Mosquito bites are itchy and annoying, but they can also be dangerous. In fact, mosquitoes kill more humans in a year than any other animal. Here in Canada, West Nile Virus is the most concerning mosquito-borne disease. While the chances…
When you think about fleas, you might think that they only bother cats and dogs. Fleas can get into your home and use you as their host for the blood of humans. This can cause bites that hurt and itch,…
Bed bugs are tiny, oval-shape, blood-sucking creatures that take refuge in beds. That’s exactly how they get their name. Bed bugs feed on human blood to develop and survive—they must have their regular dose of blood as part of their…
Fleas are tiny, dark-coloured, wingless organisms that feed on mammal blood. They can be found in your yard, on wild animals, or in the dog park. They have a backward spine that makes them extremely difficult to brush away once…
Even as you’re reading this, there are hundreds if not thousands of insects crawling around our homes. The ones we find in our backyards are not really bad, instead they help us.Those backyard crawlies aerate the soil, keeping it healthy…
Getting rid of mice is something we have been concerned with forever it seems. Mice cause an abundance of problems once they move in and multiply at a fast pace if not dealt with promptly. Their urine and feces can…