Winnipeg Pest Control Featured in CBC Discussion
WINNIPEG, Canada – GL Pest Control, Winnipeg’s leading pest control company, is proud to announce that Gilles Lambert, owner and founder of the company, has recently been featured in a news story to discuss the increasing problem that homeowners and business owners are facing from cockroaches. Gilles was featured on CBC Manitoba and Radio-Canada OHdio. Continue reading
Carpenter Ants
Ants are pretty impressive insects; they’re strong, social, and can form intelligent colonies that all work together. However, they aren’t so impressive when they’re making a mess in your home.
Not only are ants unpleasant, but they also damage the structure of your house. Of all the ant species that may invade your home, carpenter ants cause the most damage.
These red, black, or brown insects are bigger than most ants, and some even have wings. Their powerful jaws can chew through damp or decaying wood.
How do you deal with an ant infestation? We’re going to share a few tips about identifying carpenter ants and how to get rid of them:
Mouse & Vole Control This Spring
People in Winnipeg breathe a collective sigh of relief when springtime arrives. Finally, we don’t have to pay high heating bills or wear huge jackets when we go outside!
But spring comes with problems of its own; for example, pests like mice and voles. These rodents can wreak havoc in your home or garden. How do you keep them under control? Continue reading
Pigeon Control: How To Get Rid Of Pigeons
Pigeons can be admired from afar; they have bright feathers, interesting group behaviours, and their funny walk is hard to miss. But when they make your home their home, they aren’t so endearing.
You don’t want to harm the pigeons, but you do want them to pack their bags and head elsewhere. How do you get rid of them?
Pigeons Cause Problems
At first, you might not understand why pigeons are problematic—they’re like pet birds for your backyard! However, their presence comes with a few risks:
Should You Throw Away Your Mattress If You Have Bed Bugs?
Discovering that you have bed bugs is never a pleasant realization. You may have felt bites in the night, noticed marks on your arms, or even seen one crawling on your furniture.
How will you sleep at night knowing that lurking bed bugs might snack on your skin? Yuck!
Your knee-jerk reaction might be to stuff that mattress into the dumpster and start spraying your home with a heavy-duty insecticide. But this probably won’t be as effective as you hope. Thankfully, you have a couple more options than tossing it in the trash.
Health Risks Associated With Rodents
Winter is a particularly rough time of year for business owners. They’ve got high heating bills to pay, snow to shovel, and their offices or storefronts may become the target of a rodent infestation. Mice seek shelter when temperatures drop, and they’ll look for any entrance they can find to get inside your property.
A mouse problem is more than just an annoyance—it’s also a health risk. These rodents carry viruses that can sometimes be deadly. It’s important to be aware of these issues to keep you and your staff safe.
Mice and rats aren’t as cute as their close rodent relatives, like hamsters or gerbils. Wild rodents carry viruses and diseases that can put your health in danger. Continue reading
Where Do Bed Bugs Come From? Identify Bed Bugs & Bites
The thought of a bug colony secretly living with you might make you shiver. But that’s the reality of a bed bug infestation. These vampiric creatures invite themselves into your living space and make themselves right at home. They hide under your mattress or in your couch and start families—hundreds of families. Continue reading
Winnipeg Pest Control Utilizes State-Of-The-Art Technology To Deliver Faster Response Times For Their Clients
WINNIPEG, Canada – GL Pest Control, a family-owned and operated company, based just outside of Winnipeg, Manitoba, is pleased to announce that they are using a state-of-the-art Computer Aided Dispatch program to slash response times and ensure that their customers get same-day or next-day service.
The management team at GL Pest Control recognizes the importance of a speedy response for their customers who are concerned or worried about a pest control issue. The company recently employed more staff and purchased more vehicles to cope with the increased demand for their services. However, they also wanted to utilize all of their vehicles as efficiently as possible to maximize the number of clients they could deal with daily. Using the new software, the company owner is now able to ensure that all jobs are being taken care of quickly, without compromising the high standards set by the company. All of the vehicles are designated to separate areas across the city, and the target is to ensure that all customers receive service as soon as possible.
“As a company, we are very customer-orientated, we understand that our industry is unique and that when customers have a pest control problem, they want a site visit ideally on the same day,” said owner, Gilles Lambert. “Although adding new vehicles and crew members to the team increased our capacity, I was convinced that there had to be a more efficient way to maximize our efficiency. After extensive research, we found the perfect piece of computer software, which enables us to respond to calls quickly and efficiently. This improves our response times and maximizes our business potential. As a consequence, our reputation continues to grow, and I am already contemplating adding more staff and vehicles to the business.”
Gilles Lambert Pest Control Services Inc. started as a small one-man company. After much hard work and effort, the company developed, and because of its integrity and many satisfied customers, it has flourished into what it is today – the largest independent pest control service company in Manitoba. The company is proactive, using current techniques and innovations to discover treatment methods that advance its competitive position. The company has 6 full-time service vehicles, 8 licensed technicians & 2 full-time administrative assistants. The company first began in St. Jean Baptiste, Manitoba, and has relocated just on the outskirt of Winnipeg, Manitoba, which is more centrally located to serve all of Winnipeg and surrounding areas. For more information about the company, and the services they provide, visit their website at https://glpestcontrol.ca/.
Do Mice Hibernate? Where Do Mice Go In The Winter?
In Winnipeg, many of us shack up inside our homes during the winter and avoid venturing out into the cold whenever possible. But you may not be the only one who’s seeking warmth in your house. What’s that sound you hear in the attic? Who keeps leaving droppings in your sock drawer? If you notice these signs, you may have a mouse problem on your hands. Is that rodent looking for a place to sleep through the winter, or have they decided to move in with you?
Unfortunately, mice do not hibernate in the winter (but wouldn’t it be great if they did?). Any homeowner who’s dealt with a pest infestation knows that rodents tend to appear around this snowy season. Why? Because it’s cold outside, and they want to get inside your house to warm up and find food. Most pest problems crop up in the summer, but rodents are unique; once they’re inside your home, they are active during the winter, and they reproduce quickly.
Mice can fit inside spaces as small as the eraser of a pencil. They look for cracks in your foundation or external pipes and infiltrate through them. Once they’re in, it’s challenging to get them out. They are typically most active at night and only travel a small, safe radius. They like to hoard food, set up a den, and sit tight. It might be easy to squish an ant or crush a cockroach, but catching a mouse isn’t as simple. Left unchecked, two rodents can multiply rapidly, and then you’ll be dealing with a bigger problem.
What are the dangers of a mouse infestation?
Young children may find mice cute, but there’s nothing pretty about the havoc they wreak on your home. For one, they damage your property. From chewing insulation to spoiling it with their waste, they create a real mess in any home they inhabit. If they get inside your pantry, they can ruin hundreds of dollars worth of groceries by tearing through packages and eating the food inside.
Mice also spread diseases. There are up to 35 diseases that can be spread by rodents, including Hantavirus. Mice droppings are known to irritate allergies. The fur on a mouse can contain ticks or fleas that will be brought inside your home. They may even have internal parasites. In other words, mice are infectious creatures that can threaten the health of your household.
Finally, they stink! The smell of a mouse den is truly repugnant. If you notice a strange smell in your room, check behind furniture and inside cabinets. You might find a den of unwanted guests. Be careful to wear a mask when disturbing or cleaning these areas to protect yourself.
How do you get rid of mice?
The earlier you act against mice, the better; they reproduce quickly, and an infestation gets out of control in no time. Managing a mouse nest takes expertise. It involves plugging any outside holes, securing open food sources, and strategically placing traps. It’s a job for a professional.
The most efficient way to eliminate a rodent problem is by contacting a mouse exterminator in Winnipeg. If you suspect that there’s a mouse in your house, call Gilles Lambert Pest Control Services.
How To Identify Bed Bugs & How To Get Rid Of Them
It’s another beautiful morning – until you notice the bite marks on your legs. These strange red dots are itchy and irritated, and they confirm your worst fear: bed bugs. If you’ve dealt with a bed bug infestation in the past, then you know how dreadful and drawn-out this process can be. Before you toss your mattress out the window, read on to learn about how you can confirm a bed bug infestation and how to effectively get rid of them: Continue reading