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If you’re finding yourself turning up the thermostat and reaching more and more for a cozy blanket to snuggle up under – imagine what local bugs and pests are doing in an attempt to avoid dropping temperatures and a reduction


Calgary’s warm summer has certainly presented some challenges when it comes to controlling bugs. Alberta’s dry, warm days not only have caused drought conditions for farmers, but have contributed to a marked increase in bug activity – namely Wasps and


Household pests don’t just cause mayhem around homes and businesses – they also carry viruses and bacteria that pose significant health risks to humans. Dealing with a pest infestation as soon as possible not only protects your premises – but


Scampering the globe for more than 350 million years; Cockroaches are one of the oldest ‘pests’ known to man. Sensitive to all forms of light – apart from the red spectrum – this nocturnal critter is undoubtedly one of the


Termites are considered ancient insects that play an important role in helping to process dead plant material. The downside to this important role is that termites aren’t fitted with a scanner that alerts them to the difference between fallen, diseased


From Over the Hedge, Ice Age, to Christmas Vacation – Squirrels have had their fair share of time in the spotlight; earning them the reputation of being trouble makers, both on screen and off. Squirrels in Calgary Wondering who’s responsible


You’ve been thinking about your favorite box of cookies all day – all ready for you when you get home from a tiring day of work. There it is, perched on the pantry shelf, just waiting for you to reach


What is 2 inches long has a white stripe down its back and a fur-like coat? It’s the Tent Caterpillar. Sometimes reaching 5 inches long this insect common to Alberta can be nothing shy of annoying. Calgary Pest Management team


They’re back! And we’re not referring to rodeo cowboys – we’re talking about our stripped friends from the family Apoidea (Bees) and Vespidae (Wasps) – who are all set to hover above our back yard barbecues and loiter annoyingly around
Summer is upon us – toasty days and lazy warm evenings hanging out on the deck. But there are a few things that can really ruin a summer day – one being rain – and the other the unwanted distraction