Common Pests in York Region and Surrounding Areas
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Pest Name
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Image of Pest
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Usual Habitat
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| Ants |
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Two of the most common, potential
nests sites for ants are window sills and door frames. The main nest is often found outside
with secondary nest(s) inside your home.
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| Bed Bugs |
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Bedbugs reside near
humans.
They dwell in cracks and crevices of bed frames, mattresses and box springs
where the fabric is folded over. They can also be found in dressers
and behind baseboards.
Read the Article published by Yorkregion.com By Chris Traber on Aug 18, 2010
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| Bees |
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Bees generally build
their nests (called hives) in low areas, in the ground or amid debris.
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| Beetles |
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There are several sorts of beetle that commonly infest homes in York Region. Each species prefers a different habitat.
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| Centipedes |
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Centepedes can be found in areas of high moisture, especially under loose bark, around piles of leaves, grass
or mulch
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| Cluster Flies |
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Cluster Flies spend the winter dormant in attics and wall spaces. Once the temperature begins to rise again, they can be spotted inside, usually around sun-warmed windows.
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| Cockroaches |
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Cockroaches prefer to
live in dark, tight, moist areas.
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| Earwigs |
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Earwigs are most active
at night and generally hide during the day. They prefer to live in moist,
shady places
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| Fleas |
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Fleas are generally
found in areas where host animals frequent.
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| Mice |
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Mice nest in attics and behind walls, and will damage property and food.
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| Millipedes |
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Millipedes generally prefer areas of high moisture around exterior of buildings.
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| Other Insects |
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Insects and arachnid infestations can make the living conditions in your home
unpleasant, and can damage property and pose health risks to your family and pets.
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| Parasites |
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Parasitic Insects dwell in areas of the home where warm blooded mammals (humans and pets) reside. The most
common of these pests are fleas and bedbugs.
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| Rats |
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Rats live in walls and below floors, and will damage both property and food.
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| Rodents |
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Rodents will damage your property and can pose health risks to your family and any pets you may have. The most common
rodents found in homes in York Region are mice and rats.
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| Silverfish |
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Silverfish live in areas of high heat and humidity, such as bathrooms and waterbeds, and nest in tight cracks and crevices.
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| Spiders |
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Spiders dwell in many different areas both around and inside the home.
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| Wasps |
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There are three types of wasp that are common to the York Region Area. They have very different nesting habits,
but all three can infest your home, yard, or outbuildings and pose a hazard for residents and pets.
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If the pest you are having trouble
with does not appear in this list, contact us and we will identify it
and the course of action required to rid you of the problem. For humane removal of wildlife pests,
contact Mike at The Animal Movers or call
(416) 410-6323 or 1-800-322-0019.
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