rat feces and health concerns

Rat Feces and Health Concerns

Rats are primarily scavenging creatures, who frequently ingest waste and decaying matter that in turn makes their own systems incredibly toxic. Due to their activity of eating and drinking contaminants frequently, rats have acquired the ability to carry a whole host of potentially fatal diseases that can be spread to humans. The most frequent way…

Health Risks From Mice During Coronavirus Outbreak

Spotting Mice in Coronavirus Times

If you see a mouse in your home, that’s a clear indication that you might have a mice problem. Mice have a way of making themselves look in lower numbers than they actually are even when there are lots of them in the house. You might not realize that you have a mice invasion until…

Top Places Where Cockroaches Like to Hide

Cockroaches will go to great lengths to avoid being detected. In Guelph, thanks in part to a somewhat moist environment, cockroach invasions are becoming more rampant in homes and businesses. Cockroaches are a type of pest that lives off of food residue and most especially moisture. Moisture is the primary thing that guides where they…

Why You Shouldn’t Kill or Poison Rats by Yourself

Why You Shouldn’t Kill or Poison Rats by Yourself

Rats are one of the most feared pests in the entire world. Their dangers to human beings are legendary due to the decimation wrought across Europe in the Middle Ages due to their spreading of bubonic plague. They can also be aggressive and freely bite or scratch people when they are threatened. They carry a…

How to Know if You Have Rats or Mice Infestation?

How to Know if You Have Rats or Mice Infestation?

Rats and mice are becoming an overwhelming problem throughout nearly all Canadian provinces. These rodents are always on the lookout for new places to infest, therefore, it is important to know what signs to look out for to tell if you have a possible infestation. No home is immune to rat and mice infestations, although…

Where Do Bed Bugs Hide?

Where Do Bed Bugs Hide?

It is a proven fact that every living organism has some sort of defense mechanism that allows it to protect itself from harm and bed bugs are no exception. They cannot pass diseases or illnesses to ward off defenses against them, nor can they attack like some insects. The bed bug defense mechanism is its…

Where Do Bed Bugs Come From

Where Do Bed Bugs Come From?

Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) have existed side-by-side with human beings since the earliest days of human habitation. Although it is a disturbing thought to consider, bed bugs are our very own exterior parasite, based upon their existence and survival depending upon human blood. For a more regional definition of where they come from, Guelph has…

Bed Bug Bites and How to Treat Them

Bed bugs are a global problem that can affect virtually any country. It may seem like this is just a problem here in Guelph due to the onslaught of outbreaks, but the problem exists anywhere humans congregate. Bed bugs subsist on human blood and extract our blood when we are sleeping to avoid being detected.…

How to Deal with Wasps in Your Garden

How to Deal with Wasps in Your Garden

Wasps can be a nuisance if they invade your garden and fly around all the time. They are utterly dangerous with their sting, especially since a single wasp can sting multiple times. Controlling them involves a combination of both natural and artificial means. Below are tips for wasp removal in your garden.

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