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Hidden Infestations: 7 Sneaky Pest Problems That Could Be Lurking in Your Home This Fall
As temperatures drop, pests look for warmth, food, and shelter. Here's how to spot the warning signs of hidden infestations before they become bigger problems. Autumn brings chilly mornings, shorter days, and plenty of reasons to spend more time indoors. Unfortunately, we're not the only ones looking for a cozy place to settle in! As fall transitions into winter, many pests seek shelter inside homes and businesses. Others may already be living unnoticed behind walls, beneath

Donna M
7 days ago8 min read
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Stink Bug Trouble? How to Stop the Fall Crawl
As the weather begins to cool, many homeowners start noticing an unwelcome visitor around windows, doors, siding, and sometimes even inside the house: stink bugs. Once stink bugs find their way indoors, they may gather in large numbers and remain hidden inside your home throughout the colder months. Understanding what stink bugs look like, where they live, and why they enter homes in the fall can help you prevent an infestation before it starts.

Donna M
Sep 245 min read
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Common Summer Pest Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
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

Donna M
Jul 304 min read
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Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite! Prevention Tips for Summer Travel and How to Avoid Bringing Bedbugs Home
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.

Donna M
Jul 235 min read
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Pest-Proofing 101: The Ultimate Summer Pest Prevention Guide for Vancouver Island Homes
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

Donna M
Jun 185 min read
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