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Mosquito.buzz Blog

Stay outside all Summer long with expert tips to avoid mosquitoes and ticks.

How to Get Rid of Spiders (Without the Jump Scares)

3 Min

You know it’s spider season when the garage looks strung with invisible fairy wire and a midnight ceiling sprint turns into an Olympic backstep. Spiders are terrific roommates—outside—and we help keep it that way. If how to get rid of spiders is on your mind, mosquito.buzz keeps the work outside. We clear accessible webs and treat high-activity spots (eaves, soffits, fascia, doors, windows, and more) to reduce activity on your structures and cut down on wanderers indoors.

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Topics: mosquito.buzz, What kills spiders, Spider Control, Spider Prevention

Mice vs. Rats: How to Tell Which Rodent Is Invading Your Home

7 Min


Is It a Mouse or a Rat?

You hear scratching behind a wall. You discover droppings in the garage. Something has chewed into a package in the pantry.

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How Our 4-Visit Rodent Control Program Keeps Mice Away All Year

3 Min

A one-time rodent treatment addresses one moment in time.
But rodent pressure can change with the seasons.
That's why Mosquito.Buzz Ottawa's Rodent Protection Program uses four strategically timed visits rather than treating rodent protection as a single event.

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10 Signs You Have Mice in Your Ottawa Home

10 Min

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How Do I Get Rid of Spiders in My House? Start Here, Not with Panic

3 Min

Home should feel calm, not cobwebby. However, around spring It starts the same way every time: lights on, a shadow in the corner, and that familiar thought—how do I get rid of spiders in my house? Want fewer webs now? Our Spider Control Service clears webs and treats hotspots so the calm lasts. Stay outside — Request a Quote or call 1-800-865-2899.

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Topics: mosquito.buzz, Spider Control, Spider Prevention

What Repels Ticks? Repellents, Clothing & Yard Tactics

4 Min

Curious what repels ticks? Think smart layers: proven skin repellents (DEET, picaridin/icaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus/PMD), permethrin for clothing and gear only, plus yard tweaks that make edges sunnier and drier. Add season-long tick control from mosquito.buzz for perimeter protection and you’ve got comfort that runs in the background. Stay outside with mosquito.buzz, call 1-800-865-2899 or Request a Quote online.

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Topics: Tick Bite Prevention, Tick Control, mosquito.buzz, Get rid of ticks, Tick Pesticide

How to Get Rid of Ticks: Season-Long Control by mosquito.buzz

4 Min

Sun is your ally; clutter is the opponent. If how to get rid of ticks is the goal, open the canopy, tidy the ground, draw a clean buffer. Then let a consistent, targeted program keep protection keep things protected, all season long. Stay outside this season with mosquito.buzz’s Tick Control Program. Call us today on 1-800-865-2899.and Request a Quote now.

When to Start Thinking about Ticks

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Topics: Tick Bite Prevention, Tick Control, mosquito.buzz, Get rid of ticks

Fall Rodent Control: How to Keep Mice and Rats Out of Your Home

5 Min

As the days get shorter and temperatures begin to drop, we aren’t the only ones looking for a warm place to spend the colder months. Mice and rats also begin searching for reliable sources of food, water, and shelter—and your home, garage, shed, or cottage can provide exactly what they need.

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Topics: mosquito.buzz, rodent control

The Complete Guide to Keeping Spiders Off Your Home’s Exterior

7 Min

You clean the cobwebs from your porch, siding, or windows, only to find fresh ones a few days later. Sound familiar?

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Topics: mosquito.buzz, Spider Control, Spider Prevention, Exterior Pest Control, Home Pest Control

Why Are There So Many Mosquitos After It Rains?

6 Min

A rainy day can be good for gardens and lawns, but it can also create ideal conditions for mosquitos. Homeowners often notice that mosquito activity increases several days after a period of heavy or frequent rainfall.

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Topics: mosquito.buzz