Pest Related Diseases and Illness
Household pests don’t just cause mayhem around homes and businesses – they also carry viruses and bacteria that pose significant health risks to humans. Dealing with a pest infestation as soon as possible not only protects your premises – but protects the health of family pets and humans. Pests and Diseases In our previous blogs […]
Cockroaches – What You Need To Know About These Critters
Scampering the globe for more than 350 million years; Cockroaches are one of the oldest ‘pests’ known to man. Sensitive to all forms of light – apart from the red spectrum – this nocturnal critter is undoubtedly one of the most despised and feared common pest. What Attracts Cockroaches? Calgary Pest Control and Extermination experts […]
Troubled by Termites?
Termites are considered ancient insects that play an important role in helping to process dead plant material. The downside to this important role is that termites aren’t fitted with a scanner that alerts them to the difference between fallen, diseased wood, and the wood in your house. When it comes to eating through wood they’re […]
Squirrels – Not As Cute As They Appear
From Over the Hedge, Ice Age, to Christmas Vacation – Squirrels have had their fair share of time in the spotlight; earning them the reputation of being trouble makers, both on screen and off. Squirrels in Calgary Wondering who’s responsible for digging up your flower bulbs and nibbling on your plants? Maybe you’re seeing random […]
How To Keep Pests Out of Your Pantry
You’ve been thinking about your favorite box of cookies all day – all ready for you when you get home from a tiring day of work. There it is, perched on the pantry shelf, just waiting for you to reach out and take the first cookie out of the box. Wait a minute – why […]
Tent Caterpillars in Calgary
What is 2 inches long has a white stripe down its back and a fur-like coat? It’s the Tent Caterpillar. Sometimes reaching 5 inches long this insect common to Alberta can be nothing shy of annoying. Calgary Pest Management team at One Man and a Lady Bug explain that the Tent Caterpillar is well known […]
Bee and Wasp Season in Calgary
They’re back! And we’re not referring to rodeo cowboys – we’re talking about our stripped friends from the family Apoidea (Bees) and Vespidae (Wasps) – who are all set to hover above our back yard barbecues and loiter annoyingly around doors and windows: poised to sting if we fail to respect their presence and generally […]
Pests To Look Out For This Summer
Summer is upon us – toasty days and lazy warm evenings hanging out on the deck. But there are a few things that can really ruin a summer day – one being rain – and the other the unwanted distraction of summertime pests. Calgary Pest Control Experts The main point to remember is that you […]
How Your Health is Affected by Rodent Activity
As if the gnawing of your baseboards and nibbling of your favorite cereal wasn’t enough to deal with – Rodent Activity also presents issues that can negatively impact yours and your family’s health. Calgary Pest Control Experts at One Man and a Lady Bug explain that the common rodent acts as a vector – transmitting […]
Common Places for Bugs to Hide-Out in Retail Stores
If you’re a retail store owner you’re probably always on the look-out for signs of bug or pest issues like rodent activity – issues that can drive the public from your store, taking with them bad reviews and potential income. Calgary Pest Control Experts at One Man and a Ladybug explain that bug activity in […]
