The Ants Are Coming: Toxin-Free Ways to Stop an Invasion

After the cold of winter, we suddenly encounter ants as we visit the park, walk in our neighbourhoods, or sit on our porches. If you’ve been living with these little pests because you don’t want to use chemical pesticides, reconsider. You don’t have...

Persistent Pest Control Myths

Pest control is not always an “easy fix,” and many people believe myths that they can “do-it-yourself” to tackle a pest problem. If you believe some of the fallacies below, you might want to reevaluate how you view pest control. Common Myths: 1. All You Need Is a Pet...

The Difference Between Wasps and Bees

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...

Importance of Pest Control in the Food Business

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...

Bee Aware of your Surroundings

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...

How to Survive a Spider Invasion

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...