Andy's Pest Control Inc.

05/30/2026

🕷️ TICK SEASON IS HERE IN PETERBOROUGH & THE KAWARTHA’S 🕷️

As temperatures continue to warm up across Central Ontario, ticks are becoming more active in wooded areas, tall grass, trails, and even residential backyards.

Ticks are commonly found:
✔️ Along wooded property lines
✔️ In tall grass and leaf litter
✔️ Around cottages and waterfront properties
✔️ On hiking and walking trails
✔️ In areas frequented by wildlife and pets

Many homeowners don’t realize that ticks can easily be brought into the home by pets, clothing, or outdoor activities.

With more families spending time outdoors during the spring and summer months, prevention and awareness are becoming increasingly important.

A few helpful prevention tips:
✅ Keep grass cut short
✅ Remove leaf piles and yard debris
✅ Wear light-coloured clothing on trails
✅ Check pets and clothing after outdoor activities
✅ Create clear borders between wooded areas and lawns

Properties surrounded by trees, nature, and waterfront areas throughout the Kawartha Lakes region can experience increased tick activity during the warmer months.

Enjoy the outdoors - just stay aware and protected this season.

Serving Peterborough & the surrounding communities including the Kawartha Lakes & Northumberland.

05/28/2026

🎓 Outdoor graduations should be about celebrating memories — not swatting mosquitoes. 🦟

Don’t let mosquitoes steal the moment during your backyard celebrations, graduation parties, and outdoor gatherings this summer.

Monthly mosquito treatments help reduce mosquito populations and help keep your outdoor spaces more enjoyable all season long.

Celebrate the milestone. Enjoy the moment. Leave the mosquitoes to us.

Serving Peterborough, the Kawartha Lakes & Northumberland.

05/26/2026

🦟 MOSQUITO SEASON IS ARRIVING IN PETERBOROUGH & THE KAWARTHA’S 🦟

With warmer temperatures and spring rainfall arriving across Central Ontario, mosquito activity is beginning to increase around homes, cottages, wooded properties, and waterfront areas.

Mosquitoes breed quickly in standing water and damp areas, which means even small amounts of water around your property can create ideal conditions.

Common mosquito breeding areas include:
✔️ Bird baths
✔️ Clogged eavestroughs
✔️ Pool covers
✔️ Buckets and flower pots
✔️ Ditches and low wet areas
✔️ Shorelines and wooded lots

Many homeowners notice mosquitoes becoming worse around:
🌲 Treed properties
🌊 Waterfront homes and cottages
🌧️ Wet spring conditions
🌿 Shaded backyard spaces

A few prevention tips:
✅ Remove standing water regularly
✅ Keep grass and vegetation trimmed
✅ Clean eavestroughs and drains
✅ Use screens on windows and doors
✅ Refresh bird bath water frequently

Mosquitoes are more than just annoying — they can quickly impact your ability to enjoy your backyard, deck, dock, or evening campfires during the summer months.

The earlier prevention starts in the season, the better.

Serving Peterborough & the surrounding communities including the Kawartha Lakes & Northumberland.

05/24/2026

🐜 WHY ARE ANTS INVADING HOMES THIS SPRING? 🐜

As the ground warms up across Peterborough & the Kawartha’s, ant colonies become active and begin searching for food and moisture, which often leads them straight into your home.

Many homeowners first notice:
✔️ Ants along kitchen counters
✔️ Tiny trails near sinks or dishwashers
✔️ Activity around windows and door frames
✔️ Ants appearing in bathrooms or basements

What starts as a few ants can quickly turn into a much larger problem because scout ants leave behind scent trails for the rest of the colony to follow.

Spring is also the time when carpenter ants become more active. Unlike smaller household ants, carpenter ants can tunnel through damp or damaged wood, making them a concern for homeowners.

A few prevention tips:
✅ Clean up food crumbs and spills quickly
✅ Store pantry items in sealed containers
✅ Repair moisture issues around sinks and foundations
✅ Trim branches and vegetation away from the home

Homes surrounded by mature trees, wooded lots, and cottage properties throughout the Kawartha Lakes often experience increased ant activity during the spring and early summer months.

Early prevention is one of the best ways to help reduce larger infestations later in the season.

Serving Peterborough & the surrounding communities including the Kawartha Lakes & Northumberland.

05/22/2026

05/20/2026

🕷️ WHY ARE SPIDERS SHOWING UP INSIDE YOUR HOME THIS SPRING? 🕷️

As temperatures begin warming up across Peterborough & the Kawartha’s, spiders become more active and start searching for food, warmth, and shelter, which often leads them indoors.

You’ll commonly notice them:
✔️ Around windows and doors
✔️ In basements and garages
✔️ Near ceilings and corners
✔️ Around exterior lights and soffits

Here’s something many homeowners don’t realize…
Spiders usually follow other insects. If you’re seeing more spiders, there’s often a food source attracting them nearby.

Homes surrounded by trees, wooded areas, gardens, or waterfront properties tend to experience higher spider activity during the spring season.

A few simple prevention tips:
✅ Reduce clutter in storage areas
✅ Seal cracks around windows and doors
✅ Keep exterior lights off when possible at night
✅ Remove webs early before spiders settle in

Spring is the perfect time for preventative pest control before activity increases heading into summer.

Serving Peterborough & the surrounding communities including the Kawartha Lakes & Northumberland.

05/19/2026

The "Uninvited Guests" Ant Edition 🐜

One ant on the counter is one too many! 🐜🚫 Ants don't just wander in; they leave a trail for the whole colony to follow. If you’re seeing scouts in your kitchen or bathroom, it’s time to shut down the trail for good.

Our professional ant treatments:
✅ Target the colony at the source (not just the ones you see!)
✅ Create a protective shield around your home’s foundation
✅ Are safe for your family and pets

Don't let them march in! Comment "ANT" 🐜or DM us to get a quote before the colony moves in. 🏠✨

05/17/2026

Opening the cottage for the Victoria Day long weekend only to find uninvited guests? 🏠🌲

From mouse droppings in the pantry to ants in the kitchen and spiders in every corner—don't let pests crash your long weekend getaway! 🕷️🐜🐭

Andy's Pest Control is here to help you reclaim your space so you can get back to the campfire.

Comment "COTTAGE" or DM us to get a quote in place before the colony moves in! 🏠✨

05/16/2026

Seeing more webs lately? It’s spider season! 🕷️ Protect your home with our specialized spray treatments. Safe, professional, and highly effective.

Comment "STOP" 🚫below or DM us for a free quote! 👇