Even though spiders are self-stringing, you wouldn’t want them to be in your Christmas tree, would you? That is why we at Pestard like to offer a few helpful tips when putting up your holiday decor. Always shake your tree, and inspect it for cocoons and webbing,...
Identifying Types of Ticks There’s quite a few varying species of ticks throughout Canada and the United States, all of which have varying geographic spreads, life cycles, and diseases. If you recently found a tick in your yard, use the chart below to help identify...
Plants to Use in Your Garden to Repel Mosquitoes Naturally Mosquitoes are a real pain, especially when you have guests in your backyard for a gathering. It's tempting to use anything and everything just to get rid of them, from store-bought bug sprays to having your...
While most spiders you find in your home do not pose a major threat to humans, they’re usually unwelcome houseguests for many homeowners. It is important to learn what attracts spiders in order to prevent them from entering your home. Spiders can easily enter your...
How to Get Rid of Fruit and Drain Flies in Your Home We get a ton of questions from our clients regarding fruit flies and how to get rid of them for good. Let’s be real, these flies are annoying as they hover in the air, carry disease, buzz around our face or just sit...
With spring coming, we can also look forward to hotter temperatures and warmer climates. But this comes also with the added cost of more mosquito bites and infestations, with the pests being common this time of year. Aside from giving irritating bites, mosquitos can...
Wolf Spider These spiders are often found in dark and damp spots of the home. They can be identified by their mix of brown, orange, black and grey colours along their skin. They have four small eyes, two larger eyes in the middle, and the back row of their eyes...
It’s never pleasant to suspect you have an infestation, but many homeowners detest one specific pest problem: bed bugs. It’s easy to see why; bed bugs are notoriously difficult to eradicate — not to mention costly.