Three Ways to Help out the Trees
We’re about to start smelling the delights of BBQ season and gardening season as we begin to venture out carefully from our isolation. Summer holds so many memories for many of us, but what about the memories of our trees? They experience summer quite differently; droughts, tumultuous weather and those gosh darn pests and diseases! […]
Mosquitos Are Making a Comeback
Rain is such a relief after those hot summer days, but the problem with rain is that it creates these wonderful puddles and tiny lakes of standing water for us to jump in. While this might sound like loads of fun, it’s less fun when you see the swarm of mosquitoes buzzing around your boots! […]
Planting for the Pollinators
As we settle into our new life of social distancing, there’s one little bug that we definitely don’t want to distance ourselves from this summer. We’re talking about our friend the bee! Bees are such an integral part of our ecosystem and are vital for the pollination of our fall harvests. Did we mention […]
Gardening to Attract the Good Bugs
As the heat of summer sunshine approaches and our need for something to do grows, many Albertans are considering turning back to the earth. Taking up gardening as a distraction through what could be a very quiet summer might save you from your own boredom! But before you grab your gardening supplies, have you thought […]
Pest Control to Keep You Busy
Some Calgarians have suddenly come into a lot of extra time that we can use in whatever way suits us. For a lot of creative types, this means learning new skills or new ways to do things. This can also apply to how you protect your home from pests. If you’re looking for some new […]
Protect Against Spring Pests
Without a doubt, this is an extremely stressful time for everyone and their families. There is so much uncertainty, but there’s one spring activity we at One Man and a Lady Bug are eager to help you with! We want to encourage you to prepare your home for common spring pests. Here’s a few quick, […]
Cockroaches 101
It’s no surprise that this little pest would rank near the top of a list of most annoying insects. Cockroaches have been scurrying underfoot for the better part of 400 million years and are known for their resilience to nearly every method of eradication nature or otherwise can throw at them. Nowadays, over 4,000 different […]
Illnesses and Diseases Linked to Mice
Cold and flu seasons coupled with the Coronavirus making its rounds across the world has many Albertans on edge when it comes to getting sick. It’s safe to say that we all are looking to take as many precautions as possible to stay healthy this season. This includes making sure your family and your home […]
The Elusive Vole
While taking precautions to keep mice out of your home and yard is a must during the winter, there’s another pesky little critter to watch out for as the seasons start to change. Not to be confused with a mouse or a mole, voles are one of those little rodents that seem hell bent on […]
What’s Lurking in Your Firewood?
Thanks to that ugly cold snap we all experienced across Alberta, some households are turning to other methods of heating their homes, including burning firewood! Curling up next to a roaring fire is immensely satisfying. But be careful, because though burning wood packs the heat, it can also spell “infestation” if you aren’t taking the […]
