Mice entering homes in winter is something I get calls about every single year, right on schedule, as soon as Edmonton’s temperature drops below freezing. I’ve been doing this since 2011, and the pattern never really changes: the cold sets … Read More
Written By Jun Bukht, ACE, CWCO, Founder and Owner of Major Pest Control Last updated: September 2026 Why do I have cluster flies in my house? If you’re finding slow, sluggish black flies parked on your windowsills or bumbling around … Read More
Key Takeaways So, where do mice go in the winter? Honestly, a lot of the time, the answer is: your house. Mice don’t curl up somewhere and sleep the cold away. The moment temperatures drop, they start hunting for the … Read More
Key Takeaways Let’s talk about boxelder bugs in Edmonton, because I’ve been getting the same call all week: “My siding is covered in bugs, and I’ve never seen this many before.” If that’s you right now, you’re looking at a … Read More
Written By Jun Bukht, ACE, CWCO, Founder and Owner of Major Pest Control Key Takeaways Do wasps hibernate in winter? Not exactly. Something close to it happens, though. Once temperatures drop, almost every wasp you saw buzzing around your yard … Read More
Reviewed By Jun Bukht, ACE, CWCO, Founder and Owner of Major Pest Control If you’ve found a nest on your property and you’re not sure what’s living in it, you’re not alone — hornets and yellow jackets get mixed up … Read More
By Jun Bukht, Associate Certified Entomologist, Major Pest Control I get asked this question almost every week: “What’s the average cost of pest control service in Edmonton? What’s this actually going to cost me?” People call in a little nervous … Read More
Finding a single bed bug in your home is enough to make anyone’s skin crawl, and for good reason. These tiny, reddish-brown insects are experts at hiding, which is exactly why so many infestations go unnoticed until they’ve spread through … Read More
If you’ve spotted wasps buzzing around your Edmonton, Calgary, or Red Deer property this summer, you’re not alone; wasp activity peaks across Alberta from July through September. Swatting at them rarely helps and often gets you stung. This guide covers … Read More
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