Termites are infamous for damaging wood when they infest a home. This has led to a myth that termites only infest buildings made out of wood. Like it or not, termites are capable of infesting all types of homes. Whether you live in a brick or wooden home, there are many factors at play when . . . read more.
Here in British Columbia, ants are one of the biggest household pest problems. Most types of ants are primarily a nuisance rather than a threat. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for carpenter ants, which are wood-boring insects that are capable of causing a lot of damage to your property. These ants are known to burrow . . . read more.
Pest season is around the corner, making it the best time of year to learn how to protect your property against potential infestations. One of the easiest and most effective ways to pest-proof your property is to literally seal your home off from pests using caulking. Caulk is a cost-effective and long-lasting method to close . . . read more.
Did you know that cockroaches can live for weeks without food and water? As excellent hiders, this fact makes roaches a dreaded household pest here in Vancouver BC. Roaches are infamous for being able to withstand any environment, and an infestation can be a real nightmare for any home or business owner. Even worse, getting . . . read more.
Entomologists from OnSite’s parent company, Rentokil Provide their Pest Predictions for 2021 READING, Penn. (Jan. 4, 2021) — As if 2020 didn’t present enough challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 could be a banner year for pests around the country. To help residents prepare for 2021, entomologists from Rentokil used field knowledge and data to . . . read more.
Overwintering pests are exactly what their name suggests: pests that get into your home for the winter months. However, these pests aren’t hibernating. They are very much active and could be causing a raucous in your attic. With our cold winter weather, homeowners commonly deal with overwintering pests. Thankfully, there are many things you can . . . read more.
If you have dealt with a rodent infestation before, you know how frustrating a rat or mouse problem can be. Both of these pest rodents can be troublesome for similar reasons, but rats and mice are different in many ways as well. Because both of these rodents can cause such destruction, it’s important to know . . . read more.
Rodent Awareness Week is here, and there’s no better time to discuss the ongoing increase in rodent infestations in Vancouver BC, and worldwide. Since the start of the pandemic, rat and mouse infestations have increased to the point where even the CDC commented on it. This is because restaurants and cafes were ordered to limit . . . read more.
Many assume the colder months of the year means a decrease in pest problems. This may be true for some types of pests, but termites are active all year long. Many species swarm in the spring and summertime, but all termites remain at work throughout the winter months. Even in the colder temperatures here in . . . read more.
You’re not the only one who wants to stay indoors when the temperatures begin to drop outside! Every fall here in British Columbia, we see a spike in pest infestations. This is because pests such as rats, mice, roaches, and spiders begin to prepare for the cold months ahead. These pests will gladly take up residence . . . read more.
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