Common Pest Control

Common Pest Control

There are lots of common pests that invade home and sometimes get unnoticed by the homeowners.

Common pests can be a huge nuisance or serious problem that can be damaging to your health and house.

Most common pest that invade homes are

  1. Centipede
  2. Silverfish
  3. Spiders
  4. Fleas
  5. Sow bug
  6. Wasp
  7. Bees
  8. Black carpet beetles
  9. Box elder bug.
  10. Birds nest

1. CENTIPEDE:

Identification

Length: 13-40 mm

Colour: Greyish yellow to dark brown

Other features: One pair of legs per body segment, that make them have numerous legs.

  • The centipede most often found in homes is the house centipede, scutigera coleoptera, a Mexican species now found throughout north America.
  • This species has fifteen pairs of leg.
  • It is capable of reproducing within the house and is found in damp areas such as basements.
  • Centipede bites rarely, they produce a reaction comparable to wasp sting.

2. SILVER FISH

Identification

LENGTH: 10-15 MM

  • Silver fish are wingless insect.
  • They have somewhat flattened, tapered torpedo shaped body which is covered with metallic-looking scales.
  • The silverfish found in Ontario are nocturnal and prefer humid, dark area of a structure.
  • Silverfish can also be found outdoors.
  • They feed quietly on starchy substances such as glue, wallpaper paste and starchy food.
  • They also eat biscuits and breadcrumbs.
  • Damaged caused by silverfish is characterized by irregular holes.

 

 

 

 

 

3. SPIDERS

  • Spiders have Eight legs and their bodies have two main sections; cephalothorax and abdomen joined by a slender waist.
  • Most of the spiders in the home become active only at night and usually are remained unnoticed in cool and dark corners.
  • They rarely bite unless molested.
  • Most common Spiders found in Canada are

I. Northern Black Widow Spiders

II. Brown Spider.

I. NORTHERN BLACK WINDOW SPIDERS:

Identification :

Length: 16 mm

Colour: Female Spider is shiny black, abdomen is spherical with red colour glass like pattern beneath.

Male Spider is small, marked in yellow and red against black body.

 

II. BROWN SPIDER:

Identification :

Length: 12 mm

Colour: Brown Tan Colour

Other Features: Dark violin-shaped markings on upper body.

 

4. FLEAS:

Identification :

Length: Adult up to 3 mm
Larvae 3 mm
Colour: Adult brown to blackish
Larvae white and reddish when feeding.
Other features:
Adults are wingless and flattened from side to side.
They possess long powerful jumping legs.
Larvae roll up into a ball when disturbed

• Most common fleas found are cat fleas, dog fleas & rat fleas

4. FLEAS:

Identification :

Length: Adult up to 3 mm
Larvae 3 mm
Colour: Adult brown to blackish
Larvae white and reddish when feeding.
Other features:
Adults are wingless and flattened from side to side.
They possess long powerful jumping legs.
Larvae roll up into a ball when disturbed

• Most common fleas found are cat fleas, dog fleas & rat fleas

5. SOW BUG:

Identification :

Length: 13 mm

Colour: Greyish

Other features: Plate like tergites, multi segmented with 7 pairs of legs and antennae.

  • Sow bugs are isopods.
  • They are often seen in moist areas like basements, beneath debris, rocks or broads in gardens.
  • They are wing less.

5. SOW BUG:

Identification :

Length: 13 mm

Colour: Greyish

Other features: Plate like tergites, multi segmented with 7 pairs of legs and antennae.

  • Sow bugs are isopods.
  • They are often seen in moist areas like basements, beneath debris, rocks or broads in gardens.
  • They are wing less.

6. WASP:

Most commonly found wasps are

I. Umbrella Wasps

II. Yellow jackets Wasps

I. UMBRELLA WASP

Identification :

Length: Worker 15 mm

Colour: Worker is brown with thin yellow markings

II. YELLOW JACKET

Identification :

Length: Worker 12-18 mm

Colour : Worker is black and yellow.

7. BEES

Most commonly found bees are

I. Honeybees

II. Bumble bees

I. Honey Bees

Identification :

Length: Worker 11-15 mm

Colour: Worker is yellowish brown with black markings

II. Bumble Bees

Identification :

Length: Worker 12-22 mm

Colour : Worker black & yellow

 

8. BLACK CARPET BEETLE

Identification :

Adult:

The adults are uniformly dark brown or black.

The elytra have short hair, legs and the antennae are dark yellow.

It is about 3-5 mm long.

Larvae:

The larvae is reddish to golden brown, with short scale-like hairs and a tuft of long hairs at the end of a long body.

9. Box Elder Bugs:

Identification :

• Box elder bugs feed principally by sucking juices from the box elder tree, but are sometimes found on other plants.
• When box elder bugs build up to large populations and invade a home they are usually pests only by their presence, although their piercing-sucking mouthparts can sometimes puncture skin, causing slight irritation.
• They seek shelter in protected places such as houses and other buildings, cracks or crevices in walls, doors, under windows and around foundations, particularly on south and west exposures.
• Box elder bugs can come out during the end of winter when it is cold outside and the sun is shining.
• They will then emerge in the spring to seek out host trees on which they can feed and lay their eggs.

How do we get rid of common pests?

We always recommend getting annual spray in summer to protect your house from these common pests.

We provide guaranteed Common Pest elimination with our Scientific Treatment Approach call D.E.P.T (Detection, Elimination, Prevention, Protection & Total Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed)

We provide 6 months guarantee on most of common pest treatment.

So please don’t wait until these pests get out of control and cause irreversible damage to your property.

Please give us a call today @ 855-501-0074
We will be glad to help you!

 

How can common pest do damage to your property?

Don’t Let Common Pests Compromise Your Home and Health Beyond the major pest categories, Ontario homes and businesses face a variety of common pests that can cause significant problems if left untreated:

1. Health Concerns: Many common pests carry pathogens that can cause illness, trigger allergies or worsen asthma and other respiratory conditions.

2. Property Damage: From silverfish damaging books and wallpaper to centipedes. invading damp areas, common pests can damage your belongings and property.

3. Food Contamination: Pantry pests like meal moths and beetles can infest food products, leading to waste and additional expenses.

4. Prevention Strategies: We don’t just eliminate current problems—we help prevent future infestations: by sealing entry points and potential access areas – Recommendations for reducing attractants like moisture and food sources – Environmental modifications to make your property less hospitable to pests – Ongoing protection plans for continued peace of mind.

Why Choose Husky Pest Control for Common Pest Elimination?

Canadian-Owned Expertise: Our local technicians understand the specific pest challenges in Ontario homes and businesses. We’re not just service providers—we’re your neighbors committed to protecting our community with solutions tailored to our Canadian environment and seasonal pest patterns.

Industry-Leading 11-Month Warranty: We stand behind our pest control services with an exceptional 11-month warranty—the longest in the industry. If pests return during this period, so do we—at no additional cost to you.

Affordable Solutions That Beat Inflation: Our pest control services are competitively priced with transparent, upfront pricing. We offer flexible payment options and even price match guarantees to ensure you receive the best value without compromising on quality.

Proven Effectiveness: Our systematic approach has successfully eliminated pest problems in thousands of Ontario homes and businesses. We don’t consider the job complete until your property is completely pest-free and protected against future invasions.

Environmentally Responsible Methods: We employ targeted treatment methods that minimize environmental impact while ensuring complete pest elimination and protecting both your property and the ecosystem.

Don’t risk further damage from unwanted pests. Act now!

Call us at 1-855-501-0074 for your Free Estimate!

 

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