One of the biggest household menaces that are mostly found in Canadian homes has to be the cockroaches. They can be detrimental to one’s reputation. Having cockroaches is associated with being filthy and unclean. However, cockroach infestations are based on multiple factors at the same time. The biggest drivers for cockroaches to invade a home…
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There is a big reason as to why rats are attracted to your home. The main reasons are warmth, food, and shelter. By being in a heated and comfortable place rats can find the opportunity to multiply and to build nests in peace with the reservoir of food a few meters away. This combination makes
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It depends completely on the circumstances unique to the situation, the severity, and the species. In everyday circumstances when people spot a cockroach out in the open, the first action that people take against the cockroach is usually squatting it or by spraying them. While it may seem like an effective solution to get rid
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Very little is known about the behaviours of rodents in urban settings because people don’t want to live near them. As soon as a homeowner finds rats or mice on their property, they get rid of them. The problem with this routine is that it inhibits progress. What can we learn from rodents? Why do
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Rats are a serious issue around the world. The UN considers them a severe danger to humanity similar to global warming. The UN stores food for emergencies, this food is often infested by rats and the destruction numbers in the billions per year. Rats were once treated by the governments of major cities like new
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The following case study will analyze and recount a mouse infestation in a residential house located in Toronto. The homeowner complained about mouse activity where after a technician was dispatched on-site to conduct an exterior and interior inspection. Exterior Inspection The exterior and interior inspection are some of the most important parts during an exclusion
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The following pest control case took place in the dynamic neighborhood in Toronto, Parkdale, more precisely, Little Tibet. It is a neighborhood dotted with all kinds of restaurants and shops owned by people of Tibetan origin. The homeowner complained about rat presence coming from the basement. After this, a technician was dispatched to the site
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Sealing the soffit and fascia gaps are important because it prevents rodents and wildlife animals from taking advantage of these spaces. The way they can access the interior of the building is by force or by squeezing through these gaps or even chewing through the soffit. Some of the most common household pests and wildlife
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The social wasp makes its nest from many various kinds of material such as mud, plants, and inside wood made from their secretion. Many materials are gathered and built in a honeycomb pattern and are frequently strengthened by an extra protective layer. The locations vary based on what kind of wasp species you are dealing
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Yes, they are able to nest underground, however, only certain species are able to. Hornets in general build nests above the ground, but the hornet is known as the Cicada Killer or Ground Hornets does. They build their nest in a preferably dry area and can be present anywhere where there is dirt. These hornets
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