Summer is the perfect time for vacations, road trips, camping adventures, and family visits. But while you're making memories, there's one souvenir you definitely don't want to bring home: bedbugs. Learn bedbug prevention tips, how to know if you have bedbugs, and how to avoid bringing bedbugs home after travel with Sentry's expert advice.

Understanding why rodents stay active during the warmer months can help prevent a small issue from becoming a serious infestation.

As temperatures rise across Vancouver Island, so does pest activity. Summer is the season when ants march into kitchens, wasps establish colonies, rodents search for food and shelter, and bed bugs become more common as travel increases. The good news? A little prevention can go a long way toward keeping your home pest-free throughout the warmer months. At Sentry Pest Control, we believe the best pest control strategy starts with prevention. Here are some practical summer pest

Learn how to identify sugar ants, pavement ants, pharaoh ants, and carpenter ants on Vancouver Island. Discover prevention tips and professional ant control solutions.

When most people hear the term “fire ant,” they imagine aggressive tropical ants found in the southern United States. But here on Vancouver Island, a different invasive species has been quietly spreading: the European fire ant. These ants may be small, but they can create surprisingly big problems. Read on to learn more about these tiny pests and how to get rid of them.

Few pest problems make homeowners more uneasy than discovering an active wasp nest on their property. Whether it’s hidden inside a wall, hanging from a roofline, or buried underground near a garden path, wasps can quickly become aggressive when they feel their colony is threatened. On Vancouver Island, wasp activity increases dramatically during the warmer months, and understanding the different species, nesting habits, and risks involved is essential for effective wasp contr

It's that time of year when bees, wasps and hornets are out and about. Learn the differences among these winged, stinging insects!

Are you ready for wasp season? Get the buzz on wasps! Learn how to identify them, about their nests, their diets and lifecycle.

What are bird mites? They are tiny parasites that come with the birds that arrive on our island each spring. Read on to learn more!