How to Prevent Mice from Entering Your Home

Are Mice Dangerous to Have in Your Home?

Mice are small, unassuming and even ‘cute’ critters and many people are surprised to find out just how dangerous these pests can be in your house. Mice can squeeze through a hole as small as the width of your ordinary pencil and multiply rapidly. There is hardly such a thing as a small mouse problem.…

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Formic Acid and Ant Bites

The words Formic Acid are derived from the Latin root-word formica meaning ant. Formic acid is a toxic substance contained in ant venom and is used for self defense or for attacking rivals. Species of ants that produce formic acid are known as Formicianae. Not all ants have this toxin but for example carpenter ants…

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Ants and Termites: Know the Differences

Carpenter ants and termites share enough similarities that people often cannot tell the two apart. One similarity they share is the ability to damage the wood of your home. From wooden floorboards to wooden support beams, carpenter ants and termites will destroy it all. Both insects can cause pretty extensive damages, but it is important…

Walmart Bed Bug Spray – Is It Really Working?

If you surf the internet or scroll through social media, you will often see ad-related products claiming to be the best of them all. Sometimes, those ads include store-bought bug sprays, including bud bug spray. Perhaps after seeing one of these ads you decide to pay your local Walmart a visit. You are standing in…

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The Best Cockroach Killers in 2018

Cockroaches are perhaps the worst pests there are especially if you got them in an apartment. It is essential to learn how to get rid of cockroaches in apartments to understand how to combat the infestation. They are versatile and capable of taking up residence nearly anywhere. It is no wonder they have been around for…

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Why Restaurants Suffer From Cockroach Infestation

The word Cockroach is enough to make your skin crawl but a customer sighting this hideous creature is the least of a restaurant’s problems. These pests potentially carry and spread diseases including cholera, salmonellosis, E.coli, typhoid fever, leprosy, staph infection, plague and listeriotic. Why Cockroaches Invade Restaurants Cockroach in restaurant is a common situation and…

What Are “Crazy Ants”

Crazy ants, also known as Raspberry Crazy Ants (in honor of a Texan exterminator who identified them) are a big problem for homeowners because of their overwhelming numbers. These ants are particularly destructive indoors where they can compromise the structural integrity of a house and get into appliances, short-circuiting and destroying them. Crazy ants cannot…

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How Long Do Bed Bugs Live?

Bed bugs are one of the most invasive pests, and they are also some of the most difficult to terminate. In fact, bed bugs are such a problem throughout areas of Canada, such as Ontario, that some exterminators have urged businesses and homeowners to throw away their items and start over even if there is…

How Do You Know If You Have Bed Bugs

How Do You Know If You Have Bed Bugs?

Bed bugs are a nuisance throughout Canada, particularly in areas such as Ontario. If you recognize the signs of an infestation early on, it will make it easier to treat the problem. If the infestation spread, it becomes more difficult and costly to get rid of them. Detecting the signs and symptoms of bed bugs…

What to Do When You See a Mouse

Mice Infestation and Health Risks

The mouse is a nimble creature and can squeeze through very small holes. It is no wonder that many homeowners complain about mice infestation in Toronto and need to hire a mice exterminator Toronto. Apart from the discomfort of knowing you share your home with rodents, mice reproduce very quickly and can carry and spread…