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Which Bugs Can You Expect to See This Summer?

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 to the health and beauty of our yards. Having an appreciation for the role they […]

Summer Weather Brings Bug Problems

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 enjoy the warmth, but it also means dealing with a crazy bug season. It makes […]

Wasp Removal in Calgary – Best Practices to Follow

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 day, they can kill a person.  Every summer there are deaths caused by wasp stings […]

Summertime Mosquitos

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 Pacific Ocean is due to the current El Nino weather system.  The El Nino is […]

Indoor Bugs and How to Keep Them Out

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 family dog’s ears have pricked-up telling you that you weren’t imagining the slight movement that’s […]

The Do’s and Don’ts of Bug Traps

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 with a host of pesticides, baits and traps – remember that humans and family pets […]

Protecting Your Garage and Shed From Critters

If you read our last blog you’re probably ready to start some spring cleaning in your garage.  Mice, spiders, termites and ants love to claim garage and shed space as theirs – and quickly make their mark by chewing through drywall and cables to build their own homes amongst your precious possessions.  You may be […]

Does Your Garage Have Bugs and Critters?

Garages are a real treat to homeowners in need of storage for vehicles, work tools, kids’ toys and miscellaneous items.  Capable of holding many odds and ends that don’t have an official home – garages often become the spot where plant soil, boxes of paper and old hockey gear is left in a free corner. […]

Why You May Be Noticing Cluster Flies in Early Spring

As warm weather approaches it’s not just humans itching to get outside and soak up the first hint of warmer rays.  Cluster Flies are a common sight in early spring as they venture from their winter hiding places, attracted to sunlight streaming in through windows, luring them to the outside. Why Are Cluster Flies in […]

Spring is Approaching – Look-out for Bug Activity

Bet you just loved Calgary’s mild winter of 2015/2016.  Less snow to shovel, fewer days of scraping ice off your windshield; and way easier commutes to work.  Well, you’re not the only one who basked in the warm days of winter- as recent mild temperatures have had local bugs feeling pretty confident – especially as […]