I have a dog and a cat at home. Would there be any chance of affecting there health if I hire your services?

If all precautions are taken before, during and after the treatment, the risks will be very low. The application of powder or liquid insecticide generally requires a delay of 1 to 4 hours before returning to the treated areas. Good ventilation, for example by opening one or two windows, can reduce this delay. When it is necessary to use insecticides, we use those approved and registered by Health Canada and we apply them according to the labels. In addition, we favor those with low impact. We sometimes use insecticide or rodenticide baits which we take care to secure in tamper-proof stations and put them out of reach of pets and children.

 

I would like to hire your services for a cockroach problem. What are the chances of success for your treatment?

This will depend on the conditions of the building (water leak or excessive humidity problem) and the sanitation of the premises, the level of infestation and the duration of the problem. Our cockroach treatments are among the most effective on the market. Typically, 90% of the cockroach population dies within the first 3 days and the remaining 10% will die within the next 3 weeks. Complete eliminating of a cockroach problem is very possible as long as the necessary effort are put in and each of the parties involved plays their role. We do it every day.

 

I have a mouse problem in my chalet. What is the most effective way of getting rid of those unwelcome guests?

For an effective and lasting result, especially in a mouse favourable area, you have to affect the two necessary elements for their survival which are shelters and food and also mouse proofing the chalet (blocking entry points). Installation of traps and rodenticide bait may also be necessary to eliminate the population of mice inside. Avoid piling wood or debris on the ground around the structure and minimise the shrubs or vegetation abutting the chalet.

Protect your food.  Watch out for food stored in paper or plastic bags or cardboard boxes, fruits and vegetables on the counter, dirty dishes, pet food, open or loosely covered trash cans, water leaks, compost bins, bird feeders, etc. Prevent intrusion by inspecting the outside envelop of the house and block the holes and cracks bigger than 6 mm (¼ inch) from the foundation to the roof. However, certain openings are important so ask before blocking everything. Look for the exterior lines leading through walls (oil, gas, electricity), doors and windows, screen for ventilation and dryer vents, cap for chimney. The traps should be installed were the mice or their feces have been seen and on their paths. The baits could be secured in bait stations or installed in voids. Mice have small territories so it is important to covert all the areas and follow up.

 

I have small red bites on my body when I wake up in the morning. Could it be possible that I have any insects in my mattress?

Yes. It could be bedbugs. You must first know how to recognize the evidence such as excrement which are small dark brown or black spots, bedbugs and nymphs, exuviae and white eggs. Carefully remove the blankets and sheets and place them in a plastic bag. It is necessary to thoroughly inspect the seams of the mattress, the seams and the inside of the box spring and the base of the bed. Inspect furniture, base of walls, backpacks, suitcases, clothing, etc. If nothing is discovered, perhaps the infestation is too recent and the signs are imperceptible. It could also be other biting insects or an allergic reaction to something other than insects. If it turns out that you have bedbugs, fleas or other biting insects, we recommend that you call a professional. There are risks of dispersion or even intoxication if insecticides are misused. If you were to use our services, we would ask you not to move furnitures or items, throw away your furniture or spray anything so you don't scatter the bedbugs, which would make the work more difficult and reduce the chances of success the first time.    

 

We believe we have a wasp or bee nest underneath our patio and we feel it is not safe for the children. How could we get rid of this nest?

The first step is to correctly identify the involved specie.  A sticky glue trap could help you to do so.  There are more chances that you have wasps rather than bees.  Some species are solitary and some others are social wasps, meaning that they are organized in colonies controlled by the queen inside the nest.  The wasps could be aggressive if they feel threatened and if we give them the possibility to attack.  It is preferable to locate the nest entrance in day time and apply an insecticide in night time when they are almost all inside the nest.  When the nest is soaked with insecticide and nothing seems to move inside, remove it and put it in the garbage.  If the nest is inside the structure or inaccessible, the job will require more observation and effort to eliminate the colony.  Insecticide dust or other residual insecticide might be necessary.  Sticky glue boards are also useful to reduce the population.  When we are sure that the problem is fixed, the holes should be blocked to prevent further infestations. 

 

Do you have the poison that dries out the mice so we don’t smell them?

No. It doesn’t exist. As soon as a mouse dies, no matter how, the bacteria and the enzymes inside its body are starting the decomposition process. Sometimes some insects will complete the process if the cadaver is accessible. Nothing can prevent the putrefaction of any vegetable or animal organism except freezing or the absence of oxygen. The mouse will slowly dry out and its odour is rarely noticeable because its cadaver is small and often deep into the structure. The myth of drying out is still largely spread.