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Over the past few months, we’ve given plenty of attention to mosquitoes, ants, and other summertime bugs that manage to squeeze their way into our homes and lives. But with daytime temperatures mellowing and nights seeing the mercury drop on
It’s not just humans and pets that have to deal with an increased presence of bugs and insects during warm summer months; trees and shrubs are also at the mercy of hungry insects that forage on leaves, damaging both the
Summer – a season of sunny days, warm nights, campfires, bbqs, and insects. Summer’s lazy days and nights of extended light and warmth aren’t only appreciated by humans; creatures see the sun’s rays as a sign of freedom and abundance.
According to a recent story on CBC Calgary: “Alberta Fish and Wildlife has compiled a list, which includes 60 animals from pigeons to bats to sparrows to white-tailed jackrabbits that conservation officers and biologists make the list based on pest
From Ants and Wasps to Mosquitoes and Cockroaches, summer brings out all the big players. Bugs summertime-antics aren’t always appreciated by those inconvenienced by their presence, but many of these pests play a vital role in our ecosystem and contribute
It’s most people’s’ favourite time of year; we can feel grass beneath our feet, the sun on our face… and the bug bites on our body. It’s a bit frustrating that summertime is our only chance to be outdoors and
Wasps – probably one of the most annoying summertime pests to deal with. On a good day, they annoy the heck out of Calgarians who are trying to relax on their deck or complete some needed yard work.On a bad
Will we pay for the incredibly warm winter by an overabundance of bug activity this summer? If you’ve turned the weather channel on at all the last few months, you’ve probably heard that all this warm air blowing off the
You’re just settling down for a relaxing evening on the couch, checking-out the latest Netflix offerings and enjoying a glass of your favorite vino, when out of the corner of your eye you notice some scuttling in the corner. The
Who wants to share their home and yard with some annoying bug or rodent? No one! Our home is our castle without the moat to ward off unwanted house guests of the buzzing, furry variety. But before you arm yourself
