Carpenter Ants in Toronto
Noticing piles of sawdust throughout your home, but haven’t been doing any renovations? These small piles of saw dust could be a sign of carpenter ants in homes. Incessantly chewing, carpenter ants can cause severe damage to your home, if left untreated. What is a Carpenter Ant? Carpenter ants are just one of many species […]
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Most recognizable by their black eyes and striped tails, raccoons can be seen all over the GTA. As very adaptable creatures,raccoons can be found anywhere from wooded areas to digging through trashcans, and even y our attic. ICE Wildlife and Pest Control offer expert raccoon removal. What to know about raccoons Raccoons of a high […]
Continue readingAnts: Why they love you kitchen, and what to do about it
From apartments downtown Toronto to town homes in the suburbs of Burlington and Mississauga, and everything in between, ants are a common pest. Typically ants will build their nests outdoors, using your home as a place to forage for food and water. There are species of ants, however, who will build their nests inside, invading […]
Continue readingKeeping Rodents Out of the House
The cold weather is officially here to stay! Weather experts have started predicting when Toronto’s first snowfall will be and we can’t think of any better way to welcome the cold weather than cozying up by the fire. As winter gets closer and closer, you won’t be the only one cozying up in your home. […]
Continue readingBats in the GTA
Halloween may still be weeks away, but that hasn’t stopped the bats from coming out. As summer fades and fall settles in, wildlife are looking for a cozy place to call home for the winter, and your attic is exactly what they’re looking for; including bats. With hundreds of species of bats worldwide, residents of […]
Continue readingWasps VS. Bees: What’s the difference?
Having wasps in Toronto? It’s nearing the end of summer, and you and your family are enjoying every last minute outside. From neighbourhood BBQ’s to family dinners on the back deck, there always seem to be some uninvited guests. You hear the buzzing, but was it a wasp or a bee? Generally speaking, wasps are […]
Continue readingRaccoon Nesting in the Fall & Winter Months
The weather in Toronto is getting colder, and some homeowners are starting to notice unwanted houseguests as they begin moving indoors to find shelter. Raccoons often use attics, basements, porches and other accessible spaces to build their dens. Here are a few things to consider if you suspect you may have a raccoon living on […]
Continue readingIt’s Spider Season! Should You Call Pest Control?
Every year, spiders begin moving indoors to look for a warm place to build their webs and catch prey. A spider may even lay eggs and cause an infestation which is why it’s a good idea to control the problem before it’s too late and contact a pest control company. Here’s what you need to […]
Continue readingWildlife Proofing Your Home from the Outside In
With the cool autumn weather fast approaching, pests and wildlife are beginning to make their homes in and around your property. It is common for homeowners to be completely unaware of the critters living near their home, so in the cooler months it is more important than ever to inspect your property before you experience […]
Continue readingRecognizing a Rodent Invasion in Your Home
Recognizing a Rodent Invasion in Your Home Have you been hearing squeaking and scratching sounds in your attic? Have you noticed a distinct musky smell lingering in your kitchen? If you have, you could be harbouring very unwanted guests: rodents! Rodents — typically mice, rats, squirrels and chipmunks — are often attracted by food waste, […]
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