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

Your garage and attic might not be the most frequently visited areas of your home, but that doesn't mean they're sitting empty. In fact, these often overlooked spaces can become the perfect hideouts for unwanted guests. Rats, mice, spiders, ants, termites, bees, and wasps are just a few of the pests that may find their way into your garage or attic. With plenty of hiding spots, minimal disturbances, and sometimes easy access to food and moisture, these spaces can quickly beco

You've probably noticed more spiders appearing around your home, garage, or outdoor spaces as autumn arrives. You might spot a large spider running across your living room floor, find webs around your garage door, or discover an eight-legged visitor hiding behind stored boxes. But what attracts spiders to our homes in the fall? What are they eating, and where do they prefer to live? Understanding spider behaviour can help you make your property less inviting to these unwa

Fall is an especially important time to watch for boxelder bugs because they begin searching for protected places where they can spend the winter. Understanding what they are, why they are attracted to certain properties and how to keep them outside can help prevent a much bigger nuisance later in the season. These distinctive black-and-red insects are primarily nuisance pests, but when dozens—or hundreds—begin congregating around a building, they can quickly become frustrati

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.

As the temperatures start to drop and the rainy season returns to Vancouver Island, most of us are thinking about cozy evenings indoors. Unfortunately, rats may be thinking the same thing. Fall is an important time for rat prevention on Vancouver Island. As outdoor conditions become cooler and wetter, rats look for reliable sources of food, water and shelter. Homes, garages, crawl spaces, sheds and commercial buildings can provide exactly what they need.

Fall is one of the most noticeable times of year for spider activity indoors. But why does it happen? While cooler weather plays a role, spiders aren't simply moving inside because they want a warm place to spend the winter. Changes in spider behaviour, food availability, and environmental conditions all contribute to the increase in spider sightings during late summer and fall. Here’s why you may be seeing more spiders indoors on Vancouver Island — and what you can do abou

Late summer and early fall are prime times for spider sightings on Vancouver Island. While spiders are present throughout the year, many species are larger and more noticeable by late summer. Increased web-building and seasonal behaviours can also make it seem like spiders have suddenly appeared everywhere.

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.

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

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.

When people think about pest control, they picture a tech showing up after there’s already a major problem — ants in the kitchen, rodents in the attic, wasps around the deck, or spiders taking over the garage. But modern pest management has evolved far beyond “spray and leave.” Today, the smartest and most effective approach is something called Integrated Pest Management (IPM) — a proactive, long-term strategy designed not only to eliminate pests, but to prevent them from ret

Spring is Carpenter Ant Season on Vancouver Island Spring is in the air! The sun seems brighter, the trees are getting greener, and the days are getting longer. Here on Vancouver Island, that seasonal shift often comes with a mix of relief—and a few unwelcome guests. You and your family aren’t the only ones looking forward to warmer days. Around this time of year, many homeowners start noticing large black ants creeping around their property—or even inside their homes. These

When people think of destructive pests, termites are often at the top of the list—and for good reason. While they’re less visible than other insects, termites can quietly cause serious structural damage before you even realize they’re there. On Vancouver Island, our mild, damp climate creates ideal conditions for certain termite species to survive and thrive. Read on to learn all about termites and how to keep them at bay!

Know common types of ants on Vancouver Island! In this blog, we help you identify them, learn their habits, and keep them out of your house.

Pest exclusion is creating barriers to keep those pests out of your home or business before they can even get in