Why House Centipedes Can Live Successfully Indoors The house centipede is well adapted to life in homes. While most outdoor insects need a certain amount of heat to be active, house centipedes can stay active indoors all year round due to the relatively constant temperature indoors. The house centipede is easily identified by its thin […]
Why Are Tiny Flies Hovering Around My Houseplants in Bradford?
Why Fungus Gnats Often Show Up Around Houseplants in Fall Fungus gnats are small flies that tend to survive in the presence of wet soil and organic matter. The adult flies might hover around leaves, though this is not always the case; they tend to cluster around the soil. The fungus gnat larvae can thrive […]
Why Are Sowbugs Showing Up Around Innisfil Homes This Fall?
Why Sowbugs Become More Noticeable as the Weather Changes Sowbugs are outdoor insects that thrive in locations where they feel safe and where environmental conditions are suitable for them to survive. In the fall season, sowbugs are likely to be seen when the weather conditions change. These insects are commonly found outdoors in and around […]
Early Signs of Carpenter Ant & Termite Damage in Barrie, Ontario
Carpenter Ant Frass: What It Looks Like Identifying Carpenter Ant Frass Carpenter ant frass looks like coarse sawdust or small wood shavings. It is pushed out of nesting galleries as ants tunnel through wood. You may find small piles near: Frass may contain wood particles, insect parts, and other debris. Where Frass Commonly Appears Carpenter […]
Fall and Winter Pest Problems in Barrie, Ontario
Why Mice Move into Barrie Homes in Fall and Winter Cold Weather and Lake Simcoe Winds Low temperatures and strong winds in Barrie may cause mice to seek refuge in houses, garages, sheds, and other such buildings. Inside such buildings, mice tend to nest in basements, crawl spaces, walls, garages, and attics. All these places […]