by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Feb 2, 2016 | Tips
It’s a tongue in cheek warning that’s more amusing than serious, but when you’re scratching yourself in the middle of the night and wake up with bites all over your body, you realize that bed bugs are no laughing matter after all. The good news is that most bed bug...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Jan 25, 2016 | Tips
Most people aren’t a fan of anything with more than four legs, and spiders tend to rank at the top of that list. While some of this dislike is unearned, and many spiders are actually beneficial to their ecosystem, it is also true that certain spider bites can be...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Jan 18, 2016 | Tips
Have you ever tried to deal with a pest, only to find yourself feeling in over your head and outwitted? I still remember a time years ago when we unknowingly plugged up a beehive in our wall during the day only to discover that the bees returned that evening,...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Jan 7, 2016 | Tips
By Ami Kingdon, The Ottawa Citizen January 19, 2010 Bedbug infestations are on the rise in Canada. But while awareness is growing, a lingering stigma about the pest is inhibiting treatment and educational measures OTTAWA — There is nothing in Chris...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Dec 14, 2015 | Tips
They’re Annoying And Have A Knack For Getting Under Your Skin And Your Pets An Introduction To The Pests And Potential Disease Carriers Any household with pets faces the danger of encountering a flea bite or many. These parasites thrive on inflicting itchy and painful...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Dec 11, 2015 | Tips
The Pest Problem Pest problem is common in many households, gardens and properties. This is the reason everybody should be aware of safe and successful pest control techniques. Since every one shares a story or two about pest problems, the number of people looking for...