Seeing a cockroach in a restaurant is a real-life nightmare comes true for both the unfortunate dinner and the restaurant’s owner/manager/staff. Most people assume that spotting a cockroach while dining is an automatic indication that the restaurant is nasty, dirty or filthy. You would be surprised to find out that even the best-run restaurants in …
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Ants are common home invaders. They are a nuisance that leave homeowners feeling frustrated. Although they can invade any area of your home, they seem to have a preference for the kitchen. Perhaps that is because that is where they can locate a decent food supply. Ants can easily raid food supplies in your kitchen, …
Carpenter ants are pesky invaders that can cause significant property damages if left unchecked. Although it is often mistakenly believed that carpenter ants eat wood, they do not. However, they will chew on wood to create tunnels and build nests for their colony. Unfortunately, ants can cause extensive damage to wood, including wood flooring and …
Carpenter ants are a common invader throughout many Canadian homes and businesses. Because of that, you will often find loads of information on what you should do if you have an invasion of carpenter ants. What you do not often find is information that tells you what you should not do if you are having …
Aside from the fact that no one wants to live with bugs, a bed bug might seem rather harmless. They are tiny, so what harm could they possibly do? If you have ever had the unpleasant experience of dealing with bed bugs, you would know that they can create serious concerns for humans. In fact, …
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There are two possible reasons why you can’t seem to get rid of your bed bugs permanently. The first is your exterminator is either inexperienced or incompetent or you have attempted to get rid of the pests on your own using home remedies or over-the-counter insecticides. Either way, your bed bug problem can be put …
The German cockroach is the most prevalent species of roach in Toronto largely because of its aggressive breeding. The cockroach is also omnivorous and will eat almost anything found in the typical home. The amount of time it takes to get rid of German cockroaches largely depends on the size of the infestation and the …
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Bed bugs are a problematic pest. Once they invade your living space, it can be hard to get rid of them. People are often surprised to find an infestation of bed bugs and wonder how it happened. There are misconceptions concerning where bed bugs come from. Understanding where they come from can help you avoid …
Both termites and carpenter ants are best known for the damages they create to wood objects and structures. Considering that the two pests do not look similar, it is important that you identify the differences in the damages they create. Carpenter ants excavate wood so they can create nests to grow their colonies, but they …
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One of the most common complaints that exterminators in Mississauga receive is cockroaches in the house. The mere sight of these creatures is enough to make your skin crawl but aside from this, cockroaches are dangerous. The insects carry diseases including Salmonellosis, Cholera, Gastroenteritis, Typhoid Fever, Plague, Leprosy, Dysentery and more. It is worth noting …