How to Properly Store Birdseed
Storing birdseed sounds like a simple enough task; however, it can attract mould and pests. In addition to this making the food bad for the birds, this can also cause inconvenience for you. Here are some tips you can use for storing birdseed to keep it from attracting pests: 1. Use Durable Containers […]
Free Your Attic of Animal Droppings
Finding animal droppings in your attic can present a significant problem. Some reasons to be concerned about the presence of animal feces include: Health – Animals, along with their droppings, can be vectors of disease. Animal droppings can carry parasites and deadly diseases, necessitating their removal immediately. Some of these pathogens can become […]
Why a Chimney Cap is Useful
A chimney is necessary (for any home that has a fireplace) to lead away smoke and other fireplace emissions. However, that opening into your home can be welcoming to outdoor pests. The addition of a chimney cap can block animals from entering. Some problems a chimney cap prevents include: 1. Disease – Wild […]
Keep Firewood Pest-Free This Winter
Although many of us enjoy a warm, wood-burning fireplace or stove in the wintertime, we may not understand how to properly store wood. Keeping logs inside the house/cottage or the garage may not be a good idea. Here are some tips to properly store firewood and keep it free from pests. Keep it away from […]
Where to Check for Mice in Your Home
Many of us think our homes are safe from wildlife invasion during the winter. However, some pests will look for any opportunity to get into a warm, safe spot during the frigid winter months. Most vermin can climb and gnaw their way through wood to get into shelter, causing health hazards and structural damage. Although […]
Pests for Every Season
Every season has its own distinguishable characteristics. These conditions determine which kind of flora and fauna thrive at different times of the year. Some creatures do so well during a particular season that their population increases are regarded as “pest levels.” Identifying seasonal pests is a handy skill to prevent infestation. Spring Spring sees the […]
Do Rodents Carry Germs?
Rodents are survivors, making them top transmitters of human disease. They also reproduce quickly. One pair of rats can produce almost half a billion offspring in three years. They can swim for three days and pass through holes smaller than their bodies a handy ability for evasion and escape. They will eat almost anything (even […]
What Damage Can Rats Do to Property?
Rats are sometimes viewed as tiny and terrible creatures of destruction, causing thousands of dollars in damage to properties. In 2017 CTV revealed that Canada’s rat population increased by 200 per cent over the previous year — potential for double the damage. Understanding rats Rats are smart, furry rodents that feed on most anything and […]
Why Toronto is the Raccoon Capital of the World
Raccoons are medium-sized mammals known for their greyish fur, extremely dexterous front paws, and facial mask. They are tiny, intelligent animals that normally live in the wild — such as the lush tree-lined areas of the city of Toronto, Ontario. In recent years these seemingly harmless animals began rapidly populating and have infiltrated Toronto urban […]
Why Live Trapping Pests is Best Left to the Pros
Many people think homemade traps are just as good as the service a professional pest control service provides. However, trapping animals requires skill and training so that no one gets hurt in the process. Expert animal removal companies exist for a reason, and their technicians can cage an animal safely and humanely, without harm to […]
