Gilpins Pest Control Blog

A zoonotic disease is any disease that can be transferred between an animal – either wild or domestic – and a human. Rats and mice are two animals which harbour pathogens that can significantly affect a persons health. This is why rats and mice are seen as pests that...

Many homeowners may not realize quite how good mice are at climbing. These little critters can make their way from the outdoors all the way up into your attic and ceiling with relative ease. If a mouse can fit its skull through an opening, then it can fit the rest of...

When it comes to pests, you probably never think much about them other than “how the heck am I going to get these pests out of my house!” We understand all too well how pests can be annoying to deal with and even cause damage to our property; that’s why we are in the...

If you live in and around Vancouver, hear this! There are at least 341 bugs and pests found in British Columbia. Although any of these can invade your home, not all do. It all depends on the precautions you take for pest control. Look out for these common pests that...

Silverfish are slimy little bugs that are often found crawling on kitchen and bathroom floors. In accordance with the name, their bodies are silver in colour and range from a half inch to one inch in length. Three bristles extend from their abdomen. Silverfish aren’t...

When it comes to pests, you probably never think much about them other than “how the heck am I going to get these pests out of my house!” We understand all too well how pests can be annoying to deal with and even cause damage to our property; that’s why we are in the...

Just because you can’t see any ants in the winter does not mean that they have all died off. They are alive and well, having found hideaways to hole up in for the winter. Carpenter ants are amazingly resilient creatures and are great at surviving harsh conditions. The...

Mice can be one of the more difficult pests for people to handle. These little critters can get inside everything, chew through your bedding and anything boxed up, and will leave feces throughout your home. They’re also great communicators and quite smart, good at...