Wasps and hornets can be incredibly burdensome pests in Hamilton during the spring and summer months. You may have found yourself wondering if there are any differences between wasps and hornets and the answer is yes, there are differences between the two; many differences actually, and it is quite confusing to keep straight what exactly…
Carpenter ants are popularly known to only infest wood to create their colonies, but this is actually a common misconception. This ant species has also been known to infest insulation within residential walls and attics. Hamilton has a lot of lush vegetation, which makes bridges for carpenter ants to attics in most cases. These ants…
Carpenter ants are one of the most ubiquitous species of ants in Canada. They are not so much a pest based upon any harm they inflict, but more based upon the damage they can cause to the wood inside of a home. This ant species can be found virtually anywhere within the country, but problems…
Mice are mammals, which means they need adequate shelter to ensure their survival, particularly during harsh Canadian winters. Safe harbour and habitation are crucially important to mice and they will go to great lengths to find it and maintain it. Unfortunately, residential homes are becoming the main choice of lodging for mice. In addition to…
When your home has become invaded by rats, there are many clear signs to know if they are actually present inside of the home. Finding evidence of their presence or even hearing them is always assured. It becomes more difficult to diagnose where the rats are gaining entry to your home. Rat burrows are a…
For all of the inherent dangers posed by rats and mice, there is also the issue of their unsanitary behaviors that can turn a home into a truly uninhabitable place. One of the most difficult aspects of a rodent invasion that Ontario residents face is the onslaught of rodent droppings that come with having an…
Rats represent one of the most dangerous pest infestations within the world, not just Canada. These rodents are vectors for disease and increasingly unsanitary living spaces. From the plague to leptospirosis, rats pose serious threats to human health and eradication methods need to be handled with the utmost of precautions. Attempting to treat rats on…
Often, the first question that comes into mind when you come across pests in your home or business is whether you should spend money on a DIY solution or hire the services of a professional exterminator. Here, we try and answer this question. Pests are complicated, and certainly not as simple as they seem to…
Bedbugs are the nastiest pests you can have around the house, and while their blood-sucking habits are enough to gross you out, their adamant life cycle and ability to hide in places you just cannot reach makes things even more difficult.
A cockroach infestation is quite a serious affair whether it is in your home or your office, and apart from the gross factor, the fact that these insects have the potential to spread some serious diseases and allergies are enough reasons to keep them out of your space.
