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Pests that are Good for the World but not Your House!

Jul 9, 2018

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...

Common Summer Pests That Bug You in British Columbia

Jul 3, 2018

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...

Dispelling Silverfish Myths

Jun 8, 2018

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...

Pests That Are Good for the World (But Not Your House!)

Jun 8, 2018

Don’t Forget About Carpenter Ants

May 22, 2018

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...

How Do Mice Communicate With One Another

May 8, 2018

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...

Separating Cockroach Fact From Cockroach Fiction

Apr 20, 2018

Cockroaches get a pretty bad wrap on the big bad bug scale. There are around 30 species of cockroaches, four of which are considered to be pests. These tough little guys are also an incredibly old species, their origins dating back around 320 million years ago to the...

Important Pest-Proofing Projects for the New Year

Apr 6, 2018

Pests, whether bugs or of the furry variety, often come to stay during the winter months. They burrow in and make themselves cozy in your lovely warm house, and once spring comes they don’t always move back out! To keep these less than welcome house guests out, there...

The Most Effective DIY Treatments For Fruit Flies

Mar 23, 2018

When the warmer weather arrives, nothing beats a fresh piece of fruit to cool down and refresh after a long day in the sun. However, you are not the only one that loves the warmer weather and the seasonal produce it brings with it. Unfortunately, fruit flies are not...

Don’t Get Bed Bug Stowaways When Traveling!

Mar 8, 2018

With Spring Break and the summer months just around the corner, you may be starting to think of a new tropical destination to visit for a few weeks! As you know, vacations are very relaxing and they let your recharge after a long, cold winter. A big problem that may...