by Peter | May 18, 2019 | Tips
Many people occasionally experience problems with household pests. As we enjoy our vacation, many of these unwanted guests appear in our cottage unexpectedly. While most are merely a nuisance, some creatures can bite, sting, damage our properties, and even transmit...
by Peter | Apr 15, 2019 | Tips
One of the primary reasons people seek out pest control in Barrie is cockroach infestations. These creepy critters can be found in Southwestern Ontario houses, apartments, restaurants, and other commercial buildings. They go wherever they can find food and shelter....
by Peter | Mar 8, 2019 | Tips
Affectionately called “trash pandas,” raccoons are highly intelligent and curious creatures. In urban areas, their numbers are so plentiful that we’ve even started referring to them as raccoon nation. They are cute and playful, and some people might consider keeping...
by Peter | Feb 15, 2019 | Tips
For many households, pets are a beloved part of the family. Unfortunately, pests like fleas or ticks pose a risk to your furry friends—and to you. Read the following tips to keep everyone in your home safe. The first step in protecting your pets is to know what kinds...
by Peter | Jan 9, 2019 | Pest of the Month, Tips
While wintertime can provide a welcome relief from fruit fly friends buzzing around your kitchen, you may start to notice them being replaced by other winged companions flitting about your home: moths. While moths are harmless and quite easy to kill, it’s not so easy...
by Peter | Dec 21, 2018 | Tips
Many homeowners believe they can handle pest control on their own, with the logic being, “Why spend money on an exterminator when I can handle the problem myself?” Do-it-yourself pest control may seem like a no-brainer—put out traps for rodents or spray insects—but is...
by Peter | Nov 30, 2018 | Tips
Many homeowners feel that they can relax their pest control efforts during winter; but pests are a problem year-round, even if they aren’t an immediate, evident threat. Staying vigilant throughout the cold months will help you assess existing damage, and stave off...
by Peter | Oct 30, 2018 | Tips
Your home is your sanctuary, your pride and joy, and the biggest investment you’ll probably ever make. Don’t let pests erode all your hard work. Wire-chewing rodents, wood-gnawing termites, den-building raccoons, or the ubiquitous cockroach — all these pests can...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Aug 30, 2018 | Tips
A bird’s chirp outside your window can be a wonderful way to wake-up. However, giving your mornings that “melodic” touch does not mask the destruction that birds can bring into your household. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of having birds on your property:...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Aug 20, 2018 | Tips
A phobia is characterized as an intense fear that can be either concrete or abstract in nature. If you have a phobia, you may know that your fear could be irrational, but your anxiety surrounding it cannot be controlled. Thinking about the subject of your phobia alone...
