Hamsters – a.k.a. cute Rats?

Randy Bilesky BScF CPA RPF President at Go Green October 15, 2024 Hamsters and rats are distinct species, though they share some similarities as small mammals. Hamsters belong to the subfamily Cricetinae and are typically kept as pets, while rats are part of the family Muridae. Hamsters have stockier bodies, shorter legs, and a more… Continue reading Hamsters – a.k.a. cute Rats?

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Carpet Beetle Dermatitis

Randy Bilesky BScF CPA RPF President at Go Green October 11, 2024 Carpet beetle larvae can cause skin irritation in some individuals, especially if they come into contact with the tiny, bristle-like hairs on the larvae’s body, this is called Carpet beetle dermatitis. This irritation can manifest as rashes or allergic reactions, often resembling insect… Continue reading Carpet Beetle Dermatitis

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Bed bugs in Daycare Facilities

Randy Bilesky BScF CPA RPF President at Go Green October 11, 2024 Addressing bed bugs in child and youth daycare facilities requires careful planning and prompt action. Here are some tailored strategies to effectively manage and prevent infestations: Prevention Detection Response Communication Follow-Up By prioritizing education, prevention, and open communication, daycare facilities can effectively manage… Continue reading Bed bugs in Daycare Facilities

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Bed bugs!!! They move between apartments and connected townhouse – through the walls!

Randy Bilesky BScF CPA RPF President at Go Green October 9, 2024 Bed bugs can move between units, between apartments and townhouses, through walls, electrical outlets, and other small openings. They are adept at crawling through tight spaces, and if there are any gaps or cracks, they can travel between units in search of food… Continue reading Bed bugs!!! They move between apartments and connected townhouse – through the walls!

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When does wasp season end and what happens to the queen and nest?

Randy Bilesky BScF CPA RPF President at Go Green October 9, 2024 Wasp season typically ends in late fall, around October to November. As temperatures drop, the workers die off, and the queen prepares for winter. The old nest and its inhabitants do not survive the winter. When temperatures drop and the season’s first frost… Continue reading When does wasp season end and what happens to the queen and nest?

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Real Pest Control Companies and Snake oil door to door pest control salesmen

Randy Bilesky BScF CPA RPF President at Go Green October 4, 2024 So, pest control and snake oil salesmen, particularly in a door-to-door context. Historically, snake oil salesmen were known for selling dubious remedies with exaggerated claims, often targeting vulnerable customers. In the pest control industry, especially with some less reputable companies, you can find… Continue reading Real Pest Control Companies and Snake oil door to door pest control salesmen

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How to Get Rid of Ants: A Comprehensive Guide

Ants can be unwelcome guests in your home, and while they generally don’t pose serious health risks, their presence can be a nuisance. Here’s a straightforward approach to preventing and eliminating ant infestations effectively. Randy Bilesky BScF CPA RPF President at Go Green September 25, 2024 Understanding Ant Behavior What Attracts Ants? Ants enter homes… Continue reading How to Get Rid of Ants: A Comprehensive Guide

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Rats under your Hot Tub?

Randy Bilesky BScF CPA RPF President at Go Green September 20, 2024 Rats may be attracted to your hot tub for several reasons: To deter rats, ensure your hot tub area is clean, remove any food sources, and consider securing the area to prevent access. If you have rats under your hot tub, here are… Continue reading Rats under your Hot Tub?

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Nasty smell of a deceased rat in your house? What causes the smell and what can be done.

Randy Bilesky BScF CPA RPF President at Go Green September 13, 2024 The nasty smell of a deceased rodent is typically caused by the decomposition process. As it’s body breaks down, it releases gases and compounds that produce a foul odor. This smell can be quite intense and pervasive, especially if the rat has been… Continue reading Nasty smell of a deceased rat in your house? What causes the smell and what can be done.

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Adult mice – very hard to catch

Randy Bilesky BScF CPA RPF President at Go Green September 12, 2024 Adult mice can be tricky to catch for a few reasons: If you’re trying to catch a mouse, using baited traps and placing them in areas where you’ve noticed mouse activity can be effective. Eliminate their food sources and potential nesting sites to… Continue reading Adult mice – very hard to catch

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At the end of wasp season, why do wasps continue to come into the house?

Randy Bilesky BScF CPA RPF President at Go Green If you have had a wasp nest in the attic that was sprayed, several things might happen that could lead to wasps continuing to enter the house: To prevent this issue, it’s important to thoroughly treat the nest and ensure all entry points into the house… Continue reading At the end of wasp season, why do wasps continue to come into the house?

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It’s getting cooler, Rats and Mice start cozying up to our homes.

Randy Bilesky BScF CPA RPF President at Go Green August 28, 2024 Rats and mice typically start seeking shelter in homes as the weather begins to cool down, usually in the fall. As temperatures drop, these rodents look for warmer environments and reliable food sources, making homes an attractive option. They can also become more… Continue reading It’s getting cooler, Rats and Mice start cozying up to our homes.

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Ouch!! Spider Bites

Spider bites can sometimes cause itching, redness, and swelling, but if you’re experiencing severe pain, spreading redness, or other symptoms like fever, it’s important to seek medical attention. Here are a few things you can do in the meantime: If you start to experience more severe symptoms or if the bite looks unusual, it’s best… Continue reading Ouch!! Spider Bites

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How mature do mice and rats need to be to mate?

It’s worth noting that for optimal health , breeding often happens when the animals are a bit older than the minimum maturity age, typically around 2-3 months old. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-mature-do-mice-rats-need-mate-randy-bilesky-bqg6c Randy Bilesky BScF CPA RPF President at Go Green August 26, 2024

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The Worst Stinging Wasps or Hornets

Randy Bilesky BScF RPF CPA President at Go Green August 22, 2024 When it comes to painful stings, the bullet ant holds the top spot with the most excruciating sting. However, if you’re specifically asking about wasps and hornets, here are a few that are known for their particularly painful stings: Each person’s reaction to… Continue reading The Worst Stinging Wasps or Hornets

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Silverfish and Firebrats in your cupboards, and every where else??

Randy Bilesky BScF CPA RPF President at Go Green August 14, 2024 Silverfish and firebrats are small, wingless insects known for their fish-like appearance due to their wriggling movement. They often seek out dark, damp environments, which can make your cupboards an attractive place for them. Here’s what you can do to deal with them:… Continue reading Silverfish and Firebrats in your cupboards, and every where else??

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Why mice like to be in your house!

Randy Bilesky BScF CPA RPF President at Go Green August 12, 2024 Mice are drawn to houses for a few reasons: Nesting Behavior Why Nesting Matters Preventing Nesting Understanding how mice build and use their nests can help you take effective steps to prevent them from making themselves at home in yours. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-mice-like-your-house-randy-bilesky-k2pbc

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Summer BBQ’s and those PESTS

Randy Bilesky BScF CPA RPF President at Go Green Pest Control Corp. August 9, 2024 BBQs and pests can definitely be a troublesome combo! Here are a few tips to help you keep those unwanted guests at bay: Wasps can be a real nuisance during BBQs. Here’s how to manage them and keep your outdoor… Continue reading Summer BBQ’s and those PESTS

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Black Widow Spider – The widow maker?

Black widow spiders are fascinating but can be a bit intimidating! Randy Bilesky BScF CPA RPF President at Go Green August 8, 2024 Latrotoxin is a fascinating and complex protein found in the venom of black widow spiders. Here’s a bit more detail about it: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/black-widow-spider-maker-randy-bilesky-gdpkc

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The Bald Faced Hornet – The Repeating Stingers

Bald-faced hornets have smooth stingers, so they can sting repeatedly and the venom can cause a life threating situation. These hornets are notable for their large nests, defensive behavior, and extremely painful stings. While they are beneficial as predators of other insects, their presence near human habitation can pose risks, particularly for those allergic to… Continue reading The Bald Faced Hornet – The Repeating Stingers

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In Delta, several pests can cause significant damage to homes. Here are some of the most destructive ones.

Termites: Particularly the Eastern subterranean termite, which can damage wooden structures and foundations. Carpenter Ants: These ants hollow out wood for nesting, which can weaken wooden structures. Powderpost Beetles: These beetles infest and damage hardwood and can weaken furniture and structural wood. Rats and Mice: Rodents can chew through insulation, wiring, and wood, leading to… Continue reading In Delta, several pests can cause significant damage to homes. Here are some of the most destructive ones.

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Dealing with rats in your crawl space and furnace room can be challenging, but here are some steps you can take to address the issue

Seal Entry Points: Inspect your home for gaps or holes where rats could enter. Seal these openings with steel wool, caulk, or other materials. Remove Food Sources: Ensure that all food is stored in sealed containers and that there are no pet foods or garbage left accessible. Declutter: Remove clutter in the crawl space and… Continue reading Dealing with rats in your crawl space and furnace room can be challenging, but here are some steps you can take to address the issue

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Why are carpenter ants all around the outside of our housing complex and indoors as well?

Carpenter ants can be found both outside and inside buildings for several reasons: Nesting Behavior: Carpenter ants typically nest in wood, and they prefer moist or decaying wood. If your housing complex has any areas with damp wood or structural issues (like leaks), these ants may find it attractive for nesting. Foraging: Ants forage for… Continue reading Why are carpenter ants all around the outside of our housing complex and indoors as well?

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What next after the rats gone, then decomposition.

When a rat, it undergoes a process called decomposition. During decomposition, various organisms including bacteria, fungi, and insects play crucial roles in breaking down the organic matter. Flies, particularly blow flies, are among the first insects to be attracted to a decaying animal carcass. Here’s why and what happens: Attracted by Odor: Blow flies are… Continue reading What next after the rats gone, then decomposition.

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Asian Giant Hornets

Asian giant hornets, gained significant attention due to their size, aggressive behavior, and potential threat to honeybee populations. They are native to East Asia and Japan but have been found in north Washington state, and particularly in The Fraser Lower Mainland of B.C. causing concern among beekeepers and environmentalists. Here are some key points about… Continue reading Asian Giant Hornets

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Wasp Sting You? What in that venom!

Wasp venom is a complex substance produced by certain species of wasps for defense and predation. It typically contains a variety of bioactive compounds that serve different purposes: Neurotoxins: These target the nervous system of the prey or predator, causing paralysis or pain. They are effective against insects and can also deter larger animals. Cytolytic… Continue reading Wasp Sting You? What in that venom!

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Oh, the Moles are back!!

Ground moles, also known as common moles or lawn moles, are small mammals. They are adapted to living underground and are characterized by their cylindrical bodies, velvety fur, small eyes, and powerful front limbs equipped with large claws for digging. So here we go: What are ground moles? Ground moles are burrowing mammals that spend… Continue reading Oh, the Moles are back!!

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Pavement Ants – So much sand being pushed up!!!

Pavement ants push up sand or soil for various reasons. One primary reason is nest building and maintenance. They create tunnels and chambers underground, and pushing up sand or soil helps them expand their nest or regulate temperature and humidity levels inside. Sometimes, they also push up debris like sand and soil to create protective… Continue reading Pavement Ants – So much sand being pushed up!!!

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Rodents Be Gone

There are regulations and guidelines in place in British Columbia regarding the sale and use of certain rodenticides. These restrictions are due to concerns about their impact on wildlife and non-target animals, as well as their potential risks to human health. To manage rat and mouse pests effectively while adhering to these restrictions, Integrated Pest… Continue reading Rodents Be Gone

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Rat Infestations – It’s BAD

Dealing with a rat infestation can indeed be a nightmare. They’re not only destructive but also carry various diseases that can pose serious health risks to humans. The smell from their urine and feces can be overpowering, and the damage they cause by chewing wires and ruining insulation can lead to costly repairs. If you’re… Continue reading Rat Infestations – It’s BAD

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Flour-Grain-Wheat Weevils

Flour weevils, also known as grain or wheat weevils, are small beetles that infest stored grains and flour products. These pests can be a nuisance in households and food storage facilities as they can contaminate food products and cause economic losses. Flour weevils typically lay their eggs in grains, and the larvae feed on the… Continue reading Flour-Grain-Wheat Weevils

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Rats vs Mice and why?

Both rats and mice play important roles in ecosystems and scientific research, but their necessity depends on the context. Ecological Balance: In natural ecosystems, both rats and mice serve as prey for various predators, helping to maintain balance within food webs. They also contribute to nutrient cycling and seed dispersal, influencing plant diversity. Research: Rats… Continue reading Rats vs Mice and why?

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Your Healthy pet Dog and RATS

May 31, 2024 If your pet dog encounters sewer rats a.k.a. roof or Norway rats, there are several potential issues to be aware of: Disease Transmission: Rats can carry various diseases, including leptospirosis, hantavirus, and salmonellosis. These diseases can be transmitted to dogs through bites, scratches, or contact with contaminated areas. Injury Risk: Rats, especially… Continue reading Your Healthy pet Dog and RATS

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Wasp and Hornet Season is here, did you know about their stinging capacity?

 May 27, 2024 The number of times a wasp can sting before running out of venom and its willingness to continue stinging depend on various factors, including the species of wasp, its individual health and energy levels, and the perceived threat level. Unlike bees, which typically die after stinging due to their barbed stingers getting… Continue reading Wasp and Hornet Season is here, did you know about their stinging capacity?

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Mosquito Season Is Here!!!

Mosquito season typically starts in the spring and lasts through the summer and early fall, depending on the region and climate. Mosquitoes are most active when temperatures are consistently above 50°F (10°C) and there is standing water for breeding. Mosquitoes feed on various sources of nectar and plant juices for sustenance, but female mosquitoes also… Continue reading Mosquito Season Is Here!!!

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FLEAS – OH NO!!!!!!

FLEAS – OH NO!!!!!! ByRandy Bilesky BsF CPA RPF Signs of fleas in your home or on your pets include: Scratching: Pets may scratch excessively due to flea bites. If you notice your pet scratching more than usual, especially around the neck, tail, or groin area, it could be a sign of fleas. Visible Fleas:… Continue reading FLEAS – OH NO!!!!!!

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How do carpenter ants chew through wood and why ?

Carpenter ants have mandibles that are well-adapted for chewing through wood. These mandibles are strong and sharp, allowing them to tear through the fibers of wood with relative ease. Carpenter ants don’t actually eat wood; instead, they excavate it to create nests and tunnels. The primary reason carpenter ants chew through wood is to create… Continue reading How do carpenter ants chew through wood and why ?

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Mow Better for Our Bees

Promoting biodiversity and supporting pollinators like bees doesn’t have to be limited to just no mowing. Here are some sustainable alternatives and complementary practices: By adopting these sustainable alternatives and practices, you can create a bee-friendly environment that extends beyond No Mow May and contributes to the long-term health of pollinator populations. Published by  … Continue reading Mow Better for Our Bees

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Babesiosis ?? WHAT – A Tick-Borne Disease

Babesiosis is indeed a tick-borne disease caused by microscopic parasites of the genus Babesia, which infect red blood cells. The parasites are transmitted through the bite of infected ticks, primarily the black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis) in the United States. Babesiosis can also be transmitted through blood transfusions from infected donors or from mother to child… Continue reading Babesiosis ?? WHAT – A Tick-Borne Disease

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Insect Bites

Insect repellents can indeed be essential in protecting against insect bites and potential diseases they may carry. Here’s a bit more information on the alternative active ingredients Picaridin: This synthetic compound, also known as KBR 3023, is a common alternative to DEET. It’s effective against mosquitoes, ticks, flies, and other biting insects. Picaridin has been… Continue reading Insect Bites

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Fruits and Vegetables Loaded With Pesticides

Published by Randy Bilesky BScF CPA RPF President at Go Green 778-886-4111 gogreenpestcontrol.ca@gmail.com 1,205 articles April 29, 2024 While the term “loaded” might be subjective, some fruits and vegetables tend to have higher pesticide residues than others. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes an annual list called the “Dirty Dozen” that highlights produce with the… Continue reading Fruits and Vegetables Loaded With Pesticides

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Holes in Your Shirts and Carpet?

Dealing with carpet beetles and moth damage in your closet can be frustrating, but there are steps you can take to address the issue: Professional Help: If the infestation is severe or persists despite your efforts, consider contacting Go Green Pest Control professionals for assistance. We can provide targeted treatments and advice on preventing future… Continue reading Holes in Your Shirts and Carpet?

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Hearing Noises in The Walls?

Hearing scratching noises in your attic or walls can be unsettling, but there are steps you can take to address the situation: Contact Go Green Pest Control: If you’re unable to identify or handle the issue yourself, consider contacting Go Green Pest Control, we inspect your home, identify the pest problem, and recommend appropriate treatment… Continue reading Hearing Noises in The Walls?

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Is Pest Control a dying business?

Although you might think that pest control companies perform one main function, to control and or eliminate pests. The pest control industry now appears to be even more cardinal, indispensable in safeguarding public health, agricultural productivity, and property from the impacts of pests in a changing world, particularly in the context of climate change: Increased… Continue reading Is Pest Control a dying business?

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Where do the rats go when spring comes?

In urban areas like Delta, rats tend to remain active year-round rather than hibernating. However, their behavior might change with the seasons. In spring, rats may become more active as the weather warms up, increasing their foraging and breeding activities. During spring, rats might continue to inhabit the same areas they do during other seasons,… Continue reading Where do the rats go when spring comes?

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Got Wasps or Hornets? Here is what you need to know!!!

Seek Professional Help: If you’re dealing with a wasps or hornets, it’s best to seek assistance from Go Green Pest Control. Wasps and hornets play important roles in nature as predators and pollinators. Here’s how they contribute to the ecosystem: Predators: Wasps and hornets primarily feed on other insects, including pest insects such as caterpillars,… Continue reading Got Wasps or Hornets? Here is what you need to know!!!

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Do you have fleas in your house and how you can rid yourself of them

Having fleas in your house is bad for several reasons: Consult a Professional: If your flea infestation is severe or persists despite your efforts, consider consult Go Green Pest Control for assistance. Health Risks: Fleas can carry diseases and parasites that can be transmitted to humans and pets. These can include typhus, tapeworms, and cat… Continue reading Do you have fleas in your house and how you can rid yourself of them

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What are ants contribution to the ecosystem

Ants play numerous essential roles in ecosystems: Seed Dispersal: Many ant species are effective seed dispersers. They collect seeds and carry them back to their nests, where they consume the nutrient-rich outer coating. Some seeds are left to germinate, contributing to plant diversity and regeneration. Soil Aeration: Ants tunnel through soil, creating networks of tunnels… Continue reading What are ants contribution to the ecosystem

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Is using a local family owned pest control company better?

Using a local, family-owned pest control company can offer unique benefits: Personalized Service: Family-owned businesses often prioritize building relationships with their customers. You’re more likely to receive personalized attention and tailored solutions to your pest control needs. They may even remember your preferences and specific concerns from one visit to the next. Local Knowledge and… Continue reading Is using a local family owned pest control company better?

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Brown Moths in your closet?

Addressing a Brown House Moth infestation requires a systematic approach. Cleaning the affected area is indeed the first step to eliminate the source of attraction and breeding grounds for these pests. Removing damaged clothing, stored food, and any organic matter they might be feeding on is crucial to halt their destruction and prevent further spread.… Continue reading Brown Moths in your closet?

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Do Ants Bite? Yikes!!!

Yes, ants can bite, and while most ant bites are relatively harmless, some species can inflict painful stings or bites. Certain ants, such as fire ants, can deliver stings that cause a burning sensation and may lead to allergic reactions or secondary infections if not treated properly. Additionally, some ants can transmit diseases. For example,… Continue reading Do Ants Bite? Yikes!!!

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MOLES – in the lawn and how can you prevent and get rid of them.

Moles in the lawn can be a nuisance as they create unsightly tunnels and mounds, damaging the grass roots and potentially causing tripping hazards. Here are some methods to prevent and get rid of moles: Preventive Measures: Maintain a Healthy Lawn: Moles are often attracted to lawns with abundant insect populations, as insects are their… Continue reading MOLES – in the lawn and how can you prevent and get rid of them.

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Skin Rashes and Bug bites ? Carpet Beetle Larvae not Bedbugs !

Carpet beetle larvae can cause skin rashes primarily due to their tiny, bristly hairs called setae. These setae can irritate the skin, leading to an allergic reaction or contact dermatitis in some individuals. Irritation: The setae of carpet beetle larvae can physically irritate the skin upon contact, similar to the irritation caused by fiberglass. This… Continue reading Skin Rashes and Bug bites ? Carpet Beetle Larvae not Bedbugs !

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Identifying Ant Type Is Crucial

Identifying the type of ant you’re dealing with is indeed crucial for effective ant control. Different ant species have varying behaviors, preferences, and nesting habits, so knowing which species you’re dealing with can help you implement the most appropriate management strategies. Here are some common types of ants you might encounter: 1.Sugar Ants: These ants… Continue reading Identifying Ant Type Is Crucial

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Spring Time Ant – Be – Gone Strategies

Ant-proofing your home in springtime can help prevent infestations as ants become more active during this season. Here are some steps you can take: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/spring-time-ant-gone-strategies-randy-bilesky-tcpgc

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What do I do with all these spiders around and in my house?

Dealing with spiders in and around your house can be managed through several strategies: Professional Pest Control: If you’re dealing with a significant spider infestation or are concerned about venomous species, consider contacting Go Green Pest Control Corp. We can provide targeted treatment and advice on managing the issue. Preventive Measures: Seal Entry Points: Spiders… Continue reading What do I do with all these spiders around and in my house?

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Why so many ants now?

An increase in the number of ants could be due to various factors, including environmental conditions, food availability, and reproduction cycles. Here are some reasons why there might be more ants around: Weather: Certain weather conditions, such as warmth and humidity, can encourage ants to become more active and visible. Warmer temperatures can speed up… Continue reading Why so many ants now?

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How do you get rid of these small black sugar ants in my kitchen and who should you call!

To get rid of small black sugar ants in your kitchen, you can try several methods: Identify Entry Points: Look for cracks, gaps, or holes in walls, floors, and windows where ants may be entering your kitchen. Seal these entry points with caulk or silicone to prevent ants from coming inside. Clean Thoroughly: Ants are… Continue reading How do you get rid of these small black sugar ants in my kitchen and who should you call!

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What is Seclira WSG used for?

 Seclira WSG can be sprayed directly into the nest entrances or the trails and areas where insects are foraging. Seclira WSG is a highly effective insecticide that can be used for both indoor and outdoor use to control a number of insects including ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, mosquitos, wasps and more. Seclira WSG is a… Continue reading What is Seclira WSG used for?

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Do it yourself pest control and why it rarely works?

Do-it-yourself (DIY) pest control can be tempting for homeowners looking to save money or address pest issues quickly. However, there are several reasons why it often fails to effectively eliminate pests: Lack of expertise: Professional pest control technicians undergo extensive training and have a deep understanding of pest behavior, biology, and control methods. Without this… Continue reading Do it yourself pest control and why it rarely works?

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Pests In Your Lawn

Overall, maintaining a healthy lawn through proper cultural practices like mowing, watering, fertilizing, and soil management can help prevent and mitigate pest problems. Go Green Pest Control can help you with an effective control for: Black Turfgrass Ataenius (Ataenius spretulus): Larvae feed on grasses, causing yellowing and patches of dying grass. Control by maintaining healthy… Continue reading Pests In Your Lawn

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Nematodes – Grubs – Raccoons

Nematodes are microscopic roundworms that can play a role in controlling pests like raccoons. However, they don’t directly stop raccoons from digging up your lawn. Instead, nematodes can be used to control the population of grubs, insects that live in the soil and are a food source for raccoons. Here’s how it works: Application: Nematodes… Continue reading Nematodes – Grubs – Raccoons

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Crows and European chafer beetle (Rhizotrogus majalis)

Crows are known to eat a variety of insects, including grubs. Some of the grubs that crows commonly consume include: Beetle grubs: Crows often feed on the larvae of beetles, such as June beetle larvae (also known as white grubs) and Japanese beetle larvae. Moth larvae: Crows may also eat caterpillars and larvae of various… Continue reading Crows and European chafer beetle (Rhizotrogus majalis)

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Grubs and raccoons and skunks and crows, and oh what a mess.

Grubs and raccoons and skunks and crows, and oh what a mess. Chafer grubs are the larvae of chafer beetles, which are common garden pests known for feeding on the roots of grass and other plants. Raccoons and those other two, on the other hand, are omnivorous mammals known for their scavenging habits. By consulting… Continue reading Grubs and raccoons and skunks and crows, and oh what a mess.

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Rats and Warm Weather

Indeed, warmer temperatures can significantly impact rat behavior and reproduction. Rats are known to breed more frequently in warmer weather conditions. This is because warmer temperatures create a more favorable environment for reproduction and survival of offspring. Warmer weather provides rats with better access to food, water, and shelter, which are essential for successful breeding… Continue reading Rats and Warm Weather

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Spider Farming For Pest Control

Spider farming for pest control involves breeding and maintaining populations of spiders that are effective predators of various pests, such as insects and other arthropods. This approach can offer a natural and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Here’s how spider farming for pest control might work: Species selection: Different species of spiders have varying… Continue reading Spider Farming For Pest Control

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Why Seeing Ants In Your Home In The Winter Could Mean

Carpenter ants typically become more active in the spring and summer months when the weather is warmer. However, there could be several reasons why you’re observing carpenter ants in January: Mild Winter Weather: If the winter temperatures are unusually mild, it could trigger early ant activity. Carpenter ants are more active in warmer conditions. Indoor… Continue reading Why Seeing Ants In Your Home In The Winter Could Mean

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Small Flying Sugar Ants

Small flying sugar ants are likely referring to a species of ants commonly known as sugar ants or flying ants. It’s important to note that “sugar ant” is a general term that people use for various ant species, and the appearance and behavior can vary. If you’re dealing with small flying ants in your home,… Continue reading Small Flying Sugar Ants

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Why are Skunks in your Yard ! ? !

  Skunks may be attracted to your yard for various reasons, and keeping them away involves addressing those factors. Here are some common reasons why skunks might be in your yard and ways to deter them: Remember to check local regulations before attempting to trap or relocate skunks, as it may require a permit in… Continue reading Why are Skunks in your Yard ! ? !

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Rats in Your Garage !!!

If you have rats in your garage, it’s essential to address the issue promptly to prevent potential damage and health concerns. Here are some steps you can take: Identify Entry Points: Inspect your garage for any openings or gaps that rats could use to enter. Seal these openings with materials like steel wool or caulk.… Continue reading Rats in Your Garage !!!

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Rats under your hot tub?

Dealing with rats under your hot tub can be a nuisance and a potential health hazard. Here are some steps you can take to address the issue: Identify Entry Points: Inspect the area around your hot tub for potential entry points. Rats can squeeze through small openings, so check for gaps or holes in the… Continue reading Rats under your hot tub?

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Moles in your lawn?

If you have moles in your lawn and find their presence bothersome, there are several methods you can try to control and reduce their population. Keep in mind that moles primarily feed on insects and earthworms, so addressing the mole issue may also involve managing the insect population in your lawn.  A green lawn is… Continue reading Moles in your lawn?

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Rat Poison – Corn Husks or Snake Oil

While corn husks, certain uses originally proposed are not supported by the PMRA because value has not been adequately demonstrated. themselves are not typically used as rat poison, some people may mistakenly believe that they can be harmful to rats and those retails that sell it are modern day snake oil suppliers. However, it’s important… Continue reading Rat Poison – Corn Husks or Snake Oil

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How do you get rid of bird mites?

Bird mites are tiny parasitic arachnids that infest birds, and occasionally, they can bite humans. They are often associated with birds such as pigeons, sparrows, and starlings. These mites can become a problem when they leave bird nests in search of a new host, which can include humans. Here are some key points about bird… Continue reading How do you get rid of bird mites?

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YIKES Silverfish everywhere!!!

Silverfish are small, wingless insects known for their silvery, metallic appearance and distinctive wriggling movement. They are often found in damp, dark environments and are attracted to starchy substances. Here’s some information related to silverfish in the specified locations: In Cardboard Boxes: Silverfish are attracted to the glue used in cardboard boxes, as it contains… Continue reading YIKES Silverfish everywhere!!!

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Rats vs Mice – What’s worse

Both rats and mice can be considered pests, and their presence can pose health and safety risks. However, the severity of the issue can depend on various factors such as size, behavior, and the specific species involved. Generally, rats are larger than mice and may cause more damage due to their size and strength. They… Continue reading Rats vs Mice – What’s worse

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How to get rid of woodpeckers – pecking your house?

Sure thing! To deter woodpeckers from pecking your house, you can try a few methods: Reflective objects: Hang reflective objects, like old CDs or aluminum foil strips, near the affected area. The movement and reflections can scare away woodpeckers. Visual deterrents: Install scarecrow-like devices or decoys of owls or predatory birds. This might make woodpeckers… Continue reading How to get rid of woodpeckers – pecking your house?

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Are Raccoons pests?

Raccoons can indeed be considered pests in certain situations. Here’s some information about raccoons as pests: Nuisance Behavior: Raccoons are known to rummage through trash cans and can create a mess. They may also damage gardens and crops in search of food. Property Damage: Raccoons can cause structural damage by tearing holes in roofs and… Continue reading Are Raccoons pests?

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Why are rats so disgusting? Easy, humans associate rats with illnesses, dirty environments and taboos

The perception of rats as “disgusting” is subjective and can vary from person to person. There are several reasons why some people might find rats unappealing: Disease Transmission: Rats are known to carry and transmit diseases such as leptospirosis, hantavirus, and salmonellosis, which can be a health concern for humans. Leptospirosis: This bacterial disease can… Continue reading Why are rats so disgusting? Easy, humans associate rats with illnesses, dirty environments and taboos

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Halloween pests

When it comes to Halloween, people often look for ways to create a spooky and creepy atmosphere. While there are real “Halloween pests” in the traditional sense, you can create a scary ambiance using various decorations and props. Here are some real spooky Halloween pests: Spiders: Many people are afraid of spiders, especially larger or… Continue reading Halloween pests

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Mice – Rats and Colo Colo – a giant malevolent rat creature.

Pests, including mice, rats and the Colo, can be a common nuisance in many households. If you’re dealing with a pest issue, it’s essential to take appropriate measures to address it. Here’s some information on dealing with these pests: Mice and Rats and the Colo: Identification: Mice are small rodents with long tails and large ears,… Continue reading Mice – Rats and Colo Colo – a giant malevolent rat creature.

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Pest Control and Hoarders

Pest control and hoarding (covetous) can be interconnected issues, as hoarding can create an environment conducive to pest infestations. Addressing both hoarding and pest control issues requires a comprehensive and empathetic approach to help individuals improve their living conditions and overall well-being. Understanding Hoarding: Hoarding is a mental health disorder characterized by the excessive accumulation… Continue reading Pest Control and Hoarders

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The wrong way of controlling HORNETS

tempting to remove these pests without proper knowledge and equipment can be dangerous and may lead to stings or other unwanted consequences. For your safety, it’s advisable to consult with us at Go Green Pest Control 778-886-4111 to handle hornet and wasp infestations. Here are some wrong methods that people might attempt: Remember, hornets and… Continue reading The wrong way of controlling HORNETS

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Wasp – Hornet Nests

By Randy Bilesky BSF CPA RPF Wasp and hornet nests can be found in various locations, including residential areas, gardens, parks, and forests. Wasps are commonly encountered during the spring and summer months when their populations are at their peak. If you have a wasp nest on your property or in a location that poses… Continue reading Wasp – Hornet Nests

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Go Green Pest Control – Who we are!!

Go Green Pest Control & Exterminators is a company that specializes in environmentally-friendly pest control services. As an eco-conscious pest control company, Go Green Pest Control & Exterminators employs sustainable and non-toxic methods to effectively manage and eliminate pests while minimizing harm to the environment and human health. Services provided by Go Green Pest Control… Continue reading Go Green Pest Control – Who we are!!

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spider extermination

  Randy Bilesky BsF CPA RPF If you’re dealing with a spider infestation and want to exterminate them, here are some steps you can take: Identify the species: It’s important to know what type of spiders you’re dealing with since some species are harmless, while others can be dangerous. If you’re uncertain about their identification,… Continue reading spider extermination

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Fruit Flies

Fruit flies can be a nuisance when they gather around the dinner table. Here are a few suggestions to help you deal with fruit flies: Remove attractants: Fruit flies are attracted to ripe or decaying fruits, vegetables, and other sugary substances. Make sure to keep your dining area clean and free from any exposed or… Continue reading Fruit Flies

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Slugs – are they pests

Slugs can indeed be considered pests, especially in gardens and agricultural settings. Here’s some information about slugs as pests: Plant Damage: Slugs are known for their appetite for plants, and they can cause significant damage to crops, vegetables, flowers, and other plants. They feed on leaves, stems, and fruits, leaving behind large irregular holes and… Continue reading Slugs – are they pests

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Raccoons

Raccoons can be fascinating creatures, but they can also cause problems when they come into close contact with humans. If you’re experiencing raccoon issues, here are some common problems they can cause and potential solutions: Property damage: Raccoons are known for their dexterity and curiosity, which can lead to damage to your property. They may… Continue reading Raccoons

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Go Green Pest Control

“Go green pest control” refers to pest control methods and practices that prioritize environmental sustainability and minimize the use of harmful chemicals. It involves adopting eco-friendly and non-toxic approaches to control and manage pests while minimizing the impact on the environment, human health, and non-target species. Here are some common practices associated with go green… Continue reading Go Green Pest Control

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Rats In Your Attic?

Getting rid of rats in an attic can be a challenging task, but it’s important to address the issue as soon as possible to prevent further damage and potential health risks. Here are some steps you can take: Identify the entry points: Inspect your attic and surrounding areas to locate any openings or gaps where… Continue reading Rats In Your Attic?

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Chimney Squirrels

Squirrels nesting in chimneys is a common problem faced by homeowners. Chimneys provide squirrels with a warm and protected space to build their nests, especially during colder months or when they’re seeking shelter. Here are some important points to consider if you’re dealing with squirrels nesting in your chimney: Identify the presence: Squirrels are typically… Continue reading Chimney Squirrels

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Why do pavement ants push up sand and swarm

Pavement ants (Tetramorium caespitum) are a species of ants commonly found in urban areas, where they nest under pavement cracks, sidewalks, driveways, and other similar spaces. They exhibit certain behaviors that involve pushing up sand or soil and swarming. Here’s why: Nest Building: Pavement ants push up sand or soil as part of their nest-building… Continue reading Why do pavement ants push up sand and swarm

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Bed Bugs

Here’s some information about bed bugs What are bed bugs? Bed bugs are small insects that feed on the blood of humans and animals. They are flat and oval-shaped, about the size of an apple seed, and are usually brown or reddish-brown in color. Where do bed bugs live? Bed bugs are commonly found in… Continue reading Bed Bugs

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What is an Ant Colony

An ant colony is a social structure formed by ants, which are small, eusocial insects belonging to the family Formicidae. Ant colonies can vary in size from a few dozen individuals to millions of ants, depending on the species. The structure of an ant colony typically consists of different castes or classes of ants, each… Continue reading What is an Ant Colony

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Oh No!! Silverfish

Silverfish are not harmful to humans and do not pose any significant health risks. While they may look a bit unsettling, they are generally considered nuisance pests rather than dangerous creatures. Here are a few key points about silverfish: Not Harmful: Silverfish do not bite or sting humans. They lack venom glands, and their mouthparts… Continue reading Oh No!! Silverfish

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Spiders

Spiders, in general, pose very little threat to humans. Most spiders are harmless and play a beneficial role in controlling populations of insects. However, there are a few species of spiders that can potentially cause harm if they bite a human. Here are some of the worst things spiders can do to you: Venomous Bites:… Continue reading Spiders

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All about moles and how to get rid of moles

Moles are small, burrowing mammals that are often considered pests due to their ability to create unsightly tunnels and damage lawns and gardens. Here’s some information about moles and methods for getting rid of them: Identification: Moles are typically small, cylindrical mammals with velvety fur, small eyes, and powerful front limbs with large claws for… Continue reading All about moles and how to get rid of moles

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List of the worst pests in Delta

In Delta, several pests can be considered problematic. Here’s a list of some of the worst pests commonly encountered in the area: It’s important to note that effective pest control often involves a combination of preventive measures, such as sealing entry points, proper sanitation, and professional pest management services.

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Why we dislike rats

 The dislike or fear of rats is a common sentiment found in many cultures around the world. There are several reasons why humans tend to have a negative perception of rats: Disease Transmission: Rats are known to carry and transmit various diseases, including plague, leptospirosis, and salmonellosis. These diseases can be harmful or even fatal… Continue reading Why we dislike rats

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Rat vs Muskrat

rat vs muskrat ChatGPT A rat and a muskrat are two distinct species of rodents with some notable differences. Here’s a comparison between the two: Physical Appearance: Rats (Rattus spp.): Rats are small to medium-sized rodents with long tails, pointed snouts, and large ears. They come in various colors, including brown, gray, black, and white.… Continue reading Rat vs Muskrat

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Everything you need to know about ticks

Ticks are small, blood-sucking arachnids that belong to the order Ixodida. They are external parasites that feed on the blood of mammals, birds, reptiles, and sometimes amphibians. Ticks are known for transmitting various diseases to humans and animals, making them a concern for health and veterinary professionals. Here’s everything you need to know about ticks:… Continue reading Everything you need to know about ticks

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Carpenter Ants and why retail ant solutions don’t work

Retail  products, which are typically environmentally friendly and non-toxic, can be effective at controlling many types of pests. However, they may not always be effective at controlling ants, particularly carpenter ants. There are a few reasons for this: Ants are highly adaptable: Ants are able to adapt to changing conditions quickly, and this includes adapting… Continue reading Carpenter Ants and why retail ant solutions don’t work

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What is this ” imidacloprid”

Imidacloprid is a systemic insecticide belonging to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals. It is widely used in agriculture, as well as in residential and commercial settings, to control a variety of insect pests, including aphids, whiteflies, termites, and fleas. Imidacloprid works by binding to specific receptors in the nervous system of insects, causing paralysis and… Continue reading What is this ” imidacloprid”

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Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a pest control strategy that uses a combination of techniques to manage pests in a way that is effective, economical, and environmentally sensitive. IPM is based on the principles of prevention, monitoring, and control. The goal of IPM is to minimize the use of pesticides and other chemicals, while still… Continue reading Integrated Pest Management

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How do you control rat populations

There are several methods that can be used to control rat populations, including: Professional pest control: If you’re having trouble controlling a rat infestation on your own, it may be necessary to hire a professional pest control company. They will have the knowledge and equipment to effectively control the rat population and prevent future infestations.… Continue reading How do you control rat populations

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Bed Bug Service Preparation Steps

Be prepared to leave the home during treatment and for 6 hours afterward. Remove all pets from the home during the time of treatment except for fish tanks. Fish tanks are to be covered with plastic wrap, and pumps turned off until you are allowed to reoccupy the home. Remove all sheets, covers, dust ruffles,… Continue reading Bed Bug Service Preparation Steps

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Tips to Get Rid of Ants

Ants are showing up all over, invading homes and gardens and annoying people who see them crawling everywhere. “They’re looking for sweets; they’re looking for carbohydrates, they’re looking for crumbs. Anything they can take back to their nest and store it for the winter time.” explained Randy Bilesky of Go Green Pest Control in Delta… Continue reading Tips to Get Rid of Ants

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Rodents and their Health Risks

Oh those rats and mice and other furry creatures can give you all kinds of nasty issues: Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is a serious illness caused by a virus that may be transmitted by rodents. The virus is only found in one type of wild mouse – the deer mouse – that can spread the virus… Continue reading Rodents and their Health Risks

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Keeping It Local

Often when a issue comes up that we can not handle ourselves; we turn to the computer to find a solution, run down to the local hardware store and purchase what needs to fix the problem. Then there are the more complicated problems: ” I have rats in my attic”  Back to google to find… Continue reading Keeping It Local

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The Aloof Wasp – The Unfriendly Solitary Chalybion Californicum

It’s that time again when working in the garden looks like it’s about to begin, have you ever noticed small blue black wasp flicking its shiny wings as it dashed across the dirt, searching here and there, looking for a spider. The chalybion californicum is an impressive wasp, which can be identified by its blue… Continue reading The Aloof Wasp – The Unfriendly Solitary Chalybion Californicum

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RATS – Everyone has Rats

Do You have RATS? You’ll need to check your property for problem areas at least 4 times a year- seasonally. Look for entry points into your house, shed, or garage. Food and water sources such as pet food and water bowls, and bird feeders that may lead to rodent problems. Watch out for signs of… Continue reading RATS – Everyone has Rats

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Car Problems – Rats Squirrels Mice – Getting Under Your Car Hood !!!

Here is a complete list of how-to’s for rodent proofing that you won’t find on google. The number one piece of advice I give, empty out your garage of storage and use it to hide your vehicles from rodents. Next, call us and get professional grade Tier 1 Rodent Bait Boxes to eliminate the pests.… Continue reading Car Problems – Rats Squirrels Mice – Getting Under Your Car Hood !!!

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Human Rat Arms

Scientists have grown an entire rat arm in the laboratory for the first time.The incredible lab-grown rat forearm limb has blood vessels, muscle tissue, skin and it even moves. This involves taking organs from donors and stripping all the soft tissue away, leaving just the collagen scaffold. They even attached the lab-grown arms to healthy rats and… Continue reading Human Rat Arms

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Household Pesticides

A study shows commonly used household pesticide with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and young teens. This is why the government is trying to stop the sale of pesticides to the public. Pesticide exposure and ADHD, particularly in terms of hyperactivity and impulsivity, rather than inattentiveness is associated in boys more than girls.… Continue reading Household Pesticides

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Head lice – Symptoms and causes

Misconceptions, along with the burden of head lice itself, can lead to great discomfort, anxiety and embarrassment for those affected. Often, individuals feel embarrassed just talking about the condition, not realizing that having head lice is not an indicator of poor hygiene. The need for education and awareness regarding the condition and treatment options is… Continue reading Head lice – Symptoms and causes

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Rats and Chickens

Chickens and their coops are very attractive to rats for food, water, and a warm home. Keeping rats and other rodents out is important to prevent disease spread and potential infestation to other nearby areas, especially in denser urban neighbourhoods. To reduce the appeal of your chicken coop to rodents: 1- Build the chicken run… Continue reading Rats and Chickens

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Happy Holidays – Pest Free

If you are going old school, like we always do, buying a real Christmas tree is tradition. But, before you bring the softwood tree indoors give it a shake. Check for ticks, beetles, flies and spiders around the base of the tree. And when using bug spray, never apply it on the tree because it… Continue reading Happy Holidays – Pest Free

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Rodents 101

Get rid of places where they can hide or live. Remove unused clutter in and around buildings. Demolish old or unused structures. Clean up interiors, especially cluttered areas like garages, attics and basements. Move items off the floor at least 19 cm  and away from the walls at least 35 cm. Keep building perimeters clear… Continue reading Rodents 101

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Best Of South Delta – Go Green Pest Control – Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

Best Of South Delta – Go Green Pest Control – Annual Readers’ Choice Awards     A 25-year Tsawwassen resident, Randy Bilesky at Go Green Pest Control. After many years in the forest industry, long-time South Delta resident Randy Bilesky decided to start a new venture – and Go Green Pest Control was born. Over… Continue reading Best Of South Delta – Go Green Pest Control – Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

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Keep It Local

Let’s Talk About Keeping it Local. We all talk about buying things locally, buying produce that has been grown locally but do we apply this to everything we do? Often when a issue comes up that we can not handle ourselves; we turn to the computer to find a solution. If I’m having problems with my… Continue reading Keep It Local

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Raccoons and Skunks are turning up the turf again

Raccoons and Skunks are turning up the turf again, and its because they are hunger and your lawn is loaded with chafer beetle grubs.  It’s becoming a common sight in Delta—lawns decimated by birds and animals that desperately dig for chafer beetle grubs. “Overnight they could destroy somebody’s lawn—the whole lawn,” said Richard. “You have a… Continue reading Raccoons and Skunks are turning up the turf again

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  Mice & Mouse – Get’m Gone

The serious first step to getting rid of mice and rats is to find their runways and feeding areas for proper placements of rodent  traps and rodent baits. They are active in dusk so using a flashlight would be handy to see into corners and recessed areas. Look for tracks, feces, gnawing damage, urine stains,… Continue reading   Mice & Mouse – Get’m Gone

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Bed Bugs OH NO !!!!

How To Get Rid of Bed Bugs My page on how to get rid of bed bugs will walk you through the extermination process step-by-step, but in general, you’ll do a lot of cleaning and then apply the mixtures I provide on that page and apply it everywhere bugs might hide. Wash all your linens… Continue reading Bed Bugs OH NO !!!!

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Obese Rodents Produce More Diseases

Obesity may be tougher on male immune systems than females. Male mice may have the tendency to produce higher levels of white blood cells that encourage inflammation, which contributes to the negative health consequences of obesity. Male mice are most often studied because their risk for developing these diseases. Obesity does not trigger inflammation in female mice… Continue reading Obese Rodents Produce More Diseases

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Randy Bilesky Talks about rodents getting into your Car

Do to continue Government pressures, north American car companies are “going green” by using biodegradable components to build their cars. Unfortunately for many car owners this has come at a cost: the expensive repair bill resulting from rodents chewing the wire coatings and other electrical parts under the hood! Randy Bilesky of Go Green Pest Control… Continue reading Randy Bilesky Talks about rodents getting into your Car

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Keeping Pests at Bay

All the wet weather and now the warming season are going to bring the bugs out. Pesticide applications need to have a target pest. In most situations, that means treating cracks, crevices and voids where the pests live. That is how it should be done. Some labels give the authority to spray baseboards and other… Continue reading Keeping Pests at Bay

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Pest Control – Some Facts and Fabrications There’s lots of fabrications spun out about pest control and google is the source of most. All of these are fiction: Mosquitoes will attack all day long not just dust and dawn, and Bug zappers use ultraviolet (UV) light to attract insects but not mosquitoes. Cheese attracts mice, no but they are more attracted to foods with sugar and peanut butter. Cockroaches will burn-up like anyone else in a nuclear blast. Bed bugs live in dirty spaces as well as clean environments. Bees only sting once but wasps and hornets can sting multiple times. Bed Bugs can not be eliminate with DIY techniques. Termites can’t damage brick or concrete slabs but they will chew through wood beam structures that can damage and brick and concrete slab homes.

There’s lots of fabrications spun out about pest control and google is the source of most. All of these are fiction: Mosquitoes will attack all day long not just dust and dawn, and Bug zappers use ultraviolet (UV) light to attract insects but not mosquitoes. Cheese attracts mice, no but they are more attracted to… Continue reading Pest Control – Some Facts and Fabrications There’s lots of fabrications spun out about pest control and google is the source of most. All of these are fiction: Mosquitoes will attack all day long not just dust and dawn, and Bug zappers use ultraviolet (UV) light to attract insects but not mosquitoes. Cheese attracts mice, no but they are more attracted to foods with sugar and peanut butter. Cockroaches will burn-up like anyone else in a nuclear blast. Bed bugs live in dirty spaces as well as clean environments. Bees only sting once but wasps and hornets can sting multiple times. Bed Bugs can not be eliminate with DIY techniques. Termites can’t damage brick or concrete slabs but they will chew through wood beam structures that can damage and brick and concrete slab homes.

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How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes

  Mosquitoes can transmit infectious diseases like the West Nile virus and are a health risk. Their hungriest at dawn and dusk, so be warned. Getting rid of mosquitoes means keeping them out your yard and using a mosquito repellent. So what else can you do, well here are a few examples: 1. Eliminate standing water,… Continue reading How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes

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When do wasps and bees fly

  Wasps and bees are unable to feed their nests if they cannot collect nectar and protein, and if the temperature is 12 degrees Celsius  or less foragers cannot fly. Cool night temperatures prevent them from flying at night and if the they do they usually fly towards lighted windows at night. They can generally… Continue reading When do wasps and bees fly

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Integrated Pest Management

Integrated pest management, a series of escalating methods to control bugs and weeds. Various methods from hand weeding to biological and chemical controls are all part of the plan.  Alternatives to pesticides; goats and ladybugs. While the goats are perhaps the most visible pest control method used, eating the seed heads off of weeds in parks.… Continue reading Integrated Pest Management

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Carpenter Ant Infestation

Delta is a large sand pile that ants love, especially carpenter ants. These ants prefer to invade wet and rotting wood that has been softened by fungus and are often associated with moisture problems. When you have carpenter ants the only external sign of an infestation other than the presence of workers (all female like… Continue reading Carpenter Ant Infestation

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Pest Extermination

Pest control can be exasperating and while you might consider doing it yourself, it is best left to the professionals. Delta bugs can be a unrelenting problem with property owners. Instead of grabbing a handful of pesticides, insecticides and rodenticides from your local hardware store, consider this first, the government has restricted the use of… Continue reading Pest Extermination

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How Destructive Can Squirrels Be

Squirrels, those over-sized fuzzy tailed rats can be both dangerous and destructive in your house, garage or shed. Squirrels can jam themselves through a hole the size of a Oreo cookie. They have to relentlessly chew in order to grind down their constantly growing teeth so they will chew through: metal  and plastic pipes, electrical… Continue reading How Destructive Can Squirrels Be

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Squirrels Vs. Rats – Their Diseases and Who’s Worst

Some people call squirrels – big eyed rats with fussy tails, others call rats – baby squirrels that haunt the night. I say they are rodents that transmit diseases. Both rodents can carry the plague – yes the one from the medieval ages, the deadliest infectious disease. Squirrels are also know to transmit tularemia (… Continue reading Squirrels Vs. Rats – Their Diseases and Who’s Worst

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Effective Pest Control – In a Couple Easy Steps

  In Delta, year around pest issues are common because of our mild winters, insects like: sugar ants, silverfish, cockroaches, flies, spiders and bed bugs just don’t go dormant.  Pest control specialists don’t just resolve current pest problems, they can also foil future problems with a treatment program. First, maintain an outdoor barricade. You should… Continue reading Effective Pest Control – In a Couple Easy Steps

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Germ-Free Home – Eliminate Pests

  Regardless if you clean your home like a pro or have someone else do it, it still helps to hire a pest control company to inspect your house for mice, rats, squirrels, and insects. Silverfish, spiders, ants and other bugs can hide under baseboards, cabinets and in the crawlspace or attic. Our chaotic weather… Continue reading Germ-Free Home – Eliminate Pests

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Do Birds Spread Disease?

  Birds are super-spreaders of diseases because they travel over large distances, and their bodies are hosts to infectious diseases. Birds such as pigeons, sparrows, crows, and seagulls nest on our buildings, eat our food, and live in our backyards, school, buildings and parks. These birds pose a momentous health risks mainly spreading it through… Continue reading Do Birds Spread Disease?

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Oh, the Sugar Ants

  When it comes to food favourites, sugar ants are often attracted to protein and carbohydrates, sweets, grease, or everything. In Canada, “sugar ant” can be a generic term for any type of sweet-seeking ant. The sugar ants we get in Delta are also described as the “little black ant”.  But, the banded real sugar… Continue reading Oh, the Sugar Ants

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Pests and Home Insurance – Preventable and Unexpected Damage

  Preventable damage is damage that occur over time and can be avoided by pre-emptive action. This can be a large Douglas-fir or Hemlock tree root slowly growing under or through your foundation, or raccoons living in your attic. So when you see the risk of pest damage in advance and take action to prevent… Continue reading Pests and Home Insurance – Preventable and Unexpected Damage

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 Homeowners Insurance and Preventable Pest Damage

Preventable pest damage plays a significant role in whether or not pest damage is covered by your homeowners insurance. This is the fundamental position that your insurance company takes when denying coverage. Preventable damage is damage that takes pre-emptive actions or repairing damage that occur over time. For instance, cracks in the foundation getting wider… Continue reading  Homeowners Insurance and Preventable Pest Damage

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Pest Preventable and Unexpected Damage – Will Your Homeowners Insurance Cover them.

Homeowners insurance policies are not cut and dry when it comes to pest issues and the damage they can do to your property. Basically, insurance companies don’t cover the damage caused by pests and the removal of pests or their bodies, dropping or urine. So the quick answer is  “no” to the damage from rodent,… Continue reading Pest Preventable and Unexpected Damage – Will Your Homeowners Insurance Cover them.

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Does Your Home Owner Insurance Cover Rodent Damage?

Damage to your home from insects, rats, mice, squirrels, skunks, birds and raccoons birds is usually not covered by a standard homeowners policy (although a window broken by a bird may be an exception).  But, unexpected damage can be covered in homeowners insurance policies, even if it was related to a pest infestation. Regular maintenance… Continue reading Does Your Home Owner Insurance Cover Rodent Damage?

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Termite Damage ?

  Some termite species can grow into a colony of ½ million strong and most homeowners are not aware of the physical signs of a devastating termite infestation. Termites will inflict chaos on your wood structures causing wood surfaces to feel soft and or hollow, – there may be termites loitering inside, chowing through the… Continue reading Termite Damage ?

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Yes, Wasps in the Winter!

As another usually mild (for the most part) winter continues, some insects have their own form of hibernation – a pseudo hibernation if you please, many continue to hang around bothering us from December to March and beyond. A couple of these pests can be handled with a quick zap with a fly swatter or… Continue reading Yes, Wasps in the Winter!

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Flea Infestation

Fleas are common insects that can infest your home, and you don’t even need a dog for this to happen. A lot of homes with flea problems come from other pets like cats, ferrets, gerbils, and rabbits. If your pet is showing signs of fleas, always scratching, inspect their coat under their arms or behind… Continue reading Flea Infestation

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Travelling without Bed Bugs

  If you are a frequent flier, your prospect for picking up a bed bug increases significantly. Yes they bite, leave blood and their “stuff” behind but they also totally infest carpets, beds, drapes, furniture and clothes. So here is where you pick them up: planes, hotels, motels, taxis, uber, lift, trains, buses, and your… Continue reading Travelling without Bed Bugs

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Salmonella Risk from Rat Infestation

A recall was issued on foods produced by a Saskatoon company that produce and/or distribute a variety of foods from beans to milk powder. Salmonellosis infection is mainly transmitted in rats through ingestion of food and water contaminated with infected feces, urine and bedding material. Rats can carry this germ and not appear to be… Continue reading Salmonella Risk from Rat Infestation

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Germ-Free Pest Control

Even if you clean your home like it’s a hospital, it worth it to hire a professional pest control company to inspect your property for hidden bugs and rodents. Spiders, silverfish, ants and other bugs may hide almost anywhere, including crawlspaces, attics or right under your nose in a soap dish! The cold weather drives… Continue reading Germ-Free Pest Control

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Stop the Insects from Bugging You

Although we are bug experts and we know that it’s impossible to keep every bug out of your Delta home – even with the help of an knowledgeable pest control professional. If you have more than your share of insects, it’s because of something you’re doing – or not doing like postponing or ignoring home… Continue reading Stop the Insects from Bugging You

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Pestiferous 2022

Pestiferous in British English ADJECTIVE  informal troublesome; irritating breeding, carrying, or spreading infectious disease  corrupting; pernicious pestiferously (pesˈtiferously)  ADVERB pestiferousness (pesˈtiferousness)  from Latin pestifer, from pestis contagious disease, pest + ferre to bring   https://gogreenpestcontrol.ca/pestiferous-2022/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/pestiferous-2022-randy-bilesky/?published=t

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 Dead Rat?

Rats, you have rats and one died in the walls, so what happens then. In general, it will take around three to five weeks for a rat to completely decompose. The biggest issue when it comes to decomposing rats is the fact that they can smell extremely badly, and that smell can actually last for… Continue reading  Dead Rat?

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What is that SMELL – A Dead Rat?

If you haven’t smelled the rancid odor of a dead rat, then consider yourself lucky. You will never forget it or the saturated stench that lingers in a house. The smell comes from a mixture of methane, sulfur dioxide, hydrocarbons and other chemicals that emanate from the decomposing rat body. The most effective way to… Continue reading What is that SMELL – A Dead Rat?

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 Flea Problems??

A flea invasion can cause serious stress on your pets and family’s lives. Dogs, cats, or other hairy pets that spend any time outdoors can pickup fleas and hitchhike a ride into your house. To protect pets, your vet can also prescribe an oral pill or skin medication that will reduce your pet’s risk of… Continue reading  Flea Problems??

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Roaches and Roach Allergies

If you see one cockroach, then there is likely ten to a hundred hiding in your house out of sight. Roaches can trigger allergies from their saliva, skin and droppings, and is the leading trigger of allergies and asthma attacks in Canada. Children with asthma are most vulnerable. Keeping your home clean is the number… Continue reading Roaches and Roach Allergies

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Pest Food a.k.a. Pet Food

One of the questions I often get is, how do you keep the pests outside? If you know what to do its easy!  If you’ve googled it and still get insects indoors then it could be the food you feed your pet’s that’s enticing them indoors. Indoor pets should be trained to eat at a… Continue reading Pest Food a.k.a. Pet Food

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Sugar Ants – Maybe?

Proper identification of the species is critical to correctly manage and develop an effective strategy to stop and eliminate ants. If you’ve discovered ants in your kitchen and cannot find the source, you may be dealing with sugar ants, these guys are attracted by multiple foods changing daily. There are a number of home remedies… Continue reading Sugar Ants – Maybe?

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Pantry Insects

Pantry pests infest stored foods and can carry diseases that can make you sick. When you think of pantry insects, moths might come to mind but did you know that there are several other pests that can be in your pantry, like the cigar beetle, drugstore beetle, merchant grain beetles, flour beetles and rice weevils.… Continue reading Pantry Insects

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Centipedes   

Centipedes do have a lot of legs, they can actually have anywhere from 15-177 pairs of legs with one pair per segment, always have an odd number of pairs of legs, and they can be 10 cm long. Nocturnal by nature, the house centipede searches for food during the night. They have little mouths and… Continue reading Centipedes   

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Sugar Ant Infestation

Sugar ants are attracted to fruit, sweets, spills, stains, other food  and are usually found in your kitchen, pantry, and food containers. So how did you get them inside? Well they can bubble up from sandy soils or sometimes sugar ants are not content to only live outside and they invade and become bothersome situation for… Continue reading Sugar Ant Infestation

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Thatching Ants

  Some ants are common and harmless, but others can be treacherous and you need to get them out of your home. Thatching ants may seem like trivial insect but they can be very challenging. They are drawn to moisture (like almost every insect), and their nests are usually found near flowerbeds that have mulch.… Continue reading Thatching Ants

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Preventing Flea Infestations

A flea infestation can cause chaos on your family and house. Any furry animal that goes outside can pick-up fleas, so a trip to the vet for topical flea and tick prevention should be done periodically. Maintaining your landscaping outside can protect your pets from fleas by cutting back tall grass, weeds, and shrubbery. Beds… Continue reading Preventing Flea Infestations

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Winter – Carpenter Ants

We often don’t think about carpenter ants in the cold wet months but they still exist and continue their never ending destruction of your house. Their role in the environment is waste processors as they tunnel through dead plants, trees and soil, aerating it. Regrettably, these ants see our homes as piles of sticks that… Continue reading Winter – Carpenter Ants

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Do It Yourself and Dr. Google

  I heard a line the other day that relates to Dr. Google and pest control “ reading what you like to believe is not research”.  Many if not most suggestions for DIY pest control on google don’t actually work or they are one-offs. If you do try a google fix make sure it is… Continue reading Do It Yourself and Dr. Google

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Oh No – Bedbugs  

  You wake up in the morning with a itchy back and immediately google what has happened and oh NO….. bedbugs.  Like most people you freak-out and as soon as humanly possible head to Canadian Tire to buy any can of insecticide that shows a bed bug on the label. You have read on Dr.… Continue reading Oh No – Bedbugs  

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Rat vs Mouse – Who’s who

So was it a rat or mouse – look at the feces, mice produce rice sized feces and rats have ½” – ¾” feces. Mice and rats are very different in terms of their behavior, eating habits and obviously their size. Rats like to gorge on available food and cause more damage by chewing bigger… Continue reading Rat vs Mouse – Who’s who

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Know your Rats and Mice

Okay, rats and mice are nasty common urban and suburban vermin, yet they are a relatively smart animal. They seem to prosper regardless of all our attempts to eliminate them. Two things you can do if you have them in your house: contact Go Green Pest Control and a read the rest of this blog.… Continue reading Know your Rats and Mice

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Rodents DIY Myths  

If you google “getting rid of rodents, mice, rats and squirrels” you will find thousands of 100% fool proof formulas and instructions. The way these are presented, most will sound like common-sense methods, but do they work? 95% won’t. So myth, mix water and ammonia spray where rats are and it will kill rodents. Myth,… Continue reading Rodents DIY Myths  

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Pest Control Done Right

While most people like to try their own pest control first before contacting a pro, I have compiled a few reasons why you should start with the pros and leave the DIY on the shelf. Typically, you will save money in the long term getting a pro in first before spending money on a quick… Continue reading Pest Control Done Right

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 Common Health Threats from Rodents

Are you having problems with rodents in your home, they are more than just spine-chilling little vermin scampering about, they pose a risk to both your health and property. Having rodent control service in Delta can prevent a budding problem. Vermin, such as mice and rats, leave feces and urine that can spread bacteria, infect… Continue reading  Common Health Threats from Rodents

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Winter Pest Prevention  

  Winter is coming, and pests are ready to become holiday houseguests so pest prevention should also be on your list of priorities to keep your home and family safe. As temperatures drop and the furnace is run more frequently, outdoor air is sucked into the house and along with that can be bugs, moving… Continue reading Winter Pest Prevention  

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DIY Pest Control

Do it yourself pest control can be done – but also can be devastating and extremely risky, putting yourself, your family and your surroundings at risk. Even if you want to do it yourself,  it’s always recommended that you contact a professional at Go Green pest control  (778) 886-4111 for more information. DYI homeowners concentrate… Continue reading DIY Pest Control

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Bedbug Infestation, maybe??

Bed bugs are an awful problem to have and hard to find, the bites are often confused with fleas and carpet moth larvae. Bed bugs leave lines of red itchy welts on the skin usually on the upper back and arms. They are most active at night drawn to our breath and heat while we… Continue reading Bedbug Infestation, maybe??

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Preventative Pest Control

What is better, pay a smaller sum on a monthly or yearly basis to reduce the tide of pests or pay a substantially larger amount to eliminate the insects and rodents that have invaded your house, and any repairs for damage they created? The wise move, in my opinion, would be routine preventative pest control,… Continue reading Preventative Pest Control

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To fumigate or not to fumigate

I get asked this question often ”why don’t we fumigate” Well, not all pest control options are designed equally. As seen on tv shows like breaking bad, homes are tented for fumigation, but when is this actually required? Tenting or fumigating is a treatment for the whole house and every pest in it. It really… Continue reading To fumigate or not to fumigate

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Do It Yourself Pest Control

For all your pest control problems all you have to do is head down to your local hardware store and pick-up almost any answer to your issue, right? NO! The government does not allow the products that professionals use to be sold to the general public. All be it, there are a couple viable options… Continue reading Do It Yourself Pest Control

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Post Infestation Treatment

  So, after your house has been treated with pesticides, what do you do next? Yes you want to get back in and clean the floor, vacuum etc but.. first heed the warning about when you can return to your home and anything you were supposed to do, like opening window etc. You can keep… Continue reading Post Infestation Treatment

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Home Pest Treatments  

  Multiple factors affect the population of pests in your home, and monitoring and stopping the pests can be a tricky business. Not only do you need to identify the pests but other factors effect when and where any controls are required, other factors include climate, previous pest encounters, time of year, hygiene, sanitation. The… Continue reading Home Pest Treatments  

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Pest Control Phraseology

  Ever wonder what all those terms a pest control tech says before and after a treatment, well here are the answers: Bait boxes: black boxes that contain bait or snap traps for rats and mice. Exclusion: work required to keep pests from entering a building. Pellets: A dry concentrate pesticide that is ready to… Continue reading Pest Control Phraseology

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Lower mainland Rats  

  There are two common rats in the southwest area of B.C., both sociable animal and found around food sources. First there is the Norway rat that burrows in the ground and is generally around crawl spaces, attics, clutter, woodpiles, garbage, and piles of debris. Then there’s the roof rat that likes to climb and… Continue reading Lower mainland Rats  

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Mosquito Season Is Over, Right?

Everyone recognizes that distinctive buzz and the sting of a mosquito. They are attracted to the carbon dioxide we exhale and components of our perspiration. When considering mosquito season, you need to consider the weather zone we live in and therefore, Delta is particularly vulnerable to mosquito season in summer and into the fall. So… Continue reading Mosquito Season Is Over, Right?

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Rodent Control in Delta

Delta homes are overrun by rodents like rats, mice, and squirrels every year. Various types and species are common in Delta, especially rats often called the rats of Delta. Rodents cause great damage, spread diseases and disease-causing parasites, and create havoc to homes because we have the perfect subtropical climate making it a ideal environment… Continue reading Rodent Control in Delta

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Green Pest Control Results that Actually Work

  Regrettably, when pests are detected in our houses, apartments, or office buildings, their existence can lead to grave problems for the people who live or work there.  Non-toxic extermination has become more readily available to retail customers but it really dependents on the type of pest you’re dealing with. Here are a few things… Continue reading Green Pest Control Results that Actually Work

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Attention, Hornets and Wasps coming!

Spring and summer is stinging season, as the temperature increases, so does aggressive and territorial stinging insects. Here is what you need to know about them. First, hornets are social wasps that build their nests anywhere and everywhere in all kinds of different shapes. They are very aggressive if they feel that their nest is… Continue reading Attention, Hornets and Wasps coming!

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Pesticides and Pollinators

A. Avoid applying pesticides to blooming plants, or when conditions favor drift into areas with plants in bloom. B. If you must spray plants in bloom, select a pesticide that is less toxic to bees (e.g. Bt, insecticidal soap, summer spray oil). Spot spray when possible to limit pesticide exposure risks C. Apply pesticides only… Continue reading Pesticides and Pollinators

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Pest Exclusion

Preventative work keeps pests out and exclusion work is the key to keeping pest like raccoons to ants out of your home. Exclusionary work seals up all the areas of your home that pests get inside. Mice, rats, and squirrels are the common pests that require exclusionary work. Mice can enter through holes as narrow… Continue reading Pest Exclusion

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Carpenter Ant, Again !

Carpenter ants destroy the wood in your house. A colony in your yard can have multiple satellite nests in your house, causing significant structural damage to the integrity of your house. Carpenter ants create nest in wet and moldy wood. This is why repairing any water damaged wood will help to keep the ants out.… Continue reading Carpenter Ant, Again !

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Essential Service

To whom it may concern, This letter confirms that Go Green Pest Control and its employees are deemed essential services under the Government of Canada – Public Safety – National Strategy for Critical Infrastructure. The services delivered through our organizations are considered essential to the health and basic societal functioning. Employees delivering these essential services… Continue reading Essential Service

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Delta Termites

Termite can be eating up your home whether you know about it or not. Termite nests are most active in the late spring and summertime, consuming a large amount of wood, feeding off trees and dead plants. To identify termites, examine their wings, droppings, and dead termites : termites have straight antennae and ants have… Continue reading Delta Termites

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Ants True or False

  Ants are social insects and communicate using their olfactory receptors – smell. Here are some of myths you can find on the internet. Cinnamon slays ants. No it doesn’t slay or repel them. Vinegar slay ants. No, vinegar just removes the smell/trace of ants. Boiling water repels ants. No, it only hurts them. A… Continue reading Ants True or False

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Six Common Spring Pests  

  Ticks – Mosquitoes – Bees and wasps – Fleas – Cockroaches – Rats and mice –

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Stop Hornet and Wasps from Nesting on your Property

  There are a lot of places around your home that wasps and hornets would like to nest. They are beneficial to the environment by cutting down on unnecessary bug populations, such as caterpillars, flies and beetle larvae, and many more insects around your home. If you’re worried about them disturbing your outdoor activities here… Continue reading Stop Hornet and Wasps from Nesting on your Property

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Rat Myths – We hear every day

Baking Soda Can Kill Rats cause they cant burp. Apparently rats aren’t able to burp but they can pass gas and caffeine is harmful so give them your coffee. Rats are very aggressive, well not true – only to other rats. Rats cause diseases, well they carry fleas etc. that actually are the transmitter of… Continue reading Rat Myths – We hear every day

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Cockroaches- What a Pain

Cockroaches can live through almost anything including headless. They breed quickly, one female cockroach can give birth over 650 baby roaches in a year. Cockroaches aren’t picky about what they eat as they will eat almost everything. Cockroaches can live as long as 10 years and are the fastest-running insects in the world. Cockroaches can… Continue reading Cockroaches- What a Pain

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Stink Bugs

  While the stink bug can’t hurt you, they’re considered to be a pest because of what they use for defense, the very unpleasant odor they release when they are startled, disturbed or squashed. The stink bugs produce that smelly chemical in a gland on their abdomen. Some species can actually spray the chemical several… Continue reading Stink Bugs

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Bed Bugs – Ugh

Bedbugs in a home are a nasty nuisance and the best defense is to call a bed bug exterminator to completely eradicate the infestation. Bed bugs can be difficult to detect because they are so small, only 6 mm or less in size. Females are very productive laying over 600 eggs in a lifetime. It… Continue reading Bed Bugs – Ugh

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Cockroaches Again?

Here are some scary cockroach facts that probably won’t make you feel any better about ever seeing one. They can easily make you sick from germs and bacteria and trigger allergies and asthma. Cockroaches can fit through crevices as thin as a dime. They can live headless, yes, headless for two weeks as they breathe… Continue reading Cockroaches Again?

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Fireflies

Fireflies are soft-bodied beetles that are also called glow worms, or lightning bugs for their visible use of bioluminescence during twilight to attract mates or prey. This chemically produced cold light can be yellow, green, pale red, or ghost blue. First, air rushes into the abdomen and reacts with the luciferin, that gives off the… Continue reading Fireflies

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Prevent Pest From Getting Indoors

  A dirty, cluttered house is an invitation to bugs to join your dwelling. Cleanliness plays a major role in enticing or discouraging pest invasions. So here are some suggestions to ensure that pests don’t feel welcome in your home. Wipe down your countertops and other kitchen surfaces with cleaners to remove food particles and… Continue reading Prevent Pest From Getting Indoors

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How To Get Rid of Cockroaches  

  Cockroaches are destructive, disease-ridden, messy, stress producing, and really hard to get rid of. You don’t even know you have them until it’s a full blown infestation. They hang around dark and damp areas like under the refrigerator, under the sink, behind the stove, bathroom and kitchen cabinets, closets and shelves. They can live… Continue reading How To Get Rid of Cockroaches  

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Get Rid of Ants – Naturally

Ants may be small, but they can cause a wide range of major problems that can range from infuriating bites to structural damage to your property, all insect infestation brings with it the potential for costly problems. Here are some tips for how to get rid of ants naturally in your house. Before you treat… Continue reading Get Rid of Ants – Naturally

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Just Get Rid of these Flies

Locating and eliminating the food and breeding source is the key to a long-term solution for flies that can impact our health. Here are some interesting facts: -They can taste with their feet. -They defecate a lot and spread a range of diseases. – House flies can walk upside down. – Flies are able to… Continue reading Just Get Rid of these Flies

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Winter Bugs

So where are all those bugs go in winter, being cold-blooded insects are particularly vulnerable to cold temperatures. They have several different ways of surviving through the year’s coldest months: migration, hibernation and overwintering. A lot of crop pests migrate to warmer temperatures in the winter and return in the spring. Many insects hibernate through… Continue reading Winter Bugs

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Termites – Yikes

When looking for termites you should look for termite wings, straight antennae, dead termites and worm-like mud tunnels that are visible on the surface of walls. They are commonly found by doors, window frames, walls, and baseboards. To eliminate termites, create a barrier around your house using a liquid termiticide and termite bait that will… Continue reading Termites – Yikes

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House Fly – Free

  Flies can carry billions of harmful microorganisms spreading over 60 diseases like conjunctivitis, dysentery, tuberculosis, and typhoid fever. And, all they have to do is land on surface like your dinner, cooking utensils or cutlery to do this. House flies like to feed on rotting liquid substances, where they pick-up other bacteria and viruses.… Continue reading House Fly – Free

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Pantry Pests and your Kitchen

The kitchen and pantry can be a breeding ground for common pests (weevils, beetles, ants and moths) because there not always the cleanest place in the house. Sugar, flour, oats and other dried foods are often spilled and these things attract bugs. The first thing to do is remove all dried food stuffs from the… Continue reading Pantry Pests and your Kitchen

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Yuck! Rats and Mice

Now that the weather is cooler, rodents a.k.a. pesky little creatures become even more problematic as they try to find warmth, food and shelter. Here are some tips to keep your home rodent free starting with examining your house inside and out. Look for entry points including cracks in the foundation, gaps around pipes or… Continue reading Yuck! Rats and Mice

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December 21 – Winter Pests

Winters coming and well it’s true that the number of pests and rodents you see might be a lot less in the winter months, they are not gone. The cooler weather drives even more pests and rodents inside because they’re looking for a way to protect themselves from the rain and cold. The simple fact… Continue reading December 21 – Winter Pests

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Christmas Tree – B U G S !

There are thousands of bugs living in a single Christmas tree that continue to breed and multiply, even after the tree has been removed from your house. These bugs include flies (many different ones) spiders and mites, aphids, bark beetles and sawflies – all carrying germs. Eggs maybe hatching and bugs multiplying right now –… Continue reading Christmas Tree – B U G S !

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Pest-Control Myths

  Myths are folklore consisting of narratives that play a fundamental role in tales. It the same thing in pest control, dealing with bugs, rodents, and other unwanted critters. I still hear people saying that they saw a rat the size of a cat…Here are a few debunked pest control myths. I’m not too worried… Continue reading Pest-Control Myths

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Carpet Beetles and their Larvae

The carpet beetle has the unique ability to break down keratin protein, so they can feed on upholstery, furniture, clothing, and of course carpets. The presence of carpet beetles in our homes can lead to allergic reactions like asthma because of the molted skin that larvae shed. If you have seen a few small ladybug… Continue reading Carpet Beetles and their Larvae

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Ah Rats – Prevention Tips:

  As it cools off, masses of vermin begin their search for warmer spaces where they can hunker down for winter. So rodent season is in full bloom now so here are some tips to try and prevent them from getting into your home. One of the chief issues we find in attracting these pests… Continue reading Ah Rats – Prevention Tips:

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Integrated Pest Management or IPM – as the techies like to say

IPM is an ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on the prevention of pests or their damage through the techniques such as biological control, habitat manipulation, modification of cultural practices, and use of resistant varieties. IPM is a process we use to solve pest problems while minimizing risk. Using IPM around your home and property creates conditions… Continue reading Integrated Pest Management or IPM – as the techies like to say

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Rat and Mouse Prevention Tips

Rat and Mouse Prevention Tips Rodent season is here in full bloom so here are some tips to try and prevent them from coming in your home. Rats & mice are attracted to sources of water, food & shelter. Outside conditions that attract rodents are your garbage, outdoor grills and cooking areas, and the big… Continue reading Rat and Mouse Prevention Tips

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Asian Murder Hornets

    These terrifyingly huge Asian giant hornets have recently raise their notorious twitter profile. They can grow up to five centimeters in length and emit a loud noise that is impossible to ignore. They will attack anything nearby if they perceive it as a threat to their nest. They aren’t a threat to most… Continue reading Asian Murder Hornets

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So no to an Ant Invasion

  Ants are bothersome because they can make us uncomfortable in so many ways. It’s in your best interests as a homeowner to keep ants as far away from your home as possible. Listed below are some tips that should help with that. Seal any potential entry points the ants may be getting in, this… Continue reading So no to an Ant Invasion

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Spiders and Arachnophobia

Arachnophobia is an intense and irrational fear of spiders, we all have it.  Spiders commonly found in Delta homes include house spiders, wolf spiders, cellar spiders, fishing spiders, and black widow spiders. They are usually found in corners of rooms, closets, boxes, dark crevices and basements.  Spiders are common in homes in the fall during… Continue reading Spiders and Arachnophobia

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Robo Cockroach

  Cockroaches are insects that have flat oval-shaped, spiny legs, wings (but they don’t fly) with a pair of long antennae and six long. They thrive in filthy kitchens and left unchecked, they multiple and turn everything into a nightmare. But what if they can be controlled and turned into house maids. Hence the robo… Continue reading Robo Cockroach

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Ants

The Ant has become the number one pest problem in B.C. Ants can come in through even the smallest cracks, seeking water and food in the kitchen pantry or storeroom areas. Ants leave an invisible chemical path which contains pheromones for others to follow once they detect the food source. They can nest about anywhere… Continue reading Ants

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Roaches

Cockroaches are the most contemptable bug – getting into your house through crevices and cracks, or carried inside in boxes, bags and second hand store items. They like warm temperatures where food and water are easily available (kitchens). These beasts are nocturnal and breed quickly when they get set-up. If you see one during the… Continue reading Roaches

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How To Keep Spiders Out

How To Keep Spiders Out Spider numbers typically peak during late summer and fall, during their mating season. The best solution to spider control is prevention. Most spiders will be found outside your home in cob webs around your house, wood piles, or in darker places like inside the garage or under your deck. Indoors,… Continue reading How To Keep Spiders Out

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Integrated Pest Management

  When it comes to the health and safety of your home, keeping it pest free is a crucial step. That’s where Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can help because it’s a safe, environmentally conscious way to keep it free of costly pest infestations. Infestations of pests like rodents, ants, silverfish, and dust mites can be… Continue reading Integrated Pest Management

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Rodents -RATS and MICE

Rodents, rats and mice, invade homes in search of food, water, and shelter (protection). Rodents are for the most part nocturnal, and/or crepuscular (active at twilight), and they can chew through soffits, fascia, siding and other areas to get up into the attic, crawlspace and any where in the house. Rodents are known for chewing… Continue reading Rodents -RATS and MICE

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Acrobat ants

  Acrobat ants are a nuisance ant with the unique ability to hold their heart-shaped abdomens up over the rest of their bodies. This gymnastic exhibition happens when the individual or nest is disturbed, they then release a foul-smelling odor. Acrobat ants contaminate food and can strip insulation from around wires, potentially causing short-circuits. Power… Continue reading Acrobat ants

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The Roly-Polies

Pill bugs, a.k.a. roly-polies, get their nickname from a defensive habit of rolling into a ball when distressed. Although they are called bugs, they are actually land-dwelling crustaceans, yes like shrimp or lobsters. Pill bugs prosper in humid and wet climates like wet wood, mulch, water pipes and damp basements. These insects can infest homes… Continue reading The Roly-Polies

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Fleas

  Fleas are external parasites that feed on the blood of their hosts as their sole source of food, using specialized mouthparts to pierce the skin. The most common flea living throughout the lower mainland is the cat flea. Cat fleas feed on a variety of animal hosts – including people! Many people are allergic… Continue reading Fleas

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Moles 101

Our local moles have large paddle-like front feet used for digging tunnels as long as one kilometer a day. Although they may be virtually blind, they have amazingly sophisticated senses of touch and smell. These insect eating machines can cause considerable damage to lawns with dirt mounds and tunnels that damaged plant roots and create… Continue reading Moles 101

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Raccoon Live Trapping

Raccoons invade your property in search of food, water and shelter. Trapping a raccoon in a live trap is a humane way to remove one of these damaging animals from your property. The best live traps for raccoons are large to extra-large in size. Most traps come in either 1 or 2-door models from which… Continue reading Raccoon Live Trapping

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Pantry Moths

Pantry moths (and caterpillars) are small insects found indoors in locations where dried food packages are stored. They are known to cause unpleasant damage to food, spoiling it as it becomes invaded by pantry moths’ larvae. Signs of pantry moth infestations include webbing along the corners of packages or on the product inside, flour or… Continue reading Pantry Moths

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Rat Rage and COVID-19  

The perfect rodent infestation storm is now upon us, with restaurant at half capacity, heading into the colder months, and an abundance of panic bulk buying food supplies, spike in pet ownership and pet food, and pandemic gardens. Surges in rodent sightings, infestations and populations act as unique effects of COVID-19’s new normal. Rodents, who… Continue reading Rat Rage and COVID-19  

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Rat Pandemic

Since the beginning of the Covid 19 pandemic, there has been a change in where rodents are being seen. As a result of the lack of restaurant garbage and overall business waste due to the corona virus, rodents have moved to residential neighbourhoods with greater than usual waste from ¾ of the population now working… Continue reading Rat Pandemic

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De-Skunking Your Pet

  Skunks are not armed with long claws and nasty teeth like raccoons but their defence mechanism is equally potent. They have a pair of dedicated sacs located in their anus. The sacs are merely pouches that store an extremely foul smelling yellow oil secretion produced by glands that line the sacs. When you or… Continue reading De-Skunking Your Pet

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Weevil – In Your Home?

  Sometimes plant-feeding weevils invade homes for shelter in the fall, gaining access through cracks or openings around the windows, vents and doors. If weevils have been living in the attic or the crawl space and migrate to the living space of a home(that is usually warmer) than this may can confuse weevils and they… Continue reading Weevil – In Your Home?

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Dragonflies a.k.a. Mosquito Hawks

Dragonflies are large flying insects that are considered beneficial. Dragonflies thrive around ponds, pools, streams, and waterfront properties. Dragonflies are not harmful to people as they don’t bite or sting.  Dragonflies are actual beneficial, since the diet of immature dragonflies includes nuisance pests. They eat, mosquito larvae (immature dragonflies called naiads, live in the water),… Continue reading Dragonflies a.k.a. Mosquito Hawks

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Amphipods – Yard Shrimp

  These individuals are not insects, but are crustaceans similar to shrimp, using a mechanism called tail flip, propelling themselves away from a predator. They can be both herbivores and carnivores feeding on bacteria and dead plants and animals . They enter homes after heavy rainfall and require an exact amount of moisture to live… Continue reading Amphipods – Yard Shrimp

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House Spiders – What to do?

Do you squish spiders when they see them indoors or trap the eight-legged insects and release them outside? Is this outdoor relocation an act of kindness, or a death sentence for the spider? If the spider is native to the area then it will likely be able to survive outside, but if the spider is… Continue reading House Spiders – What to do?

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Squirrel Baby Season -Again

In mating season, females will build several nests called dreys, so they always have a back-up nest if one is damaged and for insect control and predator evasion. Female squirrels typically give birth to two to eight offspring. Mothers may have several litters in a year, so most squirrel populations are robust. After she is… Continue reading Squirrel Baby Season -Again

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Skunks Exclusion

Fall is the perfect time of year for addressing skunk worries around your house. Skunks like to seek refuge under decks, garages or tool sheds, or digging holes in your yard. These guys like to feed on grubs that live just below the root zone of your turf grass. The best way to lessen the… Continue reading Skunks Exclusion

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The Season of the Spiders  

It’s that season again where spiders start coming inside looking for mates, warmth and food – other insects. If you’re afraid of spiders, and most people are, here are some tips to keep them outside where they belong. We have 64 common spiders in B.C. but here are the main ones: Wolf Spiders, Brown Recluse,… Continue reading The Season of the Spiders  

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Rats living in Sewers

Rats can make their homes in the most filthy parts of any city, the sewers. Here are some things that you may not know about these rats. We are vaccinating rats by feeding them rat poison that doesn’t kill them but actually helps them mutate to be poison resistant. A female rat gives birth to… Continue reading Rats living in Sewers

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Wasp Season – going- going

As we end another summer wasps are on their last push for anything sugar, be it ripe fruit in trees to pop cans on the deck. As the queen ends her reign, she produces more queen that fly off to find an acceptable location to hibernate and start a new nest the following year. Old… Continue reading Wasp Season – going- going

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Rodent Awareness Week

  The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) works to educate consumers about the dangers and health threats of rodents a.k.a. rats and mice during Rodent Awareness Week: Oct. 18-24, 2020, they encourage public vigilance against mice and rats. Because we have been altering our regular life styles in response to Covid, rodents are not able… Continue reading Rodent Awareness Week

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Delta’s Creepy Crawlies

The top creepy crawlies that are often spotted loitering in homes in Delta throughout the year are now revealed. As summer starts to turn into fall and we begin to start spending more time indoors, a number of insects often come with us. Many of the pests search for shelter in our warm homes. While… Continue reading Delta’s Creepy Crawlies

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Bamboo rat

The bamboo rats are four species of rodents of the subfamily Rhizomyinae usually found in South, Southeast and East Asia. Bamboo rats vary in size, from the greater bamboo rat, which is typically 25 cm long and weighs from 1 ½ lbs to over 9 lbs. They are all large slow-moving rodents that live and… Continue reading Bamboo rat

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Ants – Some Interesting Facts

Ants play a vital role in our environment and eco-system, in fact the total mass of ants on earth is equivalent to the mass of humans (over one million ants for every human) and in some places ants can account for ¼ of the animal bio-mass in the area. There are over 22,000 species of… Continue reading Ants – Some Interesting Facts

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Trap-Shy Rats and Mice

  When a mouse or rat is trap-shy, it means that it are going to shy away from getting close to a trap and take the bait. This can happen for several reasons, including the fear new objects in their environment. They suspect anything new that enters into their environment because they have pheromone markers… Continue reading Trap-Shy Rats and Mice

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Termites – Home Destroyers

  Termites’ diet consists mainly of wood, termite damage in your home can compromise the strength and safety of the structure. Termites are infamous for living under your home without any signs. Since they are so small, termites are specialists at staying hidden, almost showing no signs of them slowly eating away at your home.… Continue reading Termites – Home Destroyers

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Garden Insect Pests – Series

  The key to success against garden pests  is to identify the pest and take action. First, plant plenty of annual flowers and flowering herbs in your garden, these will attract beneficial insects such as ladybugs, hover flies, and lacewings, which can help control pest populations. Most insects your gardens are either beneficial or neutral,… Continue reading Garden Insect Pests – Series

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Mud Daubers

  Mud daubers or wasps are altogether different, most resemble long, slender wasps about 2 ½ cm in length. They are solitary (lone) wasps, so instead of big colonial nests, they build single-family nests. They also use a different construction materials, instead of wood, they mix their saliva with soil to make mud, exactly the… Continue reading Mud Daubers

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Paper Wasps

  Paper wasp nests don’t have a protective envelope. They build open-air cells that hang from a stalk. It looks like an open parasol or umbrella from the side but from underneath, you can actually see the honeycomb-like cell structure. They build their nests in protected areas such as under roof overhangs, eves, bush and… Continue reading Paper Wasps

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Yellowjacket Nests – Nesting Series

    Yellowjackets are aggressive pests that possess a painful sting and bite. Most yellowjacket workers forage for food within 300 meters of their nest. Their nests are usually built underground, although some species will construct their nests in hollow logs, trees, attics, between walls, or under eaves of houses. They often build massive nests… Continue reading Yellowjacket Nests – Nesting Series

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Hornet and Wasp Series

    Hornets and Wasps are a immense part of outdoor life this time of year in Delta, and not always so delightful. The long dry and wets summer days are ideal for nest success, but which insects are responsible for what nest? In this series, I will summarize what they look like and what… Continue reading Hornet and Wasp Series

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Protect Wood From Water, Rot and Carpenter Ants

  Insects, especially Carpenter ants need to draw life-sustaining moisture from their surroundings, so they usual avoid dry places and are attracted to moist and rotting wood. If the soil around your house, the foundation and the walls is dry, it’ll be less attractive to insects. Rake moisture-wicking soil, sand, small pebbles and mulch away… Continue reading Protect Wood From Water, Rot and Carpenter Ants

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How The Pests Get In

Outdoor and indoor walls appear to be solid but many can be full of minute pest passages. Puny bugs can get through the smallest holes, so making  your home completely bug-proof is difficult, even new homes with bug mesh at the base of the exterior walls still get ants. The larger gaps are the ones… Continue reading How The Pests Get In

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A new Mouse Trap

Okay, there isn’t a new mouse trap, but the old style snap traps can be an good way to start to rid your house of mice. Snap traps are the greenest, more humane way alternative to the potential slow death from a glue trap or poisoned bait. The common do it yourself mistakes when dealing… Continue reading A new Mouse Trap

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Raccoons – Send them Packing

  Raccoons are omnivores so they will eat virtually anything (including plastic) and are always looking for a new den, so our houses are always appealing. Although water sprayers and chemical repellents may work briefly, raccoons will ignore them if the reward is greater, so you have to make your house and garden unapproachable. Cut… Continue reading Raccoons – Send them Packing

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Moles -Tearing up Your Yard?

Moles can eat their weight in worms and grubs every day, so if you have a lawn that is envied by all your neighbors -healthy, well-watered lawns which are full of worms and grubs, then you are a sitting duck for moles. Tunneling as fast as a 25 cm per minute under the grass roots,… Continue reading Moles -Tearing up Your Yard?

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Squirrels

There are more than 200 squirrel species worldwide, ranging in size from the five-inch African pygmy to the behemoth Indian giant squirrel. They have four front teeth that grow continuously, at a rate of about six inches per year so electrical lines are no match for squirrel teeth, which have been blamed for hundreds of… Continue reading Squirrels

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Coronavirus Myth Busters  

With Coronavirus slowing down across Canada, I thought I’d address some of the inaccurate information that is spread on the internet. Believe it or not, 75 plus percent of information on social media is not rooted in fact. So here are some of the coronavirus myths to ignore. 1) wearing rubber gloves will prevent the… Continue reading Coronavirus Myth Busters  

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Muskrats

  Muskrats are rodents, much smaller than beavers (a vegetarian) and have laterally flattened tails for propulsion and cooling themselves. Muskrats produce musk, a greasy secretion with a powerful odor produced in a glandular sac located on the lower abdomen. They have two pairs of gnawing teeth, one pair on each jaw, which grows continuously… Continue reading Muskrats

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Skunk Issues!!!

  Skunks are typically wary, shy animals, but given their inclination to live in our settings, they can sometimes come into skirmish with humans. Skunks can prosper in backyards, coming out in the evenings to dig for grubs and hunt for rodents. Like raccoons, skunks are attracted to yards garbage, fallen birdseed, windfall fruit and… Continue reading Skunk Issues!!!

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