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Pest Pro Exterminator: Effective Control for Occasional Invaders

At Pest Pro Exterminator, we offer a variety of specialized pest control removal services for occasional invaders. These are common pests that periodically invade homes and structures, typically during changes in weather or seeking shelter.

The common species that we deal with in Calgary and the surrounding areas include Ground Beetles, Boxelder Bugs, Sow Bugs & Pill Bugs, Earwigs, Centipedes & Millipedes, Weevils (including black and strawberry-root weevils)

Our primary focus is on removing these occasional invaders in a timely and professional manner.

Our Integrated Approach

The first and most critical step with all occasional invaders is accurate identification. Confirming what type of pest is bothering you is essential because different pests require different solutions.

Identification: Our pest control service technicians will confirm the species, understand its behavior, and locate its entry points.
Exclusion: We focus on pest-proofing by sealing the gaps and cracks these pests use to enter your home (e.g., foundation cracks, gaps around windows/doors).
Targeted Treatment: Once identified, our technicians will provide you with a customized solution using targeted treatments to meet your specific needs and prevent future invasions.

Contact your Pest Pro Exterminator service technician for the right removal solution today and keep those seasonal pests outside where they belong!

Professional Beetle Exterminator – Calgary – Beetle Treatment Services

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Pest Pro Exterminator – Beetle Removal – Serving Calgary & Surrounding Areas

All our beetle treatment technicians are fully licensed applicators in the province of Alberta.
Pest Pro Exterminator follows industry best practices and maintains high standards of safety, professionalism, and service quality.

Our Calgary beetle removal professional pest control technician brings decades of combined experience to every job.

🔍 What to Look For: Identifying Common Occasional Invaders

Here is a concise guide to identifying common occasional invaders found in and around Calgary homes, focusing on their key characteristics and where to find them:

Ground Beetles 🐞

Key Behavior: Mostly nocturnal (active at night).
Where to Look: Found on the ground, often hidden under objects like stones, wood, and yard debris that are in contact with the soil.
Entry: Enter structures by crawling under doors or through open windows.
Status: Considered a nuisance pest.

Boxelder Bugs 🐞

Key Behavior: Emerge from hibernation in spring (April/May) and fly to their host trees. They are a problem in the fall when they seek structures for hibernation (overwintering).
Where to Look:
- Host Trees: Primarily Boxelder trees, but also found on Maple trees.
- Hibernation Prep: Found basking on the south side of trees, bushes, rocks, and structures, absorbing warmth before moving into nearby buildings.

Weevils (Root Weevils) 🐞

Key Behavior: Adults (such as black and strawberry-root weevils) are typically nocturnal. They enter structures in the fall to overwinter.
Where to Look: Overwinter in the soil near host plants' roots.
Entry Triggers: Enter indoors when outdoor conditions become adverse, usually when their food plants die at the end of the season or due to sudden cold/weather changes.

Sow Bugs (Pill Bugs) 🐛

Key Behavior: Nocturnal to reduce water loss; they are land-dwelling crustaceans (not insects) that require high moisture. They are scavengers, feeding on decaying plant matter.
Where to Look: Hidden under objects like stones and wood during the day. Found in areas of high moisture.
Entry: Occasionally enter buildings via door thresholds, especially at ground level.

Centipedes 🐛

Key Characteristics: Known as 'hundred-leggers' due to their many pairs of legs. They are predators, feeding on flies, spiders, and other dead insects.
Where to Look: Found in areas of high moisture like loose bark, rotting logs, and under stones. Inside structures, they are found in dark, damp areas (e.g., basements).

Earwigs 🐛

Key Characteristics: Adults are typically $1/4$–$1$ inch ($5$–$25$ mm) long with an elongate body shape. Colour varies from pale brown to reddish brown or black with paler legs.
Legend vs. Fact: The name comes from an old European superstition about entering ears, which is without foundation.
Where to Look: Found in moist, dark places outdoors. They are attracted to decaying plant matter and often hide under debris or in mulch.

Prevention Tips: How to Stop Occasional Invaders

Preventing occasional invaders like ground beetles, boxelder bugs, weevils, sow bugs, centipedes, and earwigs from entering your Calgary home relies heavily on two strategies: Exclusion (sealing them out) and Habitat Modification (removing their shelter and food sources).

Here are specific tips for preventing these pests:

1. Exclusion: Sealing Entry Points

The most effective way to prevent these pests is to block their access to your home before they try to overwinter or seek moisture.

Seal Foundation Cracks: Use high-quality, durable silicone or acrylic caulk to seal all cracks, gaps, and entry points in your foundation and around the lower siding.
Install Door Sweeps: Ensure all exterior doors (especially ground-level ones like patio doors and garage access doors) have tight-fitting door sweeps and weatherstripping to eliminate the crawl space underneath.
Screen Vents: Check that all vents (e.g., foundation vents, attic vents, crawl space openings) have screens that are intact and tightly secured.
Seal Utility Gaps: Use caulk or copper mesh (where appropriate) to plug gaps around pipes, wires, and utility lines entering the house.1

2. Habitat Modification: Managing Moisture and Debris

Occasional invaders thrive in dark, damp environments close to your foundation. Modifying these areas makes your property less appealing.

3. Maintenance and Monitoring

Vacuum Up Stragglers: If you find these pests indoors, simply vacuum them up and dispose of the bag outside. This is effective for cluster flies and boxelder bugs that are overwintering.
Targeted Exterior Treatment (Pest Control): If exclusion and sanitation aren't enough, consider a targeted exterior perimeter treatment applied by a professional pest control service. This creates a chemical barrier around the foundation to stop pests from crawling up or in.

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