Keeping the Mouse out of the House
Whether you find them spooky or cute and fuzzy, mice are one of the most destructive little critters to invade our homes. Spoiling food, spreading diseases, nibbling through electrical wires, and causing general mayhem are what these little guys are famous for. Not all mice are pests, however. Grasshopper mice, for example, eat exclusively insects […]
The Three Easiest Ways to Care for Your Trees
When we’re looking to escape the concrete jungle and find some quiet time in nature, we often find ourselves gravitating to wooded, green areas. Even if you find solace with nature in other avenues, we can all admit that trees are a fundamental part of our lives and are equally as beautiful as they are […]
Home Remedies for Common Bug Bites
Summer is here, and she’s a warm one! While we’re all outside jogging and biking, getting together for BBQs and pool parties or a beer with buddies on the patio, it’s not just us humans that are relishing the heat. That’s right, the bugs are back. If you stand still long enough while you’re out […]
How to Manage Mosquitos This Summer
We all know that with what’s shaping up to be a damp, hot summer ahead of us, we’re going to be facing those little suckers in swarms. It’s common knowledge that mosquitoes don’t have many fans among the picnickers, hikers, sports fanatics or just general outdoorsy types, so what’s the best way to deter them […]
Keeping your trees bug free
Trees are pretty important. They are not only beautiful, but they’re also handy to hide under when the sun gets to be too much, they provide excellent resistance to cold and hot winds, and they also help us out by supplying one of our most necessary means of existence – oxygen! It’s safe to say […]
More Natural Hacks For a Bug-Free Summer
From planting lavender to burning sage and rosemary, there are several natural hacks proven to help keep notorious summertime bugs away. Once you’ve planted some citronella and lavender and added some bursts of mint and basil around your deck, you can start to sit back and relax without the annoyance of persistent buzzing around you. […]
Natural Hacks For a Bug-Free Summer
Love summer, but hate sharing your yard with thousands of bugs that just seem to be lurking everywhere you go? No need to call in the big guns yet, as every homeowner has some tricks at their fingertips for keeping bugs at bay during warmer days and evenings. If you’re thinking “what tricks?”, there are […]
Lily Beetles – What You Should Know Before Gardening Season
A beetle that has caused havoc in gardens in Eastern Canada since the 1940’s, the Red Lily Beetle is somewhat of a newcomer to Prairie backyards, but is nonetheless making a name for itself due to its ability to destroy varieties of lily plants. Bright red in colour with a rectangular shaped body, black legs […]
Ant Problems and How To Solve Them
They might be small but they sure are mighty! We’re talking ants – an insect that seems to be able to show up in all seasons and places, including homes, gardens, garages, and sheds. Creative and persistent in their efforts to claim territory for their own, ants can be annoying to humans occupying the same […]
Top 5 Pests Found Indoors
Pests aren’t the end of the world – especially when they stay outside and leave humans and family pets alone. But that isn’t always the case as some pests are attracted to the warmth and shelter a home provides – which can result in having to deal with pests that are literally under our noses. […]
