Wasps are a frustrating nuisance to many Canadians. Queens emerge from hibernation in the spring, then, by summer, they have large nests that terrorize passersby. Nests get bigger and bigger every week until the fall, when temperatures drop. If you suspect that there is a wasp nest in your soffit or somewhere in your attic, …
What is a chimney to a squirrel, if not a big hollow tree? Squirrels love the warmth and security that chimneys bring. Females will sometimes use them to build nests and raise their young. Others may nest inside them for the winter. The problem with allowing these animals to nest in the chimney is that …
Carpenter ants get their name from their nesting habits. They nest in old wooden structures like fallen trees, decks, and sheds. Contrary to popular belief, they do not eat the wood but displace it to build nests. This promotes the composting of old wood. In the forest, carpenter ants are useful for cleaning up after …
Having ants in the kitchen is stressful. No one wants to see bugs crawling around while they prepare their food. Ants are not particularly harmful, but they are a nuisance all the same. If left to their own devices, they will get into your food and dirty it. Ants are capable of spreading germs, too, …
Squirrels can be very destructive once they find a way to get into your attic is by finding entry points or making entry points themselves by prying or ripping flashing or soffits. Once squirrels are inside, they can do all kinds of damage that can make restoration and repair costs damage by the day. Squirrel …
Bed bugs are sneaky little pests that can fit in the tiniest of spaces. They have flat, durable bodies that let them squeeze into mattress seams and withstand the weight of a human sleeping. Bed bugs live wherever humans sleep and sit for extended periods, like mattresses, bed frames, night tables, baseboards, power outlets, and …
Rats have to be one of the most problematic rodents out there even if they’re not even alive. The smell that comes out of their carcasses can be even too much to bear and can easily spread through several rooms easily. The smell is said to be very horrible and very difficult to track because …
Wasps are some of the most irritating bugs out there. They love to come disturb your meal out on the patio and get into your sugary drinks. They might even be attracted to your sunscreen while you lay out by the pool. What makes wasps especially irritating is the fact that they can sting you. …
Are there squirrels in your roof? Female squirrels like to nest in attics so they can raise their babies in a safe place. Invasions are common throughout the spring and summer. They might also happen in the fall, when squirrels need to sleep somewhere warm at night. Give us a call if you suspect that …
The gestation period for squirrels can last about 36 to 46 days. They give birth twice a year. One time in the early spring and the other time in the late summer. In early spring they give birth in February to April and in the late summer, they give birth in August through October. Squirrels …
