West Coast Pest Control

Jim Fredericks, Ph.D., chief entomologist for the NPMA. “At this time, there is currently no evidence to suggest that pests like mosquitoes and ticks can be implicated in the transmission of COVID-19. They are, however, able to transmit other serious diseases such as West Nile virus and Lyme disease. With summer right around the corner and people spending more time outdoors than ever before, vigilant pest prevention efforts will be paramount to public safety.”

NPMA Debunks Misconception that Pests Can Transmit COVID-19 At this time, there is currently no evidence to suggest that pests like mosquitoes and ticks can be implicated in the transmission of COVID-19, NPMA's Jim Fredericks says.

Why you hire a professional to get rid of pests!! 😱

Man blows up backyard trying to kill a pest. How he walks off and calls somebody around the corner gets me every time. “Edith!! I THINK I BLEW UP THE BACKYARD AGAIN!

Well this isn't good! Coastal BC on the Island was always almost a mosquito free haven......😦

'It's like an apocalypse': Rural Vancouver Islanders say mosquitoes ruining quality of life | CBC News Residents of Miracle Beach, on Vancouver Island, say mosquitoes have become unbearable.

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FDA Approves Adjuvant Pembrolizumab in Stage III Melanoma The FDA has approved the PD-1 inhibitor pembrolizumab for the adjuvant treatment of patients with high-risk stage III melanoma with lymph node involvement following complete resection. 

https://globalnews.ca/news/4957583/rat-collides-with-people-tobogganing-in-victoria/?utm_medium=Facebook&utm_source=GlobalBC

Rat collides with people tobogganing in Victoria Other sledders screamed as the rodent scurried away, presumably unharmed.

Choose Proper Clothing
If you’re going to be spending time in wooded areas or tall grasses, wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and closed-toe shoes. Wearing light colored clothing will make it easier to spot ticks.

Maintain Your Yard
To keep your own yard tick-free, keep grass cut low and remove weeds, woodpiles and debris, which can attract ticks and other pests. Keep shrubs, bushes, and other vegetation well pruned, particularly around patios and play areas.

Wear Insect Repellant
Wear a bug spray containing at least 20% DEET when outdoors, and reapply as directed on the label.

Hike Smart
When hiking, do your best to stay in the center of trails, away from vegetation where ticks may be hiding and waiting to hitch a ride.

Don't Forget About Pets
Avoid walking dogs in tall grass, where fleas and ticks often hide, and inspect pets for ticks on a routine basis. Just like humans, pets can contract Lyme disease from blacklegged ticks.

5 Tips from the Experts for Preventing Deer Tick Bites Deer ticks may be tiny, but they pose a serious health threat during the summer months. Read our five tick control tips a prevent tick bites at PestWorld.

Defend your house against ants—with science It’s spring now, which means warmer days, budding flowers—and the first onslaught of ants. Here are a few ways to prevent them from taking over your home.

Victoria ranked second "rattiest" city in B.C., report When it comes to the "rattiest" cities in B.C., Victoria is right near the top dealing with the creepy critters.

Saanich to approve iron-heavy dandelion killer as an allowable pesticide - Victoria News Updated Saanich pesticide bylaw to permit 24, ban one from use