Raccoons In Urban Areas
Why Raccoons are in urban areas like Toronto: People think that raccoons are mainly found in forested rural areas, this is not the case. Raccoons do live in “the wild” but they thrive in urban areas like Toronto and the gta. These animals are equipped with opposing thumbs that allow them to grip and open […]
Health Risks That Rats Cause
Rat Infestations: Illness, Disease and Health Risks Rats Can Cause: Rat infestations are very common and most of you think that rats are dirty. But, did you know that these rodents are very tidy? As a matter of fact, rats spend more time on cleaning themselves and their living quarters. They also keep their bedroom […]
What Health Risks Do Mice Cause?
Health Risks That Mice Cause: A mice infestation is a nuisance, but did you know that they pose a major health risk to you and your family? Aside from being disgusting and pesky, having rodents inside your house can be extremely harmful for you and your family’s health. Even though you or your kids […]
Some Serious Health Risks Nuisance Wildlife Can Pose
The season is in full swing and we’re fielding more skunk, raccoon and other wildlife calls than we ever have in the past. And while these nuisance pests are up to their usual damaging tricks, we’ve seen a couple of news stories lately that suggest that they’re starting to pose more serious threats to people […]
Ready for Another Round of Baby Squirrels?
The kids are getting ready to go back to school, and with the recent run of cool temperatures, it’s not hard to believe that fall is just around the corner. Fall means that squirrels are having their second litter of the year, and here are some helpful hints for how to make sure that baby […]
How to Treat a Bee Sting, Wasp Sting or Hornet Sting
Late summer is the most active time for bees, wasps and hornets as they’ve made their nests, laid their eggs and start preparing for the winter hibernation. Also, as children are out of school, they’re more likely to encounter stinging insects, or worse, disturb a nest. Here are some helpful tips for how to treat […]
How to Tell the Difference Between Wasps, Hornets and Bees
It’s that time of the summer when you’re likely to see more hornets and wasps flying around your property, or even worse, building nests. But with their striped bodies, dark and light markings and hovering flight, how do you tell the difference between wasps, hornets and bees? Here are some easy ways you can differentiate […]
Don’t Let Unwanted Bugs Spoil Your Summer Vacation
Summer vacation is here, and for many lucky families that means summer vacations! Bringing unwanted bugs home is one of the main ways people get bed bug or cockroach infestations in their homes, so here are some tips to help keep unwelcome bugs from hitching a ride home with you from your summer vacation destination. […]
Understanding Lyme Disease & Tick Prevention Tips
Lyme disease has slowly made its way into the media spotlight over the past few years. Reported cases of Lyme disease are on the rise, and this serious illness got even more attention when Canadian singer Avril Lavigne revealed that she was dealing with Lyme disease in 2015. Here’s what you need to know about […]
The Risks & Perils of Do-It-Yourself Pest Control
Have you ever thought doing your own pest control? Have you ever turned to Google for how to trap a raccoon or skunk, or the safest way to remove a hornets nest? Hardware stores make it easy to try and do some of these things yourself by selling you all the products you think you need. But beware: trapping […]