If you notice inexplicable holes in woollen clothes, blankets, rugs, and other items made of natural fibres, it is quite possible that clothes moth larvae are to blame. Clothes moths themselves do not feed on fabrics. The damage is done by the larvae, which feed on fibres containing animal products like wool, fur, feathers, and […]
Pest Damage
Why Pest Infestations Are a Fire Hazard in Homes?
How Pest Infestations Can Become a Fire Hazard The rodents generally move within places within the premises which may have electrical wirings. Such places are likely to be the wall cavities, attics, basements, garages, ceilings, or utility rooms. As we know, mice or rats tend to chew whatever they find around them. Therefore, if the […]
How Pests Contaminate Food and Surfaces in Barrie Homes?
How Do Pests Contaminate Food and Household Surfaces? How Does Pest Movement Cause Cross-Contamination? Pests can move through various parts of the house in search of food, water, and shelter. A cockroach could move from the drains and waste area to the cupboards or countertops. Rodents can move through floors, appliance areas, and storage areas […]
How Pests Damage Electrical Wiring in Barrie Homes?
How Do Pests Damage Electrical Wiring? Rodents Can Chew Through Wire Insulation Mice and rats regularly gnaw on materials they encounter while moving through a building. Electrical cable coverings can become one of those materials when wires cross their normal travel routes. The first damage may appear as small tooth marks or scraped insulation. Continued […]
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 […]