It’s almost Halloween now, meaning we’ll be seeing lots of ghosts, goblins, jack-o-lanterns, and bats. Let’s talk about the latter for a bit, shall we? Bats are indeed a type of pest we offer removal service for at Pest Boss. While our pest...
Read more5 Pests That Are Actually Beneficial
Yes, whether you like it or not, there are such things as ‘good’ pests that exist. You may see them more often outside in your garden or at a specific location such as a sanctuary (yes, these areas for insects do exist!). It’s when there are a...
Read moreHow to Attract Less Insects to Your Summer Event (As Best As Possible)
Summer is here! It’s the season of the barbecue, filled to the brim with picnics, beach days, outdoor events and festivals…. And insects. Lots. And lots. Of insects. via GIPHY Not just flies, either. Wasps, hornets, ants, bed bugs, you name...
Read morePest Control Tips for Construction Sites
Construction is a big job. If you’re the site manager who is overseeing the project from start to finish, you know there’s already a lot on your plate. The last thing you want to discover is a pest infestation not only before or after the...
Read moreAnt Control Tips: 5 Ways to Keep Them Away From Your Home
The ants come marching, one by one, hurrah, hurrah…back into our homes where we don’t want them! Yes, ant season has returned and is in full swing here in the Lower Mainland of BC, and to be honest, we couldn’t be happier! It means more...
Read moreWhy It’s Worth Following Our Pest Control Company Online
Yes, we can hear you rolling your eyes at the title of this post. “Are they that desperate?” you ask? Two things: 1) No and 2) Hear us out before you click away. (Also, do you really want to disobey the seagull? …Nope, didn’t think so.) You...
Read morePest Control Tips for Apartment Tenants
Homeowners, construction companies, and commercial companies are not the only ones who have to worry about pests and infestations. Apartment building landlords and tenants should also be fully aware that a varmint or two may decide to call your...
Read morePest Control Solutions for Restaurants
Finding out your restaurant is making headlines in the news because of a pest problem is a one-way ticket to ruining its reputation! No one wants to log in to Facebook only to find out via their news feed that the food they ate last night has...
Read moreWhy At-Home Pest Control Doesn’t Work in the Long Term
We’ve seen our fair share of homemade traps—do a quick search for “apple cider vinegar trap” on Google and you’re guaranteed to find tons of results! DIY traps for pest control purposes are one of the most highly searched for solutions online...
Read moreHow to Mouse and Rat-proof Your Home
There’s nothing more alarming than hearing a squeaking coming from nearby just as you’re drifting off to sleep or finding one running across your kitchen floor! No matter how cute they’re drawn in cartoons, no one likes to find out they’ve got...
Read moreWhat to Do About Birds When They Become Pests
Birds of all kinds are a common sight in BC, from the pigeon hanging out in downtown Vancouver or the seagulls looking for food around English Bay. Many of the birds we help remove safely at our pest control company are in fact protected birds...
Read moreHow to Find & Collect Samples of Pests for Control Purposes
Identifying a pest is literally the best way you’ll be able to get rid of the varmints in the first place! However, proper identification can be difficult especially when you’re not a professional Pest Boss or exterminator (but you can get...
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