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Milkweed Bug
6227 I had a few of these small 1/4-inch orange-red and black bugs in my garden last year. It is the beginning of June and this year they seem to be hatching families. I have seen milkweed bugs around here, but they are much larger. Are they part of the same family? From Toronto Ontario […]
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Hellgrammite
6229 This bug is 10cm long and I saw it on our deck. Thanks for your attention. From Douglas Ontario Number 6229 – This is a hellgrammite, the larval stage of a dobsonfly (Corydalus spp.; Megaloptera: Corydalidae). Hellgrammites are aquatic and are predators on other small aquatic life forms. When they complete their growth, they […]
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Crab Spider
6230 Found this spider inside our house in Southwestern Ontario. My husband has woken up with a few bites that swelled up this week and we’re looking for the culprit. Is this spider harmful to humans or pets? From Bothwell, Ontario. Number 6230 – This is a crab spider (family Thomisidae); Click here for an […]
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Nymph of an elm seed bug
6228 We have had these bugs last 2 Springs. There are hundreds of these on my property. They are on side of house, around doors. They are in trees (Siberian elms…I think) eating the leaves and are in ground rock cover. The smaller the bug the redder it looks from a distance. They are quite […]
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Death-Watch Beetle
6231 These little guys recently showed up in the last week (end of May) in my basement. I noticed them on the floor, ceiling, around the windows and around the door to the mechanical room where we brought in some wood from the garage in the winter. The weather lately has been mild and wet, […]
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Red-headed Ash Borer
6250 Please help Identify. From Petrolia Ontario Number 6250 – This is a red-headed ash borer, Neoclytus acuminatus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae); Click here for an image and more detailed information.
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Colonial Freshwater Bryozoans
6251 I found this log in my lake (Sturgeon Lake, Ontario, Canada) covered in gelatinous bubbles that look like eggs of some sort. Someone suggested they were insect eggs. I don’t know if I should leave it alone or get rid of them. Can you help identify them? Fenelon Falls Number 6251 – My best […]
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Plume Moth
6252 I have never seen one of these. It was taken today. June 21, 2018 in the North Okanagan valley of BC. Thank you Number 6252 – This is a plume moth (Lepidoptera: Pterophoridae). Click here for another example.
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Woolly bear caterpillar
6265 Please help identify From Dunnville Ontario 6265 This appears to be a young woolly bear caterpillar, the larva of the Isabella tiger moth (Pyrrharctia isabella; Lepidoptera: Erebidae). Click here for more detailed information.
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Ground beetle
6598. Found in my office, doesn’t seem to move fast. PRIMEAU, Quebec. Canada 6598. This is a ground beetle (Coleoptera: Carabidae); these are general predators on other small invertebrates, mainly other insects. Click here for more detailed information
Read moreSpringtail
How do I control Springtails inside and outside my home? They are coming out from under baseboards in my bathrooms. Also coming out from under flashing over lintels along top of stone veneer at the lower 4 feet of my exterior walls. Springtail Control -The best control is moisture management, as springtails are highly susceptible […]
Read moreCinch bugs
How to eliminate cinch bugs in lawn. Chinch bugs – Click here for current recommendations and guidelines.
Read moreWasp Infestation
For the past two summers, we have noticed wasps going in and out of small holes in the mortar between the bricks at the front of our house. Last year, we sprayed several wasp control products into the holes. This past winter, we tried blocking the entry point with steel wool but this week, we […]
Read morePowder post beetles
How do I get rid of Powderpost beetles? Sherbrooke, NS Powder post beetles: Small/limited infestations sometimes can be resolved simply by removing and destroying the infested wood. More extensive infestations may require the services of a professional. Click Here and Click here for details.
Read moreMouse entry
Hello!! I’m curious, we had a dead mouse in our laundry sink in the basement. I have never seen mouse droppings in our house other than behind the stove when we first moved in, 2 years ago, which has not made a re-appearance. I always keep an eye out for droppings since I am totally […]
Read moreLeaf cutter bee infestation
I have leaf cutter bees that nested in the styrofoam around my house. We covered up the nests and built a deck but the bees are persistent and want back in their nests. I was wondering what I can do to get rid of them so they start making nests in my new deck! Bracken. […]
Read morePesticide Importation
Hello, I’m trying to locate an definitive statement of what rodenticides and in what quantity I’m permitted to purchase in the USA and carry into Canada across the border. The products are commonly available at hardware stores such as Home Depot or online from Amazon.com. Most of the products that are available at hardware stores […]
Read moreSqueaking sound
I went down to my basement today, I was down there day before last, and I noticed a squeaking sound (almost like a bird chirping) the lights were on and I couldn’t see anything out of the ordinary. I went back down about an hour later turned the lights on again, same thing noticed nothing […]
Read moreBed bugs
I was bitten a couple of weeks ago and I have been spraying Ortho Bug be gone and vacuuming daily. I have also purchased a new mattress and box spring which I have kept the plastic on. I have been wiping the baseboards daily as well. I wash the bedding daily. The pest control inspector […]
Read moreSpinosad in Canada
Hello, I would like to know if using elector psp is approved in Canada (spinosad). Amos Spinosad in Canada: The last I saw, spinosad still was undergoing review in Canada. According the site Click here , a decision was due last January, but I have seen nothing confirming that.
Read moreElm seed bugs
We have elm seed bugs and I was wondering if there is something that would attract them when they are in the house? Something sweet? We have been spraying home defence around windows and doors but still find a few that are alive. Medicine Hat Elm seed bugs: I am not aware of anything in […]
Read moreCockroaches
I bought A box of food into my house today then all of a suffdn my cupboard was full of cockroaches what do I do. London Cockroaches: The box of food and the appearance of cockroaches could just be coincidental. That aside, control recommendations will depend on the species involved. Click here for details.
Read moreChicken mites
What is the most effective and still available product for killing mites in chickens in northwestern Alberta? Diatamaceous earth is not very effective. Wembley Chicken mites: Control of mites on chickens is problematic to say the least, as there does not appear to be any treatment available that is approved for use in Canada. There […]
Read moreBed bugs
Can be bugs travel from one apartment to another via baseboards, electrical outlets, etc? Any info you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Ottawa Bed bugs: “Once bed bugs are introduced, they can crawl from room to room, or floor to floor via cracks and openings in walls, floors and ceilings.” Click here for […]
Read moreHome gardens
Hello ! I’ve been asked to find out how effective IPM programs for home gardens actually are. Please send any info on what works and what is perhaps not so good. We all know what IPM is and your site is great but any info on effectiveness? Please and thanks, Creemore, Ontario Wow. This is […]
Read moreMites in chickens
What is the most effective and still available product for killing mites in chickens in northwestern Alberta? Diatamaceous earth is not very effective. Wembley Control of mites on chickens is problematic to say the least, as there does not appear to be any treatment available that is approved for use in Canada. There are some […]
Read moreWasp nest and Skunks
Hornet’s nest or Wasp nest and Skunks living under patio. Now that it is going into winter can I just use a broom to knock down the hornet/wasp nest? Someone told me to just leave the skunks and once they have their babies they will just leave. Is this true or do I have to […]
Read moreCockroach and Bed bugs
Hi, we had sign into a new apartment that had a fumigation about a month ago of course we worent told about the situation before signing and finally they are doing a second fumigation, we have a 8 apartment building and had a bad infestation in unit 3 that effected our unit, this week will […]
Read moreP.F Harris roach tablets
I want to ask is there p.f harris roach tablet is legal in canada or it is forbidden ? Can you please inform us on this matter? If its legal how can I find relevant documents . Thank you. Atlanta P.F Harris roach tablets: These tablets (active ingredient 40% boric acid) appear to be readily […]
Read moreSuspected bird mite infestation
Suspected bird mites. Hi. I’m looking for a company that can help me with a suspected bird mite infestation. I was hoping for a company that does fogging? I’ve used a pest control company that has sprayed twice and also done a detailed inspection. They have not managed to see any sample but I feel […]
Read moreLittle grey thing that looked like lint
I was sitting on my bed when i saw a little grey thing that looked like lint, then a few minutes went by and in the corner of my eye i saw it moving. a little clear worm with a black head was trying to get out of this grey cocoon. i’m pretty sure it […]
Read moreBasement with silverfish and ‘centipedes’
Hello! I just moved into a basement apartment and the place is crawling with silverfish and centipedes. Any tips on getting rid of them, or preventing them? Natural or with pesticides. Ill try anything. Burlington Basement with silverfish and ‘centipedes’ – I would like the client to provide images of the ‘centipedes,’ as I suspect […]
Read moreUse of Dragnet
Hello, I want to engage a pest control company to help treat my bug problems in the house. They plan to use Dragnet. Is this a safe product? Are there any risks to humans? I’ve been advised to stay out of the treated home for 5-6 hours after treatment. Is that sufficient? Thanks in advance. […]
Read moreCockroach
I live in an apartment and I feel like there may be something fishy about what the pest control company is doing. 2 months ago they checked all suites. When they came to ours, which was cleaner than clean, and we just emptied the trash an hour before, the man magically found ONE cockroach in […]
Read moreShrew-mouse problem
I live in a stack rock foundation home that is quite rural, with a dirt and bedrock crawl space. There is an open area beside the water heater with small openings to the crawl space below for pipes and wires. I saw a small grey ball of fur dash from there into the bathroom, I […]
Read moreCockroach problem
My elderly friend has a cockroaches problem. Does lemon oil in water attract the roaches and kills them. I told her to dice an onion and sprinkle with soda to see if it kills roaches. Fredericton I have seen no proven evidence that any essential oils (including lemon) are effective as cockroach control. Neither are […]
Read morePavement ants
I have a major infestation in 2 locations under my walkway and front steps in the form of pavement ants, how do I go about ridding myself of this issue. I do not have any pic at this time but I do know that 100% what they are. Please if u can any advice would […]
Read morePowderpost beetles
I have had my house sprayed twice for powder post beetles and months have passed without seen any activity and just today I’ve noticed a couple of Powder hills what can I used to further treat since they don’t seem to be going away? Hamilton. ON In many instance, retreatments are necessary for control of […]
Read moreDragnet
If dragnet pesticide was applied to vegetables, how long do u need to wait before vegetables can be eaten. Brampton The active ingredient in Dragnet, Permethrin, breaks down very rapidly outdoors when exposed to full sunlight. Under those conditions, produce should be safe to consume a day or two after application.
Read moreCarpenter ants in old railroad ties
Previous owner of home has railroad ties as flowerbed retaining wall that are up against the North and south sides the house. The ties are full of carpenter ants and I’d like to get rid of them and the flower beds. Can I move them with active nests or will it cause them to scatter […]
Read moreDomesticated pet rats
Hello, I’m hoping to get domesticated pet rats soon but my landlord is concerned that the smell of them will attract other wild rodents as they’ve had rodent infestations in the past. I don’t see this being an issue and have seen others say that it’s a complete myth. I’d like to know if this […]
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My digital keyboard (piano not computer) broke and i took it to a repairman’s house to fix it. When I got to his house, it was like TLC Hoarder’s. I am terrified about bringing home pests—especially cockroaches. He was located in Scarborough. What steps can I take when I pick up my keyboard to make […]
Read moreIndian meal moths
Hello, I have a case of Indian meal moths for the past several months and I can’t seem to get rid of them and I need help. Woodbridge ON As I would not recommend application of any pesticide in food storage areas, the best cure is prevention. The first step is sanitization – empty out […]
Read moreMystery bites
A few weeks ago I was bitten three times in a row. I put out bed bug traps and have been checking my bed daily. I have no more bites. Two weeks ago my grandson slept over and had two sets of bites on his arm in a line of three bites. I still have […]
Read moreAnts
I’m noticing a small dirt pile against my foundation and under the side of the house that was recently repaired for rot. It looks like ants are making their way in between the shell thing patch price under the siding. Is the debris in the dirt pile from the sheathing or dirt under the pavement? […]
Read moreCloth moths
We had clothing moths – identified by pheromone traps. We have heat-treated textiles that can be heated and put in vacuum-sealed bags, and we are slowly working through freezing items that can’t be heat-treated. There are items where it’s not suitable for either. We have put them in vacuum-sealed bags. I believe that within a […]
Read moreGrain mites
Hello. I’m seeking assistance in gathering information on grain mites. I have an infestation at my residence mainly in the kitchen. We have done everything from using the wood stove and a dehumidifier to lower the humidity. Countless cleanings. Removal of all food. We have been told we may need to dismantle the kitchen and […]
Read morelarva
Can a larva get inside a humans ears and mouth? Gulfport Mississippi Yes, this can occur, but very uncommonly, and then usually associated with other underlying factors. See http://tinyurl.com/3duchw6v and http://tinyurl.com/3kwx59sx for oral (mouth) and http://tinyurl.com/yhndh338 for aural/otic (ear) cases.
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