Rodents, ticks, fleas, and cockroaches can create health concerns when they contaminate food, enter living areas, or expose people and pets to bites, waste, parasites, or allergens. Barrie’s cold winters, wooded areas, trails, and mix of detached and multi-unit housing create different pest risks throughout the year. Winter Rodents and Health Risks in Barrie Homes […]
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Mouse Bite: What to Do and When to Get Help
What to Do After a Mouse Bite? Wash the Bite Thoroughly Washing the area with soap and clean running water should be done as soon as possible. The cleaning process should be thorough to ensure that the area around the bite or cut is cleaned well. The purpose of this is to wash away dirt, […]
24/7 Remote Pest Monitoring in Barrie, Ontario
What Is 24/7 Remote Pest Monitoring? Remote pest monitoring uses connected sensors, traps, or monitoring devices placed in areas where rodent or insect activity is more likely. Unlike a traditional inspection that only shows what is happening during a technician’s visit, these devices can remain active around the clock. When a device detects activity, it […]
New Construction Pest Problems in Barrie Subdivisions
Why New Construction Causes Pest Problems in Barrie A brand-new home can still have pest problems. In growing Barrie subdivisions, construction can disturb fields, soil, vegetation, and natural shelter. Mice, insects, and spiders may then move toward nearby homes looking for food, warmth, moisture, or protection. New homes can also have small gaps around garage […]
Why Rural Bradford Properties Attract Cluster Flies?
Cluster flies are very frequent seasonally in Bradford homes both in rural areas and semi-rural locations. Cluster flies do not lay eggs in garbage, drains, or even in food unlike house flies. The life cycle of these flies starts off outside the home in the soil parasitizing earthworms. Large lawns and open areas like fields […]