Commercial rat poison like rodenticide does not work very fast. It functions on dehydration. This causes the rat to either seek its nest or to leave the house and seek out water. They usually don’t get very far because by this point the poison has already made its impact and is now killing the rat.…
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…
Ants can be proven to be a pesky issue that continues to plague homes in Ontario and specifically in Kitchener. You might see workers scouring for food on your tabletop, on your floor and in your cabinets. One of the most common species of ants you will see is the carpenter ant who is often…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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.…
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