Odorous ants get their name from the distinct odor produced when they’re crushed; it’s similar to the smell of a rotten coconut. As the weather warms up this spring, odorous ants will become a bigger threat to residents from Vernon to Penticton. Kelowna’s BugMaster team believes...
Winter is coming and these ants are preparing for the cold weather. As the colder months are approaching, it is critical to ensure that your home is prepared to ward off pests and keep out uninvited intruders....
Here are 3 reasons why you may want to think twice before tackling the ants on your own: 1. Propulsion Agents in Cans 2. Baiting Issues 3. Smart Soldiers...
Just like Arnold, they’re back – the odorous house ant, the seasonal offender. Odorous house ants are the pests that put you to the test. They're tenacious, resilient, rapacious, and they multiply easily and often. In other words, a one-time pest control treatment isn’t going to...
Spring is here, but so too are the bugs that come with it; and the two most common pests plaguing the homes of the Okanagan are termites and ants. As winter fades, spring sunshine has us warming up and becoming more active. And we’re not...
Those living in the Okanagan are dealing with yet another unwanted guest in their homes...
You wouldn’t mistake a mouse for a rat, a spider for an ant, or a centipede for a cockroach; but you would be forgiven for mistaking a termite for a flying ant; especially if that termite was one of the winged variety. In fact, many...
The ants go marching one-by-one hurrah, hurrah, the ants go marching one-by-one hurrah, hurr...
Your Christmas tree. You’ve decorated it with lights, bells, family pictures; there’s even an angel on top. You close your eyes and breathe in the smell of fresh pine from your all-natural Christmas tree. No plastic tree in this house! Ah, there’s nothing quite like...
Ah, the topic of ants in the Okanagan. Complimentary to our fantastic weather during the summer months, many species of ants love to take up residence in our hot, beachside valley. With so many types of ants crawling around, it can be tough to decipher...