The Difference Between Silverfish and Firebrats
If you’ve noticed small, silvery insects darting around your home, you might be wondering whether they’re silverfish or firebrats. While they share some similarities, understanding the differences is crucial for effective control and prevention. What Are Silverfish? Silverfish are wingless insects with a distinctive carrot-shaped body covered in silvery scales. They typically measure…
How to Get Rid of Silverfish and Keep Them From Ever Coming Back
Silverfish are those little, silvery, fish-like bugs that wiggle through your home, especially in damp spots like bathrooms, basements, or under sinks. They don’t bite you but they will munch on your books, wallpaper, clothes, and even food boxes. If you’re seeing signs like holes in books, tiny scales, or droppings, it’s time…
Why Professional Pest Control Is Worth It in Older Vancouver Homes?
Older homes in Vancouver have a special charm. They’re full of character, history, and beautiful details you just don’t find in newer builds. But along with that charm often comes a hidden problem, and it’s pests. Whether it’s rodents in the crawlspace, ants in the kitchen, or wasps nesting in the eaves, pest…
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Carpenter Ants in Your Walls
If you’ve heard quiet crackling or faint rustling in your walls, or found strange piles of sawdust near baseboards or windows, you might have carpenter ants, and that’s not something you want to ignore. Unlike regular ants, carpenter ants don’t just wander into your home looking for crumbs. They dig into your wood,…
Why You Should Never Remove a Wasp Nest Yourself
Wasps are no fun, especially when they decide to build a nest on your home, garage, shed, or somewhere near your backyard. If you’ve found a wasp nest on your property, your first instinct might be to grab a can of spray, a broom, or even a hose and try to get rid…
Why Rodent Problems Are So Common in Vancouver Homes?
If you live in Vancouver or the surrounding areas, chances are you’ve either had rodent problems or you know someone who has. Mice and rats are more common in Metro Vancouver homes than many people realize, and they’re not just an issue during the winter months. At Phantom Pest Control, rodent calls are…
When Does a Wasp Infestation Require Professional Pest Control?
Wasps can quickly turn a peaceful backyard or workplace into a place of stress, fear, and even danger. In Metro Vancouver, wasp activity tends to spike during the warmer months, and if you’ve ever had a close encounter with an aggressive wasp nest, you know how unsettling it can be. While one or…
5 Common Summer Pests That’ll Keep You Up At Night
When summer rolls into Metro Vancouver, so do the pests. The warmer weather brings more than just sunny days and BBQs, it invites unwanted guests into your home or business. From creepy crawlers to buzzing invaders, some pests are just too persistent to ignore, especially when they start disrupting your peace and sleep.…
4 Pests You Didn’t Know Could Be Lurking in Your Home
When we think about pests, most of us picture ants marching through the kitchen or a mouse scurrying across the floor. But the truth is, some of the worst hidden pests are the ones that stay out of sight, hiding behind walls, under appliances, or in dark corners of your home. Here are…
How to Treat a Carpenter Ant Nest in Your Home?
Carpenter ants may not eat wood like termites do, but they’re still bad news for your home. These large, black or reddish ants tunnel through wood to build nests, and over time, they can cause serious structural damage. If you’ve spotted carpenter ants around your home in Vancouver, chances are there’s a nest…
