by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Jun 5, 2017 | Tips
It is easy to mistake bees for wasps. They’re both flying insects able to give painful and (for those with anaphylactic allergies) potentially deadly stings. They’re similar enough to get lumped into the same category and written off as dangerous insects. By...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | May 31, 2017 | Tips
Pest control in the food industry is critical to the health and safety of our community. It is said that nearly 20% of the world’s food supply is eaten by rodents. These rodents carry diseases that can be transmitted to humans and pets. Over 40,000 people a year...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Apr 30, 2017 | Tips
Bees, wasps, hornets, and other varieties of flying insects can be territorial. They may sting — causing pain, swelling, and soreness. If you are allergic to these stings, a trip to the emergency room could be necessary. Bees are essential our ecosystem and...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Apr 3, 2017 | Tips
There are thousands of species of spiders. They produce a silk-like adhesive to spin webs, and the size of the web depends on the type of spider. The webs are a tool to trap food. Spiders don’t live in webs; they live in cracks, crevices, or burrows. This can...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Mar 30, 2017 | Tips
A cockroach problem is more than just an annoyance. Roaches can exacerbate allergy or asthma problems. For professional pest and roach control in Barrie, contact Mr. Pest Control today. Allergic Reactions Some people’s airways have certain sensitivities, and critters...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Mar 7, 2017 | Tips
Ticks are interesting (yet potentially dangerous) pests that people and animals should avoid. These arachnids feast on the blood of their hosts and carry pathogens that transmit diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Ticks are most often found in...
