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Pharaoh Ants on the Defensive – Splitting Colonies With Multiple Queens

Ants are a highly evolved species with exceptional survival instincts which is why the species is so successful. Disease carrying pharaoh ants in Canada are some of the worst ant infestations particularly for their ‘Budding’ or splitting behavior. Pharaoh ants are tiny (averaging about 1.5 to 2 millimeters in length) which enables them to invade […]

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Pharaoh Ants Infestation – Why You Need to Call the Professionals

Ants

The main reason why you should call a Toronto exterminator for a pharaoh ant control is because these ants are impervious to most common pest control treatments. There are of course over-the-counter treatments and natural DIY solutions available. As you will soon find out, there is a good chance that you aren’t going to resolve

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Pharaoh Ants in Ontario – What You Need to Know About Them

Ants

If you suspect that you have a pharaoh ant infestation in your home or commercial property, the first step is to identify that you are indeed dealing with pharaoh ants. Other species of ants that are often mistaken for pharaoh include pavement ants and carpenter ants. This mis-identification is the leading reason for ineffective pest

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How to Get Rid of Pharaoh Ants Naturally – Do DIY methods work?

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How to get rid of pharaoh ants naturally? We get this question asked a lot. Besides and hiring an exterminator in Toronto to get rid of pharaoh ants, there are many suggested DIY methods for exterminating the pests. The success rate for most of these methods vary so hiring professional services remains the only guaranteed way

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What Happens When You Get Bit by a Bed Bug?

Bed bugs

The short answer is that you will get a reddish looking bite mark that may seem harmless at first, but will eventually become irritating and itchy. When this happens, it’s important that you contact a bed bug exterminator as soon as possible to prevent bed bugs from breeding and infesting your home. Bed bug bites

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Rats in the House – Signs of a Rat Infestation

Rats

Since rats are most active at night, it is often challenging to see the actual rats that may have invaded your home and made a nest. But just because you do not see them does not mean that your house is vermin free. To protect yourself and your family from suffering the kind of property damages

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Killing Rats Outdoors – What is Legal in Ontario

Rats

Rats and mice are pests that carry disease and can damage your property. Recently, there has been an increased trend in rats and mice infestations in Toronto. Some of the diseases carried by rats and mice can be deadly, so if you notice any scratching sounds at night, any sounds of scurrying, have seen damaged

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How to Get Rid of Cockroaches – Housekeeping Professional Extermination

Cockroaches

It is bad to have cockroaches on an individual’s property regardless of whether it is commercial or residential. It is because cockroaches are known to carry nearly thirty-three types of bacteria notably, dysentery and salmonella that can spread to human beings. Also, the fecal matter of cockroaches is quite harmful to health when inhaled especially

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Why You Can’t Get Rid of Bed Bugs Without an Exterminator

Bed bugs

When people get a bedbug infestation problem, the first resort is usually to buy a bed bug sprays in your local home improvement store to solve the issue. However, such a move is fraught with difficulties, and even dangers – from running afoul with regulations and the law to contaminating the house and essential stuff.

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What Do Rat Holes Look Like – Burrows in Ground And Entry Points

Rats

Rats have surprisingly strong teeth and dexterous paws that they make full use of to burrow holes in the ground and other places. They can easily chew through wood, plastic, aluminum, and in some cases even concrete to create entry holes where none existed. These burrows are one of the early signs of a rat

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