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Bees and Other Spring Insects - One Man and a Lady Bug - Pest Control Calgary

The first spotting of insects in a yard is both a curse and a delight. Seeing insect life is confirmation that warmer days and nights are upon us; as these small creatures venture out of winter hibernation to explore yards

Natural Treatments for Elm and Oystershell Scale - One Man and a Lady Bug - Pest Control Solutions Calgary

The mere mention of the word scale conjures up images of layers of crust, disfiguring a tree with a thick blanket of life-sapping insects. Tree scale not only robs a tree of its beauty, it also destroys its health due

Trees – Fertilization and Soil Drenching - One Man and a Lady Bug - Pest Control Solutions Calgary

Not only do trees add beauty to a yard, they also provide shade and protection to grass and other shrubs and promote healthy bug activity, just so long as the tree itself is in good shape. So what does it

Winter Rodent Issues - One Man and a Lady bug - Pest Control Calgary

Our ancestors sure knew what they were doing when they named this group of mammals’ rodents – as their name comes from the Latin rodere – meaning to gnaw! Possibly one of the most destructive pests known to man –

Pesky Voles – Why We Get Them and How To Control Them - One Man and a Lady bug - Pest Control Calgary

Voles – a name that just doesn’t conjure up an image of a cute furry animal. It has a tone to it that makes you think conniving, not to mention annoying – and generally just a really bothersome pest. Calgary

Cockroaches – They’re Not Just Found in Dirty Kitchens - One Man and a Lady Bug - Pest Control Experts Calgary

It’s often been thought that Cockroaches are only found in super grungy kitchens that have never seen a sign of soap and water. Portrayed in movies as scavengers that spend their nights wading through grease and fat, eating the remnants

Pest Control in Calgary – Why We Need This Vital Service - One Man and a Lady Bug - Pest Control Calgary

Pest Control is one of those services that people and homes sometimes need – but never want! The reality is that it can be challenging to keep a home or business free from annoying pests all the time, as each

Check Your Firewood For Hidden Bugs - One Man and a Lady Bug - Pest Control Calgary

Our previous blog talked about bugs hitching a ride in to your home via a Christmas tree, only to be woken from hibernation with the surrounding warmth. Well it isn’t just Christmas trees that can transport unwanted pests in to

What’s Hiding in Your Christmas Tree? - One Man and a Lady Bug - Pest Control Calgary

Christmas can be a magical time of year – glistening lights, delicious food, and some welcome time off. And when it comes to decking the halls nothing says festive more than a beautifully decorated tree, dripping with lights, tinsel, ornaments

Does a Cold Winter Mean Fewer Bugs Next Spring? - One Man and a Lady Bug - Pest Control Calgary

If you’re a lover of long cold winters then this coming season may be right up your alley, at least if weather predictions for Calgary hold true. From local to national forecasts, it seems as though we’re going to be

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