Pest Control Tips & Resources

The Coronavirus pandemic has basically forced us to put our lives on hold. Restrictions have been placed on movement in most parts of the world, and several systems and facilities have ground to a halt. We’re essentially in stasis.  The ripple effect of this inactivity is being felt in several areas of our endeavors, one […]

Your garden is your pride and joy. You’ve invested so much effort and so many hours into making it look the way it does, and it does look stunning. Then one day, you stare out of your window to admire the exquisite view once again, and what do you see? Fire ants. In their thousands. Running […]

Anyone who’s had their homes invaded by ants en masse will tell you that it’s a deeply unpleasant experience.  But beyond this, ants may establish a colony in a hole right inside your house, unnoticed by you, from where they can proceed to wreak mayhem, guerilla style.  Ants have no productive value whatsoever, and to […]

Having an ant infestation in the bedroom in Toronto can be painful, frustrating and annoying, but a dirty and unkempt bedroom invited these pests. Ants naturally attract moisture and get their food from your crumbs and spilled drinks.  Fortunately, You can easily eliminate these unwanted visitors as long as you are diligent about keeping a clean, […]

Come summer, the ant army marching onto your porch and enters your home. And they do not just march into the kitchen anymore. Ants can quickly find shelter in wardrobes, beds, drawers, bathrooms, garden walls and even your vehicles. It quickly escalates into a relentless force that causes frequent headaches to homeowners. And if you […]

Ant Control in Toronto is More Complicated Than You Think! When the snows melt, and the spring rains come down, it can only mean one thing for Toronto residents. Ant season. In the spring and summer, ants come to life throughout the area invading homes and gardens. Even though small, these social insects can be difficult […]

Signs That You Have an Ants Infestation Ants in Toronto are one of the wood destroying insects that can cause considerable damage to your home. They range in size, and when swarming can look similar to termite swarmers. The difference is the Carpenter Ant has a small waist segment that the termite does not. Interestingly, […]

There are a wide variety of ant species. Below are a list of some of the most common ant species: Carpenter ant Field ant Fire ant Pharaoh ant Acrobat ant Mound ant Harvester ant Pavement ant Moisture ant Crazy ant The most common types of ant that can become a pest are Carpenter ants, Pharaoh […]

Carpenter Ants in Toronto Carpenter ants are larger sized ants, from 3-13mm size. Typically they are black colored, but can also be red shaded. You will find Carpenter ants both inside and outside in areas that have a lot of moisture. Many people equate Carpenter ants almost to Termites. However the comparison is only superficial. […]

In the summer, multiple kinds of ants are found to infest homes and businesses in the GTA. The kinds of ants vary, from food search ants, mount building ants, and carpenter ants, to stinging ants. As such, it is necessary to contact Pesticon for pest control and ant removal services in Toronto order to diagnose the type […]