Tag Archives: Burlington

Bed Bug Information You Should Know

The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) has long been a pest – feeding on blood, causing itchy bites and generally irritating their human hosts. However, unlike most public health pests, bed bugs are not known to transmit or spread disease. … Continue reading

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What is a Bedbug?

Bed bugs are parasitic insects that feed on blood. The term is used loosely to refer to any species of the genus Cimex, and even more loosely to refer to any member of the family Cimicidae The common bed bug, … Continue reading

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How does Don Corleone take care of rats?

Well I’m not exactly sure as that is a fictional movie and an extremely great one at that, especially if you see how many academy awards given to it. At our company we try to keep the rats and mice … Continue reading

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Both Tony Soprano and Action Pest Control hate Rats

However we deal with the four legged furry kind, not the two legged New Jersey variety. I am a big fan of Jersey. Been there many times, wife has family there and best airport I have ever had the pleasure … Continue reading

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7 top ways to avoid taking bed bugs home

1. Learn how to identify bed bugs. 2. When visiting, bring in only what you need and avoid placing bags close to walls or furniture (if this is unavoidable place belongings in a closed white plastic kitchen bag and examine … Continue reading

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Bedbugs Are Violent Sexual Predators

It’s common knowledge that bed bugs are easily classified as the worst insects on the planet.  They have been on the rise in tremendous amounts over the last 10 years, they troll you bed at night looking for blood, the … Continue reading

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The Life Of A Carpenter Ant

Carpenter ants, which are commonly seen in and near dwellings are typically the wingless, non-productive worker adults.  Carpenter ants live in large groups or colonies consisting of hundreds of worker ants, a few reproductive males and female as well as … Continue reading

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Carpenter Ants In Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville

….here come the ants….   Carpenter ants are one of the most common structural pests found in and around the home.  They are the largest type of ant that invade the home….they can range from 1/4 to 3/4 inches in … Continue reading

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Will The Mild Winter Mean An Early Start For Bugs in Ontario?

What an incredible week we had last week! Who can honestly say that they didn’t enjoy the ‘summer prelude’ we previewed last week?  I know I dusted off my shorts and took in the humidity for a few days here … Continue reading

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Its on the curb for a reason!

Ever think about picking up that great couch, nightstand, dresser or even mattress that is sitting curbside?? It might not be the bargain that you were after. In fact, you might get more than you bargained for. You’ve probally wondered … Continue reading

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Hey Hamilton….Cockroaches Have a Bad Rep

I saw this cartoon recently and thought it was hilarious! I mean, lets face it…how many of us really want to find a roach roaming around on the counter?  I’m sure not to many hands are in the air right … Continue reading

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What’s The Deal With Cockroaches?

Cockroaches are one of those insects that you sometimes can’t avoid.  They’re everywhere and let’s face it, they are annoying!  Over the many years I’ve been doing pest control, I’ve seen horrible infestations like the one I told you about … Continue reading

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More on the Emerald Cockroach Wasp

Last post I mentioned that the Emerald Cockroach Wasp was Just how does the Emerald Cockroach Wasp kill its prey you ask?  This beautiful creature should not be taken lightly, especially if you are an unsuspecting cockroach. First, the female … Continue reading

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A “Natural” Way of Killing Roaches

While cockroaches continue to be a problem in Hamilton, Mississauga, Toronto and well, every major city in Ontario, many people don’t know how to get rid of them. Once you see a roach you can basically assume that you will … Continue reading

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Mississauga Homeowner Throws Out A Garbage bag FULL of dead Roaches

There is so much news about bedbugs lately, we tend to forget about one of the most persistent and hard to kill insects…..the German cockroach…. “Blattella” germanica or the German roach is the main cockroach of concern for homeowners and … Continue reading

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