Carpenter ants are highly destructive ants commonly found in Canadian homes. Their presence can have negative effects on homeowners’ finances and mental well-being, as they cause damage similar to termites. These ants prefer damp environments with high moisture levels and are often found in forested areas, such as logs and tree stumps. Carpenter ants are …
Cockroaches are gross bugs that can quickly take over a home. You can deal with a cockroach problem by buying products and traps from the store. The issue with those products is that they don’t work as well as they claim to. Sprays don’t do much against the growing number of cockroaches because they reproduce …
Fleas are small parasitic insects that feed off blood. Most fleas target pests but it’s not rare to have humans as well, although this occurs less frequently than with pets. Fleas are hard to spot because of their size but a change in animal behaviour for instance might be a very big giveaway. Dos and …
The social wasp constructs its nest using a variety of materials, including mud, plants, and wood made from their secretion. These materials are gathered and assembled in a honeycomb pattern, often reinforced with an additional protective layer. The specific locations of the nests vary depending on the species of wasp. For instance, yellow jackets prefer …
Some home flea treatments can be very effective, but most of them have just a temporary effect. The issue with home treatments is that most people do not go directly to the source and will just spray on site when they see a flea or see signs on their pets. Cats, dogs, rabbits and every …
The attic fly, also known as the cluster fly, is a common problem in attics. These flies are not harmful to humans and are parasitic, laying eggs in earthworm burrows and having their larvae feed on them. They tend to end up in attics naturally due to their flight paths coinciding with the high position …
Mosquitoes have been long recognized as very annoying pests that people just want to get rid of them no matter what and their constant buzzing and humming is already a reason to want to dispel them forever. A lot of Canadians will look forward to the heat the spring and summer months are bringing, but …
Cockroaches are one of the most hated insects that can get inside of your residential properties. Cockroaches have been long despised because of how hard they are to kill and how difficult it is to get rid of an infestation once they have access to the interiors of the house. Cockroaches are amazing insects nonetheless …
Fleas are very known parasites that mostly live off the blood of mainly house pets. Dogs, cats, rabbits, and more can be affected by them. When dogs and cats have fleas, you might see their behaviour change drastically. if you have issues with fleas, contact the insured and licensed professionals from Pest Control Peterborough. They …
During warmer days, wasps tend to become active and start constructing their nests in shaded areas. Over time, a single wasp nest can harbour thousands of wasps. Some of the most common wasp species that pose a threat to human habitats include Yellow Jackets, Bald Faced Hornets, Paper Wasps, Mud Daubers, and Carpenter Bees. if …
