Seeing earwigs around your Vancouver Island home or business? Learn what attracts earwigs, what they eat, signs of a problem, potential damage, and why they’re so noticeable in summer.

Summer and early fall on Vancouver Island bring warm weather, fresh local produce, and unfortunately, an increase in fruit fly activity. These tiny insects can multiply at an astonishing rate and quickly turn a minor annoyance into a frustrating household infestation. If you've noticed small flies hovering around, you're likely dealing with fruit flies. The good news is that with the right prevention strategies and early intervention, you can often keep them under control.

If it feels like wasps become more aggressive every August and September, you're not imagining it. Late summer is peak wasp season, and homeowners often notice these buzzing insects becoming more persistent. At Sentry Pest Control, we receive an increase in calls for wasp nest removal throughout late summer as colonies reach their largest size. Understanding why wasps behave differently this time of year can help you stay safe and know when it's time to call in the profession

Summer on Vancouver Island is hard to beat. Long evenings, backyard barbecues, and time outdoors make it amazing. However, it's also peak pest season. Insects and rodents become more active, and many of the habits that make summer enjoyable can unintentionally invite unwanted visitors. The good news? A few simple changes can go a long way toward keeping your home pest-free. Here are some of the most common summer pest mistakes and what you should do instead to help make your

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!