Cockroaches are repulsive insects that can quickly infest a home in a matter of time. There are several ways to treat a cockroach infestation by buying store brought products and traps. The main issue with the commercial products is the fact that they are not as affective as they claim to be. If you have …
Some home flea treatments can be very effective, but most of them have just a temporary effect. The issue with home treatments is that most people do not go directly to the source and will just spray on site when they see a flea or see signs on their pets. Cat, dogs, rabbits and every …
Cluster flies seem to be a regular issue in the attic that is why it often goes by the moniker “attic fly” as well. Cluster flies are harmless to human health and are parasitic in nature. They target earthworms burrows when they lay eggs, and have the larvae also feed on them. These flies have …
Cockroaches are repulsive insects that can quickly infest a home in a matter of time. There are several ways to treat a cockroach infestation by buying store brought products and traps. The main issue with the commercial products is the fact that they are not as affective as they claim to be. Cockroach sprays are …
Ticks are dangerous creatures. A large number of ticks carry Lyme disease which is incurable after just 24 hours. This illness is debilitating. They prefer moist and warm areas and are commonly found in armpits, groins and scalps. When it finds a place that is suitable the tick will burrow its head deep into the …
Cockroaches are a problem year-round. These are incredibly tough insects that have bothered human beings for thousands of years. They sneak into our homes and feed on minuscule amounts of grease and moisture. Even if you keep your home very clean, cockroaches can go without food for weeks. What’s worse is that they breed very …
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Fleas are a dangerous parasite that lives on your pet for its survival. The way a flea bite is not a bite like a bed bug or a carpenter ant or a bee or wasp. They have a complex set of mouth-parts that include two miniature arms with razor blade-like appendages. They are used for …
Fleas are stubborn pests that can appear when you least expect them. Like a curse, they infest your pest out of nowhere, then they are hard to get rid of because their eggs can survive for months without food. If you suspect that your pet is suffering from a flea infestation, contact a veterinarian immediately. …
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Mosquitoes can be some pesky little buggers, especially during the warmer summer months. They can ruin your sleep, and nighttime can be very dreadful when you wake up with itchy red bumps the night after. If mosquitoes are regularly bothering you then you must’ve looked for solutions to control mosquitoes at home. There are tons …
A confusing issue for homeowners throughout Peterborough is the commonalities that exist between carpenter ants and termites. Both of these insect types destroy wood, but only termites both colonize wood and eat it at the same time. Carpenter ants have no appetite. A clear indicator to differentiate between the two is the appearance of the …
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