Pest Control News Archive

11 March 2015 – Many Canadian schools including kindergartens, elementary schools, high schools and collages have been made alert of the potential threat bed bug infestations in their schools pose to their students and other residents of their communities, after a bed bug was discovered on a shirt of a student from Holy Heart High School. The school immediately called the Department of Health and Community Services to conduct a bed bug inspection. The bed bug exterminators brought in bed bug dogs who inspected the entire school. No other bed bugs were found at that time, and a follow-up was scheduled to ensure no other bed bugs remain.

12 January 2015 – Most Torontonians love having indoor plants because they are beautiful decorations but as some of us already know indoor plants are perfect hiding places and habitats for a multitude of pests such as bed bugs, fleas, flies, moths and spiders. If you notice pests living in your plants consult us and we will offer professional advice and optimal solution for your unique pest infestation.

28 November 2014 – Leading neuroscientists in the United States NYU Langone Medical Center proved that by feeding mice diets that are low in calories not only controls their weight but more importantly stops the activity of roughly 900 various genes that are in charge of aging and memory formation in the brain of mice. Their research strongly suggests that eating food with less calories has a direct correlation to aging in mice. New trials are starting on humans.

31 October 2014 – A study by the University of Iowa found that urban areas are having an issue with the biodiversity of certain insects / pests even when there is an abundance of trees that these insects / pests use to feed on. In particular two specific tree types were studied, black walnut trees and black cherry trees, and two types of pests that live amongst these trees – fruit flies and wasps. The fruit flies feed on the walnuts and cherries and the wasps feed on the fruit flies. Both of these insects / pests were inadequate and research suggests that even though there may be areas with plenty of trees in a city; roads, highways and buildings make it difficult for insects to get around, creating a negative impact on the biodiversity of insects in cities.

01 October 2014 – New research from the University of Chicago, shows that rodents such as mice have a specific self-defence mechanism in their stomachs that gets activated only when mice get sick. These findings are interesting to researchers because they can potentially be used to help humans suffering from Crohn’s disease. When animals get sick they reduce food & water intake to preserve energy, but this can speed up infection and make matters worst. However, research shows that mice produce a sugar L-fucose, which cannot be used for energy creation, but serves as a coating for the intestines, in essence protecting the animal from bacterial attacks! Reference: Science Daily 01 October 2014

11 September 2014 – According to new research study which was led by the Wildlife Conservation Society showed that in agricultural landscapes, where large populations of leopards hunt at night, the main meal for these wild cats are domestic cats and dogs. The study showed that 87 percent of the wild leopards diets were made up of domesticated dogs and cats. The study proved that 39% of the leopards menu consisted of dogs and 15 percent of cats. We are really glad we do not have to conduct business in these areas of the world. Source: Wildlife Conservation Society 01 September 2014

26 August 2014 – According to the Globe And Mail, Canadian bees are in great decline in Canada. According to the Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists (CAPA), 58% of the bee colonies in Ontario did not survive this past winter. It is predicted to only get worst. One of the main reasons for the decline is over pesticide use, cold and long winters and weak queens and viruses.Source: The Globe And Mail 26 August 2014