If you see tiny traces of black or reddish-brown debris in your bed sheets, you may immediately suspect a bed bug infestation. While you can’t be too cautious, people often mistake other types of minuscule bits for the dreaded bed bug. Flax seeds, crumbs, scabs, lint, fleas, and traces of other bugs such as cockroaches … Read more
When you find cockroaches in your home or commercial space, the prospect of hiring a pest management professional may seem daunting. Do you need to use harsh chemicals to eradicate them? Here’s a breakdown of your options to help you make the right choice. 1. Home remedies Some folks fear insecticide chemicals will expose their … Read more
Of all the creepy crawlies to strike fear in the hearts of homeowners, cockroaches top the list. Many other creatures that often get mistaken for cockroaches may be less harmful but no less disruptive to your peace of mind. To help you know the difference, here are a few less-harmful critters that often get confused … Read more
Winter is the season for indoor entertaining and feasts of delectable foods. The last thing you want at this time of year is to spread your hospitality to unwelcome guests from the animal kingdom. You can make your home inviting to humans and clear of pests by taking a few precautions. As an extra bonus, … Read more
Cockroaches live on food scraps, trash, and feces. Therefore, they can inevitably carry bacteria and pathogens that are dangerous to human health. Here’s an overview of adverse health conditions that cockroaches can activate or exacerbate in humans. Intestinal diseases Cockroaches carry harmful bacteria. When spread to your food or kitchen surfaces, these germs can include … Read more
As the temperatures drop, it won’t just be you and your family who want a warm place to cozy up for the cold months. To feel entirely at ease in your home, you’ll want to be sure you aren’t sharing it with unwelcome guests. Here are some tips to help pest-proof your home before winter. … Read more
Mice don’t need much space to get into your home. All it takes is a five-millimetre hole, the diameter of a pencil, for young mice. Although only one or two may enter, you may end up with generations of mice in your house if you don’t act fast. Signs of entry Just because you haven’t … Read more
If you’ve seen a cockroach scurry across your floor, you know the urgent need to get rid of it immediately. A pest management professional can provide a targeted solution. But there are some roach solutions you can use on your own. Here are three of them, plus some tips for preventing their return. Commercial roach … Read more
Are you troubled by pesky fruit flies swarming your kitchen counter? Here’s a handy guide to clearing them out for good. Find the sources First, find and eliminate any potential source of your infestation. Decaying fruit is the fruit fly’s ideal breeding ground, but it’s not the only one. These clever critters can breed in … Read more
Of the many flies you encounter in your home, you may be unaware of cluster flies as distinct species. They’re more nuisance than hazardous. If you treat them inside your house with long-lasting pesticides, their dead bodies can attract larder beetles and other scavengers, which may create more troublesome issues in your home. They also … Read more