Seeing a mouse scurry across your floor is not a welcoming sight, but what about seeing one climbing the side of your brick home? or one mouse getting through your air conditioner? If you stop to think about it, the thought is frightening. How exactly are they climbing the brick and is that even possible? […]
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The presence of rats in the walls is a nightmare for homeowners largely because of how inaccessible these areas tend to be. If you hear scurrying, scratching and/or running noises in the walls at night, there is a good chance you have some sort of rodent in your residence and need to call rat control
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Ants are common household pests. Throughout many areas of Canada, you will find several species of ants, some of which invade homes. One such species of ant is the carpenter ant. Carpenter ants can cause structural damage to homes since they chew through wood to build their nests and knowing how to get rid of
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Perhaps you are familiar with the age-old tale of cats and mice being enemies for life. Cartoons like Tom and Jerry often depict the cat chasing the mouse. Many cats do make great mouse hunters, but there are some things you should know before you head out to buy a furry feline to control a
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Although they are a nuisance, ants are an interesting pest. If you were to observe their life cycle and habits, you would learn that they are a well-colonized pest with an intricate work system. A colony generally consists of a queen, workers, and soldiers. The queen produces ants for the colony. Workers build an intricate
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How To Catch a Rat? Finding a rats nest in your home is like finding yourself in the middle of a scream-inducing nightmare. There are so many reasons you wouldn’t want to come across a rat of any kind in your house. The fact that rats look frightening is the least of your worries. Instead,
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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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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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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
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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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