Spiders and How to Get Rid of Them
Widely regarded as the stuff of nightmares for some folks, spiders are one of those those little creepy crawlies that always seem to be up on the debating poll of “beneficial” vs “disgusting”. They can be extremely beneficial in helping us control other bugs, such as mosquitoes and flies, but they aren’t as beneficial if […]
Ants in the Pantry
Ants can be fascinating to observe in nature, but finding ants in the pantry is an unsettling reality for many homeowners. These tiny invaders seek food and water, and your kitchen, especially the pantry, can be a perfect target for them. If left unchecked, an ant problem can grow from a minor nuisance into a […]
A World Without the Wasp
It’s pretty easy to fantasize a world where the wasp doesn’t exist. Summers would turn out to be a lot more relaxed and picnicking outside with sugary treats wouldn’t feel like risky business. The sound of buzzing wouldn’t immediately cause us to frantically decipher if it’s “bee or wasp” and running, ducking and diving away […]
Get Lost Mosquitoes!
The buzzing excitement of summer time doesn’t just come from us enjoying our summers to the fullest. A certain little insect that can keep you up at night is also buzzing about in the shade on these sunny days. That’s right, mosquitoes are back. But you don’t have to let them ruin your evening patio […]
Is Your Tree Under Attack?
Summer is well underway, and all the critters and bugs have come out to play! This means we need to keep a close eye on our leafy friends in order to protect them from an onslaught of disease or pests. When it comes to maintaining a healthy tree, we must start with the fundamentals of […]
Insects That Are Actually Good for Your Garden
It’s no surprise to us Albertans that we went straight from snow to balmy weather in a matter of days. But summer is finally here, in all it’s blooming, leafy glory! The BBQs and patio parties are about to begin with fervor, and backyard get-togethers are no exception. This means that taking care of our […]
Warmer Winters Are Bad News for Trees
The last few years in Alberta have caused us to grow accustomed to winters being far less brutal than what we remember in past years. But while warmer winters seem like a blessing for us, these higher temperatures in the colder months can be damaging for our tree friends. It might seem like most trees […]
Three Ways to Help Your Trees Stay Healthy
We are hopeful that spring is actually here to stay this time! With this in mind, we need to start thinking about how to keep our trees healthy as the warmer weather approaches. Trees are an investment in our properties that provide free air conditioning in the form of shade, make our landscapes more appealing, […]
Healthy Trees, Healthy Environment
The outdoors is where we go to escape when city life gets to be too much. Even just a walk through your local park or down the block can be rejuvenating, especially wandering in and amongst the trees. Trees are our ticket to a healthier environment, and it’s becoming increasingly important for us to take […]
Spring Is Just Around the Corner!
It’s almost that lively time of year again! The sun is setting later and later and the temperature is whispering the promise that sweater weather is nearly upon us. While spring is great news for us, it’s also great news for those buzzing little pests we managed to forget about over the winter months. Wasps […]
