Category Archives: Flea Control

Guarding Against Pests: Flea and Tick Prevention for Canadian Dog Owners

It’s important to always consider flea and tick prevention for dogs in Canada. You don’t want your dogs to develop any kind of insect, as it will be very costly and hard to remove. One of the best things to do is to always be on the lookout for signs of fleas and ticks. The earlier that you spot these signs, the better, since you can prevent the problem from growing and possibly harming your dog.  Ticks and fleas can be very itchy for animals, Read More +

The Battle Against Fleas: Cat Flea Control That Works

Ensure your home is safe for your pets and contact cat flea control services in your area. Having pets can bring joy to one’s life, however, fleas tend to pester cats, and they can be very annoying not only to the cat but to the owners as well. Fleas are one of the most agile pests out there because of how high they can jump and how quickly they attach themselves to a host. When left untreated fleas can spread not only to one of Read More +

Bees, wasps and hornets

What are bees, wasps and hornets? Bees are fuzzy, flying insects with yellow and black stripes. There are two types of bees common in Ontario: the honeybee and the bumblebee. Wasps and hornets have similar hairless bodies. The major difference between wasp and hornets is size and colour. Wasps are about one third inch (one centimeter) to one inch (two and one-half centimeters) long. Hornets are larger. Wasps have black and yellow rings, while hornets have black and white rings. Bees are beneficial to humans Read More +

Fleas — not just a nuisance to your dog or cat!

Lately we have been getting a lot of calls about flea infestations in homes. Fleas aren’t just a problem for man’s best friend. These pests, which commonly appear in warmer months, feed on the blood of any warm-blooded body. Typically biting human beings, fleas can cause itchy, unsightly marks as well as severe allergic reactions. Fleas tend to travel with mammals on the move, which can include not only you and your pet but also rodents. If you have a rodent problem in your home, Read More +