Key Points Inspect your hotel room before you unpack—always. Keep luggage on a rack pulled away from the wall, or in the bathtub. When you get home, unpack in the garage and hot-wash everything immediately. If you spot bites or … Read More
Key Takeaways Edmonton’s freeze-thaw winters push mice, ants, and cockroaches indoors every year. Most DIY sprays treat the symptom, not the source — and often make things worse. Inspect first, then eliminate, then seal. In that order, every time. If … Read More
Short answer: yes, they can, and I’ve seen it happen more times than most people expect. Many homeowners assume that switching to an air mattress solves a bed bug problem. It doesn’t. Bed bugs are not attracted to the mattress … Read More
Key Points Bed bugs cannot chew or push through sheets; they lack the jaw structure to do it. They hide in seams, folds, and fitted corners of your bedding instead. Thread count offers almost no real protection. Encasements and hot … Read More
By Jun Bukht, ACE, CWCO | Founder & Owner, Major Pest Control Key Takeaways Jump to the full checklist This property manager pest control checklist is built for Alberta, not borrowed from a generic template that ignores our climate. After … Read More
Key Points Wolf spiders in Edmonton are venomous but not dangerous to healthy adults. Bites cause minor redness and itching that fades within 24–48 hours. Repeated indoor sightings almost always point to a deeper insect issue attracting them. Are Wolf … Read More
If you have carpenter ants in your house in Edmonton, the best thing you can do today is locate the moisture source, avoid using repellent sprays that scatter the colony, and set out slow-acting protein baits to target the queen. … Read More
If pests keep coming back after treatment in your Edmonton home, you’re living through one of the most frustrating cycles in residential pest control — and almost none of those cases involve a failed treatment. Key Takeaways →Jump to what … Read More
Key Points Jump to details ↓ Bed bugs from neighbours are a real risk if you live in an Edmonton apartment, condo, or townhouse, and they can reach your unit without any direct contact. You don’t need to visit next … Read More
Key Takeaways Voles are small rodents. They burrow under snow all winter and cause damage you won’t see until spring. Look for dead grass paths, chewed tree bark near the ground, and small holes in the soil. DIY fixes often … Read More