House mice are common in Burlington and across Ontario. They sneak into homes at night, via the cracks and openings in the walls. Mice are very small and agile, with squishy little bodies that let them squeeze through holes barely half a centimeter wide. Once indoors, they infest the walls and the floors of the […]
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There’s a reason bed bugs have made it this far. They’re some of the toughest bugs out there. Just as the world believed that they had gone extinct, bed bugs came right back – with a vengeance! According to the National Pest Management Association, 1 in 5 Americans has suffered a bed bug infestation in
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Raccoons can be quite frustrating. They probably won’t hurt you, but they are highly destructive. Raccoons living in the attic will severely damage its interior, ruining the insulation with feces and tearing holes in the roof. These invasions must be dealt with quickly. The roof should also be protected so this never happens again. But
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Mice leave droppings everywhere behind them. It’s important that you clean them up – not only for cleanliness – but to reduce your chances of getting sick. Mouse droppings are full of salmonella and other dangerous bacteria. What’s worse is they may contain the hantavirus, a deadly disease that can become airborne if the droppings
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Ants are both good and bad. Like most animals, they play a role within the ecosystem and contribute to its overall health. They loosen the soil, which aerates it and increases the movement of water in the ground. Moreover, ants clean the garden of dead insects and decomposing matter. They’re also helpful for pollination as
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Squirrels do not hibernate in the winter. They are simply less active. In the fall, they prepare for cold weather by burying nuts and gaining as much weight as possible. They also build nests in the trees so they can stay warm. In some cases, they will share their nests with other squirrels and stay
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Lots of animals hibernate or migrate south for the winter. There is very little food when the weather is cold and there is snow on the ground. Animals have therefore evolved to cope with the changes in season. Squirrels, like all other wildlife, have their solutions as well. Some might even try to get into
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Skunks are relatively harmless creatures, but their spray packs a serious punch. Instead of fighting their predators, skunks spray them with a liquid that is overwhelmingly nauseating. The smell is so powerful that even bears avoid the little critters. Dogs, unfortunately, get sprayed when they get too close to a skunk and alarm it. If
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Rats love to get in people’s houses for their warmth and abundance of food. If there’s an opening somewhere on the outside, rats will chew and squeeze their way through. What’s worrisome about this behaviour is that rats can chew through virtually anything. It takes the right materials to make sure the pests don’t get
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Snap traps are widely known for their effectiveness against rodents. These mechanisms are used by both homeowners and professionals alike in their efforts to remove unwanted pests. If you have dealt with mice before, you may have mouse traps handy, but they can only be used for mice going forward. Rats are unfortunately very large
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