Pest Control Tips & Guides
Practical advice from Phantom Pest Control on spotting, preventing and dealing with rodents, insects and wildlife in Vancouver and Lower Mainland homes and businesses.
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Bed Bugs Identification, Removal & Prevention
To get rid of bed bugs, first confirm them by finding the bugs or their physical signs, then contain them by bagging…
How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants in Your House
To get rid of carpenter ants, confirm they really are carpenter ants, follow their trails to find where they are nesting, use…
How to Get Rid of Rats in Your Home or Office Permanently in Vancouver
To get rid of rats, first confirm they are rats and find where they are getting in. Then remove the food and…
How to Choose a Pest Control Company in Vancouver
To choose a pest control company in Vancouver, check four things before you book. Confirm the business holds the provincial authorization its…
How to Get Rid of Rats or Mice That Live in Your Vehicle
To get rid of rodents in your car, air the vehicle out and inspect it before you start the engine, remove any…
Getting Rid of Wasp Nests: A Guide to Safe Removal
Getting rid of wasp nests safely starts with a decision, not a spray can. A small, exposed nest well away from doors…
Signs of Silverfish Infestation: How to Spot and Confirm a Problem
The main signs of silverfish infestation are repeated sightings of live silverfish at night, tiny dark droppings, shed skins and loose silvery…
Seeing a Rodent in Winter? Why Rats and Mice Come Indoors
If you are seeing a rodent in winter, it is usually because rats and mice are looking for warmth, shelter and food…
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