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 […]
Tree Spraying: Why and When You Should Do It
For some renters who have had the opportunity to become homeowners, the knowledge of how to care for the trees in their yard might not be something they know or have been taught how to do. Some of us just haven’t been taught yet how to care for the trees in our yards and neighbourhoods, […]
How to Identify Mosquito Breeding Grounds in Your Yard
With the heat and the moisture May gave to us, mosquitoes are sure to be interrupting our BBQs, bike rides, hikes and picnics as we continue to enjoy the warmth and life of summer. Where there’s one mosquito, there’s often a hoard following close behind and it’s a good idea to take preventative measures to […]
Top Tree Diseases In Calgary and How To Prevent Them
As we head further into spring, the trees will begin budding and the potential for diseases to infiltrate the urban forests in our beautiful city will increase with the warmer weather. Not only are the trees waking up, but so are the pests and the potential diseases! To do our part to protect our shade-providing […]
What Does An Ant Infestation Tell You About Your Home?
It’s never a good time to have an ant invasion in your home, but it’s even worse if it keeps happening. If you’re dealing with continued ant problems, you don’t have to lose all hope! Ants eventually catch up with most homeowners or renters, but you can live a relatively ant-free life if you keep […]
Protecting Your Home From Mice
There are plenty of pests to watch out for, particularly as the temperatures begin to rise, but do you know which ones are most common in Southern Alberta? Rodents, bugs and other creepy crawlies will attempt to venture indoors, seeking food, shelter and water and can become a big problem in a short span of […]
Tree Services to Keep Your Property Pest Free this Spring
Now that spring is inching its way closer to above-zero temperatures, we need to start thinking about our tall, leafy friends and how to help them have a pest-free spring. Give your trees the opportunity for healthy growth all the way until fall with regular inspections from the experts and these tree services! Insect Control […]
Prepare Your Home for Spring Pest Control
Though it may not feel like we need to start thinking of spring after the cold snap we’ve experienced, it’s always a good idea to start early with your preparations for those spring pests. As the ground thaws and the earth wakes up, critters and bugs will wake up too and they’ll be on the […]
5 Misconceptions About Pest Control
There can be a lot of misinformation surrounding pest control, what works or doesn’t work, and a lot of this can come from a bad experience with an inexperienced pest removal company or a friend’s poor experience. Many of the misconceptions around pest control can actually make the infestation so much worse! Here are the […]
Avoiding an Uptick in Rodents During Winter
Small animals frequently seek shelter in homes, sheds, garages and offices when the temperatures drop significantly and suddenly we see an increase in rodent activity in our usually rodent-free spaces. It’s not just homes or duplexes, it can be as easy as leaving an apartment door open during move-in. Rodents can zip in unnoticed and […]
