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Thanks to that sting, you probably haven’t taken the time to look too closely at the wasps you encounter. But actually, BC is home to several different species of wasps, all with slightly different behaviors. If you want to enjoy a wasp-free summer a [...]
Spring is here. Sunshine, hiking, family BBQs.. and of course we welcome bugs back into our lives! The warmer weather and blooming flowers means it’s time for many pests to awaken from their slumber. Pests like wasps, ants, birds, and the dreaded mo [...]
Was it the year of the wasp? 🐝 It darn sure felt like it. Our techs have worked hard, sweating it out in their hazmat suits and removing nests from all sorts of interesting locations. Here are some of the winning photos from 2023 wasp seas [...]
A great episode with some awesome questions from listeners about everything pest control. Mike Londry on CKNW radio's The Mike Smyth Show, fielding questions from listeners from a wide range of pest related topics. Date recorded: June 3rd, 2023. Di [...]
Some great questions in this episode with loads of great content and tips on everything pest control. Mike Londry on CKNW radio's The Mike Smyth Show, fielding questions from listeners from a wide range of pest related topics. Date recorded: August [...]
Dealing with wasps is no one’s idea of a good time. Metro Vancouver is home to several different species of wasps, and many of them are perfectly capable of quickly ruining your day. Social wasps will defend their nests and don’t hesitate to sting a [...]
Wasps are a real pain in the backside. These critters are a force to be reckoned with during the summer months, and we can safely say that most people don’t want them around. BC is home to several different wasp species, including Yellowjackets [...]
Wasps can and will build their nests anywhere. So far this summer our technicians have removed nests from garages, soffits, porches, eves, balconies, trees in backyards, and from inside of a patio pergola too. Though their presence bothers us day to [...]
Have you seen more insects lately in the heat? So have we. Longer than normal dry spells make insects go.. well... a bit crazy. Just think about how nutty you felt during BC’s record breaking temperatures. Pests are no different. It forces their be [...]
Experts warn of a murder hornet resurgence: Here's how Canada is preparing Apr 1st 2020 - Pest Desk Media Team Reported by Cheryl Santa Maria on the Weather Network Experts are hoping to stop the hornets before they can get a foothold in North Ameri [...]
Westside Pest Control team tackles an Umbrella Wasps Nest Umbrella wasps (also known as European Paper Wasps) love to build multiple open-faced nests on the shelter of a soffit. The nests do not usually get much bigger than a golf ball but will multi [...]
2015 has been a great year if you're a wasp...... Westside Pest Control technician Conrad Lambertus discovered this massive 4 foot yellow jacket nest in the attic of a West Vancouver home August 20th [...]
The recent hot spell in September in southern B.C. is a welcome continuation of the fantastic Summer weather greater Vancouver has seen this year. Not only are people happy about the weather, wasps are enjoying the weather too. The abundance of wasps [...]
By Ian Austin, THE PROVINCE Year of the wasp: Yellow jackets spike in numbers as pests scavenge for food “They’re nasty right now,” said Ryan Dreyer of Westside Pest Control, donning his sting-proof hoodie and screened helmet before tackling a wasp n [...]
Listen to Mike Londry talk about the growing wasp issue at this time of year on CBC Radio. Pan ahead to 1:01:45 to listen to his segment. […]
[...]In this video, a Westside Pest Control technician inspects a sewer for cockroach activity in Vancouver. An adjacent steam line running through a trench on the opposite wall has helped create the perfect environment for the insects. Thousands of the c [...]
