insects. Here at
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Mousetraps are flat surfaces typically made from fiberboard, cardboard or plastic. The surface has a strong adhesive that latches onto any animal that walks across it. The trap is placed on rodent runways which are identified by droppings, hair or damage. The trap has a low profile so the mouse is unable to identify it
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