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  No one wants to dine (or work) in a restaurant full of vermin. It’s disgusting and unsanitary.  Cockroaches, flies and rodents spread disease and cause foodborne illness. It’s why health departments shut down eateries with these pests. Floor drains are a hotspot for pest activity. Organic matter gets swept...

Having a bad odour appear in your home is distressing… and potentially expensive.   We know one homeowner who smelled a cloying, gag-inducing odour in her laundry room. The smell quickly permeated the entire space. Fearing a cracked sewer pipe, she called plumber.   The plumber inspected pipes and ran...

You can buy traps to control rats and mice just about anywhere. Every big box store carries them. But getting advice on using those traps effectively? Well, that’s a different story.   You don’t just set the traps and are done with it.   Mice and rats are clever. Rats,...

Think pests just disappear in winter?    Maybe they go somewhere and hibernate?  Perhaps die off?  Think again.   Pests can be very noticeable in winter.  In some cases, pests are seen more in the cooler months as they are seeking out a warm home in which to overwinter. One of...

Unfortunately, yes. One mouse in your home can lead to far bigger problems.   Mice are more than inconvenient. They damage homes and gnaw electrical wires, causing fires. They contaminate food and cooking surfaces with urine and feces. Mice transmit pathogens that make you sick.   And they reproduce quickly....

  Rat sightings in Ontario cities like Toronto are getting worse. Often the culprit is the Norway rat, which lives in burrows in the ground.   But a different rat, the roof rat, is really causing problems for homeowners. This rat is an excellent climber. It nests in trees and...

  When unwanted bugs, mice or rats invade your home, you want to know – Where can I get pest control products near me?   Sure, you can head to the nearest big box store. But there, you’re pretty much on your own to choose the best products and approach...

To Get Rid of Bugs and Rodents, follow this #1 Rule   People often ask Pest HQ experts if it’s really possible to get rid of bugs and rodents on their own.   The answer: ABSOLUTELY! Unfortunately, many people don’t follow the #1 rule of successful DIY pest control: KNOW...

Discovering a mouse in the house is very upsetting. So is finding proof that one has been inside. Yep, we’re talking mouse turds. Gross!   Thankfully, you can solve this problem by following advice from the rodent experts at Pest HQ:    Know your foe. Learn about mice, such as...