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It was one night before Christmas, and somewhere in the house
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The bread bug, biscuit or drugstore beetle is a stored products…
Christmas Traveling
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Synurbic pests (live predominantly within an urban ecosystem)…
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Coyote season is here
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Just like the notorious saying by the members of the House…
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Not 1, not 2 but 3 kinds of bed bugs
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Rat urine – yikes
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Delta homeowners should steady themselves for an assault…
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Autumn Stink Bugs
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Cat–Rat Quandary
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Being in the business that takes you a lot of homes, we encounter…
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Ants Optimized Division of Labor
Ants work together to dig intricate tunnel systems underground.…
Cockroaches-Prevention is better than cure!
Just the site of a cockroach in a t.v. show is…
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There is little to fear about spider beetles, they really…
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Blister beetle, sometimes known as oil beetles (Spanish fly),…
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This summer we have seen twice the number of wasp call outs…
What do Barn Owls really eat?
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Mischief – a group of Rats
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Auto Companies not responsible for wires attracting Rodents
Several lawsuits have been dismissed, alleging…
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The Invasive and Aggressive Electric Ants
Okay, just when you thought that you had heard it all, here…
Ants prefer power napping to regular sleep
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Well this year’s hot weather has produced wasps and hornets…
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Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite. But…
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Ants Vs Wasps – and the winner is!
Army ants, known for their aggressive foraging techniques,…
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Japanese beetles feed on and destroy nearly everything in…
Yellow Jackets: What not to do!!!
Now is the time of year that Yellow jackets are most aggressive.…
Yellow Jackets - Designed by the Devil
The yellow jacket is one of the most menacing insects known…
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs literally coming out of the wood works to die
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Bald Faced Hornets – Packing a Punch
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Ants!!!! Sugar and Baking Soda mix
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Delta residents are freaking out – FLYING ANTS
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Its official, summer is here!!! Although we seem to be stalling…
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Pests that sting such as wasps, yellow jackets, hornets and…
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Oh, Pantry Moths !
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Spring clean those Moths away
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Established all the way back in 1896, Ladner Pioneer May Days,…
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Going Batty - Bats in your Attic
Similar to all the wild life we have in Delta; our local…
Summer Travel without Bedbugs
Spring and summer brings with it perfect prospects for a…
Fleas and your Pets
The cat flea is the most common flea found here in Delta…
Soil Saving Composting - the good the bad and the ugly
Everybody wants to do it, but most people are unable to do…
Wasps and Victoria Day Long Weekend
This Victoria Day Long Weekend will be a good time…
Rats and Mice – Do’s and Don’ts
You woke up because there was scratching noises coming from…
Garbage Bees- A new colony begins NOW!
In these warmer days of spring, a queen wasp emerges from…
RCTWCS - Rodent chewed through wire covering Syndrome
The latest generation of rats - Gen Alpha loves soy-based…
Pavement Ants, Again!
Although these little ants live inside, they get their name…
Carpenter Ants - Should you be concerned?
Carpenter ants are well known for their aptitude to destroy…
The Bullet Ant – very nasty
The bullet ant - Paraponera clavata, has the most painful…
The Hummingbird Moth
The hummingbird moth flies and moves just like a real hummingbird.…
Plerergate Honey Pot Ants
The role of honey ants is quite simple, get immense, plump…
Not Your Average Pet
Many species of flower mantis are popular as pets. These…
Asian Giant Hornets – The Killer
The Asian Giant Hornets is considered the deadliest of all…
Weird Week Continues- The Brazilian Treehopper
The Treehopper has been around for nearly 40 million…
Ants, the original Tokubetsu Kōgekitai !
The latest addition to the suicide bomber ant species has…
ANTS – With WINGS !
If it isn’t bad enough that you may have a couple…
The new Kid on the Block for Ants – Go Green
We have been anticipating the arrive of this new weapon again…
An eye on the prize –Ants of course
I know, this one is a little different but… ants…
Bunny Ebola
Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) is a highly infectious…
A new Silver Bullet - Temprid SC
In the last several months, a new integrated pest control…
When the Doodlebugs come marching two by two
If you haven’t seen these little armadillos,…
Is there a safe way to release a skunk?
https://vimeo.com/264269175
Skunks are definitely not…
Squirrels - Nuts about Nuts
https://vimeo.com/264083714
Squirrels are known to find…
April showers bring May pests
https://vimeo.com/264072404
We have seen an increase in…
Fanged Silverfish
Silverfish are true pest insects which are very destructive,…
Rodents – quick maturing / shorter life
So why are the lifespans of most rodents, mice,…
Grease Ants
I have officially declared 2018 the year of the…
Impressive, Mr. Fire Ant
Well it has started up again; the invasive fire ant has continued…
When Raccoon’s give you the Hairy Eyeball
Raccoons might be charming, but like polar bears, African…
Ants Dig Rock ’n’ Roll
Who would have thought that Rock Music would make carpenter…
Spring Cleaning Your Kitchen
https://youtu.be/CHDFgX95RCU
Spring is here and it’s…
Spicing Up Bird Control
https://youtu.be/tr7MF14j2K4
Here in Delta, we have to…
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease in DELTA !!!
https://youtu.be/DmecrHX3Fzg
Pet rabbits owners are being…
Being Kind To The Animals
https://youtu.be/CS3k-G507Jw
It’s about time that we…
Chicken Pox in Squirrels?
https://youtu.be/I119ZqhJkq0
Squirrel pox (fibromatosis),…
Congratulations on your babies!! Skunks and Raccoons
https://youtu.be/X2-WYtwIfYk
Mating season is nearly over…
March 19th Poison Prevention Week
https://youtu.be/jZj5F_u25-c
March 19th begins…
Rat Urine – Yikes
https://youtu.be/agPtVlVXu3I
Often I encounter…
