“…because bed bugs are so good at hiding, and so many people don’t react to bed bug bites, it is not uncommon for an infestation of bed bugs to go completely unnoticed for long periods of time.”
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Urban development has actually caused an increase in pest populations. Mice, voles, skunks, pigeons, squirrels, and raccoons all do so well in urban environments that their populations will continue to increase exponentially as long as they continue to find adequate opportunities for food and shelter. Invasive species of insects such as cockroaches and bedbugs also thrive in urban centres as people’s homes provide the exact food and shelter they need to excel.
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Many people are unaware that we even have cockroaches in Calgary. Well, we do. And there are a lot of them. Cockroaches are an increasingly common pest in the Calgary area. We don’t have as many varieties of cockroach as they have in other parts of the world. The vast majority of cockroaches that you will find in Calgary, will be German cockroaches.
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Skunks are very common throughout Alberta, and they thrive in urban environments. Ample food, plenty of shelter and few natural predators make urban life quite attractive to most skunks. Skunks are typically nocturnal creatures, doing most of their foraging and moving about under the cover of darkness. Skunks can be seen in the daytime occasionally, if their den is disturbed or blocked, if they have been set free from a trap and are seeking new shelter in a new territory, or in the spring time when young kits are starting to leave the den and wander about on their own for the first time.
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Inspecting a home for bed bugs is not a complicated procedure, and can be done by home owners, tenants or by pest management professionals. However, a seasoned pest management professional will have a large advantage over other inspectors. This advantage is due to the knowledge and experience of the professional.
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While the temperatures may still be a bit frosty, it’s not too early to be dealing with the many different pests that come with spring time in Calgary. As the snow lines recede, the ground softens up, and the daytime temperatures begin to climb more steadily above zero, many pest issues will start to emerge, or begin to be noticed.
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Our main goal at Lavellan Pest Solutions, is to protect your peace of mind when it comes to dealing with pests. We don’t want you to have to worry about dealing with pests on top of everything else. So, if you are experiencing pest issues, but you are also worried about finances, or other pressures, give us a call. We are very willing to work with you to figure out payment plans and options. Lets get rid of your pests first and foremost.
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Understanding the pest you are dealing with is key in determining if you should enlist the help of a professional. As with many other things, there are a lot of myths and misinformation out there about most pests. Proper identification is crucial when deciding the best way to control or eliminate pests.
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CALGARY, AB. Two of the most common questions I get from landlords and tenants in rental properties, are: Who is responsible for any required pest control? And, Who is responsible for paying for the pest control services?
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Calgary, AB - Cockroaches are a common pest in communities throughout Alberta, and Calgary is no exception. The most common of these unwelcome invaders is the German Cockroach. More than 90% of the cockroach infestations in Alberta are German Cockroaches. We do occasionally see the Brown Banded Cockroach, and we are also starting to see more of the larger, American Cockroaches pop up from time to time. But, in most cases, it will be the German Cockroach, so I will mainly be referring to those.
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