Are You Causing a Bug and Pest Problem in Your Home?
We’d all love to blame a bug or pest infestation on the little critter. After all, isn’t it their behaviour that caused your home to be overrun with unwelcome house guests? Well the truth is maybe you played a part in luring an opportunistic pest – and now it’s time to clean up theirs – […]
All About the Maple Bug
The Maple Bug – also referred to as the Box Elder Bug is a common site around homes during the fall months as they search for shelter from the approaching colder months. But where do these harmless insects hide-out during winter while they wait for spring to arrive and maple trees to leaf? Recognizing the […]
Beetle Mania!
Who knew that Alberta was home to so many different varieties of Beetles! From Carpet and Grain Beetles to Bark Beetles – spotting these scampering critters can help protect your home and yard from an infestation. Carpet Beetles Think you’re seeing things, or did you notice a little movement from your shag carpet? Measuring approximately […]
Dealing With Pests and Bugs? Ask For Environmentally Friendly Options
So it’s official – you’ve got a pest infestation. Whether it was the remains of skin shells you noticed – or the fact that you got to witness the scampering of some little critter across your kitchen floor – the bigger question is ‘what are you going to do about it?’ Calgary Pest Control Experts […]
The Cons of DIY Pest Removal
There’s something to be said about individual’s who tackle projects around the house without the need to call in the professionals. From wallpapering, laying floors, installing a new kitchen and handling a plumbing concern – it seems that no job is too great or too dirty for some. But there is one area of household […]
Moths May Appear Harmless – Until They’re Living in Your Home
Moths – famous for their destruction of wool clothing – these winged critters don’t just limit themselves to wool products and will take a bite out of other materials, including silk, felt, fur, feathers and carpets. Notoriously annoying for swarming around lights and performing suicidal nose dives in to camp fires – Moths have an […]
How to Recover From a Pest Infestation in Your Business
Pests are no fun, regardless if they creep in to your home or business. But business owners are faced with additional concerns – especially if their business serves the public in any way – so dealing swiftly and effectively with pests is essential to keeping a premises and business healthy. Excuse me Waiter – But […]
Common Pests to Look Out For This Winter
Our lives are made up of seasons – and that means dealing with the seasonal habits of pests and rodents. With summer way behind us and winter temperatures creeping in to our days and weeks, it’s normal to notice some heightened pest activity, as dropping temperatures force pests and rodents to find shelter and sustenance […]
Winter-Proofing Your Home against Pests and Small Rodents
If you’re finding yourself turning up the thermostat and reaching more and more for a cozy blanket to snuggle up under – imagine what local bugs and pests are doing in an attempt to avoid dropping temperatures and a reduction in food sources. Where Do Pests Spend Winters? Calgary Pest Control and Extermination Experts at […]
Bees and Wasps in Calgary
Calgary’s warm summer has certainly presented some challenges when it comes to controlling bugs. Alberta’s dry, warm days not only have caused drought conditions for farmers, but have contributed to a marked increase in bug activity – namely Wasps and Bees. Wasps in Alberta The summer of 2015 saw farmers praying for rain and pest […]
