News - PEST CONTROL CANADA

A California man found a 70-pound beehive in his shed housing up to 150,000 bees

February 26, 2020

A California man found a 70-pound beehive in his shed housing up to 150,000 bees

Calgarian cooks and eats pigeons — and says they're delicious

February 26, 2020

Calgarian cooks and eats pigeons — and says they're delicious

A swarm of nearly 40,000 bees attacked police responding to a single bee sting report

February 26, 2020

A swarm of nearly 40,000 bees attacked police responding to a single bee sting report

Sightings of cockroaches call McMaster’s pest control plan into question

February 20, 2020

Sightings of cockroaches call McMaster’s pest control plan into question

Bedbugs, cockroaches, mice gaining ground in TCH properties, reports show

February 20, 2020

Bedbugs, cockroaches, mice gaining ground in TCH properties, reports show

Poachers kill 2 bald eagles in Alberta

November 5, 2019

Poachers kill 2 bald eagles in Alberta

Woman catches ‘rat-bite fever’ from pet rat, develops serious rash, infection

November 5, 2019

Woman catches ‘rat-bite fever’ from pet rat, develops serious rash, infection

San Diego woman living in van with 300 rats agrees to give them up

October 18, 2019

San Diego woman living in van with 300 rats agrees to give them up

‘Absolutely nuts’: Squirrels hid 200 walnuts under this SUV’s hood

October 10, 2019

‘Absolutely nuts’: Squirrels hid 200 walnuts under this SUV’s hood

Bed bugs found at Winnipeg tax building

October 10, 2019

Bed bugs found at Winnipeg tax building

Saskatoon spent $900K removing more than 619,430 kg of potentially damaging bird poop from Buckwold Bridge

September 11, 2019

Saskatoon spent $900K removing more than 619,430 kg of potentially damaging bird poop from Buckwold Bridge

'Ghost magpies' add intrigue to Edmonton's urban wildlife

August 19, 2019

'Ghost magpies' add intrigue to Edmonton's urban wildlife

From bats to pythons, how to keep unwanted visitors from your toilet.

August 13, 2019

From bats to pythons, how to keep unwanted visitors from your toilet.

B.C. family counts over 100 bats in home’s attic and chimney after moving in

July 22, 2019

B.C. family counts over 100 bats in home’s attic and chimney after moving in

B.C. man dies of rabies after coming into contact with bat

July 16, 2019

B.C. man dies of rabies after coming into contact with bat

Phorid flies: Complete inspections can rule out costly solutions

July 2, 2019

Phorid flies: Complete inspections can rule out costly solutions

Woman shocked after rat falls from restaurant ceiling onto table

June 27, 2019

Woman shocked after rat falls from restaurant ceiling onto table

"B.C. man escapes fine for destroying gull's nest"

June 25, 2019

B.C. man escapes fine for destroying gull's nest

'Heavy cockroach infestation' shuts down Lethbridge restaurant'

June 8, 2019

'Heavy cockroach infestation' shuts down Lethbridge restaurant

Our Best Bird-Poop Removal Tip

May 1, 2019

Our best bird poop removal tip...

Of mice and disease: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria discovered in NYC house mice

March 19, 2019

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria discovered in NYC house mice.

'Oh, my God, something bit me': Scorpion stings student on Toronto to Calgary flight

March 12, 2019

Scorpion stings student on Toronto to Calgary flight

Extreme, prolonged cold weather may affect Alberta honeybee population

February 27, 2019

Extreme, prolonged cold weather may affect Alberta honeybee population

Betty's and Nancy's Fancy baked goods recalled due to possible mice contamination

February 11, 2019

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Betty brand and Nancy's Fancy Yummy in the Tummy brand...

Rat infestations plague Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley and even Haida Gwaii

January 28, 2019

City of Vancouver fields calls about construction sites which send rodents scurrying...

Two dead after pigeon dropping infection at hospital

January 21, 2019

Two patients have died after contracting a fungal infection caused by pigeon droppings at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital...

Cooler temperatures push Edmonton’s mice indoors

September 12, 2018

Pest control officials warn that as temperatures begin to cool with autumn’s approach, vermin naturally begin to look for a warmer place to spend the night...

Cockroach infestations on the rise

September 6, 2018

Infestations of infamously hard-to-kill cockroaches are on the rise in Edmonton, says a local exterminator.

What to do if you're attacked by a swarm of wasps

August 27, 2018

Stephen Cockroft was stung 42 times after accidentally disturbing a wasps' nest in his back garden. Here is what you should do if you are attacked by an angry swarm...

N.B. man dies after single wasp sting

August 20, 2018

The number of cockroaches appears to be on the rise in the Halifax area, and while experts aren’t quite sure what’s behind the population boom, the pests may be immune to some pesticides.

How two U of A students started baking up an alternative business with bugs

August 13, 2018

You’ve probably already eaten insects - Natural red food colouring comes from ground cochineal bugs, and the ingredient in jelly beans that makes them shiny is a resin secreted by the female lac bug from India and Thailand....

Rats in rat-free Alberta? Province confirms 3 found in Calgary in 2018

July 24, 2018

Rats in rat-free Alberta? Province confirms 3 found in Calgary…

Historic Banff National Park lodge fined

July 13, 2018

The number of cockroaches appears to be on the rise in the Halifax area, and while experts aren’t quite sure what’s behind the population boom, the pests may be immune to some pesticides.

How to kill fruit flies, according to a scientist

July 4, 2018

As a researcher who works on fruit flies, I often get asked how to get them out of someone’s kitchen. This happens to fly researchers often enough that we sit around fly conferences (these actually exist) and complain about getting asked this question

Cockroaches on the rise in Halifax area

July 1, 2018

The number of cockroaches appears to be on the rise in the Halifax area, and while experts aren’t quite sure what’s behind the population boom, the pests may be immune to some pesticides.

Some central Alberta communities grappling with caterpillar infestation

June 27, 2018

Some communities north of Edmonton are dealing with a creepy-crawly problem. They’ve found themselves to be infested with tent caterpillars, hundreds — sometimes thousands — found on the sides of houses, on decks and trees.

11 myths about bedbugs you need to stop believing

June 21, 2018

If you've ever dealt with bedbugs before, you've likely learned the hard way that there are a lot of things that people get wrong about them. And because bedbugs can cause some headaches for those who encounter them

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Cockroaches found on Air NZ plane

June 15, 2018

An Air New Zealand plane had to be “dis-insected” after two cockroaches were found by passengers mid-flight.

These tiny terrors

June 11, 2018

What's 1.5 millimetres long, has razors for a mouth and attacks brazenly without warning?The prolific, and bloodthirsty, no-see-um fly.If you ask University of Alberta biologist Dr. Heather Proctor to describe a no-see-um, it sounds like a creature from a horror movie.

Cockroach milk?

June 5, 2018

It may not be everyone’s cup of milk, but for years now, some researchers believe insect milk, like cockroach milk, could be the next big dairy alternative.

Carpenter Ants - Devastation

June 4, 2018

A B.C Family is warning other home owners after their backyard deck suddenly collapsed during a barbecue with the the husband, mother-in-law and six kids

The Biggest Pest Threats for Restaurants This Spring

May 31, 2018

Flies, cockroaches and ants are three of the dirtiest pests restaurants should be concerned about that shouldn’t be part of your diners’ experience.

Canada Post halts deliveries

May 25, 2018

No mail services for a week at Nicholson Tower in Vancouver's West End, apparently due to suite fumigation

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‘Astounding’ survey of fly species suggests we might be underestimating global biodiversity

May 16, 2018

U of C entomologist part of team that found thousands of species…

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Tick and Mosquito Infections

May 10, 2018

The number of people getting diseases transmitted by mosquito, tick and flea bites has more than tripled in the United States in recent years, federal health officials reported on Tuesday.

‘BEES EVERYWHERE’: North Carolina man drives 65 km with truck full of bees

May 8, 2018

By Sean Previl May 06,2018 Source: Globalnews.ca A…

Exploding Ants

April 25, 2018

Ants are renowned for their remarkable ability to organize themselves into complex societies, complete with divisions of labour and strict social hierarchies.