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We’ve compiled a list of some of the most common diseases rodents can carry into your home. Hopefully, by the time you reach the bottom of the page, you’ll have an even better sense of why it’s so important rodent problems are dealt with by a licensed pest control technician as soon as possible!

Rodents and the diseases they carry in Halifax - Target Pest Control It's common knowledge that rodents are carriers of disease. Read our list of diseases rodents regularly carry in Halifax and elsewhere.

Have you ever looked up at your light fixtures and noticed dead bugs in them? Here are some reasons why, and some tips for cleaning them.

Get rid of dead bugs in your ceiling light fixtures - Target Pest Control Ceiling light fixtures are magnets for grime, dust, hair – and bugs! Learn why and how to best stop your light fixtures from becoming bug graveyards.

Check out our list of of five of the most common pest control myths we hear. And, to give you peace of mind, we’ve also provided the facts that prove them wrong.

5 Common Myths about Pest Control - and the facts that prove them wrong - Target Pest Control When it comes to pest control, the internet is full of rumours and hearsay that too often is presented as fact. When dealing with a pest problem, it’s important you know the truth so you can get the expert advice you need to secure your home. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of five of the mos...

When mice invade our home, we’re often tempted to try to solve the problem ourselves instead of spending money on pest control services.

Here are three very good reasons to hire a pest control technician If you’ve got a mouse in the house.

Three reasons to hire a pest control company to solve your mouse problem - Target Pest Control When mice invade our home, we’re often tempted to try to solve the problem ourselves instead of spending money on pest control services. The truth is, however, pest control is a very good investment if you’ve got a mouse problem on your hands. What follows are three very good reasons to hire a p...

Spring is here. Keep pests out of your shed with these simple tips!

Keeping your garden shed pest-free in Halifax - Target Pest Control As winter turns to spring, many of us are excited to renew one of our favourite pastimes – gardening. However, with gardening comes any number of pest control problems and pitfalls. Today, we’re going to take you through a few tips and tricks you can employ to keep your garden shed a pest-free z...

Sure it's been a cold few weeks, but spring is coming!

Many homeowners assume that as the weather turns warmer, the household mouse that had been causing problems all winter is likely to vacate the premises and return to the great outdoors. Makes sense, right?

Think again...

Make Spring Time Eviction Time for Mice - Target Pest Control When the weather gets warmer in Nova Scotia, it doesn't mean the mice in your home or office will leave for the outdoors.

Are you thinking a cat will solve all your mouse problems?

Here are some reasons why that might not work as well as you think...

Why a cat may not solve your mouse problem - Target Pest Control Did you get a cat to solve your mouse problem, but you still see them scurrying around? Here's why your plan may not have worked.

We love our pets. In particular, dogs are among the most loyal, responsive friends we could have. They’re part of the family. So, when your home is being invaded by an unwelcome visitor (like a rat), it’s important to make sure your dog is safe.

Will a rat problem put my dog at risk? - Target Pest Control We love our pets. In particular, dogs are among the most loyal, responsive friends we could have. They’re part of the family. So, when your home is being invaded by an unwelcome visitor (like a rat), it’s important to make sure your dog is safe. First, it’s important to remember rats can be da...

Frequently, homeowners make the mistake of overlooking the bathroom when trying to pest-proof their homes.

This is a big mistake – especially when it comes to ants in Nova Scotia!

Your bathroom: The overlooked gateway for pests - Target Pest Control Frequently, homeowners make the mistake of overlooking the bathroom when trying to pest-proof their homes. Learn how pests hide in your bathroom in Halifax.

If you live in the Halifax Regional Municipality, you've probably seen both mice and rats. What's worse?

Read our latest blog post to find out more.

What’s worse – rats or mice? - Target Pest Control Often, we get asked which rodent pest is a bigger problem – rats or mice? The truth is, both can be dangerous, but which is worse depends on a variety of factors. Allow us to explain… Mice breed faster than rats. That means one or two mice in your home could turn into a large infestation in a ma...

With winter in full force across Nova Scotia, some folks are spending the time indoors cleaning. It has prompted a lot of questions about pests and how they crawled into homes. A common one is: "Why are there bugs in my lights?"

Find out why by reading out post below:

Get rid of dead bugs in your ceiling light fixtures - Target Pest Control Ceiling light fixtures are magnets for grime, dust, hair – and bugs! Learn why and how to best stop your light fixtures from becoming bug graveyards.