Start With a Full Exterior Inspection Walk all the way around the exterior of your house, checking everything from the bottom up to the roof line. You will need to pay special attention to any place where the materials used in the construction of your house have come together. Common rodent entry points include: Do […]
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Yard Maintenance to Prevent Pests in Barrie, Ontario
How Yard Conditions Create Pest Highways Into the Home Overhanging Branches and Shrubs Branches on trees that touch the roof, siding, gutter or the deck provide an easy access point for crawling pests like ants into your home. Shrubbery that grows next to the walls on the outside of the house will do the same. […]
Types of Cockroaches in Canada
Quick Guide to Common Cockroaches in Canada Cockroach Approximate Size Appearance Common Hiding Areas German cockroach 13–16 mm Light brown with two dark stripes behind the head Kitchens, bathrooms, appliances, cabinets Brown-banded cockroach 10–15 mm Light brown with pale bands across the body Cabinets, furniture, electronics, bedrooms American cockroach 35–40 mm Large, reddish-brown body Basements, […]
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 […]
Bed Bug Bites: Signs, Treatment & What to Do
What Do Bed Bug Bites Look Like? Bed bug bites commonly appear as: There is wide variation in the appearance of the bite marks depending on the individual. An individual might experience the appearance of multiple itchy welts following the bite, while another person sleeping in the same room would hardly have any reaction at […]