The Cost of Ignoring Mice in Your Barrie Home A mouse problem can become more complicated and expensive when it continues untreated. Mice can nest in attic insulation, travel through concealed areas, leave droppings and urine, gnaw materials, and spread into other parts of a house. Health Canada lists droppings, urine, gnawing, damaged food packages, […]
Checklist for Spotting Hidden Structural Pest Damage
Hidden Structural Pest Damage Checklist for Innisfil Home Buyers Pest damage is not always easy to spot during a home viewing. Mice, carpenter ants, squirrels, bats, and other pests can remain hidden behind insulation, inside wall cavities, or in attic spaces. If you are buying a home in Innisfil, look for groups of warning signs […]
How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants
Signs of Carpenter Ant Activity Frass is among the most obvious indicators. This dust-like substance is forced out of the nesting galleries and may accumulate beneath window sills, baseboards, beams, decks or wall penetrations. It is important to note that carpenter ants do not feed on wood but dig it out to form smooth galleries. […]
How to Get Rid of Wasps Around Your Home Safely
Signs of an Active Wasp Nest Repeated two-way traffic to the same opening is the strongest sign of nearby nesting. One or two wasps visiting flowers or food may simply be foraging. Do not move closer to confirm the nest, block the opening or spray it randomly. The visible hole may lead to a nest […]
How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs
How to Confirm Bed Bug Activity Bites alone cannot confirm bed bugs because skin reactions vary and other insects or irritants can produce similar marks. Look for physical evidence near places where people sleep or rest. Use a bright flashlight and look carefully. Look in mattress piping, labels, folds, screw holes, connections on the bed […]