Silverfish, also known as fish moths or carpet sharks, are scaly little insects that measure 12 to 19mm in length. They appear silver and grey, with teardrop-shaped bodies and long antennae at the fronts of their heads. Unlike centipedes and other household insects, silverfish feed mostly on inanimate objects like carpets, furniture glue, and cardboard…
Earwig infestations are rare, but they can be difficult to manage. Earwigs are semi-social creatures that will signal to each other when an area is safe, so if you have spotted one earwig on your property, it is likely that there are several more nearby. These are troublesome pests, but there are some natural methods…
So, you want to get rid of spiders for good? The key is to make your home unattractive to spiders and physically block them out. Spiders feed solely on other bugs, so it is important that you remove whatever is attracting those other insects. Then, find every hole they could be using to get inside…
Basements are known to house spiders and other pests because they are often humid, quiet, and cluttered with storage. There are plenty of dark corners for a spider to build its web in a typical Canadian basement. And while spiders are effective at keeping other pests under control, they can still make anyone uncomfortable. The…
Canadian household spiders are mostly harmless but creepy, nonetheless. These are small, eight-legged arachnids that feed on flies, ants, and other bugs. There are hundreds of spider species in Ontario, so you are bound to come across them from time to time. Thankfully, there are many things you can do to get rid of spiders…
Centipedes can be found anywhere there are other bugs, like your basement. Basements are often humid, quiet, and cluttered, drawing insects and the centipedes that eat them. And while they are excellent hunters, these are creepy little insectivores that will make anyone uncomfortable. There is a myriad of ways to get rid of centipedes, but…
Rats are resourceful little critters that are attracted to human homes for their warmth and proximity to food. These are agile pests that are very flexible and have no trouble squeezing through holes only 20mm wide. Using traps against them may not be working for you because the rats have found a way around them.…
Rats are resilient creatures that have exploded in population thanks to their lack of predators. As we drive big cats, coyotes, and birds of prey away from our habitats, rats stay behind and take advantage of what we have built. They ravage our gardens and wreak havoc on the interiors of our homes. Thankfully, there…
Spiders are incredibly common all over the world. With over 45,000 different species, these creepy crawlers are seemingly everywhere, building webs and terrifying people with their alien-like appearance. Every house in Ontario is unfortunately prone to getting spiders. So, how do you get rid of spiders and keep them out? The key is to make…
Centipedes are hideous creatures that are terrifying to most people. They are mostly harmless and feed on more troublesome pests like bed bugs and cockroaches, but they are most unpleasant to have around. So, how do you get rid of them naturally? The key is to remove what attracts centipedes to the home and stop…