Common House Pests in Canada: What You Need to Know
Nobody wants to share their home with unwanted guests, especially when those guests are actually intruders. From bed bugs to cockroaches, Canada has its fair share of common household pests. These unwelcome intruders can cause anything from minor inconveniences to significant health risks. In this blog post, we’ll explore seven of the most common house […]
How Weather Affects Pest Activity
The changing seasons bring a multitude of transformations to our environment, and one often overlooked aspect is how weather affects pest activity. As temperatures, moisture levels, and other climatic conditions shift, pests of all kinds adjust their behaviour and habits. To effectively manage and prevent pest infestations, it’s crucial to understand these seasonal patterns and […]
Signs You Need a Professional Pest Control Service
Keeping your home pest-free is not just about convenience, it’s a matter of health and safety. Pests can pose a range of problems, from spreading diseases to damaging your home and property. So, when do you need pest control? While some homeowners tackle pest issues on their own, there are certain signs that indicate you […]
Preparing Your Trees for Winter: Tips and Strategies
As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, those of us who are landscape-minded begin to shift our focus to preparing our beloved trees for the harsh Calgary winter ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or new to tree care, and whether you’re looking after fruit-bearing trees such as apple or fig trees, other deciduous […]
Spider Problem at Home? Here’s What You Need to Know
With the cold weather starting to nip at our extremities, particularly at night, you will likely notice an increase in pest activity that may be trying to come into your home. One of those little pests has eight legs and can give most folks the creeps. We’re talking about spiders! If you have a spider […]
5 Surprising Places Where Pests Can Hide in Your Home
If there’s one thing pests love to do it’s make themselves as inconspicuous as possible and live quietly alongside us without us noticing them. Our homes provide all the essentials for pests, by way of food, shelter and water and the bugs and other creepy crawlies are going to start looking for a way inside […]
The Role of Tree Spraying in Preparing for Winter
Winter is a rough and harsh season not just on us and the animals, but on the trees too! The intensity of our Alberta winters affects all parts of the tree, from the leaves or foliage right down to the roots. To help your trees tough it out through the most difficult months, consider the […]
The Connection Between Fall Weather and Mosquito Activity
As we experience some cooler August mornings, you may notice that mosquito activity begins to accelerate in the nearing fall season. The connection between fall weather and mosquito activity isn’t a new discovery as they can become more of a nuisance as the weather cools. Mosquitoes prefer cooler temperatures as opposed to the summer heat! […]
The Benefits of Tree Spraying for Insect/Pest Control
If you have trees in your yard or on your property, and let’s face it a good majority of us do, it’s essential for you to take care of them to help them live long and leafy lives. Trees offer shade during the hottest days of the year, particularly if they shade your home which […]
DIY Mosquito Traps and Repellents: Do They Work?
We’re so thankful we saw some rain and thundershowers in June, but with rain comes puddles and with puddles comes mosquitoes. Any standing water can become a potential home for these whiny little pests and mosquitoes lay up to 100 eggs at a time! This is why we see an explosion in the population of […]
