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Keep Halloween spooky for the right reasons with practical tips for pumpkins, candy storage, decorations, and fall pest prevention around your home.

When black-and-red bugs start gathering on your siding, windows, or front door in fall, you may be dealing with boxelder bugs. These insects can appear in large numbers, especially on warm, sunny afternoons. The good news? Boxelder bugs are mainly a nuisance. They don’t eat wood or cause the structural...

Workers in hazmat suits. Costly clean up. Repairs and new insulation. When pests get into your attic, the damage can be significant. And even threaten your health. That’s why it is so important to pay attention to noises coming from above: thuds, scampering and scratching. The longer animals nest in...

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How to kill fruit flies fast You’ve watered and weeded the garden all summer. You’ve waited patiently. Finally, you have beautiful garden-ripe tomatoes. Lined up on the kitchen windowsill, they are a study in summer perfection! But then the fruit flies appear… buzzing around your produce, perhaps dive-bombing your well-earned...

Here are our TOP exclusion products for Keeping Rodents OUT to begin with:    1 - Our best-selling product, Roban Barrier (formerly RodentStop) is used to seal seams, cracks and holes in order to prevent ingress from rodents and other pests.  It helps the user to effectively and humanely manage...

Are cockroaches easy to get rid of?        Nothing is worse than seeing a German cockroach in your home. Not only are they creepy, but they can make you sick. Roaches cause allergies and asthma and eat disgusting things. They puke and poop on every surface they travel – countertops, sinks,...

How do I know if I have carpenter ants? Carpenter ants are your home’s #1 enemy. They cause more damage to wooden structures in Canada than any other pest. The destructive ants excavate tunnels in wood to create nests. They create extensive galleries that weaken the wood of floor joists...

Smelling something funky?  Perhaps its cat urine, musty mildew, trash or maybe even a dead rodent?     Look to Earth Care Odour Remover Bags. They work - period!  Used by Pest Control Professionals to remove dead animal smell, urine and feces odors associated with infestations. Earth Care Bags do not...

Are your Boxwood shrubs looking damaged? Perhaps you notice webbing, chewed or skeletonized leaves? You could be dealing with the boxwood caterpillar.   It's important to get control of these pests before they severely damage or even kill your Boxwoods.  Staying ahead of infestations: Inspect your shrubs every 2-3 days for...

It’s time to open the cottage… but not to pests! Opening the cottage after a long, cold winter renews the soul. It heralds days filled with family fun, leisurely evenings, a return to nature and respite from our hectic lives. Unfortunately, you have work to do before you can comfortably...

Spring cleaning tips to prevent pests Spring cleaning is an age-old tradition. Long ago, it was necessary to rid homes of soot and grime that accumulated over winter – just think of all the wood and coal burning required back then to keep a home warm. Plus all the sooty...

Most people are used to hearing about or experiencing allergies.  Cigarette smoke, pet dander, pollen from plants & trees can make life just plain miserable. Food allergies can be very dangerous and are considered one of the most common allergies.    Did you know that pests can also trigger allergies...

Identifying Boxelder Bugs  Boxelder bugs are medium-sized insects with black bodies and reddish-orange markings along their wings. Adults are about ½ inch long and are easily identified by the red lines that form an X-shaped pattern on their backs. The younger stages are bright red and become darker as they develop....

The Best Ant Killers in 2026 (tested by our experts) When ants appear indoors, you don’t have time to fool around with internet gimmicks or unproven products, hoping they’ll work. You want the ants gone fast. To help you do this, the experts at Pest HQ, Ontario’s leading supplier of...

Bed bugs don’t magically appear in your home. They’re brought into it… by you, your family members, even visitors to your home. As crafty hitchhikers, the bugs ride along on luggage, backpacks, purses and clothing. Once inside your home, they hide, multiply and bite you while you sleep. They cause...

Pests in Winter Most people don't think twice about pests in winter.   We tend to think that most pest activity happens during the warmer months and therefore we are often thrown off guard when we get the surprise of mice, rats, cockroaches or spiders in our homes, in the dead...

How to trap mice fast and effectively You’ve noticed signs of mouse activity: Gnawed packaging, little black turds on surfaces. During a quiet moment, maybe you even saw a mouse dash across the floor of your home. It’s important to be aware of mouse activity and act immediately to get...

Pest control 101 for landlords and vacation rental owners   You’ve heard the proverb made famous by Ben Franklin: "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". While he probably wasn’t referring to bed bugs and cockroaches, the saying holds true.   Prevention is key to managing pests...

You start the car only to see the dreaded Check Engine light come on. What’s wrong? Unfortunately, it may be damaged wiring caused by rats. It’s a problem for a growing number of motorists. In Canada, rodents may cause as much as 25% of all comprehensive insurance claims, according to...