

Black with distinctive red markings and a flat-winged appearance when its wings are closed, the Box Elder Bug is a common sight around homes and buildings during fall months. Desperate to find warmth and shelter in preparation for approaching cooler


It’s not just humans and pets that have to deal with an increased presence of bugs and insects during warm summer months; trees and shrubs are also at the mercy of hungry insects that forage on leaves, damaging both the


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


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


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


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


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


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


From Bed Bugs to Cluster Flies and Mice Infestations to Landscape diseases – there are many reasons why a home or business owner may have to make a call to a Calgary Pest Control Company -but flicking through the yellow


There’s nothing more welcoming than a roaring fire – especially now that winter temperatures are upon us, bringing cooler nights and chilly homes. Having a pile of cut firewood ready by the hearth makes a picture worthy scene – but