Winter is a season when many people spend more time indoors, hiding away from the cold temperatures outside. This is also true for many pests as well! Cold weather often pushes animals like bats, possums, squirrels and mice to search for a warmer space to call home. Like it or not, your home is often
As winter reaches her cold hand into the heart of southern Ontario, it’s natural for wildlife and pests to take refuge and hibernate to survive the winter. Although it would be unrealistic for humans to hide inside until warmer weather returns, it’s not uncommon for pests and critters to do it. Now is the time
Usually, guests will enter your home with an invitation but there’s a good chance you’ll have some surprise visitors this year: spiders! Once a year you’ll likely notice an abundance of this 8-legged pests around and inside your home thanks to the timing of their mating season. Although spiders are generally harmless and don’t live
While the cost of animal proofing your home may feel like a significant one, allowing it to take a back seat can actually lead to even more costly repairs down the road! Backyard pests may seem like a minor annoyance but if they reach the point where they are finding ways into your attic, basement,
You’ve no doubt seen squirrels running around your neighbourhood and yard and wondered where they call home. These active critters typically prefer to live in forested areas where they have easy access to a steady supply of nuts and acorns, as well as plenty of shelter and protection from predators. However, with squirrel populations increasing
While you may think your wildlife issue is a simple one, the costs to remove them can vary quite a bit. You may find yourself paying anywhere from $150 up to even $1000 depending on many factors. While some pest removal experts will charge a flat fee, others may charge an initial service fee with
When it comes to pests in your backyard, most will enter for a short visit and leave when they realize there isn’t any food for them back there. However, some pests will find their way into your yard and look for a place to make themselves comfortable. One of the most common areas for a
When you see wildlife doing things they maybe shouldn’t be doing in and around Halton, you may want to call someone to help you out. Whether we’re talking about a coyote hanging out in a residential neighbourhood, a dead animal on the side of the highway or a raccoon making himself comfortable in your attic
Raccoons are one of the most annoying pests to deal with if they’ve decided your home is a great place to hang out. They will get into your garbage, tear apart your garden, dig holes under your deck or shed, nest in your attic and scare away birds and other pets. There are many things
There are many places that pests will try to invade in and around your home. Warm, dark, quiet and out of the way places will no doubt be a magnet for many different kinds of rodents and other animals. One of the more common spaces that they may create a den is underneath your porch
